Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 16, 2026.
Let Hajj renew your faith and character
In one sentence
Hajj and the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah should renew a Muslim's lifelong response to Allah and produce visible Prophetic character, especially in how Muslims treat their neighbors and represent Islam.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Explains Ibrahim's rebuilding of the Sacred House and his call to proclaim Hajj.
- Reflects on restored access to Hajj after COVID-era restrictions and urges gratitude.
- Presents the talbiyah as a continual renewal of one's covenant and commitment to Allah.
- Encourages those unable to perform Hajj to seize the first ten days and Day of Arafah through worship.
- Calls Muslims to represent Islam through Prophetic manners toward neighbors, visitors, and the wider community.
- Closes with supplications for steadfastness, forgiveness, and faithful representation of Muhammad's values.
Try this week
Hajj pilgrims should go with intentions of renewal, reform, transformation, and returning better than before.
Those unable to perform Hajj should prioritize righteous deeds during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, especially the Day of Arafah.
Attend the daily prayers as consistently as possible and stand in night prayer when able.
Represent Islam through respectful, ethical, and Prophetic character toward neighbors, visitors, family, and the wider community.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 22:26-27Used to explain Ibrahim's establishment of the Sacred House and proclamation of Hajj.
Quran 7:172Used to frame the talbiyah as renewing humanity's testimony that Allah is its Lord.
Quran 89:1-2Used to emphasize the significance of the first ten nights.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“It is your job It's your responsibility To make the call And the delivery is upon us We will deliver it”
“Because if you truly love Allah Then Allah loves you And if Allah loves you Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will open your heart”
“take advantage of the day of Arafah respond to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala's call while you may not be able to say verbally”
“it is your akhlaaq your mannerism your character that is going to attract people that is going to neutralize”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminded us that Hajj is a response to Allah's ancient call and an opportunity to return changed. Even those who cannot go can answer that call through worship during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, especially on the Day of Arafah. The speaker urged us to make our faith visible through kindness, honesty, patience, and good manners. Our neighbors and children should see the character taught by Muhammad in the way we live. The goal is not merely to speak about Islam, but to embody its beauty.
- What is one way we can say “Here I am” to Allah this week?
- How can our manners show someone what Islam values?
- What Prophetic character trait should our family practice more often?
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