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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 18, 2026.

Plan for this life, prepare for the next

As-Habul Yameen

“Work for your hereafter as if you're going to leave tomorrow.”

The khateeb, at 9:24

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In one sentence

Muslims should plan responsibly for worldly life while orienting every action toward Allah and the Hereafter through sincere intention, effort, patience, and reverence for Jumu'ah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Jumu'ah is a blessing, death is uncertain, and believers should prepare immediately.
  2. Balance worldly planning with urgent preparation for the Hereafter.
  3. Avoid worshipping primarily for worldly benefits; cultivate sincere intention, desire, and a clear spiritual goal.
  4. Pair intention with effort, sacrifice, and patience through hardship.
  5. Protect Jumu'ah by arriving early and avoiding speech and distractions once the khutbah begins.
  6. Righteous deeds performed with faith lead to a good life and greater reward.
Try this week
Plan worldly responsibilities while treating preparation for the Hereafter as urgent.
Reset your intention before Jumu'ah, learning, helping others, and other ordinary actions.
Arrive early for Jumu'ah, pray tahiyyat al-masjid, and wait in remembrance or Quran reading.
Once the khutbah begins, remain silent and avoid phones, handshakes, and other distractions.
Continue striving patiently through hardship while seeking Allah's pleasure.
Sources the khateeb cited
Musnad AhmadWarns against using worship primarily to obtain worldly benefits.
Sahih al-BukhariEstablishes that actions are judged by intentions and yield what one intends.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Work for your hereafter as if you're going to leave tomorrow.”
As-Habul Yameen · East Orange, NJ
Play from 9:24
“Every action is by intention. And a man will get only what he intends.”
As-Habul Yameen · East Orange, NJ
Play from 23:33
“This day right here, serious. You can't just take it and throw it away.”
As-Habul Yameen · East Orange, NJ
Play from 31:24
“We have to come into the masjid, whether it's for the regular salat or the jummah prayer, seeking the face of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
As-Habul Yameen · East Orange, NJ
Play from 31:31
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Jumu'ah is a blessing and that life may end at any time. We should plan responsibly for this world while working for the Hereafter as though we may leave tomorrow. Our worship and everyday actions should begin with sincere intentions, a clear goal of pleasing Allah, and the willingness to work, sacrifice, and be patient. We should protect the focus of Jumu'ah by arriving prepared and avoiding unnecessary talk or distractions once the sermon begins. Allah promises a good life and greater reward to believing men and women who do righteous deeds.

  1. What is one good thing you can do this week with a more sincere intention?
  2. How can we make our next Jumu'ah more focused?
  3. What helps you stay patient when something is difficult?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid As-Habul Yameen224 N 18th St, East Orange, NJ 07017Jumu'ah 1:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at As-Habul Yameen37 khutbahs
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