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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.

Remember death and prepare to meet Allah

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“Death is an orienting force for our lives.”

The khateeb, at 15:51

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In one sentence

Remembering death as certain and preparing to meet Allah well through faith, reconciliation, dignity, and thoughtful end-of-life planning helps Muslims live and die according to the Prophet’s example.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Death is certain and should orient life toward ihsan, but modern society marginalizes it.
  2. Families should discuss death and end-of-life responsibilities across driving, marriage, aging, and caregiving.
  3. His use of the siwak illustrates meeting Allah in a clean and dignified state.
  4. His death among loved ones encourages families to plan for compassionate, comfortable final moments.
  5. The khutbah closes with supplications for faith, shahadah, and dying well.
Try this week
Talk with children about death and safety when they begin driving.
Discuss death, inheritance, and shared values with a spouse.
Talk with aging parents about their wishes and care.
Repair relationships and settle debts or other obligations.
Consider plans that allow loved ones to experience peaceful final moments in familiar surroundings.
Maintain remembrance of death, good expectations of Allah, and readiness with faith and shahadah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 15The command to worship Allah until certainty was interpreted as lasting until death.
Surah 67Death and life were presented as purposeful realities that orient people toward ihsan.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“To settle his affairs, to make right relationships with those around him. I ask you, do we do this?”
MCF · Folsom, CA
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“Most people in the United States don't die in that state. They have to make choices to be able to be living in their final moments in their own houses with the people that they love.”
MCF · Folsom, CA
Play from 22:44
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Community of Folsom104 Woodmere Rd, Folsom, CA 95630Jumu'ah 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at MCF44 khutbahs
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