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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.

Hajj calls us to remember Allah

Muslim Neighbour Nexus · Mohammad Badoola

“Remember that your concern is not with the dunya.”

The khateeb, at 24:26

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In one sentence

The purpose of Hajj is to remember Allah, thank Him, seek steadfastness in worship, and prioritize the Hereafter over worldly concerns.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces Hajj as a universal response to Ibrahim’s ancient call.
  2. Uses Ibrahim’s prayers in Mecca to emphasize protection from shirk, establishment of salah, gratitude, and forgiveness.
  3. Explains that Hajj highlights remembrance of Allah rather than ritual details alone.
  4. Contrasts worldly-only requests with asking for goodness in both this life and the Hereafter.
  5. Concludes by urging remembrance, gratitude, and concern for the Hereafter.
Try this week
Make dua for protection from shirk and for steadfastness on the straight path.
Establish and maintain salah, asking Allah for help in remaining consistent.
Remember Allah and thank Him for His blessings, especially during Hajj or when reflecting on it.
Ask Allah for goodness in this life and the Hereafter, while making the Hereafter the greater concern.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 14Ibrahim’s supplications are used to emphasize safety, protection from idolatry, provision, salah, gratitude, and forgiveness.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“This is someone who has earned the title of Khaleelullah, the close friend of Allah. Yet he is still afraid that he could fall off the straight path.”
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“This is a time and place of remembrance. To remember who Allah is. To remember the message of Islam. To remember the guidance that has come from your Creator.”
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“And remember that your concern is not with the dunya, ask of the dunya, yes, but that your greater concern is the akhira, to enter it in the best of states.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Hajj is more than traveling and completing rituals; it is a reminder to remember Allah, thank Him, and ask Him to keep us on the straight path. Ibrahim prayed first for faith, worship, and protection from idolatry, while also asking for food and provision. We can ask Allah for good things in this life, but our greater goal should be goodness in the Hereafter. The message for every family is to keep praying, remember Allah often, and stay grateful for His blessings.

  1. What is one thing you want to ask Allah to help you stay strong in?
  2. What is one blessing you can thank Allah for today?
  3. What worldly goal should we balance with a goal for the Hereafter?
Where it was given

The masjid

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