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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 18, 2026.

This world is temporary, so prepare to meet Allah

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“Through worship of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, you get to know Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 4:52

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In one sentence

Because this world is temporary and every person will meet death and Allah, believers should worship Him, detach from worldly possessions, cultivate remembrance, and treat people with good character.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Defines life's purpose as worshipping Allah and seeking paradise through worship and good conduct.
  2. Uses a dying scholar's words to urge readiness for death, accountability, and divine forgiveness.
  3. Presents dunya as a temporary station, encouraging detachment from possessions and certainty in the afterlife.
  4. Calls listeners to frequent mosques and make their hearts places of Allah's remembrance.
  5. Explains that remembrance, service, humility, and good character soften hearts hardened by materialism.
Try this week
Wake with awareness that you may meet Allah soon.
Ask Allah for protection from Shaytan, guidance to the prophets' path, and forgiveness.
Frequent the mosques for worship.
Fill the heart with dhikr and Allah's remembrance.
Serve others, practice humility, and maintain good conduct.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“through worship of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala you get to know Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and you get to find that door of jinnah”
MIIC · Bethesda, MD
Play from 4:52
“I have awoken this morning as a one that is departing this world”
MIIC · Bethesda, MD
Play from 6:33
“by zikrullah by remembrance by serving others by humility by taking on the characteristics the good characteristics you turn your heart from being a rock”
MIIC · Bethesda, MD
Play from 19:44
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Shaykh Nour Kabbani reminded us that Allah created us to worship Him and that our time in this world is temporary. We should live ready to meet Allah, remembering that we will leave our possessions behind and answer for our deeds. He encouraged us to frequent the mosque and make our hearts places of remembrance rather than containers for worldly obsession. Remembrance, service, humility, and good manners can soften our hearts and help us meet Allah with hope in His mercy.

  1. What does it mean to live like a guest in this world?
  2. Which action helps your heart feel softer and more caring?
  3. How can we remember Allah during a normal day?
Where it was given

The masjid

Maqaame Ibrahim Islamic Center6601 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817Jumu'ah Friday at 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at MIIC18 khutbahs
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