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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 8, 2026.

Hajj teaches us to live Tawheed

Masjid At-Tawheed · Numan Hussain

“Those who go to Hajj and come back, they change.”

The khateeb, at 10:02

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In one sentence

The central purpose of Hajj is to establish, purify, and live Tawheed, exclusive devotion to Allah, by removing status, affirming His uniqueness, and applying the rituals’ lessons to daily life.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Hajj is obligatory for those able to provide the money, physical strength, and sincere intention.
  2. Hajj is more than a cultural, social, or physical journey; its core purpose is Tawheed.
  3. Ihram removes visible status differences and teaches equality, sincerity, humility, and servant identity.
  4. The Talbiyah affirms responding to Allah and declares that He has no partner.
  5. Tawaf and Sa'i are connected to making Allah the center of life and seeking from Him.
Try this week
Avoid backbiting, cheating, oppression, and disobedience to Allah.
Use the sacred months to practice good deeds and leave sinful or haram behavior, continuing those habits afterward.
Fulfill Hajj when financially and physically able, with sincere intention.
Reflect on Ihram, the Talbiyah, Tawaf, and Sa'i as lessons for establishing Tawheed in daily life.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“this is one of the chance for us in these months you can practice doing good you can practice things away from haram”
Masjid At-Tawheed · Cheektowaga, NY
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“the core manifestation of Hajj is Tablid so those who go to Hajj and come back they change they become a changed person”
Masjid At-Tawheed · Cheektowaga, NY
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“I'm nothing but a servant of Allah Subh'anaHu Wa Ta-A'la”
Masjid At-Tawheed · Cheektowaga, NY
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that the sacred months are an opportunity to correct ourselves and grow closer to Allah. He encouraged us to avoid backbiting, cheating, oppression, and disobedience, and to build good habits that continue throughout the year. He explained that the heart of Hajj is Tawheed: worshipping Allah alone and living with sincere devotion to Him. The simple clothing of Ihram reminds us that wealth and status do not make us better than others, and it helps us let go of pride. Even when we are not going to Hajj, we can learn from it by practicing humility, sincerity, and kindness.

  1. How can we help someone feel welcome regardless of their clothes or possessions?
  2. What lesson from Hajj could our family practice at home?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid At-Tawheed / Cheektowaga Islamic Cultural Center3459 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225KhateebNuman HussainMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid At-Tawheed25 khutbahs
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