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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 4, 2026.

Flee to Allah through repentance

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In one sentence

Because the Day of Judgment is near, believers should keep worldly goals in perspective, rush toward goodness, and most urgently flee to Allah through repentance, knowledge, remembrance, service, and dependence on Him.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khutbah opens with vivid scenes from the Day of Judgment in Surah At-Takweer.
  2. These warnings are meant to inspire action and raise the question, “Where are you going?”
  3. Worldly goals are legitimate, but they should remain secondary to the hereafter.
  4. The Quran describes increasing urgency: walking toward worldly work, rushing toward remembrance, and racing toward good deeds.
  5. The central command is to flee toward Allah, especially through repentance and sincere reliance.
  6. Classical scholars explain fleeing toward Allah as moving from sin, ignorance, heedlessness, desire, and dependence on creation toward obedience, knowledge, remembrance, service, and truth.
Try this week
Do not delay repentance when you recognize a sin or shortcoming.
Rush to good deeds, such as helping a neighbor, honoring parents, or reconnecting with family.
Pursue Islamic knowledge and learn what the faith actually requires.
Remember Allah regularly instead of remaining heedless.
Serve others rather than living only for personal desires.
Place ultimate dependence on Allah rather than on creation.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 81Its frightening end-times imagery frames the question of where believers are going.
Surah 1The immediate mention of the Day of Judgment shows the hereafter is central to worship.
Surah 67The command to walk the earth and eat Allah’s provision supports balanced worldly effort.
Surah 62The call to Friday prayer illustrates rushing toward Allah’s remembrance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the believers are ones who are focused on the hereafter and need to be reminded of the dunya”
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“if there is something you regret you have remorse over if you have sins shortcomings if you fall short if you have mistakes that do not wait for tomorrow to make things right”
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For the dinner table

The khateeb asked us to reflect on where we are going and how we are moving toward Allah. He explained that reminders of the Day of Judgment should awaken hope, motivation, and a desire to prepare. School, work, and family goals matter, but we should give special urgency to good deeds and our relationship with Allah. Fleeing to Allah means turning toward Him for safety, repenting without delay, and taking that relationship seriously. We can practice this by learning more about our faith, remembering Allah, serving others, and thanking Him for the opportunity to do good.

  1. What kind thing could you do for a neighbor or family member without putting it off?
  2. What is one thing about our faith you would like us to learn together?
  3. How could we thank Allah when He helps us do something good?
Where it was given

The masjid

North Austin Muslim Community Center11900 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753Jumu'ah 12:15 PM · 1:30 PM · 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at NAMCC77 khutbahs
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