Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 27, 2026.
Qurbani means surrendering selfish desires
“We sacrifice an animal to sacrifice our desires.”
In one sentence
Eid al-Adha teaches that taqwa and sincere sacrifice require families to support one another and surrender selfish desires for Allah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Calls believers to taqwa and faithful submission to Allah.
- Uses Ibrahim and Ismail’s sacrifice to illustrate spiritual testing and mutual support.
- Urges parents and youth to strengthen one another through responsible living and shared worship.
- Explains qurbani as sacrificing desires through sincere intention, not merely offering meat or blood.
- Gives guidance on qurbani conditions, sharing, and dedication for deceased relatives.
- Concludes with prayers for Muslims facing hardship and announcements about community service and construction.
Try this week
Parents should bring children to the masjid or husainia and include them in worship rather than leaving them with phones and gadgets.
Youth should honor their parents’ sacrifices by making responsible choices and not spoiling their future.
Perform qurbani with sincere niyat, treating it as a symbol of surrendering selfish desires.
When arranging qurbani, follow the stated animal conditions and consider sharing an animal or dedicating it on behalf of deceased relatives.
Contribute time to the Husseini Association of Calgary and engage with its community-building project.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So many times fathers, they think that they are only helping their kids. No, even their children, they can help their father to achieve perfection in this life.”
“Today, a message to our youth. You also helped your father. He has done his job, his work, his sacrifices in his life.”
“We sacrifice an animal to sacrifice our desires, our, you know, what do we have? So many plants and so many things in this form.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Eid al-Adha reminds us that taqwa means putting Allah first, especially when something is difficult. The story of Ibrahim and Ismail teaches that parents and children can strengthen each other: parents guide, and children honor their sacrifices by living responsibly. Qurbani is not only about meat; it expresses sincere intention and willingness to give up selfish desires for Allah. The khutbah also encouraged families to worship together, care about people facing hardship, and serve their community.
- What is one way you can make your parents feel their sacrifices were worth it?
- What desire would be hardest for you to give up for Allah?
- How can our family worship together instead of leaving one another behind?
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