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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 16, 2026.

Use every breath to prepare for the hereafter

ICF · David Haskins

“A breath can seem like such a simple thing until you can't take one.”

The khateeb, at 5:57

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In one sentence

Because every breath is a limited gift from Allah, Muslims should use their time for gratitude, worship, and preparation for the eternal life of the hereafter rather than becoming absorbed in the dunya.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Breathing reminds believers that Allah has given them life, time, repentance, and opportunities for good deeds.
  2. The dunya is temporary while the hereafter is true life, and Shaytan tries to consume believers’ breaths in worldly distraction.
  3. Believers should seek good in both worlds, respond promptly to salah and Jumu'ah, and leave worldly business for Allah’s remembrance.
  4. Adam’s first breath represented human life, purpose, authority, and a grateful response of alhamdulillah.
  5. Muslims should resist Shaytan, keep their hearts open to Islam, and use their breaths in worship and remembrance.
Try this week
Pause to take a deep breath and thank Allah for life.
Use each remaining breath to seek forgiveness and add good deeds.
Respond promptly to the call to salah and Jumu'ah, leaving worldly business when required.
Remember Allah in every state and say alhamdulillah for the gift of life.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 55Used Allah’s authority over the heavens and earth to emphasize human dependence on Him.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“A breath can seem like such a simple thing until you can't take one. Until it's your last breath.”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
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“Allah gave mankind our first breath and the shaitan wants to claim our last”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today the khateeb asked everyone to stop, take a deep breath, and say alhamdulillah. Breathing feels simple until we can't do it. Every breath Allah gives us is a gift and a fresh chance to ask forgiveness and do good. But our breaths are limited, and the shaytan wants us to spend all of them chasing this world instead of getting ready for the real life of the Hereafter. He reminded us that when Allah breathed the soul into Prophet Adam, Adam's first word was 'alhamdulillah,' so gratitude is part of who we are. We make du'a that Allah opens our hearts to Islam so that prayer and good deeds feel as easy as breathing.

  1. What was the first thing Prophet Adam said after Allah gave him life, and what is something you're thankful for today?
  2. If every breath is a chance to do something good, what is one good thing you could do tomorrow?
  3. When you hear the adhan, what is one thing you could stop doing so you can go pray faster?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Fayetteville2415 Rosehill Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301Jumu'ah 1:30 PMKhateebDavid HaskinsMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICF51 khutbahs
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