Your deeds leave traces after you die
“The more steps you take, the more marks, the more reward.”
Allah records not only our deeds but also the traces they leave, so believers should use their limited time and abilities for worship, beneficial example, and righteous influence before death.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Calls listeners to taqwa, prepare for accountability, and remember oppressed communities.
- Explains Surah Ya-Sin and the Banu Salama narration about footsteps to the mosque.
- Shows how good or harmful examples continue producing reward or sin after a person acts.
- Uses death and small voluntary prayers to stress the value of seemingly minor deeds.
- Urges listeners to seize youth, health, wealth, free time, and life while auditing device use.
- Concludes that righteous leadership begins with personal change and one's family.
In the khateeb's words
“what have you prepared for tomorrow for that day when you will stand before Allah and you will be questioned about everything that you have done in this life”
“the more steps you take the more marks the more reward that's what the Prophet is trying to tell us”
“take advantage of your of your youth years before you get old take advantage of your health before you get sick take advantage of your riches before you become poor”
“when you transgress against yourself don't think that it stops at you no it extends to impact everything around and so be careful”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Allah records both our deeds and the traces we leave behind. Even our steps to the masjid matter, including the effort nobody else notices. He encouraged us to use our time, health, and youth well while we have them, and to remember the value of small acts of worship, such as two extra raka'at. Our choices also affect other people, so we should think about the good or harm we leave around us. Each of us can begin with ourselves and become a good example for our family and friends.
- What small effort could you make for Allah tomorrow, even if nobody notices?
- Where could you make a little room in your day for prayer or remembering Allah?
- What good habit would you like our family to encourage in one another?
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