4:07 So my point to you, my…6:55 You sacrifice the…7:29 Our faith is a faith…
Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 3, 2026.

Eid connects us to the pilgrims

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“There is a connection between us, even though we're not physically there in Mecca, we're not physically there in Mina.”

The khateeb, at 4:07

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In one sentence

Eid al-Adha connects those at home to the pilgrims through dhikr, and its sacrifice should awaken a broader life of self-denial, worship, generosity, forgiveness, and joyful remembrance of Allah.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Places local Eid alongside Hajj and explains shared opportunities for reward, including fasting Arafah and making takbir.
  2. Uses Surah al-Baqarah to urge abundant remembrance of Allah even when not physically in Mecca.
  3. Encourages Eid sacrifice, explaining its reward and practical ways to arrange it.
  4. Expands sacrifice into daily faith through prayer, charity, forgiveness, and leaving comfort for action.
  5. Closes by urging joyful Eid celebration through food, family happiness, and remembrance while avoiding fasting.
Try this week
Make takbir and dhikr throughout the blessed days while walking, driving, and at home; spend ten quiet minutes remembering Allah with family.
Bring joy to family and others, eat and drink, and combine celebration with remembrance of Allah.
Do not fast on Eid or during the following three days.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to encourage remembering and glorifying Allah after the Hajj rites, applying that instruction to those at home.
Sahih MuslimUsed to explain that Eid days are for eating, drinking, and remembering Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So my point to you, my message to you is there is a connection between us, even though we're not physically there in Mecca, we're not physically there in Mina.”
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“You sacrifice the comfort of your bed to get up and pray fajr.”
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“Our faith is a faith of sacrifice. So as you perform this ritual of uthiyah, remember that it is not just about that animal that you are sacrificing.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Br. Ihab reminded us that even when we are not at Hajj, we can join the pilgrims in remembering and glorifying Allah. He encouraged families to make takbir throughout the day and set aside a little time together for remembrance. He explained that the Eid sacrifice points to a bigger lesson: faith asks us to give up some comfort, share our wealth, and put aside our ego to forgive others. He also reminded us that Eid is a time to celebrate and bring joy to our families and those around us. As we enjoy our food and time together, we can keep remembering Allah and ask Him to accept our good deeds.

  1. What could help us enjoy 10 minutes of remembering Allah together?
  2. What comfort could you give up to make room for a good deed this week?
  3. Who could we help feel included in our Eid celebration, and how?
Where it was given

The masjid

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