Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 8, 2026.
Treat your time as a trust
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that believers must treat time as a trust by prioritizing the Hereafter, following the Prophet's balanced example, and serving Allah, family, and the ummah.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Use time for faith, family, and the ummah, treating dunya as dangerous waters escaped through taqwa.
- Plan for the Hereafter through worship, halal income, repentance, wills, debts, and reconciliation.
- Prioritize night worship and Fajr while also honoring bodily rest, family needs, and productive mornings.
- Protect the ummah through honest business practices and avoiding deception.
- Sleep early, avoid vain talk, and maintain consistent, balanced good deeds.
Try this week
Create an akhirah schedule alongside the worldly schedule.
Prepare or update a will, address debts, and reconcile with fellow believers.
Seek halal income and avoid haram even when it is available.
Pray the two sunnah rak'ahs before Fajr and make Fajr a priority.
Sometimes pray tahajjud, fast, and remain in the masjid until sunrise.
Sleep early after Isha, avoid vain talk, and maintain consistent good deeds.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 33Presented the Prophet as the beautiful example to imitate in worship, conduct, forgiveness, and service.
Surah 103Used the oath by time and the qualities of faith, righteous action, truth, and patience to frame time management.
Surah 93Used the statement that the Hereafter is better than worldly life to prioritize the akhirah.
Surah 4Invoked family responsibility while urging religious leadership and accountability at home.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Do extra efforts so you'll be able to swim your way out in these strong waters. In fact, the waters of destruction.”
“Think about Allah now. Stay away from haram now. When you can choose to do the haram by the will of Allah. But when you think about Allah, then you quit.”
“Balance your time. Time for worship, time for dunya. But be careful. The dunya shouldn't destroy you.”
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