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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 17, 2026.

Build a legacy Allah will honor

FIC

“We don't do it for the people.”

The khateeb, at 17:49

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In one sentence

Because life is temporary and public recognition is secondary to Allah’s knowledge, believers should build a legacy of sincere good deeds, compassionate relationships, and repentance by following the Prophet’s example.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Reflects on mortality and the legacy each person leaves behind.
  2. Uses Umar, Ubay ibn Ka'b, and the hairdresser of Fir'aun's daughter to show that Allah honors sincere deeds, even when people do not.
  3. Emphasizes death, the two final destinations, and the need to examine what one is working toward.
  4. Closes with hope in Allah's forgiveness for those who return to Him and seek to leave behind goodness.
Try this week
Ask yourself what people will remember you for and what you are working toward.
Do good deeds for Allah rather than for people's recognition.
Build good relationships by giving others wholehearted attention and making them feel valued.
Follow the Prophet's sunnah in how you treat people.
Return to Allah after shortcomings and seek His forgiveness.
Strive to be a source of goodness wherever you go.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The reality is that none of us will remain on this earth for a long time.”
FIC · Swartz Creek, MI
Play from 10:41
“So dear brothers and sisters, people might or might not acknowledge the good that we do and what we leave behind. But we don't do it for the people.”
FIC · Swartz Creek, MI
Play from 17:49
“The point is that the Prophet of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was able to make everyone feel that they were the most important people to him.”
FIC · Swartz Creek, MI
Play from 19:03
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that our words, actions, and everyday relationships shape what we leave behind. He encouraged us to think about what people will remember us for and to bring goodness and joy wherever we go. Even when nobody notices our good deeds, Allah knows, and we should do them for Him. The khateeb described how the Prophet made people feel loved and important by giving them time, respect, and his full attention. He also reminded us to prepare for the life after death and to turn back to Allah when we fall short, trusting in His forgiveness.

  1. What is one kind thing you hope people will remember about you?
  2. How could we help someone feel listened to and important tomorrow?
  3. What good deed could you do even if nobody thanked you?
Where it was given

The masjid

Flint Islamic Center9447 Corunna Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473Jumu'ah Khutbah 2:00 PM · iqamah 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at FIC50 khutbahs
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