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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 30, 2026.

Allah's judgment should change how we live

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“Make amends with your brothers and sisters now, while you still have the opportunity.”

The khateeb, at 8:58

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In one sentence

Remembering Allah as al-Dayyan, the One who judges and recompenses, should produce balanced fear and hope that lead believers to repair wrongs, monitor themselves, and obey Allah before Judgment.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Contrasts entertainment-driven fear with lasting fear and awareness of Allah.
  2. Explains that knowledge of Allah’s names and attributes deepens true fear of Him.
  3. Introduces al-Dayyan and describes Allah’s restoration of every right on Judgment Day.
  4. Uses Quranic and prophetic evidence to emphasize perfect justice and complete records of deeds.
  5. Balances fear of judgment with hope in Allah’s mercy.
  6. Calls listeners to reconcile, seek pardon, and hold themselves accountable now.
  7. Concludes with prayers, salawat, remembrance of Allah, and establishing prayer.
Try this week
Remember al-Dayyan when tempted to sin, lash out, or mishandle someone’s rights.
Make amends with people you have wronged while you still have the opportunity.
Seek pardon from those you oppressed and make dua for them.
Hold yourself accountable and weigh your deeds before the Day of Judgment.
Balance fear of Allah with hope in His mercy rather than despair.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariLinks the Prophet's fear of Allah with his knowledge of Allah.
Sahih al-BukhariDescribes the resurrection gathering and Allah's declaration that He is the King and al-Dayyan.
Sahih MuslimShows the completeness of divine justice through the claim of the hornless sheep against the horned sheep.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So make amends with your brothers and sisters now, while you still have the opportunity.”
MAQWS · South Ozone Park, NY
Play from 8:58
“For how you treat others is how you'll be treated by Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
MAQWS · South Ozone Park, NY
Play from 12:36
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah was about one of Allah's names, Ad-Dayyan, the One who judges His servants and rewards them for what they did. The imam reminded us that while many people go looking for scares at this time of year, the fear that really matters is a deep awe of Allah that makes us want to obey Him. He told us that on the Day of Judgment Allah will make sure everyone gets their rights back, even for a single slap or a hurtful joke, and even between animals. That's why we should treat people kindly now and say sorry to anyone we've hurt while we still can. He also reminded us never to lose hope in Allah's mercy, because fear of Allah should always go together with hope in His forgiveness.

  1. Is there anyone you might have hurt with your words, even as a joke, and how could you make it right this week?
  2. The imam said 'how you treat others is how Allah will treat you.' How do you want to treat people tomorrow?
  3. Why do you think Allah wants us to have both fear of Him and hope in His mercy?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ahlul Qur’aan Wa Sunnah135-11 125th St, South Ozone Park, NY 11420Jumu'ah 1:00 PM · Iqamah varies with khutbah lengthArchiveAll khutbahs at MAQWS4 khutbahs
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