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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 3, 2026.

How to make Hajj truly accepted

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“Failure to repent prevents the achievement of the goal which is forgiveness of sins.”

The khateeb, at 33:28

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In one sentence

A pilgrim can realize Hajj’s hopes of forgiveness, taqwa, and good character only through repentance, sincerity, lawful provision, and restraint from conflict.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains Muslims’ longing for Mecca through Ibrahim’s supplication and Allah’s provision.
  2. Describes pilgrims’ hopes for spiritual renewal, forgiveness, taqwa, and good character.
  3. Warns that unrepented sins and unresolved wrongs against people undermine Hajj’s purpose.
  4. Emphasizes sincerity and lawful earnings as conditions for an accepted Hajj.
  5. Addresses conflicts among diverse pilgrims and urges restraint from indecency, sin, and argument.
  6. Concludes with prayers for accepted Hajj, protection, and relief for oppressed Muslims.
Try this week
Repent sincerely before undertaking Hajj.
Resolve wrongs against other people and restore their rights.
Perform Hajj solely for Allah, without seeking status or praise.
Use lawful earnings and provisions for Hajj.
Control anger, avoid insults and arguments, and maintain good character.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Failure to repent prevents the achievement of the goal which is forgiveness of sins.”
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Play from 33:28
“Whatever is done sincerely for Allah belongs to Him and He accepts it and rewards it.”
NAMCC · North Austin, TX
Play from 33:56
“This is one of the greatest challenges that prevents pilgrims from achieving what they hoped for.”
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Play from 35:57
“Let every pilgrim be aware and cautious so that he may attain what he seeks and avoid what is forbidden.”
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Play from 36:59
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah explains that many Muslims long to visit the Sacred House because of Ibrahim’s prayer and Allah’s blessings. Pilgrims hope to return forgiven, more mindful of Allah, and improved in character. Those hopes can be blocked by unrepented sins, unresolved wrongs against people, showing off, unlawful money, and arguments with other pilgrims. The speaker encourages sincere repentance, making amends, using lawful provisions, and controlling our emotions. Hajj is meant to produce gratitude, humility, patience, and better treatment of others.

  1. What does sincere worship look like when nobody else is watching?
  2. How can we keep our cool when people around us are rude?
  3. What wrong could we repair before asking Allah for forgiveness?
Where it was given

The masjid

North Austin Muslim Community Center11900 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753Jumu'ah 12:15 PM · 1:30 PM · 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at NAMCC77 khutbahs
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