0:45 This life that Allah…5:15 So this world gives us…6:33 Whoever saves himself…
Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Life is preparation for death and judgment

Pillars · Haroon Sait

“There is a purpose to this life.”

The khateeb, at 0:45

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In one sentence

Because earthly life is brief and its true purpose is preparation for death and judgment, believers should prioritize purification, prayer, remembrance of Allah, and righteous deeds over worldly status.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Frames human life as a temporary blessing with a purpose: submission to Allah.
  2. Contrasts worldly wealth, status, and distraction with the lasting success of Paradise.
  3. Explains the Quran's role in purification, reflection on creation, and preference for the Hereafter.
  4. Urges constant remembrance through prayer and daily waking and sleeping supplications.
  5. Describes death, the soul's departure, the grave, and deeds accompanying a person.
  6. Depicts resurrection and judgment, including believers' light and hypocrites' regret.
  7. Closes by urging listeners to take the judgment-day reminder home and establish prayer.
Try this week
Establish the five daily prayers as a means of remembering Allah.
Begin the morning by saying Alhamdulillah for being given life.
Recite the bedtime supplication Allahumma, Bismika, Amutu, Wa Ahiya.
Keep Allah in mind throughout ordinary activities, including work, buying, and selling.
Reflect on death and the Hereafter so worldly status does not become the measure of success.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:185Used to argue that every soul dies and real success is entering Paradise, not worldly enjoyment.
Surah 62Used to explain that the Prophet recited revelation, purified people, and taught scripture and wisdom.
Surah 88Used to urge reflection on camels, the sky, mountains, and earth as signs of Allah.
Surah 87Used to connect purification, remembrance, prayer, and preferring the lasting Hereafter.
Surah 36Used to describe the trumpet, resurrection, accountability, and the absence of injustice.
Surah 57Used to depict believers' light, hypocrites' regret, the separating wall, and punishment.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“This life that Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala has given us, It's a blessing and it comes with an expectation. And there is a purpose to this life.”
Pillars · University City, NC
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“So this world gives us an impression that I'm going to stay here forever. And then all of a sudden it comes.”
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“Whoever saves himself from hell fire, and gets admitted to the gardens of paradise, he is successful.”
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that life is a blessing with a purpose, and our time here is precious. He explained that lasting success is entering paradise, rather than having wealth, status, or an impressive career. He spoke about the Quran as a guide that purifies us and about prayer as a daily reminder of Allah. Remembering Allah throughout ordinary activities can help us avoid wrongdoing and bring peace. He also reminded us that Allah will judge without injustice, encouraging us to use the time we have for faith and good deeds.

  1. What could help you remember Allah during an ordinary school day?
  2. What part of nature makes you pause and appreciate Allah's creation?
Where it was given

The masjid

Pillars Mosque3116 Johnston Oehler Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269Jumu'ah 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:10 PMKhateebHaroon SaitMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Pillars156 khutbahs
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