16:01 If you can do it…23:07 We do not worship…80:43 We need to have times…
Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 25, 2026.

Honor the Kaaba without harming others

Masjid Omar · Abdul Aziz

“We do not worship Kaaba, and we do not worship Al-Hajr al-Aswad. We worship only Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 23:07

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In one sentence

The speaker urges Muslims to honor the Kaaba through sincere monotheism and considerate worship while protecting their God-given intellect from distraction, algorithms, and dependence on AI.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Continues the Hajj series with the Kaaba’s construction, reconstructions, names, and preservation.
  2. Explains Bayt al-Ma'mur, the angels’ worship, and al-Hajr al-Aswad’s significance.
  3. Clarifies that Muslims do not worship the Black Stone and must not harm others while touching it.
  4. Recounts the Black Stone’s damage, removal by al-Qaramita for 23 years, and eventual return.
  5. Warns that abundance, information overload, algorithms, and AI dependence weaken focus and agency.
  6. Uses a University of Michigan study and social-media restrictions to encourage disconnection and independent thinking.
Try this week
Do not push or hurt other pilgrims while trying to touch or kiss al-Hajr al-Aswad; signal from a distance when necessary.
Set regular times to disconnect from phones and social media for quiet reflection.
Use personal judgment and critical thinking instead of outsourcing every question to AI.
Consider healthy, age-appropriate limits on children’s social-media use.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 52Identifies al-Bayt al-Ma'mur, the heavenly counterpart of the Kaaba.
Surah 67Warns that failing to listen and reason leads people toward Jahannam.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you can do it without harming other people, that is great. That is the blessings of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Masjid Omar · Lilburn, GA
Play from 16:01
“We do not worship Kaaba, and we do not worship Al-Hajr al-Aswad. We worship only Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Masjid Omar · Lilburn, GA
Play from 23:07
“We need to have times when we disconnect and we are alone with our thoughts and we can think through life.”
Masjid Omar · Lilburn, GA
Play from 80:43
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

We heard reminders about the Kaaba, following the Prophet’s example, and worshipping Allah with sincere intentions. The khateeb explained that even our wish to touch or kiss the Black Stone must be guided by care for others, without hurting anyone. Another reminder asked us to appreciate everyday comforts and remember people who have much less. The speaker warned that constant information, social media, and letting AI do all our thinking can crowd out reflection and weaken our attention to what matters. As a family, we can practice gratitude, be considerate in worship, and make quiet time to think about our purpose and our relationship with Allah.

  1. How could you make room for someone else at the masjid this week?
  2. What would you enjoy doing during some family time without phones?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Omar Bin Abdul Aziz955 Harbins Road, Lilburn, GA 30047Jumu'ah 1st Jumu'ah 2:00 PM · 2nd Jumu'ah 2:45 PMKhateebAbdul AzizMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Omar6 khutbahs
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