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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Make Ramadan's final moments count

Masumeen · Jaffer H. Jaffer

“When we look back at the past, it was like a blink of an eye.”

The khateeb, at 5:18

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In one sentence

Because life is fleeting and every moment will be accounted for, Muslims should use Ramadan's final days to strengthen their relationship with Allah, repair relationships, leave lasting charity, and stand against oppression.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reviews earlier Surah Ar-Rum themes and introduces the fleeting nature of human life.
  2. Explains that every moment is accountable and urges listeners to plan for the Hereafter.
  3. Offers three ways to maximize time: make moments count, mend relationships, and leave ongoing charity.
  4. Leads a closing prayer asking Allah not to make Ramadan the final fast and to grant mercy.
  5. Connects Quds Day with solidarity for Palestinians and oppressed people worldwide.
  6. Calls listeners to educate themselves, support local needs, and avoid oppressing others.
Try this week
Use the remaining Ramadan time for dhikr, Quran, repentance, and prayer.
Act promptly when an opportunity to help someone or do good appears.
Mend one's relationship with Allah through honest admission, repentance, and renewed commitment.
Repair strained family and community relationships instead of cutting people off.
Give private charity and establish ongoing sadaqah jariyah.
Learn about local and global oppression through wide-ranging, reliable news.
Support food banks, volunteer locally, and choose one or two projects to help sustain.
Avoid being oppressive or creating unnecessary turmoil at home, work, or in the community.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 30Describes humanity's progression from weakness to strength and back to weakness, emphasizing life's brevity.
Surah 30Warns that excuses will not benefit those who did wrong.
Surah 69Uses the record received in the right hand to illustrate preparation and accountability for judgment.
Surah 4Calls believers to help people crying out under oppression.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But no matter how long we live, the one inescapable point that all of us will testify to is that when we look back at the past, it was like a blink of an eye.”
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“When you have the opportunity to help someone, don't put it off, do it. Because what if that was my last chance of khairat?”
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“We have to give charity, but the best charity is the charity where my name is not mentioned alongside that charity.”
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“Don't be a person who causes unnecessary drama in the community because in the eyes of God you are labeled as an oppressor.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Ramadan is almost over, and the khutbah reminds us that life moves quickly and every moment matters before Allah. We should use these last days to remember God, ask forgiveness, forgive others, and repair relationships. We can leave lasting good through righteous children, beneficial habits, and private ongoing charity. Quds Day also reminds us to learn about suffering near and far, support people in need, and speak up for the oppressed. Most importantly, we should make sure we are not hurting or oppressing people in our own homes, workplaces, or community.

  1. What is one kind thing we can do before Ramadan ends?
  2. Who could we forgive or check on this week?
  3. What is one local problem we can learn about or help with together?
Where it was given

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Masumeen Islamic Centre7580 Kennedy Road South, Brampton, ON L6W 0A1KhateebJaffer H. JafferMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masumeen84 khutbahs
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