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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 29, 2026.

Sacrifice means giving up what distances us from Allah

ICPC Paterson · Ismal Hamdi

“Islam is a religion of sacrifice from beginning to end.”

The khateeb, at 9:38

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In one sentence

Islam is a religion of sacrifice, requiring believers to submit to Allah by abandoning sin, prioritizing worship, and giving up what obstructs faith.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains Eid al-Adha and Ayyam al-Tashriq as days of feasting, remembrance, and takbir.
  2. Presents Islam, the prophets, and the Sahaba as lives defined by sacrifice.
  3. Retells Ibrahim’s rejection of idolatry, migration, and willingness to sacrifice Ismail.
  4. Applies sacrifice to abandoning haram and cultivating taqwa rather than merely offering an animal.
  5. Encourages Udhiya and teaching children its spiritual meaning.
  6. Explains takbir, Hajj rituals, and prioritizing Allah before praying for oppressed Muslims.
Try this week
Self-assess what you have prepared for the Day of Judgment.
Give up a specific haram habit, such as vaping, smoking, illicit internet use, or a haram relationship.
Perform Udhiya if financially able and reflect on its meaning.
Teach children that Eid sacrifice represents giving up what distances them from Allah.
Say the takbir after every obligatory prayer during Ayyam al-Tashriq, at least once.
Remember Allah through dhikr and seek the ability to perform Hajj.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Islam is a religion of sacrifice from beginning to end. In every aspect of your life, you need something called sacrifice.”
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“The whole meaning of the sacrifice on the day of Eid is not for the meat in the blood.”
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“The ultimate goal, the ultimate goal, and ultimate success and ultimate happiness is having a relationship with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Eid al-Adha reminds us of Ibrahim and Ismail’s willingness to submit to Allah. The khateeb explained that sacrifice is not only an animal; it also means leaving behind habits and relationships that pull us toward haram. When we give something up for Allah, even closeness to Him is a blessing. We can keep the lesson alive by making takbir after obligatory prayers during Ayyam al-Tashriq, remembering Allah, and teaching children why Udhiya matters. The khutbah ended by asking Allah to help Muslims live with taqwa and support people suffering from oppression.

  1. What is one thing you could give up for Allah this week?
  2. How can we make a family act of worship feel meaningful rather than routine?
  3. What does putting Allah before work, sleep, or entertainment look like in our daily schedule?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Passaic County152 Derrom Ave, Paterson, NJ 07504Jumu'ah 1st khutbah 12:00 PM · 2nd khutbah 1:15 PMKhateebIsmal HamdiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICPC Paterson38 khutbahs
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