Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 23, 2025.
Faith must change how we treat people
“Our character and conduct should be different.”
In one sentence
Belief in Allah and the Day of Judgment must produce just conduct, prompt repentance, and restoration of other people's rights.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The Day of Judgment should transform believers' character and conduct.
- Divorce, inheritance, and personal wrongdoing require accountability before Allah.
- Stories of the Companions illustrate justice, humility, generosity, and fear of divine judgment.
- The suffering in Gaza highlights the moral consequences of denying accountability.
- Believers should repent quickly, restore tangible rights, and avoid delaying justice.
- Parents should teach children that faith must shape their behavior.
Try this week
Repent promptly and ask Allah for forgiveness.
Return any tangible right taken from another person.
Resolve delayed or unfair inheritance divisions.
Do not deprive divorced parents of access to their children.
Teach children that belief in Allah and the Day of Judgment must shape conduct.
Continue making dua for Muslims suffering in Gaza.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So if that is the case and we believe in it. Our character and conduct should be different.”
“But what is the difference between them and us? Immediately they repent. Immediately they go back and fix things.”
“But if you are taking tangible right from somebody, go and give them.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
This khutbah teaches that belief in Allah and the Day of Judgment must shape how we treat people now. We should not keep someone from their children, withhold an inheritance, or hold onto another person's tangible rights. When we make mistakes, we should repent quickly, ask Allah's forgiveness, and repair the harm. The khateeb also urged families to teach children this accountability and encouraged continued dua for people suffering in Gaza. The goal is to meet Allah with justice, mercy, and responsibility.
- What is one right we should be careful not to take from someone else?
- Why is it important to fix a mistake quickly?
- How can our family make dua for people suffering in Gaza?
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