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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Use every moment before it is gone

Islamic Center of · Sajid Ibrahimee

“The opportunity you and I have now, today, is an opportunity that we will lose as the seconds go by.”

The khateeb, at 6:20

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In one sentence

Time is a finite trust from Allah, so believers should use every second purposefully in worship, beneficial responsibilities, and good deeds before accountability arrives.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Time turns new things old and brings promised judgment closer.
  2. Every person, the body, Allah, guests, and family have rights over our time.
  3. Umar exemplifies purposeful balance, while Fir'aun exemplifies corrupt use of time.
  4. Wasted entertainment and regret cannot replace sincere, quality deeds performed now.
  5. Quranic warnings describe people pleading unsuccessfully for more time after death.
  6. Work, study, health, and family responsibilities can become worship through remembrance and timely prayer.
  7. Listeners are urged to seize opportunities, especially while young and strong.
Try this week
Replace excessive gaming, social media, and useless talk with beneficial activities.
Balance worldly work with Quranic learning and other actions that benefit the hereafter.
Seek Allah's help before work, study, and health-related efforts.
Use current opportunities and strength before age and weakness limit them.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 1:4The Day of Judgment belongs to Allah, framing time as moving toward accountability.
Quran 89:12-13Fir'aun's corruption and punishment illustrate the consequences of misusing power and time.
Quran 35:37People plead for more time to do good, warning listeners not to delay repentance and action.
Quran 61:10-11A saving transaction with Allah is used as a metaphor for investing one's time in faith and obedience.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The opportunity you and I have now, today, is an opportunity that we will lose as the seconds go by.”
Islamic Center of · Coppell, TX
Play from 6:20
“How we spend our time is how that time will be returned to us after we pass away.”
Islamic Center of · Coppell, TX
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For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that time is a gift from Allah, and each moment is an opportunity we cannot get back. The khateeb encouraged us to use it for good while honoring our responsibilities to Allah, our bodies, and our families. He warned against letting distractions or regret about the past keep us from doing something useful now. Even a brief, sincere moment of remembering Allah matters, and our intentions matter more than simply looking busy. By remembering Allah throughout our daily responsibilities and protecting our prayer times, we can make ordinary parts of life opportunities for worship.

  1. What is one good thing you could make time for tomorrow?
  2. How could you remember Allah during your school day or chores?
  3. What would help you put down a game or phone when it is time to pray?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Coppell612 E Sandy Lake Rd, Suite #100, Coppell, TX 75019KhateebSajid IbrahimeeMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Center of11 khutbahs
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