Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 13, 2025.
Only good deeds outlive us
“Your part is to stay true to this Deen until you're gone.”
In one sentence
A person's lasting legacy is not worldly possessions or human remembrance but righteous deeds, sustained worship, and righteous children that continue to benefit others after death.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Ramadan's departure exposes how quickly worship and mosque attendance can return to emptiness.
- The death of Sheikh Mohammed Adam Sheikh prompts the question of who truly misses a person after burial.
- Surah al-Dukhan contrasts Pharaoh's fate with the heavens and earth mourning sincere believers.
- Worship, good deeds, masjid spaces, and angels are presented as witnesses to a believer's life.
- Parents are urged to invest in children's Islamic education, make dua, and entrust guidance to Allah.
- The khutbah closes by prioritizing lasting good deeds, announcing a janazah, and making prayers.
Try this week
Continue good deeds after Ramadan through regular prayer, masjid attendance, night worship, and istighfar.
Bring children to learn and practice Islam, and invest in their Islamic education.
Make dua for children and deceased believers while leaving guidance to Allah.
Stay committed to the deen and contribute to building a righteous future.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 44:29Used to contrast Pharaoh's legacy with the idea that the heavens and earth mourn sincere believers.
Quran 51:22Used with surrounding verses to describe believers' worship, night prayer, forgiveness, and provision.
Surah 35Used to argue that good words and righteous deeds rise through heavenly portals.
Surah 18Used to argue that lasting righteous deeds matter more than wealth, children, and worldly adornment.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So Ramadan is sorely missed But a greater question is Does Ramadan miss us?”
“Ramadan doesn't miss us Because Ramadan is here to witness For us or against us”
“Your part is contribute to build our future. Your part is bring them here to learn. Your part is to stay true to this Deen until you're gone.”
“We have to change our thinking about what's beneficial. We think money is beneficial. We think time is beneficial. Only good deeds.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Ramadan may leave, but our worship should not disappear with it. People may remember us for a while, but the good deeds we leave behind have a lasting effect. Our prayers, charity, and worship can become part of our legacy, and righteous children can continue benefiting us through their duas. We should do our part by teaching our children Islam, making dua, and trusting Allah with their guidance.
- Which Ramadan habit would you like our family to continue?
- What is one good deed that could become part of your lasting legacy?
- How can our family help one another learn and practice Islam?
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