39:03 we still have reason…50:07 we will celebrate and…51:32 we will still come to…
Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 28, 2026.

Celebrate Eid despite hatred and hardship

Masjid Saad
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In one sentence

Eid al-Adha celebrates Allah’s guidance, worship, forgiveness, and promised reward, so Muslims should mourn suffering while continuing to gather, pray, and openly practice Islam despite hatred or hardship.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames Eid al-Adha as a celebration following worship, especially Hajj and the Day of Arafah.
  2. Explains the blessings of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, fasting Arafah, and animal sacrifice, emphasizing taqwa.
  3. Addresses Muslim grief over killings and oppression in San Diego, Gaza, Sudan, and elsewhere.
  4. Uses Ibrahim and Ismail’s sacrifice and the patience of suffering believers as examples of difficult tests.
  5. Calls Muslims to celebrate Eid, gather for prayer, and publicly practice Islam despite hatred or pressure.
  6. Closes with prayers for forgiveness, protection, and relief for suffering Muslims.
Try this week
Make the Eid takbir together and loudly with the congregation.
Attend Salat al-Eid and continue gathering at the masjid, even when it requires explaining the holiday or missing work.
Fast the Day of Arafah in a future year if able.
Stay for the community breakfast and family activities after prayer.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we still have reason to celebrate we won't be deterred”
Masjid Saad · Sylvania, OH
Play from 39:03
“we will celebrate and we will continue to celebrate because our creator and the master of this entire universe this world and everything in it belongs to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Masjid Saad · Sylvania, OH
Play from 50:07
“we will still come to pray Salatul Eid even if we have to miss work and we have to tell our co-workers hey I'm not coming to work on this day or I'm coming late because this is my holiday”
Masjid Saad · Sylvania, OH
Play from 51:32
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminds us that Eid al-Adha is a time to celebrate Allah’s guidance, mercy, and opportunities for forgiveness. He connects this joy with Hajj, the day of Arafah, and good deeds during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, including for those who are not making Hajj. Remembering Ibrahim, he explains that the sacrifice is about our taqwa, our awareness of Allah, rather than the meat or blood reaching Him. He acknowledges the sadness we feel for Muslims who are suffering and urges us to keep hope in Allah’s reward while still celebrating Eid together. He encourages us to gather for prayer, practice our faith openly, and seek Allah’s pleasure rather than other people’s approval.

  1. What is something about your faith that makes you grateful this Eid?
  2. How could we enjoy Eid while also remembering people who are hurting?
  3. How would you explain to a friend why Eid matters to you?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Saad Foundation5225 West Alexis Road, Sylvania, OH 43560ArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Saad18 khutbahs
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