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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 23, 2026.

Faith matters more than outward ritual

LIMS

“It is not the blood, it is not the flesh and the meat that reaches Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 22:27

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In one sentence

The legacy of Ibrahim teaches believers to purify themselves, prioritize faith and prayer, practice respectful family dialogue, and seek taqwa beyond outward Hajj rituals.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Hajj is introduced as a case for truth, illustrated by Ibrahim’s rejection of idolatry.
  2. The first ten days’ virtues are presented through fasting, night prayer, multiplied deeds, and caution about sins.
  3. Ibrahim’s prayer for his family’s Salah establishes faith as the priority in hardship.
  4. The khutbah closes by defining Hajj and qurbani through taqwa rather than outward ritual.
Try this week
Fast during the first nine days of the ten days discussed.
Perform Qiyam, or night prayer, during these nights.
Make Salah a central priority for yourself and your family.
Study the life and teachings of Ibrahim.
Use dialogue, listen to children’s opinions, and respond to parents with patience.
Pursue taqwa and closeness to Allah through religious practices.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“"He wanted to ensure that the iman of his wife and his son was to be intact"”
LIMS · East Meadow, NY
Play from 17:30
“"Parents also need to have dialogues and conversation" "It doesn't go my way or the highway"”
LIMS · East Meadow, NY
Play from 20:26
“"It is not the cows and the goats" "It is not the blood, it is not the flesh and the meat" "that reaches Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala"”
LIMS · East Meadow, NY
Play from 22:27
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that the days of Hajj are a chance to purify ourselves and grow closer to Allah. Ibrahim’s example shows that faith and Salah should remain our first priorities, even in hardship. It also teaches parents and children to speak honestly, listen to one another, and respect each other’s opinions. The outward acts of Hajj and sacrifice matter because they should produce taqwa, not because Allah needs our food or blood. We can carry this lesson home through prayer, study, patience, and good conversation.

  1. What spiritual priority would you like our family to strengthen this week?
  2. How can we show one another that our opinions matter?
  3. What helps a religious practice change our character?
Where it was given

The masjid

Long Island Muslim Society475 East Meadow Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554Jumu'ah 1:15 PM; 2:15 PM; 3:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at LIMS23 khutbahs
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