Prophet’s Mosque imam urges faith and good deeds in preparation for Judgment Day

Sheikh Dr. Abdulmohsen Al-Qasim, imam and preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque, delivered the Friday sermon today, focusing on the scenes of Judgment Day and the moments of accountability. He explained that every person will stand before God and be questioned about their faith, deeds, and the blessings they received. He urged believers to prepare for this day with sincere faith, righteous actions, and mindfulness of God both in private and public.

Sheikh Al-Qasim emphasized that religion is built on solid foundations, and that Islam and faith have great pillars, including belief in the Last Day. He noted that the grave is the first stage of the afterlife, and that Paradise or Hell is the final destination, preceded by phases where a person is questioned about their deeds.

He discussed the differing experiences of believers and polytheists at the time of death: angels bring glad tidings and reassurance of Paradise to believers, while polytheists receive rebuke and reproach from the angels, citing verses from the Qur’an. He added that the angels describe the soul of the believer as pure and the soul of the disbeliever as foul at the moment of death, after which the deceased is questioned in the grave about their Lord, religion, and prophet.

He highlighted the events of Judgment Day, including the questioning of messengers about delivering their messages and of nations about receiving them. He stressed that worship is a right due solely to God, and that every individual is accountable for their beliefs and actions. Those who direct worship to others, deny resurrection, or lead others astray will be questioned about their deeds and the burdens of their followers.

Sheikh Al-Qasim explained that accountability on Judgment Day covers covenants, rights, and the care entrusted to each person, extending to family and relatives, and requires fulfilling all duties and obligations. It also includes the blessings God has bestowed, both great and small, as people will be questioned about their lifespan, knowledge, wealth, bodies, and their relationship with the Qur’an in recitation and practice.

He affirmed that all of creation will be held to account, and that believers who admit their sins will be covered and forgiven by God. The people of Paradise will be honored with God’s pleasure and the vision of His noble face. He urged Muslims to hold themselves accountable and prepare for Judgment Day through faith and good deeds, clarifying that this world is a place of action and the Hereafter is a place of reckoning.

Sheikh Al-Qasim concluded his sermon by emphasizing that true knowledge and faith lead to steadfastness in monotheism, adherence to the Sunnah, and firmness during questioning. He said that reading and believing in the Book of God are among the keys to happiness and success in this life and the Hereafter.