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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 8, 2026.

Hasten to perform Hajj while you can

Al-Sabereen

“Whoever neglects one of these five pillars, then he will be disappointed and he will lose in this life and hereafter.”

The khateeb, at 7:35

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In one sentence

Hajj is a major pillar of Islam, and those who are able should hasten to perform it before barriers arise and regret becomes useless.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with praise, testimony, and the five pillars of Islam.
  2. Introduces Hajj as a major act of worship and pillar.
  3. Describes Ibrahim’s proclamation and pilgrims coming from distant places.
  4. Uses a prophetic report to explain that Hajj is not required every year.
  5. Urges capable Muslims not to delay Hajj.
  6. Contrasts worldly spending and fatigue with reluctance toward Hajj.
Try this week
Perform Hajj when physically and financially able.
Hasten to perform Hajj before illness, death, or another barrier prevents it.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And he will be successful and profitable. And whoever neglects one of these five pillars, then he will be disappointed and he will lose in this life and hereafter.”
Al-Sabereen · Harrisburg, PA
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“And who can spare himself fatigue of heart when he exhausts himself with fatigue in seeking the worldly life.”
Al-Sabereen · Harrisburg, PA
Play from 19:30
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Hajj is one of Islam’s five pillars and a major act of worship. He described the call of Ibrahim and the pilgrims who come from far away to answer it. Hajj is required for those who are able, so a person should not keep delaying it when the opportunity is present. The sermon warned that barriers can come, leaving regret that cannot help later. We should examine whether we spend effort and money on worldly desires while postponing an important obligation.

  1. What is one responsibility we sometimes delay even though we are able to fulfill it?
  2. How can our family prepare spiritually and practically for Hajj?
  3. What worldly priorities can teach us about where we spend our time and money?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Sabereen1403 S Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17104Jumu'ah First Athan 12:15 PM, Iqamah 12:35 PM · second Athan 1:15 PM, Iqamah 1:35 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Sabereen56 khutbahs
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