Perform Hajj when you can afford it
“You're not going to take the rent money and the food money and go, and they're like, what about us?”
Hajj is an obligatory pillar for those able to perform it, and it should be undertaken promptly with proper preparation, sincere monotheism, and adherence to the Sunnah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Establishes Hajj as an obligatory pillar once in a lifetime for those physically and financially able.
- Explains financial ability, visas, packages, debts, travel costs, and family support.
- Describes Qur’anic benefits of Hajj, its rites, sacrifice, feeding the poor, and permissible trade.
- Clarifies Hajj timing, locations, Medina’s nonessential status, and the Prophet’s Farewell Hajj.
- Defines Hajj mabrur through tawheed, Sunnah, learning, sincerity, and avoiding showmanship.
- Concludes with prayers for pilgrims, the sick, bereaved families, and oppressed Muslims.
In the khateeb's words
“You're not going to take the rent money and the food money and go, and they're like, what about us? I make du'a for you in Arafat.”
“Allah doesn't benefit from us, period. Because Allah stands in no need for us, or any of the creation. We do.”
“If you can, go make Hajj, nobody know. That's even the best thing. But you have to tell somebody, wife, children, parents.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Hajj is a pillar of Islam, required once in a lifetime for those who are able. Preparing for it includes having the means to travel, addressing debts, and leaving enough money for the family’s needs. He encouraged those who are able to make Hajj to act without unnecessary delay, because our circumstances can change. He explained that Hajj mabrur carries the reward of Paradise and emphasized worshipping Allah alone, following the Prophet’s Sunnah, learning the rites, and being sincere. He also reminded people to correct others kindly and ended with prayers for pilgrims, the sick, those who have died, and people facing oppression.
- How can we care for our family while making time for worship?
- What is one thing you would like to learn about Hajj?
- What good deed could you do quietly, without needing anyone to notice?
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