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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, May 8, 2026.

Life is fragile, so remember death

Astaana-E-Zehra

“Be thankful for it and ask forgiveness for your sins.”

The khateeb, at 41:17

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In one sentence

The khutbah urges listeners to recognize life’s fragility, detach from worldly possessions, seek Quranic guidance through the Prophet and Ahl al-Bayt, and renew love for Hasan, Husayn, and Karbala.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Opening Quranic recitations, prayers, and memorial notices for the deceased and sick
  2. Reflection on human creation, divine control, and the unpredictability of death
  3. Every breath is presented as Allah’s blessing requiring gratitude and repentance
  4. Discussion of worldly attachment to wealth, family, jewelry, and children
  5. Claim that difficult Quranic verses require the knowledge of Muhammad and his family
  6. Story emphasizing reverence for Hasan and Husayn
  7. Narration of Imam Husayn’s martyrdom and closing Karbala salutations
Try this week
Give thanks to Allah for each breath.
Ask Allah’s forgiveness for sins.
Remember death and the afterlife instead of being consumed by possessions and earning.
Honor the Ahl al-Bayt, especially Hasan and Husayn, and remember Karbala.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Recited repeatedly in opening prayers and memorial supplications.
Surah 36Recited for deceased sponsors and community members.
Surah 3Used to discuss clear and ambiguous verses and divinely granted knowledge.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Every breath is the blessing of Allah, a blessing. Be thankful for it and ask forgiveness for your sins.”
Astaana-E-Zehra · Englishtown, NJ
Play from 41:17
“He was busy earning day and night and never thought about the end of all this.”
Astaana-E-Zehra · Englishtown, NJ
Play from 50:48
“I have the wealth that will be useful to me now.”
Astaana-E-Zehra · Englishtown, NJ
Play from 51:37
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that life can change with the very next breath, so every breath should be received as Allah’s gift. We were encouraged to be grateful, seek forgiveness, and remember that wealth and possessions do not define our lasting worth. The sermon also taught that difficult Quranic verses should be approached through the knowledge of the Prophet and his family. Finally, it connected love and respect for Hasan and Husayn with remembering the tragedy of Karbala. The message was to live with gratitude, spiritual priorities, and sincere love for the Ahl al-Bayt.

  1. What would you do differently if you remembered that every breath is a blessing?
  2. What does it mean to have wealth that is useful after death?
  3. How can our family show love and respect for Hasan and Husayn?
Where it was given

The masjid

Astaana-E-Zehra14 Mount Vernon Road, Englishtown, NJ 07726Jumu'ah Juma Prayers Fridays at 1:00 PM
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