13:15 the purpose of life is…18:37 that's not knowledge…
Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 6, 2026.

Faith is the wealth that leads to Jannah

Madina Masjid (ICCT)

“The purpose of life is to use this life and to do the works that constitute the key to Jannah.”

The khateeb, at 13:15

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In one sentence

True wealth is faith in Islam and purposeful obedience to Allah, so Muslims should trust Allah over worldly power, rejoice in Islam, forgive others, and work toward Jannah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Contrasts the lasting blessing of Islam with wealth, luxury, status, and oppressive worldly power.
  2. Uses Quranic reminders about Allah’s dominion, death, judgment, and the failure of human conspiracies.
  3. Defines life’s purpose as worship and preparation for Jannah through prayer, fasting, Quran, generosity, Hajj, and struggle.
  4. Encourages believers to rejoice in Islam and the Quran rather than worldly possessions or political power.
  5. Urges forgiveness during Ramadan and releasing grudges to purify the heart.
  6. Closes with prayers for Muslims and oppressed civilians in Sudan, Gaza, Palestine, Syria, and Iran.
Try this week
Hold onto faith and do not envy worldly power or wealth.
Use Ramadan for prayer, fasting, Quran, generosity, and other deeds leading toward Jannah.
Seek forgiveness from people you have wronged and forgive those who have wronged you.
Free the heart from grudges so it can be filled with faith, knowledge, love, and guidance.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 69:28-32Contrasts useless wealth and lost authority with punishment in the Hereafter.
Quran 3:26Affirms Allah’s control of dominion and reminds listeners that every soul dies and is judged.
Quran 3:185Affirms Allah’s control of dominion and reminds listeners that every soul dies and is judged.
Quran 86:15-17Reassures believers that human plotting cannot override Allah’s plan.
Quran 10:58Calls believers to rejoice in Allah’s grace and mercy, understood here as Islam and the Quran.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the purpose of life is to use this life and to do the works that constitute the key to Jannah that's the purpose of life”
Madina Masjid (ICCT) · Windsor, CT
Play from 13:15
“that's not knowledge that's information knowledge that's divorced from the greatest fact that ever beheld or fell upon humanity”
Madina Masjid (ICCT) · Windsor, CT
Play from 18:37
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Islam and faith are a greater treasure than money, status, or comfort. Life is meant to be used for worship and for deeds that lead to Jannah, especially through prayer, fasting, Quran, generosity, and service. Ramadan is a season of mercy and forgiveness, so we should ask Allah to forgive us and release grudges against others. We can be grateful for comfort without making it our purpose, and we should trust Allah when powerful people or painful events make the world feel frightening. The sermon closed by praying for Muslims and innocent people suffering in several places.

  1. What kind of wealth lasts forever, even when money and possessions are gone?
  2. What Ramadan action, prayer, Quran, generosity, or forgiveness, do you want our family to practice?
  3. How can we stay grateful and hopeful when the world feels unjust?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Connecticut140 White Rock Dr, Windsor, CT 06095ArchiveAll khutbahs at Madina Masjid (ICCT)21 khutbahs
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