24:52 we have to train…41:34 time will never be on…
Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.

Prepare for death by using time well

As-Habul Yameen · Abdul Aziz

“We have to train ourselves to accept death.”

The khateeb, at 24:52

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In one sentence

Because worldly life is brief and time is steadily running out, believers should use their health and time for faith and righteous deeds, prepare themselves for death, and prioritize the Hereafter over worldly competition.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Calls for repentance and self-assessment over the past year, with a plea for ease and blessing in 2026.
  2. Contrasts fleeting dunya with the approaching akhirah and warns against worldly competition and attachment.
  3. Uses the stranger and rider-under-a-tree analogies to urge humility, simplicity, and focus on lasting deeds.
  4. Explains that health and age are temporary, while habitual worship can continue earning reward when illness intervenes.
  5. Urges listeners to accept death, reflect on the grave, and manage their limited time intentionally.
  6. Concludes that life's purpose is knowing, submitting to, and worshipping Allah, followed by closing supplications and mosque announcements.
Try this week
Review the previous year honestly, identify shortcomings, and try to improve your relationship with Allah.
Use periods of good health and life to perform good deeds before illness, old age, or death.
Establish consistent worship habits such as fasting Mondays and Thursdays or praying at night and performing witr.
Treat worldly life as temporary, reduce attachment to status and possessions, and prioritize deeds benefiting the Hereafter.
Train yourself to accept death by speaking honestly with yourself about life's limits and Allah's decree.
Ask each day how you can use your time to make your life meaningful.
Recognize Allah, submit to Him, worship Him, encourage truth, and encourage patience.
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Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“we have to train ourselves to accept death. we have to train ourselves to accept death.”
As-Habul Yameen · East Orange, NJ
Play from 24:52
“time will never be on your side if you do not know how to manage it”
As-Habul Yameen · East Orange, NJ
Play from 41:34
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us to look honestly at the past year and find ways to grow closer to Allah. The imam explained that our life in this world is temporary, so we should prepare for the next life through faith and good deeds. He encouraged us to build habits of worship while we are healthy and spoke about Allah’s mercy when sickness or old age prevents us from continuing them. Although we cannot control time, we can choose how we use the time Allah gives us. Together, we can make that time meaningful by worshipping Allah, doing good, and helping each other follow the truth and be patient.

  1. What is one good deed you want to make a regular part of your week?
  2. What could we make more time for together that would help us grow closer to Allah?
  3. How can we help each other be patient on a difficult day?
Where it was given

The masjid

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