Hajj should not be delayed when able
“You must make sure first that whatever money you have that you are going to use to perform Hajj is halal.”
Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for Muslims who are physically and financially able, so they should prepare promptly with halal means and seek an accepted pilgrimage.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Introduces the approaching Hajj season and its fixed days and rites.
- Reviews Islam’s five pillars, positioning Hajj as obligatory once for those physically and financially able.
- Explains that capacity depends on personal circumstances, including distance and travel costs.
- Connects Hajj to Ibrahim, Ismail, Hajrah, the Ka’bah, and the Prophet’s da’wah during pilgrimage season.
- Urges those able not to delay, especially amid changing costs and uncertain health.
- Requires halal funds and highlights accepted Hajj’s reward and cleansing of sins.
- Closes with prayers for a deceased community member and a cancer-stricken brother.
In the khateeb's words
“if you are in good condition today in good health today in good financial condition today which means you are able to afford the cost of the journey then you should perform your hut as soon as possible”
“So make your arrangement as soon as possible. Do not postpone your house. Do not make delays in your life.”
“You must make sure first that whatever money you have that you are going to use to perform Hajj is halal.”
“"Al-Hajj al-Mabroor, lais lahu jaza'un illa al-Jannah" An accepted Hajj means no reward except Jannah.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Hajj is one of Islam’s five pillars and becomes required once for those who are physically and financially able. He connected Hajj to the sacrifices of Ibrahim, Ismail, and Hajrah, and to the building of the Ka’bah. Those who can afford the journey should not keep delaying, but they must use halal money and prepare responsibly. An accepted Hajj brings an immense reward, while wrongs involving other people still need to be settled directly. The khutbah ended with prayers for a deceased community member and a brother facing cancer.
- What would responsible Hajj preparation look like for our family?
- Why do you think the speaker emphasized halal money before discussing the reward of Hajj?
- How can we remember and support people in our community who are grieving or ill?
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