Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 16, 2026.
Follow Ibrahim through the first ten days
“We may feel powerless, but we are never without Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces the sacredness of the first ten days and connects Hajj rites to Ibrahim and Hajar.
- Presents Ibrahim as a Quranic role model whose fulfilled trials earned him leadership.
- Traces Ibrahim's stand against idolatry, reliance on Allah, migration, and repeated trials.
- Explains Hajar's trust and effort, Ismail's obedience, and the legacy of respectful family conduct.
- Calls listeners to prepare for Hajj or increase worship, fasting, charity, sacrifice, and service, especially on Arafah.
- Applies Ibrahim's lessons to Palestine and other oppressed people through hope, lawful action, charity, prayer, and perseverance.
Try this week
If able, plan to perform Hajj soon; otherwise make the intention and begin preparing financially according to one's ability.
Fill the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah with dhikr, Quran, charity, fasting, qurbani, family good deeds, and service.
Fast on the Day of Arafah if able, and increase worship, Quran, and personal dua.
Respond to oppression through patience, dua, charity, lawful action, wise speech, and perseverance.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Ibrahim is tested, fulfills the commands, and is appointed an imam for humanity.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“And so when we demonstrate Iman and tawakkul, even a fire can become a garden. And when the punishment of people come towards us, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala can make that a mercy from Him.”
“We may feel powerless, but we are never without Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. We continue to do whatever good we can. And we trust that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala sees and He hears.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that the sacred days of Dhul-Hijjah help us remember the obedience and trust of Ibrahim, Hajar, and Ismail. Their lives show us to make sincere effort while relying on Allah, to honor our elders, and to accept meaningful sacrifice. We can honor their example by increasing prayer, Quran, fasting, charity, family service, and remembrance, especially on the Day of Arafah. The speaker also reminds us not to become numb to suffering in Palestine and other places. Even when we feel powerless, we can respond with hope, wise lawful action, dua, charity, and perseverance.
- When have you had to make an effort while trusting Allah with the result?
- What is one way our family can honor elders and teach respect to younger people?
- What good deed could we plan for the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah?
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