Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 16, 2026.
Remember death through sincere obedience
“You should pray as if it is your last prayer because it just might be.”
In one sentence
Remembering death and accountability should lead believers to sincere obedience, attentive prayer, and hope in Allah’s mercy.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Describes the wicked soul’s questioning and punishment after death.
- Explains the distinction between naturally fearing death and loving to meet Allah.
- Prays for the forgiveness and acceptance of the deceased brother Haroon’s deeds.
- Calls worshippers to pray with full attention and organize the prayer lines.
- Announces community classes, janazah support, and a future Sadaqah Jariyah project.
Try this week
Pray with full attention as though it may be your last prayer.
Help straighten and properly organize the congregational prayer lines.
Join the Thursday brothers’ or Saturday sisters’ Islamic classes.
Participate in the masjid’s Sadaqah Jariyah project for Haroon when details are announced.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“By Allah, I have never known you to be quick in obeying Allah. I've only known you to be very quick when it comes to disobedience.”
“All of us, not any one of us. All of us, we hate to die. Who loves to die? Nobody loves to die.”
“The Prophet on many occasions he used to say that you should pray as if it is your last prayer because it just might be.”
“they've agreed for the masjid to put together a Sadaqah Jariyah project for our brother Haroon Arashid.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that our choices matter, especially when we meet Allah after death. Fearing death is natural, but a believer can still hope to meet Allah because of faith and good deeds. We were encouraged to pray carefully, as if each prayer might be our last. The community also prayed for Haroon and discussed supporting his family through an ongoing charitable project. We can honor this reminder by improving our worship, learning more, and helping others.
- What would you change if you remembered that today’s prayer could be your last?
- What good deed would you like people to remember you for?
- How can our family help someone who is grieving?
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