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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 12, 2026.

Use your time to prepare for the hereafter

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“You need to hold yourself accountable for all the actions and the deeds you do.”

The khateeb, at 24:26

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In one sentence

As the new Hijri year approaches, believers should treat their limited time as a trust by practicing self-accountability, planning beneficial work, using free time wisely, and balancing worldly responsibilities with preparation for the hereafter.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains that the khutbah is part of Jumu'ah prayer and listeners should remain silent.
  2. Uses the approaching Hijri year and passing days to prompt personal reflection.
  3. Establishes life's impermanence, alternating hardship, and the need to trust Allah while planning.
  4. Advises daily self-accountability, repentance, and evaluation of deeds for the hereafter.
  5. Calls for intentional planning and disciplined use of free time instead of excessive entertainment.
  6. Concludes by urging balance between family, work, worldly duties, prayer, and the hereafter.
Try this week
Review your actions and worship at the end of each day.
Ask forgiveness for wrongdoing and assess what you are preparing for the hereafter.
Make plans for beneficial goals, take practical measures, and rely on Allah.
Use free time intentionally rather than allowing entertainment to consume it.
Balance family, work, worldly responsibilities, prayer, and other acts of worship.
Protect and perform the obligatory prayers, especially on time.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:102Calls believers to fear Allah and remain steadfast Muslims.
Quran 4:1Grounds family ties and mutual rights in shared human origin.
Quran 33:70Urges believers to speak truthful, sound words.
Quran 3:190Uses creation and the succession of night and day to prompt reflection and gratitude.
Quran 25:62Uses creation and the succession of night and day to prompt reflection and gratitude.
Quran 3:140Explains that ease and hardship alternate among people.
Quran 59:18Calls believers to examine what they have prepared for the hereafter.
Sahih MuslimSupports pursuing beneficial action, seeking Allah's help, and refusing helplessness.
Jami` at-TirmidhiFrames one's lifespan as an accountability on the Day of Judgment.
Quran 28:77Supports seeking the hereafter without neglecting worldly responsibilities and living a balanced way.
Quran 2:143Supports seeking the hereafter without neglecting worldly responsibilities and living a balanced way.
Jami` at-TirmidhiEmphasizes prayer as the first major deed for which a person is held accountable.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You need to hold yourself accountable for all the actions and the deeds you do Otherwise you will be living and you will find that you are bankrupt”
ISF · Frederick, MD
Play from 24:26
“Success does not come like this We are in the time that you have been invited Or your son has been graduated From the high school or the college”
ISF · Frederick, MD
Play from 27:03
“We are not just Created To live this life And consume Our age And our time In this life”
ISF · Frederick, MD
Play from 35:19
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that time passes quickly and encouraged us to think about how we use the days Allah gives us. He offered four pieces of advice: review our actions honestly, plan for success, use our time wisely, and balance everyday responsibilities with preparation for the hereafter. When we make mistakes, we can ask Allah for forgiveness and work to improve. Reaching a worthwhile goal takes planning and effort, along with trust in Allah when things become difficult. We can enjoy recreation and care for our families with good intentions while keeping prayer and worship central to our lives.

  1. What is one thing from today you are grateful for, and one thing you would like to do better tomorrow?
  2. What small step could you take this week toward a goal that brings you closer to Allah?
  3. How could we make time together for fun, helping others, and prayer?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Frederick1250 Key Pkwy, Frederick, MD 21702ArchiveAll khutbahs at ISF78 khutbahs
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