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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, May 16, 2026.

How Hajj should change your life

ICCH · Ahmed Bekhet

“You cannot just go to Hajj.”

The khateeb, at 25:09

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In one sentence

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and Hajj should move believers toward deeper worship, sacrifice, unity, justice, and lasting personal change.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are presented as the year's best days for worship and repentance.
  2. Hajj is explained as a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for those physically and financially able, with encouragement to plan and save.
  3. Surah al-Hajj connects Hajj with the Day of Judgment, prayer, zakah, perseverance, and holding firmly to Allah.
  4. Ibrahim's call teaches believers to take meaningful steps while trusting Allah with the results, including in support of Palestine.
  5. Hajj is presented as a symbol of Ummah unity and transformation, illustrated through Malcolm X's pilgrimage.
  6. Ibrahim's sacrifices teach believers to prioritize Allah, maintain faith under pressure, and practice patience within families.
  7. Listeners are urged to prepare spiritually, fast on Arafah, make dhikr and dua, give charity, sacrifice, and raise awareness about oppression.
Try this week
Make a sincere intention before traveling for Hajj.
Save regularly toward Hajj if financially able.
Fast on the Day of Arafah if unable to attend Hajj, and fast other days of Dhul-Hijjah when possible.
Increase dua, takbir, dhikr, sadaqah, and the prescribed sacrifice.
Ask after Hajj what personal change should continue afterward.
Raise awareness about Palestine and support oppressed communities without causing harm.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 89The ten nights are connected to the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Surah 22Its opening warns about the Hour, while later passages are used to discuss worship, Hajj, and obedience.
Quran 3:97Hajj is presented as obligatory for those who have the ability to reach the Sacred House.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You think about your role, what can I do? And then the outcomes will come from Allah.”
ICCH · Hillsboro, OR
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“Hajj is a big reminder about the unity of the Ummah. If we don't care about our fellow brothers and sisters”
ICCH · Hillsboro, OR
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“You cannot just go to Hajj. And come back the way you are.”
ICCH · Hillsboro, OR
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The imam reminded us that the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are a special opportunity to worship Allah and seek forgiveness. Hajj is not only a journey but a chance to return changed, more devoted, and more concerned for others. The stories of Ibrahim and Malcolm X showed how faith can require sacrifice and can unite people across differences. The khutbah also urged us to remember people facing oppression, especially in Palestine, and to respond through dua, charity, awareness, and justice. Even if we are not going to Hajj, we can fast, make dhikr, give sadaqah, and renew our intentions.

  1. What small good deed could you do this week and leave the result to Allah?
  2. What does it mean to let a special season change how you live?
  3. How can our family practice patience and support one another?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Center of Hillsboro7270 NW Helvetia Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124Jumu'ah Jummah 1 12:30 PM · Jummah 2 1:30 PMKhateebAhmed BekhetMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICCH41 khutbahs
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