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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Eid is worship, charity, and Muslim identity

OPPC · Kifah Mustapha

“We still hold on to our faith.”

The khateeb, at 25:21

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In one sentence

Eid al-Fitr is a divinely appointed expression of taqwa and Muslim identity, calling believers to celebrate faithfully through worship, charity, community solidarity, and civic responsibility.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Fasting brings joy at iftar and hope for greater reward in the Hereafter.
  2. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are Islamic rites connected to identity, worship, and taqwa.
  3. Believers after the Prophet can attain great faith by holding firmly to Islam amid hardship.
  4. Zakat al-fitr, continued charity, and concern for suffering Muslims make Eid a communal responsibility.
  5. The khutbah urges civic participation, then closes with supplication and Eid-prayer arrangements.
Try this week
Attend and celebrate Eid according to the Sunnah.
Pay zakat al-fitr before Eid prayer, at the stated minimum of $15 per person, with $20 encouraged.
Continue charitable giving after Ramadan and support people facing hardship.
Remember and support suffering Muslim communities through dua and charity.
Exercise the civic right to vote.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sunan Ibn MajahThe Prophet replaced pre-Islamic festival days with Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“so every time you are enjoying life utilize it for the sake of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
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“we are normal people that are dealing with all kind of hardships and things that are around us but we still hold on to our faith inshallah we will be among the best of people of faith”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Sheikh Kifah reminded us that every extra day is a gift and another chance to worship Allah and make things right. He explained that fasting brings joy when we break our fast and a greater joy when we meet our Lord. Eid is part of our Muslim identity, and celebrating it with sincere intention and following the Prophet’s example can itself be worship. He encouraged us to hold on to our faith through hardships, even though we have never seen the Prophet. He also reminded us to help people in need enjoy Eid, keep giving after Ramadan, and remember suffering communities in our prayers and support.

  1. What is one good thing you want to keep doing after Ramadan?
  2. How could we make Eid feel special for someone who might otherwise feel left out?
  3. What is one thing you would like to make right while you have the chance?
Where it was given

The masjid

The Prayer Center of Orland Park16530 104th Ave, Orland Park, IL 60467Jumu'ah 12:30 PM & 2:10 PMKhateebKifah MustaphaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OPPC46 khutbahs
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