Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 26, 2026.
Prepare for the Hereafter by using time well
“How did you use your time?”
In one sentence
Believers should prepare for the Hereafter by examining how they use their time, life, knowledge, wealth, and body, beginning with a daily distraction-free hour devoted to Allah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Uses Quranic reminders about preparing for tomorrow and remembering Allah.
- Compares spiritual preparation with planning for work, school, family, and daily responsibilities.
- Explains four areas of accountability: life, knowledge, wealth, and the body.
- Connects all four questions to the stewardship of time.
- Prescribes one focused hour daily for Quran, prayer, dua, reflection, or forgiveness.
- Uses stories of Shaykh al-Albani and Shaykh bin Baz to illustrate valuing time, obligations, and barakah.
Try this week
Set aside one distraction-free hour each day for Quran, extra prayer, dua, reflection, or seeking forgiveness.
Review how you spend your life, knowledge, wealth, and physical health.
Earn and spend wealth lawfully, give for Allah’s sake, and avoid unnecessary purchases.
Protect time, fulfill obligations, and take opportunities to help others.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 59:18-20Used to urge believers to consider what they prepare for the Hereafter and remember Allah.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“What have you prepared for that? Have you asked yourself, when I stand in front of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, and He asks me, how did you use your time?”
“All of these things, my brothers and sisters, are in relation to time. All of them, one way or another. They're in relation to time.”
“This time is for you to be efficient. No distractions. It is you and Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Allah reminds us that our future meeting with Him deserves the same preparation we give work, school, and family responsibilities. The sermon says we will answer for how we used our life, knowledge, wealth, and body. It encourages each person to protect one quiet, distraction-free hour each day for Quran, prayer, dua, reflection, or seeking forgiveness. Stories about Shaykh al-Albani and Shaykh bin Baz show how small moments, sincere obligations, and simple gatherings can carry great barakah.
- What is one thing you could prepare for Allah this week?
- What would you do during your quiet hour with Allah?
- Which gift, time, knowledge, money, or health, should you use more wisely?
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