Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 27, 2026.
Drawing near to Allah requires sacrifice
“The path to getting to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is one that requires sacrifice.”
In one sentence
Eid al-Adha teaches that drawing near to Allah requires sacrifice, humility, and surrender, expressed through joyful family and community observance.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Eid al-Adha through Ibrahim and Ismail, emphasizing their bond and patient submission.
- Urges parents and masjids in minority settings to make Eid special for children and the wider community.
- Presents sacrifice as the path to piety and closeness to Allah, including giving from what one loves.
- Connects sacrifice with ego-death, humility, selflessness, and surrender amid a culture that feeds self-importance.
- Calls Eid a day of family connection and happiness through visits, calls, smiles, and spreading salam.
- Reminds listeners to observe takbirat, dhikr, and istighfar, while noting scholarly disagreement over the year's best day.
Try this week
Make Eid special and celebratory for children and families.
Spend time connecting with nearby relatives and call family who live farther away.
Spread salam, keep a smile, and share happiness on Eid.
Observe the takbirat and increase dhikr and istighfar during the blessed days.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“the responsibility of making this day special for your kids, so that they grow up feeling like Eid.”
“The path to getting to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is one that requires sacrifice. You have to give up something.”
“In order to sacrifice, in order to sacrifice, you have to first kill your own ego and arrogance.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Eid al-Adha reminds us of Ibrahim and Ismail and their willingness to submit to Allah. Their story teaches that getting closer to Allah requires sacrifice, giving up what we love, and letting go of arrogance. Eid should also be a joyful day when families connect, children feel the beauty of their tradition, and the community spreads happiness. We can honor the day by visiting or calling family, greeting others warmly, smiling, and remembering Allah through takbir, dhikr, and istighfar.
- What could we do to make Eid feel especially joyful for everyone in our family?
- What is one habit or attitude we might sacrifice to become more humble?
- How can we remember Allah while enjoying Eid together?
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