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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 3, 2026.

Race toward Allah before the Day of Judgment

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“Every one of us needs a shade on the day of judgment.”

The khateeb, at 19:17

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In one sentence

The summer heat should awaken believers to the far greater heat of Jahannam and the Day of Judgment, motivating them to race toward Allah through sincere worship, Qur'an, charity, remembrance, and attachment to the masjid.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Uses the summer heat as a reminder of Jahannam and the Day of Judgment.
  2. Describes the sun's closeness and people's sweat on the Day of Judgment.
  3. Urges worshippers to race toward Allah and arrive at Jumu'ah ready to worship.
  4. Explains the seven people promised shade, emphasizing sincere worship, masjid attachment, love for Allah's sake, and hidden charity.
  5. Encourages private remembrance of Allah, tears of humility, and engagement with the Qur'an.
  6. Closes with supplications for mercy, protection from Hellfire, and relief for people in Gaza.
Try this week
Arrive early for Jumu'ah and make room for other worshippers.
Race toward Allah through consistent worship and obedience.
Keep your heart attached to the masjid.
Give charity quietly, including when the masjid asks for donations.
Memorize or engage deeply with Surah al-Baqarah and Surah Al 'Imran.
Remember Allah privately with gratitude and humility.
Pray for people suffering in Gaza.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimThe Hellfire's two breaths, in summer and winter, explain intense heat and cold as reminders of Jahannam.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Every one of us needs a shade on the day of judgment.”
Muslim Neighbour Nexus · Mississauga, ON
Play from 19:17
“When your masjid is calling for donation, this is a sadaqah. So spend more, you will get more shade on the day of judgment, inshaAllah.”
Muslim Neighbour Nexus · Mississauga, ON
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“This is a very simple thing that everyone can do. If you can walk outside with your bare feet, remember on the day of judgment that you cannot do it.”
Muslim Neighbour Nexus · Mississauga, ON
Play from 20:40
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb used the summer heat as a reminder that this life is temporary and that the heat of Jahannam and the Day of Judgment are far more serious. He encouraged the congregation to race toward Allah through eager worship, attachment to the masjid, quiet charity, private remembrance, and engagement with the Qur'an. He also reminded listeners that health, wealth, and status change, while Allah remains in control. The congregation prayed for a deceased mother and for relief for people suffering in Gaza.

  1. What helps you remember Allah during an ordinary hot or difficult day?
  2. Which shade-worthy action would you like our family to practice together?
  3. How can we remember and support people suffering in Gaza while staying grateful?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Neighbour Nexus, MNN3520 Odyssey Dr, Mississauga, ON L5M 0Y9Jumu'ah 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Muslim Neighbour Nexus70 khutbahs
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