Death is near, so keep doing good
“I will never stop walking, running, working.”
Because death is near and salvation is never guaranteed, believers should continually pursue righteous action, show kindness, support their community, and carry worship into family life.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Introduces a guest seeking support for an Islamic-school project and frames communal responsibility for children and the future of Islam.
- Reflects on death’s nearness and how limited understanding shapes people’s plans for the future.
- Contrasts worldly ambition with striving toward Jannah as the true destination.
- Warns against religious complacency, emphasizing that faith must be joined with righteous deeds.
- Illustrates how small acts of attention and generosity can transform another person’s life.
- Urges listeners to bring the mosque’s spiritual energy into their homes and treat family relationships as means of drawing closer to Allah.
- Closes with a request for support for the Anaheim project and a supplication before prayer.
In the khateeb's words
“Ya Rasulullah I'm looking at the Jannah this is my first destination I will never stop walking running working”
“as much as you can do something never stop and when somebody coming to ask you anything please don't say no don't say no”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that death may be closer than we imagine, so our future should be shaped by awareness of Allah rather than worldly ambition alone. He taught that faith must be joined to righteous action, and that small kindnesses, welcoming a child or helping someone financially, can change a life. He encouraged us to carry the spiritual energy of the mosque into our homes, treating care for our spouses and families as part of drawing closer to Allah. He also asked the community to support an Islamic-school project in Anaheim and take responsibility for the next generation.
- What is one small kindness you could do this week that might really help someone?
- How can we bring the good feeling of Jumu'ah into our home?
- What can our family do to help younger Muslim children?
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