Eid-Al-Adha 2026 | Theme of sacrifice, resilience, and community | Mufti Muntasir Zaman

Mufti Muntasir Zaman captures the first Eid Salah prayer and Khutbah (sermon) held at Irving Masjid for Eid-Al-Adha 2026. Summary of the Sermon and Prayer Mufti Muntasir Zaman led the congregation through the traditional Eid prayer, followed by a moving sermon that focused on the themes of sacrifice, resilience, and community. Eid Prayer (Salah): The session began with the Takbirat, followed by the two Rak'ahs of the Eid prayer. Mufti Muntasir Zaman recited Surah Ad-Duha and Surah Al-Asr during the prayer. The Message of Resilience: The Khutbah addressed the current state of the global Muslim community, acknowledging that while Eid is a day of joy, it is often marked by grief due to international and local challenges. He emphasized that faith is not defined by material gain or outward circumstances, but by the shared bond of "La ilaha illallah." Lessons from Ibrahim (AS): The sermon highlighted the life of Ibrahim (AS) as an example of unwavering strength and sacrifice. Mufti Muntasir Zaman spoke about Ibrahim (AS)'s journey from childhood to the ultimate test of sacrifice, illustrating how sincerity in one's intentions turns difficult moments into sources of joy and reward. Importance of Family: A significant portion of the talk was dedicated to the family unit. He stressed that a strong community is built upon strong families, urging congregants to prioritize compassion and love within their homes. Call to Action: The Mufti encouraged everyone to be "keys to goodness and locks to evil," maintaining their identity with pride and striving to improve as individuals and family members every day. The program concluded with a communal Dua for the well-being of the Ummah and the acceptance of their worship and sacrifices. Eid Mubarak to the entire muslim community! Thanks for Your Support. Please Text "ICI" 44321 donate ICI using the URL: http://bit.ly/icigive with Apple\Google Pay or via https://irvingmasjid.org/donate/ or Zelle: [email protected] or Paypal : [email protected] #ICI #irvingmasjid #islam #masjid #mosque #irving #muslim #tx #halaqa #dawah #reminder #imamkashifahmed #muftimuntasirZaman #Islamiccenterofirving #tafseer #hadith #jummuah #dailyreminder #drsalemmorsy