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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 3, 2026.

How hajj can transform your whole life

Darul Uloom

“One single time in your life is sufficient to rectify your life completely.”

The khateeb, at 11:26

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In one sentence

Hajj teaches that sincere intention, careful preparation, taqwa, disciplined conduct, and consistent worship can transform a believer’s entire life.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Hajj uniquely unites physical effort, financial commitment, and complete devotion to Allah.
  2. The accepted Hajj can renew a person and restore a pure, sound heart.
  3. Preparation begins with intention, continues through taqwa and proper conduct, and requires avoiding arguments and foul language.
  4. The thorny-field analogy illustrates taqwa as mindful avoidance of spiritual harm.
  5. Worship should produce lasting habits rather than temporary Ramadan or Hajj enthusiasm.
  6. The ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and the Day of Arafah are opportunities for increased worship, remembrance, charity, and supplication.
Try this week
Prepare sincerely and financially before undertaking Hajj.
Avoid foul language, arguments, fighting, and petty behavior during Hajj.
Cultivate taqwa by making mindful choices and avoiding actions displeasing to Allah.
Maintain beneficial worship habits after Hajj and Ramadan.
Increase worship, dhikr, tahleel, salawat, and charitable giving during the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Set aside time on the Day of Arafah for worship, forgiveness, and supplication for the ummah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2The Hajj passage establishes appointed months, required provisions, taqwa, and avoiding intimate relations, foul language, and arguments.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“One single time in your life is sufficient to rectify your life completely.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
Play from 11:26
“The only way your heart is not going to be polluted is with the reality of taqwa in your heart.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
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“The point of all these ibadat is that they are there for us to help us establish these habits that will remain consistent with us.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
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“That most important day of the year. Let us take that time out to truly, truly worship Allah and raise our hands.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
Play from 26:48
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Dr. Omar reminded us that Hajj brings together our bodies, our wealth, and our hearts in devotion to Allah. He explained that worship begins with sincere intention and preparation, even before the main act starts. Through the image of walking carefully across a thorny field, he described taqwa as being mindful of Allah in each step we take. He encouraged us to avoid hurtful speech and arguments, and to keep the good habits we build during Hajj and Ramadan. He also urged us to make the most of the blessed days of Dhul-Hijjah through worship, remembrance, and charity, especially setting aside time on Arafah to ask Allah for forgiveness and goodness for ourselves and others.

  1. What would taking a careful, kind step look like at school or at home tomorrow?
  2. What good habit could we help each other keep as a family?
  3. Who would you like to make du'a for, and what would you ask Allah to give them?
Where it was given

The masjid

Darul Uloom Ottawa2803 St Joseph Blvd, Orléans, Ottawa, ON K1C 1G6ArchiveAll khutbahs at Darul Uloom58 khutbahs
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