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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2026.

Your deeds shape your crossing of the Sirat

Masjid Ul-Haqq

“The measure of true istiqamah and steadfastness is following the Qur'an and the sunnah upon the understanding of the salaf of this ummah.”

The khateeb, at 21:30

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In one sentence

Remaining firm on the straight path requires worshipping Allah alone, following the Qur'an and Sunnah, seeking Allah's guidance, repenting, and obeying Him now because worldly steadfastness determines safety on the Hereafter's Sirat.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines al-Sirat al-Mustaqim as Islam, grounded in worshipping Allah alone and following the Prophet's guidance.
  2. Connects one's worldly conduct to crossing the Sirat over Hell, with deeds determining the speed and safety of the crossing.
  3. Warns against desires, doubts, innovations, and disobedience, giving examples involving prayer, interest, music, hijab, and family conduct.
  4. Urges immediate repentance, obedience, dua, and steadfastness while the opportunity remains.
  5. Explains that guidance comes from Allah and that unity requires holding to the Qur'an and Sunnah while avoiding division and extremism.
  6. Encourages correcting mistakes, returning people's rights, seeking forgiveness, and preparing for the Day of Judgment.
Try this week
Ask Allah regularly for guidance and firmness, especially through al-Fatihah.
Repent now, leave known sins, seek forgiveness, and return the rights of anyone harmed.
Hold firmly to the Qur'an and Sunnah, remain with the Muslim community, and avoid division, innovations, and extremism.
Pray in congregation when able and follow the speaker's stated commands concerning interest, music, hijab, and other conduct.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Its request for guidance to the straight path frames the believer's continual need for guidance.
Sahih MuslimDescribes people crossing the Sirat at speeds corresponding to their deeds.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you want to be firm there, then be firm in this dunya. If you want to cross it safely there, then hold firmly to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala's sirat al-mustaqeem in this dunya.”
Masjid Ul-Haqq · Lombard, IL
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“The opportunity is now The door of Tawbah is open now”
Masjid Ul-Haqq · Lombard, IL
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“Rather, the measure of true istiqamah and steadfastness is following the Qur'an and the sunnah upon the understanding of the salaf of this ummah.”
Masjid Ul-Haqq · Lombard, IL
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah taught that the straight path is Islam lived through worshipping Allah alone and following the Prophet's guidance. The speaker reminded us that our choices in this life shape how firmly we cross the Sirat in the Hereafter. Because Allah's guidance is a gift we continually need, we should ask for it, stay close to the Qur'an and Sunnah, and support one another in unity. When we fall short, we can repent, repair harm, and return to Allah now, the door of tawbah is open.

  1. What is one choice this week that could help you stay on the straight path?
  2. What does making tawbah look like in everyday life?
  3. How can our family support one another without arguing or creating division?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ul-Haqq1620 S Highland Ave, Lombard, IL 60148Jumu'ah “Jumuah | 1:00 PM | After Khutbah”ArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Ul-Haqq10 khutbahs
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