5:13 this is a reenactment,…12:07 If Allah is the one…25:15 there is no greater…
Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 9, 2026.

Hajj teaches trust through sacrifice

ISCN · Obair Katchi

“This is a reenactment, this is a reliving of the struggles, of the sacrifices of Ibrahim and his family in these days of the Hijjah.”

The khateeb, at 5:13

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In one sentence

Hajj reenacts the sacrifices and submission of Ibrahim and his family, teaching believers to trust Allah, center life on Him, prepare for the Hereafter, and pursue obedient action.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khutbah introduces Hajj as a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for those who are able.
  2. Hajj reenacts Ibrahim’s reflection, recognition, resolve, and sacrifice across the days of Dhul Hijjah.
  3. Safa and Marwa, Zamzam, and Hajar’s story teach reliance on Allah through severe tests.
  4. Ihram, tawaf, the Qiblah, and Arafah remind believers of submission, mortality, and the Day of Judgment.
  5. The speaker urges fasting on Arafah, increasing worship during Dhul Hijjah, and seeking accepted Hajj and Umrah.
  6. The khutbah concludes by encouraging Eid sacrifice, helping others perform Hajj, and asking pilgrims for dua.
Try this week
Make the intention to perform Hajj and save toward it over time if able.
Pray for the pilgrims and ask them to make dua for others.
Fast on the Day of Arafah and increase good deeds during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
Perform the Eid sacrifice if able, allow children to witness it, and eat from its meat.
If Hajj has already been completed, help someone else undertake it.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“this is a reenactment, this is a reliving of the struggles, of the sacrifices of Ibrahim and his family in these days of the Hijjah.”
ISCN · Corona, CA
Play from 5:13
“If Allah is the one who wants me here, then Allah will look after me.”
ISCN · Corona, CA
Play from 12:07
“there is no greater and more beloved deed to Allah than sacrificing the animal. Because it reminds us of this submission.”
ISCN · Corona, CA
Play from 25:15
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Hajj brings the sacrifices of Ibrahim, Hajar, and Ismail to life again. Its rituals show believers how to submit to Allah, trust Him during hardship, and remember that this world is temporary. Even those who are not traveling can fast on Arafah, worship during Dhul Hijjah, make the Eid sacrifice if able, and help someone else perform Hajj. We should pray for the pilgrims, ask Allah to accept their worship, and learn from their example of trust and obedience.

  1. What can Hajar’s trust in Allah teach us when we feel afraid or uncertain?
  2. How can we make Allah more central in our daily lives?
  3. What good deed will we try during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Corona-Norco465 Santana Way, Corona, CA 92881Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:10 PM and 2:20 PMKhateebObair KatchiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ISCN40 khutbahs
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