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General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.

Follow the Prophet to reach Jannah

Al-Aqsa

“The path to Allah Subh'anaHu Wa Ta'ala is through the Prophet.”

The khateeb, at 12:23

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In one sentence

Following Allah's Messenger and holding firmly to the Qur'an and Sunnah is the deliberate path to Jannah, while rejecting or disobeying that guidance leads to spiritual trials and punishment.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with praise, testimony of faith, and an exhortation to taqwa.
  2. Explains that the Prophet was sent to guide people toward Jannah, though individuals choose whether to obey.
  3. Uses the parable of moths rushing into a fire to illustrate the Prophet's efforts to protect people from Hellfire.
  4. Warns that contradicting the Prophet's commands can bring worldly fitna and severe punishment in the Hereafter.
  5. Urges listeners to demonstrate love for Allah by following the Prophet, verifying religious teachings, and avoiding futile debates.
  6. Concludes by urging commitment to the Qur'an and Sunnah, followed by prayers and Qur'an recitation.
Try this week
Follow the Prophet's commands and Sunnah in daily life.
Measure religious claims against the Qur'an and Sunnah before accepting them.
Avoid wasting limited time on unsupported debates and distractions.
Hold firmly to the Qur'an and Sunnah until meeting Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Your time is very valuable and it's the only asset that you have.”
Al-Aqsa · Kensington, PA
Play from 12:35
“If you are accepting them, you are agreeing to go to Al Jannah and that's your choice.”
Al-Aqsa · Kensington, PA
Play from 13:45
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Allah wants us to return to Jannah, but each person chooses whether to accept that path. The Prophet's guidance is meant to pull us away from the Fire, so loving Allah is shown by following the Prophet. We were urged to compare what we hear with the Qur'an and Sunnah and not let arguments or excuses consume our limited time. The closing invitation was to hold firmly to these two guides until we meet Allah. The sermon ended with prayers for forgiveness, the oppressed, parents, strength in Ramadan, and Paradise.

  1. What is one choice this week that could bring you closer to Jannah?
  2. What is a good use of time that we sometimes lose to arguments or distractions?
  3. How can we check whether something is truly part of the Prophet's teachings?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Aqsa Islamic Society1501 N Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122Jumu'ah 1st (Arabic khutbah) 1:00 PM · 2nd (English khutbah) 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Aqsa10 khutbahs
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