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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 6, 2026.

Awaken now and prepare for the Fire

Masjid Al-Istiqama

“What are we doing in placing barriers between us and the Hellfire?”

The khateeb, at 9:42

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In one sentence

The khutbah urges believers to awaken from spiritual heedlessness, fear the Hellfire, obey Allah, and begin immediately, especially before Ramadan, to protect themselves and their families through righteous action.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Interprets extreme heat and cold as reminders of the Hellfire and Allah’s warnings.
  2. Describes the Fire’s immense depth and severity, emphasizing the Prophet’s fear for believers.
  3. Calls believers to build protection through obedience, repentance, and avoiding prohibited actions.
  4. Urges parents and family members to warn and guide their relatives toward salvation.
  5. Warns that worldly busyness and delayed repentance will lead to regret on Judgment Day.
  6. Reiterates the call to awaken now, abandon sins, and prepare for Ramadan before it begins.
Try this week
Begin preparing for Ramadan immediately rather than waiting for its first days or last ten nights.
Leave the sins you are currently committing.
Obey Allah’s commands and refrain from what He has prohibited.
Advise and protect your family and close relatives from the Fire.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 17:59Uses divine signs as warnings intended to inspire fear and preparation.
Sahih al-BukhariExplains severe summer heat and winter cold through the Hellfire’s two breaths.
Quran 66:6Commands believers to protect themselves and their families from the Fire.
Quran 89:23-24Uses the regret of wishing one had prepared for the true life after death.
Quran 4:56Describes renewed skins in the Fire to underscore the punishment’s severity.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“what are we doing in placing barriers between us and the hellfire which its effects could be experienced from 70 years”
Masjid Al-Istiqama · Etobicoke, ON
Play from 9:42
“don't let shaitan trap you and allow you to procrastinate and say inshallah the first day of Ramadan”
Masjid Al-Istiqama · Etobicoke, ON
Play from 24:19
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Allah gives us signs that should wake our hearts and help us prepare for the Hereafter. He urged us not to be spiritually asleep, but to protect ourselves and our families through obedience, repentance, and good advice. He also reminded us that worldly life is temporary and that our real, lasting life comes after death. Since Ramadan is approaching, he encouraged us to leave sins and begin preparing now rather than waiting.

  1. What could help us build stronger barriers between ourselves and sin?
  2. How can we remind one another about faith in a kind and helpful way?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-IstiqamaMasjid Al-Istiqama 1357 Martin Grove Rd Unit #1, Etobicoke, ON M9W 4X6Jumu'ah Jum’uah 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Al-Istiqama15 khutbahs
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