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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.

Put the hereafter before worldly life

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“The desire continues to grow day by day as we age, even though day by day we are getting closer to our graves.”

The khateeb, at 10:35

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In one sentence

Because the dunya is temporary and limited, Muslims should seek its good without making it their priority, instead centering their lives on the akhirah and remembrance of Allah.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Uses future hopes and a classic-car story to show that worldly possessions outlive their owners.
  2. Contrasts asking only for worldly benefit with the Qur'anic prayer for good in both worlds.
  3. Explains that prioritizing the akhirah brings contentment, order, and worldly provision.
  4. Warns that prioritizing the dunya produces inner poverty, comparison, scattered affairs, and dissatisfaction.
  5. Calls listeners to remember Allah, seek good in both worlds, and make the akhirah their priority.
Try this week
Frequently recite the dua asking Allah for good in this world and the Hereafter.
Make the akhirah the priority guiding your energy, effort, and decisions.
Remember Allah regularly in this life so that Allah remembers you.
Keep learning by asking questions rather than remaining in ignorance.
Protect your gaze from what can disturb the heart.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:200-202Contrasts asking only for worldly benefit with asking for good in both worlds and protection from the Fire.
Quran 18:7Describes worldly adornment as a test of who does the best deeds.
Quran 2:152Supports remembering Allah so that He remembers the believer.
Quran 59:18Urges believers to consider what they have prepared for the Hereafter.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The desire continues to grow day by day as we age, even though day by day we are getting closer to our graves.”
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Play from 10:35
“Whosoever makes the life hereafter, his priority, his concern, and he directs his energy, his effort towards acquiring it.”
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Play from 17:21
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that our lives here are temporary, even though our wishes and plans keep growing. He shared a story about his classic car to show that the things we own may remain long after we are gone. He encouraged us to ask Allah for good in this life and the next, while making the afterlife our priority. He explained that true richness includes a contented heart, while constantly chasing more can leave us comparing ourselves with others and feeling we have nothing. As a family, we can remember Allah, appreciate what we have, and make choices that prepare us for the next life.

  1. What is something you already have that you sometimes forget to appreciate?
  2. What could we ask Allah for tonight that would help us in this life and the next?
Where it was given

The masjid

Manassas Muslim Association9059 Euclid Ave, Manassas, VA 20110Jumu'ah 1:30 PM, 2:20 PM & 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at MMA19 khutbahs
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