Put Allah and the Hereafter first
“Be grateful to Allah for what you have to take you to Jannah.”
Worldly beauty, wealth, family, and enjoyment are permissible but temporary gifts, so believers must keep Allah and the Hereafter first, use blessings for good, and reject any worldly gain that harms faith or duty.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Worldly adornment is a test of whether people prioritize Allah and excel in goodness.
- Wealth, children, possessions, and entertainment are temporary decorations, while righteous deeds endure.
- Lawful enjoyment becomes blameworthy or forbidden when excessive, unlawful, or distracting from worship and responsibilities.
- Showing off, greed, and endless accumulation deceive people and ultimately end in death.
- Believers should prioritize the Hereafter, reject unlawful worldly opportunities, and avoid harming others for material gain.
- Blessings should be used gratefully for kindness, justice, worship, and reaching Jannah.
In the khateeb's words
“Zina should not take you away from your homework, from your mission, from your duties.”
“The one who preferred the hereafter to this life, he will gain both.”
“Use it to take you to Jannah. Be grateful to Allah for what you have to take you to Jannah.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminded us that the beauty and enjoyment of this world are blessings, but they are also a test. We may enjoy food, family, homes, travel, and other good things as long as they do not lead us away from Allah, our responsibilities, or remembrance of Him. Lasting hope comes from good deeds such as helping others, praying, learning, teaching, raising our families well, and standing for justice and kindness. We should be grateful for what Allah gives us and use those blessings as a path toward the hereafter, rather than making worldly possessions our main goal. When worldly gain conflicts with what pleases Allah, we protect our akhirah and choose what is right.
- What is one blessing you enjoy that you could also use to help someone?
- Which activity sometimes distracts you from prayer, family, homework, or remembering Allah?
- What good deed would you like to make part of your week?
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