Community & unityFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.
Hajj teaches Muslims to put unity first
“We all should feel a sense of unity.”
In one sentence
The unity Muslims see in Hajj should lead them to set aside racial and sectarian pride, learn good qualities from one another, and share in Hajj-season worship at home.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Hajj offers lessons in Muslim unity during difficult times.
- The Quran and the Prophet's Arafah sermon establish shared faith, ancestry, and human equality.
- Muslim groups should learn from one another's strengths rather than treating differences as barriers.
- Disputes weaken Muslims, so believers should respond with patience, guidance, and mutual support.
- Those unable to attend Hajj can participate through dhikr, fasting, and related Dhul Hijjah observances.
- The community is encouraged to make Eid al-Adha joyful for children.
Try this week
Advise, support, guide, and learn from Muslims in other groups.
Avoid unnecessary disputes and respond patiently to people who differ.
Increase dhikr during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
Fast on the Day of Arafah.
If sacrificing for Eid al-Adha, refrain from cutting hair and nails until the sacrifice.
Donate $20, when able, toward the children's Eid al-Adha celebration.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:103Used to call Muslims to hold fast to Allah's rope and avoid division.
Quran 8:46Used to warn that disputes cause courage and strength to depart.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the gatherings of pilgrims brings hope for a unified ummah the ummah that can unite in purpose”
“we all should feel a sense of unity and take proud in this great name that Allah has given us Muslims”
“every group got good quality and we go here and learn from the good quality”
“we are recommended to increase our ibadat during the first ten days of the month of the hijj”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah said that Hajj shows Muslims standing together regardless of race, background, or group. Since we share one Lord and one human family, we should avoid arguing, be patient, and learn good qualities from one another. People who cannot go to Hajj can share in its spirit by remembering Allah and fasting on the Day of Arafah. The imam also encouraged the community to make Eid al-Adha joyful for children.
- What is one way our family can show unity with Muslims who are different from us?
- Which good quality could we learn from someone outside our usual group?
- How could we make Eid al-Adha feel special for children?
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