Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.
Make the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah count
In one sentence
The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are an especially blessed season, so Muslims should intensify worship, dhikr, repentance, charity, service, fasting, and udhiyah rather than treating them like ordinary days.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Frames Allah’s mercy as the source of guidance, blessings, and special seasons of worship.
- Explains that the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are among the year’s best days.
- Urges increased dhikr, including takbir, tahmid, tahlil, Quran recitation, and dua.
- Connects worship with practical service, family kindness, debt relief, employment help, feeding the hungry, and sadaqah.
- Calls for prayer on time, avoiding sins, repentance, and fasting during the first nine days or on selected days.
- Explains udhiyah practices, including eating from the sacrifice and sharing its meat.
- Encourages families and youth to attend an evening lecture and create a worship plan.
Try this week
Increase takbir, tahmid, tahlil, Quran recitation, dua, and other dhikr.
Pray on time and avoid sinful behavior during the sacred days.
Repent to Allah whenever you commit a sin.
Give daily sadaqah and help people through debt relief, employment assistance, advice, food, or other support.
Fast the first nine days if possible, or at least Mondays, Thursdays, and the Day of Arafah.
Perform udhiyah if financially able, eat from it, and share its meat.
Avoid cutting hair and nails after the first night of Dhul Hijjah until the sacrifice is completed.
Attend the announced evening lecture and make a shared worship plan with family.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the ten days of the hija the ten days of the hija better than any days including ramadan some people think ramadan better than the first 10 days of the hija no prophet confirmed that”
“the most beloved people to Allah those who bring benefit to people just benefit someone you will be from those that Allah will love”
“so to perform a salah that mean you have a connection with Allah but if you do not pray and you say i'm a good muslim you are not a good muslim”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are among the most blessed days of the year. We should fill them with more remembrance of Allah, prayer, Quran, repentance, charity, and helpful actions toward others. The speaker especially emphasizes praying on time, treating our families well, and benefiting people who are struggling. Those who can should fast, especially on the Day of Arafah, and perform udhiyah if they are financially able. Families are encouraged to learn together and make a plan for worship during these special days.
- What is one good deed you could do more often during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah?
- Who could you benefit or encourage this week?
- Which day or practice would help you remember Allah more?
Where it was given
The masjid
Islamic Society of Vaughan (Masjid Al-Barakah)Unit 22-24, 9100 Jane Street, Vaughan, ON L4K 0A4Jumu'ah Four services · 1:30 PM (brothers only), 2:30 PM (brothers only), 3:30 PM (brothers & sisters), 4:30 PM (brothers & sisters)KhateebAshur DuzanMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Al-Barakah29 khutbahs
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