5:50 Allah azzawajal Is the…7:29 You make the claim So…18:13 we have to keep…
Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2025.

Truth cannot be erased by arrogant denial

Masjid Al-Salaam

“You make the claim, so you verify the claim.”

The khateeb, at 7:29

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In one sentence

The khutbah warns that arrogant denial and shifting the burden of proof cannot erase truth, urging believers to remain steadfast on the straight path toward the Day of Judgment.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Affirms the Qur'an and Sunnah as the best guidance.
  2. Explains Surah Yasin's account of people mockingly demanding a date for the Day of Judgment.
  3. Applies this arrogant denial to gaslighting, blame-shifting, and demands that victims prove their worthiness for life and justice.
  4. Describes the sudden blast, resurrection, grave punishment, and eventual vindication of truthful prophets.
  5. Closes by urging believers to keep moving along Sirat Al-Mustaqeem one step at a time.
Try this week
Do not invalidate the claims or feelings of family members, friends, or business partners.
When making an accusation, verify and support it rather than shifting the burden of proof.
Keep following Sirat Al-Mustaqeem by taking the next faithful step, even when the path is difficult.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 36Used to explain arrogant denial, the sudden blast, resurrection, and the prophets' vindication.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah azzawajal Is the only one who knows the day of judgment When it's going to happen And the fact that the prophets don't know it It does not mean it's not true”
Masjid Al-Salaam · Northland, MO
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“You make the claim So you verify the claim You give credibility to the claim You must back up your claim If you make it”
Masjid Al-Salaam · Northland, MO
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“we have to keep putting one foot in front of the other.”
Masjid Al-Salaam · Northland, MO
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today the khateeb reflected on Surah Yasin and reminded us that the Day of Judgment will come, even though only Allah knows when. He warned that arrogance can make us dismiss other people's words and feelings, including those of our own family. He also explained that anyone making an accusation is responsible for backing it up. He spoke about people being denied justice and dignity, and about the hope of Allah vindicating those who were truthful. He ended by reminding us that the straight path can be long and difficult, but we can keep moving forward one step at a time.

  1. How can we show someone in our family that their feelings matter during a disagreement?
  2. What could you do if a friend shared a rumor about someone?
  3. What is one small step you could take toward pleasing Allah this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Salaam / Islamic Center of North Kansas City4342 NE Antioch Road, Kansas City, MO 64117Jumu'ah First prayer 1:00 PM · Second prayer 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Al-Salaam33 khutbahs
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