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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 20, 2026.

Every able Muslim should plan for Hajj

Al-Madina · Ahfaz Ahmed

“Those who have not performed the fard hajj, they must make intention to go next year.”

The khateeb, at 20:56

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In one sentence

The khutbah presents the Ka'bah as a uniquely blessed center of worship and urges every capable Muslim who has not fulfilled the obligatory Hajj to make sincere plans to go.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Recites Surah al-'Imran 96-97 and introduces Hajj as a distinctive pillar of Islam.
  2. Explains that Hajj requires travel to specific sacred locations and was historically difficult.
  3. Describes the Ka'bah and Masjid al-Haram as specially honored places with multiplied rewards.
  4. Uses human attachment to parents and Allah's primordial covenant to explain the desire to return to the Ka'bah.
  5. Cites the Prophet and the rightly guided caliphs as examples of repeatedly performing Hajj.
  6. Urges those who have not completed obligatory Hajj to intend to go the following year.
Try this week
If obligatory Hajj has not yet been completed, make a sincere intention to go the following year when able.
Value the opportunity created by easier modern travel and prioritize fulfilling obligatory Hajj over worldly distractions.
Follow the Prophet’s and the rightly guided caliphs’ example by maintaining attachment to Hajj and Umrah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:96-97Establishes the blessed status of the first House at Bakkah and the obligation of Hajj for those able.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Now Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has made it easy.”
Al-Madina · Woodlawn, MD
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“Usually our parents are in Pakistan and we are here, so people, they go visit their mother and father every year.”
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“The hadith says that the reward of hajj mabroor is jannah and Allah subhanahu alayhi wa sallam pardon all those who comes in arfad, their sins have been forgiven.”
Al-Madina · Woodlawn, MD
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“Those who have not performed the fard hajj, they must make intention to go next year.”
Al-Madina · Woodlawn, MD
Play from 20:56
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that the Ka'bah is a uniquely honored place and that Hajj is a special act of worship requiring a sacred journey. The speaker recalls that Hajj once involved very long and difficult travel, while modern transportation has made it easier. He encourages Muslims to value this opportunity, learn from the Prophet and the rightly guided caliphs, and keep their hearts attached to Allah’s House. Anyone who has not completed obligatory Hajj should sincerely intend to go when able, ideally beginning plans for the following year.

  1. What opportunity do we have today that was much harder for earlier Muslims?
  2. Why might someone feel drawn to visit the Ka'bah again and again?
  3. What is one step a person could take after hearing this khutbah?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Madina Masjid1502 Woodlawn Dr, Suite #102, Baltimore, MD 21207Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:30 PM · Iqamah 2:00 PMKhateebAhfaz AhmedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Madina30 khutbahs
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