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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 30, 2026.

A righteous life leaves a lasting legacy

OBKIC · Abdullahi Jaranow

“Whatever we make, whatever we build, it isn't for us to keep.”

The khateeb, at 2:43

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In one sentence

A righteous life is measured by the good legacy we leave behind, so we must resist distraction, preserve salah, nurture family, and contribute lasting benefit to the community.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Pharaoh’s wealth and power vanished, introducing the temporary nature of worldly success and the importance of legacy.
  2. Prophetic examples show that creation and communities grieve righteous people and testify to a person’s impact.
  3. Death removes heedlessness, so believers should examine their life trajectory before it is too late.
  4. Modern technology intensifies distraction; believers should anchor themselves and their families in remembrance, salah, the masjid, and the Qur’an.
  5. A righteous legacy is built through obligations, family kindness, presence, community service, and sadaqah jariyah rather than complaint alone.
Try this week
Increase remembrance of Allah and reduce heedless distraction.
Attend the masjid and anchor the family in salah, Qur’an, and community.
Preserve the five daily prayers and strive to improve their quality.
Honor parents, seek their dua, and treat spouses and family kindly.
Be present with family instead of sacrificing all family time to work.
Contribute to community institutions through service, teaching, building, or financial support.
Establish or support sadaqah jariyah and other lasting beneficial works.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 44Uses Pharaoh’s downfall, lost wealth, and the heavens and earth not grieving to show worldly power is temporary.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Whatever we make, whatever we build, It isn't for us to keep. Allah makes it, Allah will pass it on to the next generation of people.”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
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“The masjid is an anchor for us. It isn't just the sunnah. Salat al-jama'ah is recommended. The masjid, and the jama'ah, and the jum'ah, is an anchor.”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
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“Make it that when you come home, your family is excited to see you. And when you leave, they are missing you.”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
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“Talk is cheap. We want to not just complain about the problem. We want to be part of the solution.”
OBKIC · Skyway, South Seattle, WA
Play from 24:41
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that wealth, status, and possessions do not last, but the good we leave behind can continue to matter. We should protect our hearts from constant distraction by returning to Allah, the masjid, salah, remembrance, and the Qur’an. We build a righteous legacy by praying faithfully, treating family with kindness and presence, and making home a place of joy. We should also help our communities through service, teaching, building, or giving instead of only complaining. A life that benefits others leaves good traces that can continue after death.

  1. How can we make our home a place where family members are happy to see one another?
  2. What is one helpful thing our family could do for the masjid or wider community this month?
Where it was given

The masjid

Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178KhateebAbdullahi JaranowMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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