Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 16, 2026.
Only Allah can guide the human heart
“The imam or even the Prophet has no power to guide the heart of people.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that guidance ultimately belongs to Allah, so believers should welcome those entering Islam, reflect carefully on the Qur'an, and prepare spiritually for Hajj.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Explains that imams and prophets can teach, but only Allah guides hearts.
- Uses the Prophet’s inability to guide his beloved uncle as an example.
- Welcomes William’s shahada and attributes his path to Allah’s guidance, study, and friendship.
- Presents Hajj as a unique, spiritually transformative journey and highlights Surah al-Hajj.
- Urges slow Qur'an reading, reflection, and use of tafsir for meaning and revelation context.
- Calls the community to welcome new Muslims, improve during the coming Hajj season, and pray for Gaza and Palestine.
Try this week
Spend five or ten minutes consulting tafsir when reading the Qur'an.
Welcome new Muslims and help make their journey of faith easier.
Try to become better during the coming Ayyam al-Hajj, or Hajj season.
Pray for people attending Hajj and for those in Gaza and Palestine.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 22Used to emphasize Hajj’s unique journey and spiritual significance.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the imam or even the Prophet has no power to guide the heart of people, to put guidance in your hearts.”
“But at the end of the day is the blessing of Allah upon him. And upon many, many people.”
“The house is a part of your journey to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“When you read the ayat, when you read, you have to pay attention, to reflect on the Qur'an.”
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