Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 16, 2026.
Hajj teaches wholehearted submission to Allah
Jam-e-Masjid Islamic Center · M Adelrehem
“This is the true spirit of this season of Hajj.”
In one sentence
The season of Hajj should renew wholehearted submission to Allah by following Ibrahim's firm trust, patience, sacrifice, and family leadership in everyday life.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Calls believers to taqwa and frames Hajj season through Surah al-Hajj and the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
- Connects Hajj's two white garments with the shroud and equality before Allah.
- Explains Hajj through Ibrahim's building of the Ka'bah, tawaf, the universal call to pilgrimage, and Hajj mabroor.
- Applies Ibrahim's firmness to anxiety over calamities through tawakkul and trust in Allah's decree.
- Closes by urging Muslims to live as Muslims, with prayers for pilgrims, a sick sister, and the community.
Try this week
Fulfill Hajj rituals when obligated and seek an accepted, excellent Hajj.
Respond to calamities with tawakkul rather than anxiety while continuing responsible effort.
Live consistently as a Muslim so that death and resurrection reflect that way of life.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 22Frames the terror of the Last Day and connects Hajj's rituals with resurrection and equality.
Surah 89Uses the ten nights to establish the special virtue of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Surah 37Narrates Ibrahim and Ismail's willingness to submit to Allah's command regarding sacrifice.
Surah 19Highlights Ismail's truthfulness, family leadership, prayer, and zakat.
Surah 14Uses Ibrahim's supplication for his family in a barren valley to emphasize prayer and gratitude.
Surah 28Explains the provision and fruits Allah brought to the sacred city.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“This character of Ibrahim This character of firm resolve This character of submission without clause This is the true spirit of this season of Hajj”
“so we should not be anxious we should not be stressed by the calamities that befall us if we are really trying to emulate the character of Ibrahim during this season”
“concern yourself not only with yourself but also get your families on board with the submission because indeed Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala He will question you regarding them on the day of Qiyamah”
“you must live as a Muslim in order to die as a Muslim in order to be resurrected as such”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
This khutbah uses the season of Hajj to remind us of Ibrahim's wholehearted trust and obedience to Allah. The two white garments of pilgrimage point to the equality of all people and the reality of standing before Allah. Ibrahim, Ismail, and their family show that submission is lived through patience, prayer, sacrifice, and trust during hardship. We are encouraged not to let calamities overwhelm us, but to rely on Allah while fulfilling our duties. Parents are also reminded to lead by example and help their families live as Muslims together.
- What is one way our family can show submission to Allah this week?
- How can we stay calm and trust Allah when something difficult happens?
- What good Islamic habit should children learn by watching adults?
- What does it mean to live as a Muslim every day?
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