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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2026.

Love prepares us for judgment

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“Prepare and help your children prepare for the day of judgment with the love of Allah and the love of His Messenger.”

The khateeb, at 21:16

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In one sentence

Loving Allah and His Messenger is the essential preparation for the Day of Judgment because genuine love leads to following, transformed character, and faithful parenting.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with Quranic reminders to fear Allah, obey Him, and follow the Prophet, then asks about life's happiest day.
  2. Introduces Anas ibn Malik and the hadith of a Bedouin asking when the Day of Judgment will occur.
  3. Explains that the Prophet redirected the question toward personal preparation rather than speculation about timing.
  4. Highlights the man's answer, love of Allah and His Messenger, and the promise that people will be with those they love.
  5. Argues that moral failure usually reflects a lack of connection and love rather than a lack of information.
  6. Applies the lesson to parents and children, urging them to cultivate love that produces imitation, worship, and readiness for Judgment.
Try this week
Ask what you have prepared for the Day of Judgment instead of focusing on when it will occur.
Cultivate love of Allah and His Messenger, and help children cultivate that love.
Follow and imitate the Prophet as an expression of genuine love.
Maintain the core obligations of prayer, Ramadan fasting, zakah, and Hajj when able.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimA Bedouin asks about the timing of Judgment; the Prophet redirects him to preparation and promises companionship with those one loves.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“prepare and help your children prepare for the day of judgment with the love of Allah and the love of His Messenger sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”
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“then the nature of love is love means I want to be like that person. I want to follow that person. I want to mimic that person.”
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For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us to prepare to meet Allah by growing our love for Him and His Messenger. The khateeb shared how the Prophet responded to a question about when Judgment Day would come by asking what the man had prepared for it. The man spoke of his love for Allah and His Messenger, and the Prophet told him he would be with whom he loved, a teaching that brought the companions great happiness. The khateeb reminded parents and children that knowing what is right does not always mean we feel connected enough to do it. He encouraged us to nurture that love so it inspires us to follow the Prophet and choose actions that bring us closer to Allah.

  1. What is one thing you love about the Prophet Muhammad, and how could you follow his example tomorrow?
  2. When does a reminder help you do the right thing, and what helps when a reminder alone is not enough?
Where it was given

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Islamic Center of Johnson County9005 W 151st Street, Overland Park, KS 66221Jumu'ah First prayer 1:00 PM · Second prayer 2:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICJC7 khutbahs
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