Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Use your time before judgment
“Many people speak of killing time, while time slowly kills them.”
In one sentence
Because time is fleeting, people avoid loss in the afterlife only through faith, righteous action, truth, patience, remembrance, and intentional use of their time for Allah and the Akhirah.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Reminds worshippers to listen attentively during the khutbah and avoid phones.
- Contrasts the worldly race for wealth in Surah At-Takathur and Surah Al-Humazah with death and accountability.
- Explains through hadith and Hasan al-Basri that neglected time becomes regret and testimony on Judgment Day.
- Calls listeners to hasten good deeds, remember Allah, use recurring worship opportunities, learn from productive predecessors, and respect others' time.
- Closes with self-examination, prayers for Sudan and Gaza, and prayers for the oppressed.
Try this week
Put phones away and avoid distractions during the khutbah.
Regularly examine how your time is spent and change what does not serve your akhirah.
Hasten to good deeds and seek Allah's forgiveness rather than postponing worship.
Fill available time with dhikr, prayer, and other worship, including daily, weekly, and yearly opportunities.
Respect other people's time by arriving promptly, keeping appointments, and not overstaying.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 102Warns against competing for wealth and worldly possessions until death exposes their emptiness.
Surah 104Condemns abusing others and believing wealth grants permanence or invulnerability.
Surah 103Defines humanity as being in loss except through faith, righteous deeds, truth, and patience.
Surah 8Used to explain that accepting Islam brings forgiveness for past sins.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Many people speak of killing time, while time slowly kills them.”
“Bless your time with the remembrance of Allah. Bless your time with the ibad of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and you will find that Allah will bless your time for you.”
“Not just to make us feel good for a day or two or a couple of moments and then to move on with life. But to think and reflect and change.”
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