Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 16, 2025.
True success comes from worshipping Allah
In one sentence
True success is not worldly wealth but worshipping Allah, obeying His commands, sacrificing for His sake, and preparing for the eternal Hereafter.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Allah's blessings point to humanity's purpose of worship and remembrance.
- True success comes from obedience to Allah, not wealth, possessions, or status.
- Mus'ab ibn Umair illustrates contentment despite losing worldly comfort.
- The body, wealth, and worldly life are temporary trusts that will not follow a person into the grave.
- Faith, sacrifice, and striving for Allah bring forgiveness, Paradise, and divine help.
- Death and judgment are certain, so believers should strengthen their families' faith and act before it is too late.
Try this week
Make worship and remembrance of Allah the measure of success rather than wealth.
Wake early and attend the mosque for prayer, even when it requires sacrificing convenience.
Leave work briefly when necessary to fulfill prayer obligations.
Teach children the deen and protect the family from the punishment of the Hereafter.
Serve and spread the deen through time, wealth, and personal effort.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 20:124-126Used to warn that turning away from Allah's remembrance leads to misery and regret.
Quran 51:56Used to establish that humans and jinn were created to worship Allah.
Quran 16:36Used to explain that every messenger called people to worship Allah and reject false worship.
Quran 41:20-21Used to warn that a person's senses and limbs will testify about their deeds.
Quran 61:10-12Used to present faith and striving for Allah as a saving investment promising forgiveness and Paradise.
Quran 3:185Used to emphasize that every soul will taste death.
Quran 66:6Used to urge believers to protect themselves and their families from the Hereafter's punishment.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“They can have everything in this dunya, but they will never have contentment.”
“If this deen is of no benefit to them, then this dunya is of no benefit to them.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Allah created us with a purpose: to worship and remember Him. The sermon said real success is not a large bank balance or many houses, but obedience to Allah and contentment. It used Mus'ab ibn Umair as an example of someone who gave up worldly comfort yet remained content and served Islam. Our bodies, time, wealth, and families are trusts, so we should pray, make sacrifices for worship, and teach our children their faith. Because death and judgment are certain, we should turn back to Allah and do good before it is too late.
- What is one thing besides money that can make a person truly successful?
- What act of worship could we make time for this week?
- How can our family help one another remember Allah?
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