Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 22, 2026.
True worship means surrendering to Allah
“Every human being worships something; if it's not Allah, then it becomes something else.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that true worship means surrendering desires, comfort, and social validation to Allah, following Ibrahim's example, and using the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah for practical spiritual realignment.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens by contrasting Allah-centered religion with ego-driven image and engagement, then asks whom listeners are really chasing.
- Uses Quran 45:23 to frame unchecked desire as self-idolatry, with everyday examples involving prayer and Fajr.
- Revisits Ibrahim's questioning of idol worship and his submission in leaving his family and accepting the sacrifice.
- Connects Ibrahim's legacy to Hajj, Eid, and the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah as a time of reorientation.
- Explains that iman fluctuates and obedience should not depend on feelings; the believer asks what Allah wants rather than what the self wants.
- Offers practical Dhul Hijjah practices including dhikr, fasting, charity, extra prayer, Quran, tawbah, and sharing Eid blessings.
Try this week
Ask yourself whom you are really chasing after and what is driving your decisions.
Spend 15 minutes each day in dhikr.
Fast Monday and the day of Arafah, following the sermon’s instruction.
Increase dhikr, charity, extra salah, Quran time, and sincere tawbah during the blessed days.
Distribute udhiyah to the poor and invite others to share an Eid meal.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 45:23Used to argue that taking one's desires as a god is a form of self-idolatry.
Quran 26:70-73Used to show Ibrahim questioning his people about the reality and power of their idols.
Quran 2:131Used to illustrate Ibrahim's immediate submission to Allah.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“every human being worships something if it's not Allah then it becomes something else sometimes it's wealth we chase after the next promotion”
“the believer asks a different question than the rest of society is asking the world says what do you want?”
“take advantage of these blessed days increase in your dhikr fast if you are able give charity pray extra salah spend time with the Quran”
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