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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 25, 2026.

Surah Qaf makes the Hereafter real

Toronto Islamic Centre

“This Qur'an is a cure for what's in the hearts of diseases.”

The khateeb, at 5:40

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In one sentence

Surah Qaf should awaken believers to the certainty of resurrection and accountability, moving them to live with taqwa, repent, remember Allah, and engage deeply with the Qur'an.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Qur'an is guidance, light, and a cure for diseases of the heart, with Surah Qaf especially suited to Friday reminders.
  2. Surah Qaf establishes resurrection through Allah's power in creation, rain, and the destruction of earlier nations.
  3. Allah knows hidden thoughts, angels record every word, and each person will face death, resurrection, judgment, and accountability.
  4. Hellfire is contrasted with Jannah, which is promised to those who return to Allah, guard His commands, fear Him privately, and repent.
  5. Believers are urged to listen to, recite, read, and reflect on the Qur'an, while salah and dhikr help cultivate patience.
  6. The duty is to convey and repeatedly remind through the Qur'an without forcing people to believe.
Try this week
Give more time to the Qur'an by listening attentively, reciting it, reading it, and reflecting on its meanings.
Maintain salah and constant dhikr to make patience easier.
Regularly turn back to Allah, safeguard His commandments, fear Him privately, and cultivate a repentant heart.
Remind others about the Qur'an and the realities of this life and the Akhirah without forcing them.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 50Used to explain resurrection, divine knowledge, angelic recording, judgment, Hell, Paradise, and the need for attentive remembrance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“This Qur'an is a cure for what's in the hearts of diseases.”
Toronto Islamic Centre · Toronto, ON
Play from 5:40
“Has a time not come for us My dear brothers and sisters To give more time to the words of Allah To the book of Allah To listen to it To recite it To read it”
Toronto Islamic Centre · Toronto, ON
Play from 24:10
“Commanding him With two things With Salah And with constant dhikr Teaching us That it is through these two things Through Salah”
Toronto Islamic Centre · Toronto, ON
Play from 25:24
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reflected on Surah Qaf, which reminds us of our creation, our return to Allah, and the life to come. The khateeb explained that the Qur'an guides our hearts when we listen carefully and reflect on its meaning. He reminded us that Allah knows our inner thoughts and that angels record our words and actions, encouraging us to take responsibility for our choices. He also shared the hope of Jannah for those who keep returning to Allah, guard His commandments, and remember Him even in private. We can carry this message into our week by making time for the Qur'an, seeking patience through prayer and remembrance, and sharing gentle reminders with others.

  1. What is one kind thing you would like the angels to record you saying tomorrow?
  2. When you feel frustrated, how could you make room for prayer or remembering Allah?
  3. What could our family do to listen more carefully to the Qur'an this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Toronto Islamic Centre817 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2G9Jumu'ah 1st Khutbah: 1:30 PM | 2nd Khutbah: 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Toronto Islamic Centre33 khutbahs
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