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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Eid renews trust through sacrifice

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“What am I sacrificing in my life?”

The khateeb, at 24:44

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In one sentence

Eid should renew our trust in Allah through Ibrahim’s example of sacrifice, while inspiring personal reform, compassion for suffering Muslims, and stronger family and community bonds.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains the Eid prayer, takbirs, and opening recitations.
  2. Praises Allah as greater than worldly rulers, armies, and power.
  3. Reflects on Ibrahim’s steadfast tawheed, trials, and willingness to sacrifice.
  4. Connects Ibrahim’s example to Muslims suffering around the world and personal sacrifice.
  5. Calls listeners to identify what they are sacrificing for Allah and avoid sinful conduct.
  6. Encourages Eid joy through affection, forgiveness, family ties, and welcoming newcomers.
Try this week
Ask yourself what you are sacrificing for Allah.
Protect your eyes, ears, mouth, hands, and feet from haram.
Show affection to spouses, children, and relatives through kind words, hugs, and gentleness.
Forgive relatives and call parents, siblings, uncles, and aunts.
If parents have passed away, contact people who were close to them.
Welcome newcomers and people without nearby family with salam, smiles, and hugs.
Make Eid joyful for children with family time and a special meal.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Recited in prayer as an expression of worship, dependence, and guidance.
Surah 87Used to emphasize purification, remembrance, prayer, and the lasting value of the Hereafter.
Surah 110Pairs divine victory with praise and seeking forgiveness.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“it all goes back to our tawheed our belief in Allah our sacrifice for Him and that's how Allah protected him from the fire”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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“the only question that you must ask yourselves is why everyone else is sacrificing for Allah what am I sacrificing in my life what am I doing with my life”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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“show affection to your wives be gentle say sweet words learn how to say I love you give hugs give affection to not just your wife to your kids”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Eid is a joyful day to remember Ibrahim’s complete trust in Allah and his willingness to sacrifice. The khateeb asked each person to consider what they are willing to give up for Allah, including sinful habits and selfishness. He also remembered Muslims suffering around the world and urged us to keep making dua for them. At home, we should show affection, forgive relatives, reconnect with family, and make the day happy for our children. Before leaving the masjid, we should welcome people, especially newcomers or those without family nearby, with a salam, a smile, and a hug.

  1. What is one kind thing you can do for someone in our family today?
  2. Who could we call or forgive this Eid?
  3. How can we help someone who feels alone feel welcome?
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 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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