39:48 despite this we should…41:17 the intensity of heat…
Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 3, 2026.

Summer heat should remind us of Hell

Abu Bakr El Seddique

“The intensity of heat should make us ask Allah to save us from the punishment of Hell.”

The khateeb, at 41:17

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In one sentence

Summer heat should remind believers of Hell, deepen gratitude for Allah’s blessings, and lead them to combine practical precautions with supplication and obedience.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Describes the severity of Hellfire and warns against heedlessness.
  2. Connects intense summer heat with remembrance of Hell and the need for supplication.
  3. Explains prophetic practices regarding delaying Dhuhr in severe heat and breaking the fast.
  4. Calls listeners to thank Allah for shade, clothing, air conditioning, and other blessings.
  5. Distinguishes spiritual causes from material causes, urging believers to use both.
  6. Concludes with prayers for protection from Hell and guidance.
Try this week
Ask Allah for protection from the heat and punishment of Hell when experiencing severe heat.
Use practical protections such as shade, water, air conditioning, suitable clothing, and a tolerable temperature.
Delay Dhuhr prayer during severe heat until the intensity subsides, where applicable.
Break the fast with fresh dates, then dry dates, or water if dates are unavailable.
Thank Allah for cooling, shelter, clothing, and other protective blessings while also relying on Him.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 16Used to show that shade, shelters, and protective garments are Allah’s blessings calling for submission and gratitude.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to compare worldly heat and cold with the breaths and intensity of Hellfire.
Sunan an-Nasa'iUsed to support delaying Dhuhr prayer until severe heat subsides.
Jami` at-TirmidhiUsed to describe breaking the fast with fresh dates, dry dates, or water.
Sunan Ibn MajahUsed to argue that supplication is a spiritual means of protection from heat and cold.
Sahih MuslimUsed to recount the Companions’ difficulty praying on scorching ground.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“despite this we should thank Allah for the blessings of air conditioning of the shade and clothing”
Abu Bakr El Seddique · Kensington, NY
Play from 39:48
“the intensity of heat should make us ask Allah to save us from the punishment of hell we should also remember the consequence of disobedience”
Abu Bakr El Seddique · Kensington, NY
Play from 41:17
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that even hot weather can turn our hearts toward Allah. The khateeb connected intense heat with a reminder of the Hereafter and encouraged us to ask Allah for mercy and protection. He explained that we should make du'a while also using practical means of relief, such as water, suitable clothing, and air conditioning. He described how the Prophet delayed Dhuhr during severe heat out of consideration for people's hardship. We were also reminded to thank Allah for the shade, clothing, and cooling we enjoy, remembering how difficult conditions were for the early Muslims.

  1. When you feel hot or uncomfortable, what could you ask Allah for?
  2. Which comfort at home are you especially thankful to Allah for today?
  3. How could our family help someone who has less protection from the heat?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Abu Bakr El Seddique115 Foster Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230ArchiveAll khutbahs at Abu Bakr El Seddique29 khutbahs
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