Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 15, 2026.
Prepare for Hajj with sincere sacrifice
“All I care about is the fear of Allah.”
In one sentence
Muslims should honor the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and Hajj through sincere taqwa, preparation, humble sacrifice, and generous service modeled on Prophet Ibrahim.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Opening reminders about faith, taqwa, and righteous speech.
- Hajj is presented as a unifying Muslim obligation requiring practical and spiritual preparation.
- The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, Arafah, and the Kaaba are explained as especially sacred.
- Listeners are instructed to perform sacrifice sincerely, eat from it, share it, and avoid showmanship.
- The khutbah closes by urging listeners to live for others and seeking Allah's forgiveness.
Try this week
Prepare materially and spiritually for Hajj and the sacred days.
Fast during the first days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Use the Day of Arafah for earnest supplication.
When performing sacrifice, say Bismillah, eat from it, and share with those who ask and those who do not.
Avoid choosing or displaying an animal for status or show.
Study Prophet Ibrahim's character and actively help people in need.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to emphasize preparing for Hajj and identifying taqwa as the best provision.
Surah 89Used to highlight the importance of the dawn and the ten sacred nights, while warning against greed.
Surah 22Used to explain the Kaaba, Hajj's benefits, monotheism, and the proper intention behind sacrifice.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Ensure that you prepare. do all the necessary things, make all the necessary provisions.”
“All I care about is the fear of Allah when you are going to buy it, not for the sake of you showing off on your street to have the biggest ramp.”
“We have things in our capability. We know that people are in need of help. We don't provide the help.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Hajj and the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are special opportunities to draw closer to Allah. Preparing well means making practical arrangements, but it also means strengthening taqwa and keeping our intentions sincere. When we sacrifice an animal, we should say Bismillah, eat from it, share it generously, and avoid showing off. Prophet Ibrahim is presented as an example of generosity, gratitude, and welcoming others. We should try to live less for ourselves and become people who help those in need.
- What is one way you can prepare your heart for a special act of worship?
- How can you help someone this week without expecting attention or praise?
- When might doing the right thing require you to be uncomfortable?
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