4:45 let them do so as soon…4:59 there are only two…18:27 make an effort have a…
Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 1, 2026.

Perform Hajj when you are able

Al-Huda · Omar Haqqani

“There are only two requirements, financial and physical.”

The khateeb, at 4:59

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In one sentence

Hajj is an obligatory pillar for Muslims who are physically and financially able, so they should prepare for and perform it promptly rather than continually delaying it.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Ibrahim’s call to Hajj and the global response of believers
  2. Hajj as an obligation once physical and financial ability exists
  3. Warnings against postponement because health, money, and travel access can change
  4. Hajj rituals as reminders of Ibrahim, Ismail, and Hajira
  5. The continuity of Islam’s core message through earlier prophets
  6. Practical preparation through intention, planning, and regular savings
  7. Announcements about Eid arrangements, educational programs, parking, and donations
Try this week
Perform Hajj as soon as physical and financial ability exists.
Set aside a monthly or bi-weekly Hajj fund.
Make a realistic preparation plan instead of waiting for circumstances to become perfect.
Make sincere intention and dua for the opportunity to perform Hajj.
Attend or plan for the announced Eid prayer and community programs.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“let them do so as soon as they have the ability to do so”
Al-Huda · Schaumburg, IL
Play from 4:45
“there are only two requirements financial and physical if you meet this requirement then hajj is further upon you”
Al-Huda · Schaumburg, IL
Play from 4:59
“make an effort have a plan in place and fulfill this obligation as soon as you have the ability to do so”
Al-Huda · Schaumburg, IL
Play from 18:27
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Hajj is a major act of worship required once for Muslims who are physically and financially able. The khutbah teaches us not to keep postponing it until every worldly responsibility is finished, because health, money, and travel opportunities can change. Its rituals connect us to Ibrahim, Ismail, and Hajira and remind us that Islam continues the message of earlier prophets. Even if we cannot go yet, we can make sincere intention, save regularly, and prepare responsibly. The community was also reminded about Eid arrangements and local educational programs.

  1. What do you think it means to answer Allah’s call with “here we are”?
  2. If you wanted to prepare for a big goal, what small monthly step could you start?
  3. Which Hajj story speaks to you most, and why?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Huda1081 Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah 1:00 PM · Iqamah 1:30 PM · 2nd Khutbah 2:00 PM · Iqamah 2:30 PMKhateebOmar HaqqaniMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Huda28 khutbahs
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