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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 14, 2026.

Prioritize the Hereafter and Allah helps

Muhammadi Masjid · Aminul Islam

“If you take care of your akhira Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will take care of your dunya for you.”

The khateeb, at 14:58

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that concentrating our attention on the Hereafter disciplines our lives, strengthens our relationships, and brings Allah’s help in worldly concerns.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Uses crime, stocks, and phone scrolling to illustrate scattered attention.
  2. Explains mental clutter and urges listeners to remove excess distractions.
  3. Broadens concern for the Hereafter to include family and masjid responsibilities.
  4. Uses the Prophet’s daily supplications as reminders of Allah and resurrection.
  5. Calls for auditing screen time and redirecting it toward worship, family, and meaningful work.
  6. Closes with the promise that Allah will handle worldly concerns for those who prioritize the Hereafter.
Try this week
Check the phone’s screen-time report and honestly assess where attention is going.
Remove or reduce excess digital distractions and focus on the most important responsibilities.
Recite 100 salawat, which the speaker says can take about five minutes.
Spend meaningful time with one’s spouse and children, including directly expressing appreciation.
Treat caring for family and helping in the masjid as acts of worship.
Practice self-accountability before being held accountable on the Day of Judgment.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Because whatever we think about, that shapes our reality. That shapes the way we think after that.”
Muhammadi Masjid · Elmont, NY
Play from 1:10
“The message here is that we have to slowly start removing some of these excess things in our lives. Focus on what's important.”
Muhammadi Masjid · Elmont, NY
Play from 9:46
“Taking care of your family is also ibadah. Spending time with your family is also ibadah. Helping out in the masjid is also ibadah.”
Muhammadi Masjid · Elmont, NY
Play from 10:13
“if you take care of your akhira Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will take care of your dunya for you”
Muhammadi Masjid · Elmont, NY
Play from 14:58
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that whatever receives our attention gradually shapes how we see life. Phones and constant information can fill our minds so much that we neglect worship, family, work, and our potential. The speaker encourages making the Hereafter our central concern, while remembering that caring for family and serving the masjid are also acts of worship. We can begin by checking our screen time, reducing distractions, reciting salawat, and giving our loved ones focused attention. When we care for the Hereafter, Allah can bring order and help to our worldly lives.

  1. What takes up most of your attention during the day?
  2. How can our family turn some screen time into meaningful time together?
  3. What important thing could you focus on more this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muhammadi Masjid681 Elmont Rd, Elmont, NY 11003Jumu'ah Jummah 1: khutbah 12:55 PM, salah 1:30 PM; Jummah 2: khutbah 2:05 PM, salah 2:30 PMKhateebAminul IslamMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Muhammadi Masjid31 khutbahs
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