Hajj calls us back to Allah
“The one who goes and makes a proper Hajj, he comes back to his house; he returns like the day his mother gave birth to him.”
Hajj is a foundational, divinely ordained act of worship that reenacts the believer’s return to Allah, so those who are able should pursue it with humility, sincerity, taqwa, and proper conduct.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Calls listeners to taqwa, Allah-consciousness, and continual self-assessment.
- Explains Hajj’s status as Islam’s fifth pillar and its obligation for those financially and physically able.
- Presents the Kaaba as the first house of worship, a sacred sanctuary, and a source of guidance.
- Connects Hajj rituals and ihram to Ibrahim’s family and a reenactment of the Day of Judgment.
- Emphasizes humility, sincerity, and proper conduct, while describing the reward of an accepted Hajj.
- Closes with prayers for Muslims worldwide and announcements about Eid, Hajj Day, and a summer program.
In the khateeb's words
“the most blessed days of the year are the first 10 days of the hija”
“the prophet muhammad salallahu alaihi salam he made hedge on a worn out saddle meaning a a worn out saddle on something humble”
“the one who goes and makes a proper hajj he comes back to his house he returns like the day his mother gave birth to him”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that taqwa means keeping Allah in mind and letting that awareness guide our choices. Hajj is one of Islam’s five pillars and becomes obligatory for a person who has the financial and physical ability to go while caring for those at home. The pilgrimage recalls Ibrahim and his family’s obedience, and its clothing, gathering, and patience can remind us of standing before Allah. The speaker urges pilgrims to be humble, sincere, and careful with their words and conduct, because an accepted Hajj is promised great reward. For everyone, including those not yet able to go, he encourages love for Allah’s sacred rites and good deeds during the blessed days.
- What does putting Allah first look like in one choice you might make this week?
- Which part of Hajj’s journey, ihram, gathering, patience, or sincerity, would you most want to understand better?
- How can our family practice humility and avoid showing off when we do good deeds?
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