Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 31, 2026.
Belief in judgment shapes how we live
“Do as many good deeds as you can and stay away from sin because every deed will be judged.”
In one sentence
Belief in the Day of Judgment should govern present conduct by making Muslims honest, eager to do good, cautious of sin, and ready to meet Allah.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Opens with taqwa and identifies belief in the Last Day as a pillar of faith.
- Explains how accountability motivates honesty, using cheating in weights and measures as an example.
- Presents Qur’anic examples of people restored to life and arguments from Surah Yasin for resurrection.
- Uses the Sahih al-Bukhari story of a man who tried to scatter his remains to show Allah’s power.
- Closes by urging good deeds, avoiding sin, repentance, and preparation to meet Allah.
Try this week
Do as many good deeds as possible.
Stay away from sin.
Repent to Allah.
Be honest and do not give people less than their due.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 36Uses creation, fire from a green tree, and the heavens and earth to argue that resurrection is possible for Allah.
Sahih al-BukhariCites a man who ordered his remains scattered, yet Allah gathered and resurrected him, illustrating divine power and fear of Allah.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Because believing in the day of judgment On the day of judgment It will guide the human being How to behave in this worldly life And motivate to doing good deeds And avoid sins”
“We know that this worldly life Is not our only life After this comes death And after death comes resurrection So be prepared for the day When we will meet Allah”
“Do as many good deeds as you can And stay away from sin Because every deed will be judged”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah centered on belief in the Last Day as a force that shapes how we live now. The speaker connected accountability after death with honesty, warning against giving people less than their due, and explained that the One who created us first can resurrect us. He reminded us that this life is temporary and urged us to do good, avoid sin, and repent to Allah. The hopeful takeaway is to prepare for meeting Allah and ask for a good ending.
- What is one honest choice you can make this week?
- What good deed could you do today without being asked?
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