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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 22, 2026.

Hajj is a journey of obedience and trust

Masjid Younis · Ismail Hamdi

“You just uphold the command of Allah and the rest is upon Allah.”

The khateeb, at 24:56

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In one sentence

Hajj is a central pillar of Islam and a transformative journey of obedience, taqwa, sacrifice, and trust in Allah that Muslims should undertake when able.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Renews faith and defines taqwa as living within Allah’s halal boundaries while preparing for the Hereafter.
  2. Explains the blessed first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, the Day of Arafah, Eid al-Adha, fasting, and udhiyah.
  3. Establishes Hajj as an obligation and pillar of Islam through the five-pillars hadith and Quran 3:97.
  4. Explains financial and physical ability for Hajj, including supporting one’s family and accommodating disability.
  5. Connects Ibrahim’s call, the Kaaba’s symbolism of tawhid, and the worldwide response to Hajj.
  6. Describes Hajj mabroor as avoiding indecency and wrongdoing, returning cleansed of sins.
  7. Concludes with prayer and local Eid, food-drive, Hajj Day, summer-program, and donation announcements.
Try this week
Live within halal boundaries, avoid haram, and regularly self-assess your preparation for the Hereafter.
Fast on the Day of Arafah if able, without judging those who cannot.
Plan for Hajj when financially and physically able, including support for family during the trip.
Attend Eid prayer, volunteer at the Saturday food drive, and bring children to the local Hajj Day event.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:102Calls believers to taqwa and to remain Muslims until death.
Quran 59:18Urges self-assessment and preparation for the Hereafter.
Quran 89:1-4Highlights the special significance of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Quran 3:97Establishes Hajj as obligatory for those able to perform it.
Quran 22:26-27Connects Ibrahim, purification of the Kaaba, and the universal call to Hajj.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“When I have enough money To go make Hajj And to go come back from Hajj And to stay in Hajj And to spend on my family When I'm gone To spend on my wife and kids”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
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“When Allah commands you to do something You just uphold the command of Allah And the rest is upon Allah Like you do what you're told And the rest is upon Allah”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Shaykh Ismail reminded us that remembering Allah should shape our everyday choices. He described the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah as especially blessed and encouraged fasting on Arafah with kindness toward people who are not fasting. He explained that Hajj is a pillar of Islam for those able to perform it, and that preparing for the journey includes providing for family at home. Through Ibrahim’s call to Hajj, he taught us to follow Allah’s commands and trust Him with the outcome. He also reminded us that Hajj calls for patience, good behavior, and careful speech, and spoke of the forgiveness and paradise promised for an accepted Hajj.

  1. What is one choice you could make tomorrow while remembering that Allah sees you?
  2. How could you encourage a friend to do something good without making them feel judged?
  3. What could help you speak kindly the next time you feel impatient?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Younis (ICPC-Younis)190 Haledon Ave, Prospect Park, NJ 07508KhateebIsmail HamdiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Younis52 khutbahs
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