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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 31, 2026.

Creation calls us to worship and prepare

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“Let's take our time to plan for our real life, the hereafter.”

The khateeb, at 17:16

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In one sentence

Because Allah created every part of creation with a nature and purpose, humans must use the Quran, taqwa, prayer, and righteous action to fulfill their purpose of worship and prepare for the hereafter.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces creation as having both a way of living and a purpose.
  2. Illustrates this framework through angels, celestial bodies, mountains, animals, jinn, and humans.
  3. Explains that human intelligence can redirect people toward idols, people, or nature instead of Allah.
  4. Presents the Quran and fitrah as guidance for returning to the proper human purpose.
  5. Urges listeners to plan for the guaranteed realities of death, judgment, and returning to Allah.
  6. Concludes with practical reminders about prayer, zakah, Quran study, and preparation for paradise.
Try this week
Review and reflect deeply on Surah al-Rum, verses 17, 32, over the weekend, preferably with children.
Practice tadabbur by pausing at each Quran verse and analyzing its meaning.
Prioritize the five daily prayers and follow Quranic guidance in daily conduct.
Treat other people well according to the Quran.
Plan intentionally for the hereafter, including accountability after death.
Deliver the zakah or required portion of wealth owed to poor people.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 51:56Used to establish that jinn and humans were created to worship Allah.
Quran 30:30Used to explain fitrah, returning to Allah, taqwa, prayer, and avoiding shirk.
Quran 30:17-32Used to explain fitrah, returning to Allah, taqwa, prayer, and avoiding shirk.
Quran 55:1-4Used to connect the Quran, human creation, and the teaching of expression.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Islam is way of life. So how can we get out of this and serve the purpose that we are, exist in this land?”
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“Select your place in paradise from now. Yes, taqwa is the most important thing in our life.”
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“Let's take our time to plan for our real life, the hereafter. Let's plan for that.”
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Play from 17:16
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Allah created things with a nature and a purpose, and that our purpose is to worship Him. Worship includes prayer and fasting, but it also shapes how we live and treat other people. He encouraged us to read the Quran thoughtfully, pausing to understand its guidance and bring it into our choices. Just as we plan for school, work, and retirement, he asked us to prepare for meeting Allah through prayer, taqwa, and giving what we owe to people in need. As a family, we can make time to reflect on the Quran together and help one another put its lessons into practice.

  1. How could you bring worship into an ordinary school day?
  2. What is one Quran passage you would like us to explore together?
  3. What could we do this week to care for someone in need?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Institute of Torrance18103 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504Jumu'ah First khutba 12:20 PM, salat 12:40 to 12:45 PM · Second Jumu'ah 1:20 PM, salat 1:40 to 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT64 khutbahs
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