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

Hajj should shape everyday obedience

PGMA · Hassan Mohamed

“Hajj is not just a physical journey; Hajj is a spiritual journey.”

The khateeb, at 16:08

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In one sentence

Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime act of worship that should cultivate tawhid, humility, equality, remembrance of the Hereafter, and everyday obedience, so Muslims should prepare sincerely and financially to answer Allah’s call.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Introduces taqwa and grounds the sermon in Quran and Sunnah.
  2. Explains that Hajj is obligatory once for Muslims with financial and physical ability.
  3. Presents Hajj as a spiritual journey centered on tawhid and worship.
  4. Emphasizes humility, equality, and the insignificance of wealth and status before Allah.
  5. Connects Arafah with resurrection and urges listeners to build a record of good deeds.
  6. Expands sadaqah to include dhikr, smiles, greetings, and opposing injustice.
  7. Urges listeners to prepare financially and save regularly for Hajj.
Try this week
Ask Allah sincerely to invite you to Hajj or Umrah.
Save $100 to $200 each week toward Hajj.
Practice dhikr such as Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu akbar, and La ilaha illallah.
Smile and give salam to everyone in the masjid, not only friends.
Command good and oppose injustice when it occurs.
Pray, fast, give zakah, and pursue other forms of sadaqah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimTeaches that Allah looks at hearts and actions rather than bodies or wealth.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Hajj is not just a physical journey Hajj is a spiritual journey”
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“The Arab is not better than the non-Arab And the non-Arab is not better than the Arab”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah taught that Hajj is not only a trip but a spiritual response to Allah’s call, centered on worshipping Him alone. It reminds us to leave pride behind, treat people equally, and remember that our true worth is measured by our hearts and actions. The khateeb also reminded us that charity includes dhikr, smiling, greeting others with salam, and standing against wrongdoing. Families can prepare for Hajj with sincere dua, practical saving, and a willingness to answer Allah’s call.

  1. What is one way we can show humility this week?
  2. How can a smile or salam become an act of charity?
  3. What goal would you save for patiently?
Where it was given

The masjid

Prince George's Muslim Association9150 Lanham-Severn Rd, Lanham, MD 20706Jumu'ah 11:15 AM · 12:30 PM · 1:45 PMKhateebHassan MohamedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at PGMA65 khutbahs
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