21:14 No matter how big is…29:06 After Allah subhanahu…29:18 Then let's act…
Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 27, 2025.

Act now before death makes repentance impossible

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“There is time as long as we are alive.”

The khateeb, at 21:14

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In one sentence

The Qur'an's repeated phrase “if you see” vividly depicts death, resurrection, judgment, and Hell, urging believers to contemplate the unseen, repent while alive, and act accordingly.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Qur'an is presented as an endlessly enriching blessing that Muslims should recite, memorize, study, and contemplate.
  2. The phrase “walaw tara” (“if you see”) appears seven times in four eschatological contexts.
  3. Scenes of death show the consequences awaiting those who reject Allah and arrogantly deny the truth.
  4. Resurrection and judgment reveal that escape and repentance are no longer possible, while the living still have opportunity to change.
  5. At judgment, criminals regret their choices and leaders and followers blame one another for rejecting guidance.
  6. The final scene depicts Hellfire and emphasizes believing in the Day of Judgment and living as though these scenes are certain.
Try this week
Recite, study, memorize, and contemplate the Qur'an regularly.
Reflect on the Qur'anic scenes of death, resurrection, judgment, and Hell as if witnessing them.
Repent and return to Allah while alive and able to change.
Act as though the promised scenes are certain, avoiding actions that lead to that ending.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 8Used to describe angels taking the souls of disbelievers and striking their faces and backs.
Surah 32Used to portray criminals lowering their heads, regretting their actions, and asking unsuccessfully for another chance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“No matter how big is the sin, there is time as long as we are alive and there is a chance to get Allah's repentance.”
ICCC · Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Play from 21:14
“After Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala told us those scenes, and they will take place 100%. We believe in Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, we believe in His book, and we believe those scenes will happen 100%.”
ICCC · Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Play from 29:06
“Then let's act accordingly. Let's act as if we saw them.”
ICCC · Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Play from 29:18
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah invites us to look closely at the Qur'an, especially its repeated phrase “if you see.” These verses picture death, resurrection, standing before Allah, and entering Hell, reminding us that every person will answer for what they chose. The message is not to wait for certainty on that Day, because while we are alive, repentance and change are still possible. We should keep learning and reflecting on the Qur'an, believe in the Day of Judgment, and live as though its warnings and promises are real. We should also take responsibility for our own choices instead of blaming leaders or followers.

  1. What is one choice you would make differently if you remembered that you can always repent while you are alive?
  2. How can our family make Qur'an reflection part of our week?
  3. When can following a leader become an excuse, and how can we take responsibility for our own choices?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Cultural Center (ICCC)879 S Beverwyck Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054ArchiveAll khutbahs at ICCC75 khutbahs
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