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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Belief in judgment must change how we live

Dar-us-Salaam · Hussein Afeefy

“When you believe in the unseen, when you believe in the Day of Judgment, it should affect your life and your action.”

The khateeb, at 5:35

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In one sentence

True conviction in the Day of Judgment must transform belief into justice, restraint, patience, sacrifice, repentance, and good deeds because everyone will answer before Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. An Abyssinian woman's certainty in final justice introduces the accountability of the powerful toward the weak.
  2. Quranic teachings connect belief in Allah with certainty in the Hereafter.
  3. Examples from Badr, Tabuk, Pharaoh's magicians, and the family of Yasir show how conviction produces sacrifice and patience.
  4. Belief in judgment should prevent abuse, control speech, and require honesty in family and divorce matters.
  5. Conviction should lead believers to repent quickly, pursue good deeds, and attend the mosque.
  6. The khutbah applies the message to Gaza's hardship and closes with a call to strengthen faith and prepare for the Hereafter.
Try this week
Protect the rights of people who are weaker or under your authority.
Speak good or remain silent when conversations turn toward gossip or transgression.
Be honest about pregnancy and other relevant facts during divorce proceedings.
Repent and ask Allah for forgiveness promptly after sinning.
Rush to perform good deeds and attend the mosque, including Friday prayer.
Work on strengthening certainty in Allah and the Day of Judgment.
Remain patient and steadfast during hardship.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Certainty in the Hereafter is presented as a defining quality of believers.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“when you believe in the unseen when you believe in the day of judgment it should affect your life and your action”
Dar-us-Salaam · College Park, MD
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“if they really believe in Allah and the day of judgment they should not hide this information”
Dar-us-Salaam · College Park, MD
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For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that believing in the Day of Judgment should shape how we live each day. The khateeb told the story of an elderly woman who was hurt but trusted that Allah would bring justice, reminding us to protect the rights of people who are vulnerable. He explained that strong faith can help us give generously, stay patient through hardship, and treat others fairly. It should also guide our words, including choosing good speech or staying silent when a conversation becomes hurtful. When we make mistakes, we can turn back to Allah, ask forgiveness, and hurry toward good deeds.

  1. What is one way you could stand up for someone being treated unfairly?
  2. What could you say when a conversation turns into making fun of someone?
  3. What could we share as a family this week that would bring someone joy?
Where it was given

The masjid

Dar-us-Salaam (Al-Huda Inc.)5301 Edgewood Road, College Park, MD 20740Jumu'ah 12:15 PM & 1:15 PM · held off-site at Knights of ColumbusKhateebHussein AfeefyMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Dar-us-Salaam48 khutbahs
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