7:16 Ask yourself today…14:26 no one can force us to…
Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, May 1, 2026.

Your choices shape your Hereafter

Daleel Islamic Association · Kamil Ahmad

“No one can force us to believe or disbelieve.”

The khateeb, at 14:26

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In one sentence

The khutbah teaches that the Hereafter is certain, each person is accountable for their choices, and fearing Allah and preparing now leads to safety then.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Quranic dialogues between Jannah and Hell demonstrate that Allah’s promises and consequences are real.
  2. A believer in Jannah recalls a friend who mocked resurrection, emphasizing the influence of companionship.
  3. The weak and powerful in Hell blame one another, but each person remains responsible for their choices.
  4. The people of Jannah remember fearing Allah and making dua during worldly life.
  5. A hadith qudsi contrasts worldly fear of Allah with Hereafter security and urges preparation before death.
  6. The khutbah closes with supplications, Quran recitation, and announcements for religious classes and Quran instruction.
Try this week
Examine your friends, companions, and the people influencing your decisions.
Take responsibility for your choices instead of blaming others.
Fear Allah, reflect on what you are sending ahead for the Hereafter, and prepare before it is too late.
Make dua for Allah’s reward and protection from punishment.
Attend the announced aqida and tafsir classes, or enroll in adult Quran-reading instruction.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 14Used the exchange between followers and misguiding leaders to show that blame will not remove accountability.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Ask yourself today before it's too late, who are your friends? Who are your companions? Who are those who influence your choices, your decisions?”
Daleel Islamic Association · Scarborough, ON
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“no one can force us to believe or disbelieve no one can force us to obey Allah or disobey Him”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb described conversations in the Hereafter to help us think about the choices we can still make today. He told the story of a person in Jannah remembering a friend who mocked faith, reminding us to consider who influences us. He also described people blaming their leaders and one another, teaching us to take responsibility for our own decisions. The people of Jannah remembered how they feared displeasing Allah and asked Him for Jannah and protection from punishment. As a family, we can encourage good choices, make dua together, and remember that Allah is the most kind and compassionate.

  1. What is one way you could help a friend make a good choice this week?
  2. When you feel tempted to blame someone else, what could help you own your part?
  3. What dua would you like us to make together after hearing this khutbah?
Where it was given

The masjid

Daleel Islamic Association3545 Kingston Rd, Lower Level, Toronto, ON M1M 1R6Jumu'ah Jumma | 1:30 PMKhateebKamil AhmadMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Daleel Islamic Association43 khutbahs
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