19:22 Again none of this…22:16 Even if you are a…
Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Prepare for the hereafter before death

Daleel Islamic Association · Kamil Ahmed

“Even if you are a millionaire, we're not taking anything with you.”

The khateeb, at 22:16

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In one sentence

The dunya is temporary and deceptive, so Muslims should prioritize the akhirah, choose Allah’s pleasure over forbidden desires, and prepare through good deeds before death.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Explains how the Quran uses commands, warnings, encouragement, and parables to guide reflection.
  2. Uses Surah Yunus to show worldly flourishing can suddenly be destroyed.
  3. Uses Surah al-Kahf and Surah al-Hadid to emphasize life’s brevity, decay, and deceptive enjoyment.
  4. Cites the dead-lamb example and Umar’s encounter with the Prophet to illustrate the dunya’s low value.
  5. Challenges listeners to prioritize Allah’s pleasure over personal desires and forbidden worldly enjoyments.
  6. Urges immediate repentance and preparation for the akhirah because only deeds accompany a person after death.
  7. Concludes with prayers for oppressed Muslims and the congregational prayer.
Try this week
Prioritize the akhirah when choosing between worldly pleasure and Allah’s pleasure.
Avoid worldly enjoyments that Allah has categorically made haram.
Examine your choices whenever you face competing desires.
Begin preparing for the akhirah today through good deeds and repentance.
Do not postpone religious change on the assumption that you will have more time.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 10The parable of rain producing vegetation that is suddenly destroyed illustrates the fragility of worldly control.
Surah 18The vegetation becoming scattered debris emphasizes that worldly life is brief and ends in weakness.
Surah 57The stages of rain, growth, decay, and debris frame worldly amusement, adornment, competition, and wealth as deceptive.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Again none of this means that we completely abandon the dunya. and completely abandon enjoying what we can of the dunya, but rather what it means is a matter of priority.”
Daleel Islamic Association · Scarborough, ON
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“Even if you are a millionaire, we're not taking anything with you.”
Daleel Islamic Association · Scarborough, ON
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that worldly life can look beautiful and secure, but it is temporary and can disappear suddenly. The Quran’s examples of rain and plants remind us that our strength, wealth, and status will not last. We should not abandon ordinary work or lawful enjoyment, but we should put the Hereafter first and avoid what Allah has forbidden. Since only our deeds accompany us to the grave, we should repent, do good, and prepare today instead of assuming we have more time. The khutbah ends by asking Allah to help oppressed Muslims and bring us to success in the Hereafter.

  1. What is one worldly thing we enjoy that we should remember will not last forever?
  2. What good deed could you start today instead of saying you will do it later?
  3. How can our family put the Hereafter first this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Daleel Islamic Association3545 Kingston Rd, Lower Level, Toronto, ON M1M 1R6Jumu'ah Jumma | 1:30 PMKhateebKamil AhmedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Daleel Islamic Association43 khutbahs
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