Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2026.
Your character becomes your legacy
“They won't forget how you treated them.”
In one sentence
A lasting legacy is built by dedicating one's life to Allah through good character, intentional service, youth investment, institutions, and ongoing charity or beneficial knowledge that continue after death.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Asks what legacy remains after death and contrasts worldly memory and wealth with deeds preserved by Allah.
- Describes the Prophet's legacy through transforming hearts, living the message, investing in youth, and building for future generations.
- Applies these examples through good character and daily intentions to benefit the ummah.
- Explains the three deeds that continue after death and urges support for an orphan school through charity and mentorship.
- Closes by urging listeners to use their time for worship and beneficial work while seeking Allah's help.
Try this week
Work on good character in daily interactions with Muslims and non-Muslims.
Set daily intentions to do something beneficial that continues after death.
Build or support continuous charity, including wells, masajid, orphan sponsorship, and Quran education.
Mentor and teach young people, especially through religious education.
Support the Dara Salaam orphan school by donating and helping preserve students' deen.
Consider concrete ways to improve the ummah or help people in one's neighborhood.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Who will you worship When I am gone? What deen will you have?”
“Even they might forget Your name Or something like that But they won't forget How you treated them They won't forget If you were kind to them”
“Everybody's going to Leave a legacy But the question Is what kind of Legacy am I going To leave”
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