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

Treat Hajj as worship, not tourism

Muhammadi Masjid · Suhel Teli

“The sin for missing one fard is more than the reward of doing something naffal.”

The khateeb, at 15:27

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In one sentence

As Hajj approaches, pilgrims should treat the journey as an honored act of worship marked by gratitude, patience, prayer, service, self-restraint, and focus on Allah rather than worldly distractions.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. The khutbah introduces Hajj as the fifth pillar of Islam and explains that its advice benefits everyone.
  2. Pilgrims should begin with gratitude, avoid complaints, and respect fellow pilgrims and local residents.
  3. They should make istighfar after good deeds and increase their duas during the journey.
  4. Obligatory acts, especially the five daily prayers while traveling, must take priority over optional worship.
  5. Pilgrims should serve others, guard their eyes, ears, and tongues, give sadaqa, and avoid arguments.
  6. They should use the journey for da'wah and learning, minimize shopping, and spend more time in the masjid.
  7. The closing instruction emphasizes straightening prayer rows and filling gaps.
Try this week
Before traveling, intend not to complain and practice gratitude throughout the journey.
Respect fellow pilgrims and residents of Makkah and Madinah, forgiving inconveniences.
Make istighfar after every good deed and increase dua in sacred places.
Prioritize every obligatory prayer, including during flights and other travel, over optional acts.
Help, feed, and serve elderly, sick, and other pilgrims.
Guard the eyes, ears, and tongue by avoiding prohibited sights, backbiting, lies, foul language, and useless talk.
Give sadaqa, avoid disputes, and use the journey for da'wah and teaching.
Limit shopping and spend more time in the masjid.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, Allah rub al-alameen, out of all the people who applied, out of all the people who made intention, out of all the people who tried, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala chose me.”
Muhammadi Masjid · Elmont, NY
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“The sin for missing one fard is more than the reward of doing something naffal.”
Muhammadi Masjid · Elmont, NY
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“Instead of saying useless things, say something, make some dua, make some dhikr, learn something.”
Muhammadi Masjid · Elmont, NY
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“I came all the way here spending thousands of dollars to get rewards and I'm spending my time in the marketplace.”
Muhammadi Masjid · Elmont, NY
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Hajj is a great honor and should be approached with gratitude. Pilgrims are encouraged to be patient, respect everyone, and avoid arguments or complaints. The speaker stresses that obligatory prayers must remain the priority, even during travel, while pilgrims should also make dua, give charity, serve others, and guard their speech and behavior. He encourages people to spend less time shopping and more time worshipping, learning, and helping others.

  1. How can we help someone who is elderly, sick, or struggling?
  2. Why should prayer come before optional activities or shopping?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muhammadi Masjid681 Elmont Rd, Elmont, NY 11003Jumu'ah Jummah 1: khutbah 12:55 PM, salah 1:30 PM; Jummah 2: khutbah 2:05 PM, salah 2:30 PMKhateebSuhel TeliMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Muhammadi Masjid31 khutbahs
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