7:13 The Hijrah is not…25:22 So the Hijrah teaches…28:02 Allah will judge us…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 3, 2026.

Hijrah turns sacrifice into lasting change

EPIC · Yasir Qadhi

“The Hijrah teaches us sacrifice is essential in order to accomplish much.”

The khateeb, at 25:22

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In one sentence

The Hijrah is a divinely guided paradigm of strategic change, consultation, community-building, sacrifice, and daily transformation rather than escape or defeat.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reframes Hijrah as strategic relocation rather than defeat, while distinguishing religious Hijrah from moving for comfort.
  2. Explains major decisions through dua, istikhara, istishara, preparation, weighing pros and cons, and tawakkul.
  3. Presents Medina as a rupture from tribal jahiliyyah into an ummah-based social order.
  4. Uses the Prophet’s and companions’ losses to teach that sacrifice enables lasting legacy.
  5. Interprets the Hijri calendar as a symbol of hope, effort, new beginnings, and daily personal Hijrah.
  6. Applies Islamic priorities to FIFA viewing, emphasizing prayer, modesty, restraint, Islamic decorum, and consistency in criticizing injustice.
Try this week
For major decisions, begin with dua, pray Salat al-Istikhara, seek Istishara from trustworthy and knowledgeable people, and weigh the pros and cons.
After making a well-considered decision, trust Allah and avoid repeatedly second-guessing it.
Distinguish moving for personal comfort from relocating to maximize one’s religious and worldly legacy.
Accept meaningful sacrifice, including giving up comfort or something beloved, when pursuing a worthwhile legacy.
Practice a daily Hijrah by leaving behind something for Allah’s sake and pursuing a higher goal.
When watching sports, protect obligatory prayers, lower the gaze, avoid haram content, and limit excessive time and spending.
Hosts and guests should pause for prayer, maintain Islamic manners, and avoid unsupervised mixed gatherings of unmarried young people.
Speak courageously about injustice and apply moral standards consistently rather than selectively.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The Hijrah is not defeat. It is long term planning.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 7:13
“So the Hijrah teaches us sacrifice is essential in order to accomplish much.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 25:22
“Allah will judge us based upon input, not based upon the conquest of Mecca output.”
EPIC · Plano, TX
Play from 28:02
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The Hijrah was not simply an escape from difficulty; it was a carefully planned move toward a greater purpose. It teaches us to seek Allah’s guidance, consult wise people, make thoughtful decisions, and then trust Allah. The early Muslims sacrificed comfort, home, and familiarity to build something beneficial for the future. We can practice a daily Hijrah by leaving behind harmful habits and choosing actions that bring us closer to Allah. Even entertainment should never make us neglect prayer, fall into sin, or abandon Islamic manners.

  1. What is one habit or comfort you could leave behind for Allah’s sake this week?
  2. How can we tell the difference between giving up and wisely changing strategy?
  3. What rules should our family follow when enjoying sports or other entertainment?
Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebYasir QadhiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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