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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.

How Ibrahim's trials shaped Hajj

YIC · Adamu Souleman Morlah
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In one sentence

The history of Hajj is rooted in Ibrahim’s repeated tests, rejection of idolatry, and establishment of a legacy that draws Muslims worldwide to pilgrimage.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Opens with praise of Allah, testimony, blessings on Prophet Muhammad, and a taqwa exhortation.
  2. Introduces Hajj as a worldwide journey and begins a historical account centered on Ibrahim.
  3. Describes Ibrahim’s repeated divine tests and Allah’s greeting of peace.
  4. Recounts Ibrahim’s upbringing among idol-worshippers and his questioning of inherited beliefs.
  5. Narrates Ibrahim staying behind, breaking the idols, and facing his community’s reaction.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Ibrahim , he went after one test, after another test, after another test. After another test. Not once, not twice, not three times, many times.”
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“And then, we know the story what he did, he broke all the idols.”
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For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah began a series on the history of Hajj by focusing on Prophet Ibrahim. The speaker emphasized that Ibrahim faced one test after another and remained connected to Allah. He also described how Ibrahim grew up among idol-worshippers, questioned what his family followed, stayed behind, and broke the idols. The worldwide pilgrimage today was presented as part of this enduring legacy.

  1. What would you do if everyone around you followed a belief you thought was wrong?
  2. Why do you think Muslims from so many countries gather for Hajj?
  3. What helps someone stay patient during repeated tests?
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAdamu Souleman MorlahMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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