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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 21, 2025.

Life is a test, so use time well

Nigerian Islamic Association · Aqib Qausim

“Very soon, after a hundred years, we all go.”

The khateeb, at 14:57

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In one sentence

Human life is a limited divine test, so Muslims should spend their time worshiping Allah, serving others, pursuing goodness, and preparing for death through taqwa, character, and unity.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Time and worldly places outlast human beings, so life must have a higher purpose.
  2. People either dedicate their time to Allah or reduce life to bodily pleasures.
  3. The Quran defines human purpose as worship and doing deeds that please Allah.
  4. Time should be used to worship, benefit others, teach, study the Quran, and compete in goodness.
  5. Life is an exam with an unknown end, so every moment should prompt preparation.
  6. Taqwa, good character, hospitality, and Muslim solidarity are essential marks of faith.
  7. The khutbah closes by urging unity and concern for suffering in Sudan, Gaza, and elsewhere.
Try this week
Prioritize worship and do not miss Jumu'ah.
Use time to benefit, teach, and guide other people.
Study the Quran and Islamic knowledge.
Compete with fellow Muslims in truth and goodness.
Accommodate fellow Muslims and demonstrate good character.
Prepare for death through taqwa, prayer, and good deeds.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 23Used to argue that people were not created without purpose and will return to Allah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“some people, they spend the time, and they are gone. We are spending hours now. Very soon, after a hundred years, we all go.”
Nigerian Islamic Association · Chicago
Play from 14:57
“let us start to compete compete compete within ourselves compete rather within ourselves let us compete within framework of the truth and goodness”
Nigerian Islamic Association · Chicago
Play from 28:38
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For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that our time is limited and that life has a purpose: worshiping Allah and returning to Him. We should not let eating, drinking, entertainment, or possessions become the whole of our lives. Instead, we can use our time to learn, do good, help others, guide people kindly, and compete in truth and goodness. Because we do not know when life will end, we should prepare through taqwa, good character, prayer, and care for fellow Muslims. The speaker also called for unity and concern for people suffering in places such as Sudan and Gaza.

  1. What is one way you can use your time to help someone this week?
  2. How can our family show better character toward other Muslims?
  3. What does competing in goodness look like at school or at home?
Where it was given

The masjid

Nigerian Islamic Association932 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, ILKhateebAqib QausimMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Nigerian Islamic Association37 khutbahs
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