Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 3, 2026.
Eid calls us to sacrifice and serve
“What are we willing to sacrifice?”
In one sentence
Eid al-Adha teaches Muslims, through Ibrahim, Muhammad, and the rites of Hajj, to sacrifice attachments for Allah, respond to hardship with service, and live with gratitude, remembrance, and unity.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Eid al-Adha is presented as the greatest day, centered on sacrifice and gratitude to Allah.
- Ibrahim’s steadfast tawhid and sacrifices demonstrate trust in Allah through persecution, migration, family separation, and the test involving Ismail.
- Listeners are urged to consider what they will sacrifice for Islam and what legacy they will leave.
- The community’s hardships create a call to sacrifice comfort and resources to help oppressed and hungry Muslims.
- Shukr, generosity, dhikr, takbir, and unity are presented as central lessons of Eid and Hajj.
- Listeners are encouraged to perform udhiyah if able, teach their families, set aside arguments, celebrate joyfully, and remember Allah.
Try this week
Perform the Eid sacrifice if able, using a permissible animal.
Teach family members the Sunnah and the story of Ibrahim.
Give charity to people who are less fortunate.
Make takbir and remember Allah often.
Put aside family arguments and make Eid joyful.
Help the Muslim community and those facing hunger or unjust attack.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“what are we willing to sacrifice what are we going to do for the sake of Islam what are we going to do to have a legacy that lasts after us”
“we are united in tawhid we are united to worship Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala we must come together as one and lift the ummah of islam”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Eid al-Adha reminds us of Ibrahim’s trust in Allah and his willingness to give up what he loved for a higher purpose. The khutbah teaches that sacrifice can also mean giving charity, forgiving pride, serving family, and helping people facing hardship. We can show gratitude by giving, making takbir and dhikr, and standing together in worship and righteousness. If we sacrifice an animal, we should teach our children the Sunnah and make the day joyful by putting aside arguments and enjoying time together.
- What is one comfort or habit you could sacrifice for a good purpose?
- How can we show gratitude by being generous this week?
- What can our family do to strengthen unity and worship together?
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