Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 29, 2026.
Hajj teaches a life devoted to Allah
“There is only one God and we don't worship anything else.”
In one sentence
Hajj and Eid al-Adha, through Ibrahim’s submission, udhiyah, respect for life, halal obedience, and tawhid, teach that life comes from Allah and must be dedicated to Him.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Hajj and Eid al-Adha as Qur'anic occasions for reflection.
- Connects Hajj to Ibrahim’s tests, sacrifices, and complete submission to Allah.
- Explains udhiyah as recognition of life’s sacredness and the value of personal effort.
- Presents halal eating and sacrifice as signs of tawhid and obedience.
- Describes Hajj as a public declaration of Allah’s oneness and rejection of shirk.
- Concludes by framing Hajj and udhiyah as a summary of how Muslims should live.
Try this week
Dedicate one’s whole life, not merely selected parts, to Allah.
Make a serious personal effort with udhiyah rather than choosing convenience alone.
Treat animal life as sacred and avoid cruelty during sacrifice.
Use halal choices as a daily sign of obedience to Allah.
Reflect on Hajj and udhiyah as a summary of how one has lived and should live.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 22Connects Hajj, Ibrahim, the Ka'bah, udhiyah, and tawhid.
Surah 9Presents Hajj as a declaration that Allah rejects associating partners with Him.
Sahih al-BukhariDescribes the Prophet personally offering two animals, one for the ummah and one for his family.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has created us and that He provided for us. He's the one who gave life to us. He's the one who maintains our lives.”
“What we eat is sign of what we believe, as Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala mentions.”
“We came to this location at the same time to tell that there is only one God. And we don't worship anything else and Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is away from what you are doing.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Hajj and Eid al-Adha remind us of Ibrahim’s complete submission to Allah. Our lives are gifts from Allah, so they should be dedicated to Him from beginning to end. Udhiyah helps us appreciate the sacredness of life and encourages us to take worship seriously rather than always choosing the easiest path. What we eat and how we practice can show that we worship Allah alone. The khutbah closed with prayers for Palestinians and reminders to live with justice and goodness.
- What is one part of your life you would like to dedicate more fully to Allah?
- Why do you think the speaker connected food choices with what we believe?
- How can our family show care and respect when preparing or sharing Eid food?
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