Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Eid renews worship, gratitude, and forgiveness
“This is the day to overlook.”
In one sentence
Eid al-Adha should renew Muslims’ consciousness of Allah through sincere worship, takbir, gratitude, sacrifice, and joyful forgiveness rather than empty ritual.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Opens with Khutbah al-Hajjah, emphasizing the Quran and Prophetic guidance over religious innovations.
- Connects Eid takbir and Hajj rituals to remembering Allah rather than moving mechanically.
- Uses Ibrahim’s building of the Kaaba and call to Hajj to explain tawhid, sacrifice, and pilgrimage’s spiritual benefits.
- Presents Eid as a day of worship, gratitude, joy, and remembrance, including takbir and the days of Tashriq.
- Explains Allahu Akbar as recognition that Allah transcends human limits and worldly powers, while valuing sincere effort.
Try this week
Say Allahu Akbar throughout Eid with family and while driving, reflecting on its meaning.
Treat Eid as a day of worship and gratitude by remembering food, shelter, family, and faith.
Show children genuine joy and happiness during Eid.
Release grudges and overlook family arguments on Eid.
Keep trying in worship after failures, with sincere intention.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 22Used to explain Ibrahim’s building and purification of the Kaaba, the call to Hajj, and the benefits witnessed by pilgrims.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The newly invented ways of worship. We worship Allah based on what the Prophet has legislated. And that is the best way that one says verbally "Allahu Akbar" and one lives "Allahu Akbar".”
“Religiosity is not being, it's about trying. Trying, trying, failing, trying again.”
“even if you've gotten into an argument on your way here with your wife or your family. This is not the day to hold the grudge. This is the day to overlook.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Eid al-Adha is a day to celebrate worship, gratitude, and the greatness of Allah. The khutbah reminds us that Hajj rituals and our own Eid practices should help us remember Allah, not become empty routines. Saying Allahu Akbar means recognizing that Allah is greater than every person, object, fear, and limitation. We should show children genuine joy, remember blessings like food, shelter, family, and faith, and keep trying when we fall short. On Eid, we should let go of grudges and treat one another with mercy for Allah’s sake.
- What helps you remember Allah when an action starts feeling routine?
- What does Allahu Akbar mean when you feel worried or overwhelmed?
- How can our family show joy and forgiveness this Eid?
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