Hajj is an obligation, not an option
“The good manners is from Islam.”
Allah gives believers repeated opportunities for worship and repentance, so they should fulfill Hajj when able, use sacred times and available blessings wisely, and build a lasting legacy through sincere deeds and good character.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Reflects on Allah’s mercy and opportunities for worship, especially during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
- Explains that Hajj is obligatory for those able to afford and safely undertake it, emphasizing halal earnings and sincere intention.
- Encourages those unable to attend Hajj to fast on Arafah, remember Allah, make takbir and tahlil, and offer udhiyah.
- Warns against wasting time and postponing good deeds, urging listeners to use their health and free time.
- Presents the Sahabah as examples and recommends beneficial knowledge, ongoing charity, and righteous children as lasting legacies.
- Concludes by emphasizing good manners and praying for Hajj acceptance, salvation, and relief for Gaza and Palestine.
In the khateeb's words
“Islam made al-hajj as the fifth pillar of Islam is not an option thing it's an obligation it's a mandatory for everybody to go do al-hajj”
“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala gave the people good manners as He gave the people money so the good manners is from Islam”
“He said there is two blessings That people do not appreciate it Do not value it Do not know the value of it”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Allah gives us many chances to draw near to Him, including the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah and the Day of Arafah. Hajj is an obligation for Muslims who are able, but those who cannot go can still fast, remember Allah, make takbir and tahlil, and offer udhiyah. We should not waste our health or free time by always saying we will do good later; we should seek halal provision, read Qur’an, and act now. The speaker also encourages lasting charity, beneficial knowledge, righteous children, and good manners, while praying for relief for Gaza and Palestine.
- What good deed have you been postponing that you could begin today?
- How can our family show better manners this week?
- What kind of good legacy would you like to leave behind?
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