26:15 if I don't ask Allah…26:56 when will you make a…
Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 16, 2026.

Able Muslims should not delay Hajj

Collins Musallah, IANT · Morad Awad

“When will you make a true and sincere dua to perform hajj in Bayt Allah?”

The khateeb, at 26:56

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In one sentence

Hajj is both a once-in-a-lifetime obligation and a vivid reminder of Judgment, so Muslims who are able should sincerely ask Allah for it, plan to perform it, and support pilgrims through dua.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Ibrahim’s sacrifice and Allah’s call established the universal pilgrimage.
  2. Hajj mirrors the Day of Judgment through crowds, ihram, exhaustion, and equality.
  3. A reported hadith describes immense rewards for the journey, tawaf, sa’i, and Arafah, including forgiveness.
  4. Listeners are urged to ask pilgrims to make personal dua for them.
  5. Hajj becomes obligatory when a Muslim has sufficient financial, physical, temporal, and practical ability, so it should not be unnecessarily delayed.
  6. An elderly woman’s persistent dua illustrates sincere longing and reliance upon Allah.
  7. The khutbah closes with prayers for Hajj, forgiveness, steadfastness, and uplift for the Ummah.
Try this week
Identify Hajj pilgrims among family and friends and message them before Arafah with a personal dua list.
If financially, physically, and practically able, plan and apply for Hajj instead of postponing it for a preferred vacation.
Make sincere, persistent dua for Hajj, forgiveness, and acceptance.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 22Used to connect Hajj with the terror of the Day of Judgment and its deeper spiritual purpose.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“if I don't ask Allah like this who can I ask if I don't insist on Allah who can I insist to no one can give me anything but Allah can give me everything”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 26:15
“when will you make a true and sincere dua to perform hajj in Bayt Allah so that you're forgiven for all of your sins”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 26:56
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Hajj is a precious blessing and one of the five pillars of Islam. He told the story of Ibrahim calling people to Hajj, showing how we can do our part and trust Allah with the result. He described the crowds and simple clothing of pilgrims as reminders of the Day of Judgment and our need for Allah’s forgiveness. He encouraged those who are able to make Hajj a priority and urged everyone to ask sincerely for the opportunity to go. He also reminded us to ask people going to Hajj to remember us in their duas, especially by asking Allah to forgive us.

  1. Who would you include in your duas, and what would you ask Allah to give them?
  2. What is one step our family could take to keep the hope of Hajj in our hearts?
Where it was given

The masjids

Collins Musallah1600 N Plano Rd #200, Richardson, TX 75081Islamic Association of North Texas840 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX 75081Jumu'ah 1:15 PM and 2:15 PMKhateebMorad AwadMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Collins Musallah58 khutbahs
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