Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 1, 2026.
Hajj requires preparation and knowledgeable guidance
“We do more zikr, more reading Qur'an, more tilawah.”
In one sentence
Hajj is a divinely honored act centered on Arafah, repentance, remembrance, and disciplined preparation, so prospective pilgrims should learn its rites and follow knowledgeable guidance.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- The khutbah begins by emphasizing the blessing and importance of attending Jumu'ah.
- Hajj sites and rites are presented as signs of Allah, with Arafah identified as a central pillar.
- Arafah is connected to Adam and Hawwa's repentance, with listeners urged to seek forgiveness.
- The speaker explains the virtues of Arafah, the completion of religion, and the sacred days of sacrifice and tashriq.
- The sequence from Arafah to Muzdalifah is explained, including prayer, remembrance, Qur'an recitation, rest, and collecting pebbles.
- The speaker reviews stoning, sacrifice, shaving, tawaf, and the following days of Jamarat.
- Future pilgrims are urged to study Hajj, carry a reliable guidebook, and travel with a knowledgeable scholar.
Try this week
Thank Allah for the ability to attend Jumu'ah and worship.
Recite repentance supplications frequently, especially on the Day of Arafah.
Study Hajj before traveling, using a reliable guidebook.
Travel with a knowledgeable scholar who can explain the rites.
During Hajj, remain in Arafah until Maghrib, then proceed to Muzdalifah for prayer, remembrance, Qur'an recitation, and collecting pebbles.
Complete the stoning, sacrifice, shaving or trimming, tawaf, and subsequent stoning according to qualified guidance.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“If anyone missed this pillar, then his Hajj will be never accepted”
“The whole day they ask to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala for forgiveness”
“So we do more zikr, more reading Qur'an, more tilawah”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb taught that Hajj is one of Allah's honored signs, with Arafah at its heart. Arafah reminds pilgrims to repent sincerely and ask Allah for forgiveness, following the example of Adam and Hawwa. The sermon also reviewed the journey through Muzdalifah, remembrance, prayer, stoning, sacrifice, shaving, and tawaf. Anyone planning Hajj should begin learning early, carry a reliable guide, and seek help from a knowledgeable scholar.
- What does sincere repentance look like in our lives?
- Why might preparation make an act of worship more meaningful?
- Which part of the Hajj journey would you most want to understand better?
Where it was given
The masjid
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