Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 27, 2026.
Keep your commitment to Allah after Eid
“You cannot trust in Allah without making the effort right?”
In one sentence
A Muslim's commitment should continue beyond obligatory worship and Eid through abundant remembrance of Allah, daily surrender, effort, unity, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Distinguishes obligatory acts from voluntary acts, placing the five prayers and other duties first.
- Argues that abundant dhikr is the foremost voluntary worship, supported by hadith and Quranic promises.
- Warns that neglecting dhikr deadens the heart and leaves a person vulnerable to Satan.
- Uses Eid al-Adha, Ibrahim, Ismail, and Hajar to teach ongoing submission, unity, effort, and detachment from worldly attachment.
- Ends with post-Eid actions: continue takbir, reconcile with someone, and carry Eid's commitment into daily life.
Try this week
Maintain morning and evening adhkar and remember Allah throughout the day.
Remember Allah after each prayer and ask Him to help with remembrance, gratitude, and good worship.
Continue saying takbir during the days of Tashriq.
Wake for Fajr, lower the gaze, give charity when finances are tight, and forgive when hurt.
Contact someone from whom you have become distant and seek reconciliation.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 22Used to argue that sacrifice is judged by taqwa, not by meat or blood.
Surah 33Used to promise forgiveness and great reward to those who remember Allah abundantly.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to rank dhikr among the best and most purifying deeds.
Sahih MuslimUsed to identify those who remember Allah often as the foremost people.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the knife didn't cut Ismail because Ibrahim already cut his attachment from the dunya”
“you cannot trust in Allah without making the effort right?”
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