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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, May 8, 2026.

Prepare for the certainty of Judgment

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“All matters will be presented in their true form and judged in their true form on that day.”

The khateeb, at 4:00

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In one sentence

Because the Day of Judgment, al-Haqqah, is certain, perfectly just, and reveals the true worth of all deeds, believers must keep it central to daily choices and prepare by obeying Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces al-Haqqah from Surah al-Haqqah as a name for the Day of Judgment.
  2. Explains that worldly appearances and intentions will be exposed in their true form.
  3. Establishes the Day of Judgment as certain and necessary for perfect justice.
  4. Emphasizes that everyone will receive their full rights and that falsehood will be defeated.
  5. Describes creation as purposeful, with eternal happiness as humanity’s intended destination.
  6. Concludes by urging listeners to keep the Hereafter central, fear Allah, and prepare seriously.
Try this week
Keep the Day of Judgment in mind when buying and selling, treating others, and raising a family.
Train yourself to anticipate and prepare for the Hereafter.
Fear Allah and follow His guidance in daily behavior.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 69:1-3Introduces al-Haqqah and frames the Day of Judgment as an inevitable reality.
Surah 39Supports the claim that every soul will be fully compensated for its deeds.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So all matters will be presented in their true form. and judged in their true form on that day.”
Islamic Center of · West Chicago, IL
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“This life may be hard and it is designed to be hard. It's not designed to be easy. But it's a test from Allah.”
Islamic Center of · West Chicago, IL
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah centers on al-Haqqah, one of the Quran’s names for the Day of Judgment. On that day, every deed and intention will be seen in its true form, everyone will receive their due, and falsehood will be defeated. Because that day is certain and perfectly just, we should keep it in mind when making decisions and caring for others. This life is a test, so we prepare by fearing Allah, obeying Him, and seeking His mercy.

  1. What intention do you want to improve in one thing you do regularly?
  2. How can remembering the Hereafter change one choice you make this week?
  3. What does preparing for Allah’s judgment look like in our family?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Western Suburbs (ICWS)28W774 Army Trail Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185Jumu'ah “Khutbah 1 | 1:05 | pm; Jamaat 1 | 1:25 | pm; Khutbah 2 | 1:35 | pm; Jamaat 2 | 1:55 | pm” (Bartlett location). “Khutbah | 1:15 | pm; Jamaat | 1:35 | pm” (West Chicago location).ArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Center of48 khutbahs
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