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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2025.

Learn Islam and prepare for the grave

Masjid At-Tawheed

“People talk about you without reading about you just because they heard the rumors.”

The khateeb, at 18:07

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In one sentence

Salvation requires learning Islam from the Quran and Sunnah, worshipping Allah alone, preparing for death, correcting oneself, and guiding children with truthful, compassionate discipline.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reminds listeners of life's purpose, death, and the need to prepare before departure.
  2. Urges evaluating scholars and teachings through Quran, Sunnah, and evidence rather than rumors.
  3. Calls parents to supervise children during khutbah and practice loving, nonviolent discipline.
  4. Encourages structured religious learning, prioritizing deen while fulfilling worldly responsibilities.
  5. Emphasizes tawhid, repentance, self-accountability, truthful speech, and patience.
  6. Concludes with the grave's questions about one's Lord, religion, and Prophet.
Try this week
Prepare for death through repentance, worship, and righteous deeds.
Verify religious claims through the Quran, Sunnah, and evidence before repeating them.
Parents should supervise children during khutbah and correct them without harming them.
Attend religious classes and learn personally obligatory knowledge.
Speak truthfully, counsel others with patience, and practice self-accountability.
Ask Allah for help rather than seeking aid from the dead.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 103Used to explain humanity's loss except through belief, righteous action, truth, and patience.
Surah 33Used to encourage fearing Allah and speaking truthful, good words.
Surah 4Used in the opening reminder of humanity's common origin and family ties.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“It's not respect of persons. They can knock at your door at any time!”
Masjid At-Tawheed · Cheektowaga, NY
Play from 10:42
“If you truly love your son, you gotta discipline him. Discipline does not mean you hurt him. No.”
Masjid At-Tawheed · Cheektowaga, NY
Play from 14:38
“People talk about you without reading about you just because they heard the rumors. Isn't that what is happening today?”
Masjid At-Tawheed · Cheektowaga, NY
Play from 18:07
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that life has a purpose and death can come at any time, so we should prepare by learning and practicing Islam. He urged us to seek evidence from the Quran and Sunnah instead of following rumors or personalities. He asked parents to guide children with love, supervision, and nonviolent discipline. He emphasized tawhid, repentance, truthful speech, patience, and asking Allah for help. The goal is to live with sincere knowledge so we can meet Allah prepared.

  1. What is one way we can prepare for death through a good action this week?
  2. How can we check whether a religious claim is supported by evidence?
  3. What does loving discipline look like in our family?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid At-Tawheed / Cheektowaga Islamic Cultural Center3459 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225ArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid At-Tawheed25 khutbahs
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