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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 12, 2026.

Return to faith in a changing world

Islamic Society of Clemson

“If we are enjoying the blessing of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, then we have to make shukr for the afiyah.”

The khateeb, at 21:09

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In one sentence

In a rapidly changing world that blurs right and wrong, Muslims should return to the Prophet’s guidance, respond to blessings with shukr and hardships with sabr, and prepare for the Hereafter.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Modern openness and abundant choices create moral confusion when people become distant from faith.
  2. Islam’s completed guidance through Muhammad offers a remedy for distinguishing right from wrong.
  3. Believers should answer blessings with shukr and trials with sabr while trusting Allah’s decree.
  4. Rapid change, declining deeds, miserliness, and violence are presented as signs of Qiyamah and the Hour’s sudden arrival.
  5. Listeners are urged to view events with wisdom and iman, worship sincerely, and prepare to meet Allah.
Try this week
Return to the Quran and the Prophet’s guidance when right and wrong seem unclear.
Practice shukr for blessings and wellbeing.
Practice sabr during physical, mental, financial, and social hardship.
Evaluate rapid changes through iman and wisdom, and perform worship sincerely for Allah’s pleasure.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So whatever is happening, whatever will happen, happens with the beautiful Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Islamic Society of Clemson · Clemson, SC
Play from 20:40
“if we are enjoying the blessing of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, then we have to make shukr for the afiyah.”
Islamic Society of Clemson · Clemson, SC
Play from 21:09
“We are more turning towards them. And turning away from the remembrance of Allah. This is one of the signs of the Qiyam.”
Islamic Society of Clemson · Clemson, SC
Play from 24:15
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah says that modern life gives us many choices, and this can make right and wrong feel confusing. Islam gives us guidance through the Prophet Muhammad, so we should return to that guidance when we are uncertain. When life is good, we should show shukr, and when life is difficult, we should practice sabr while trusting Allah. Because life and the world can change suddenly, we should remember Allah, worship sincerely, and prepare to meet Him.

  1. What is one blessing you can thank Allah for today?
  2. When something is difficult this week, what could patience look like?
  3. What helps you remember Allah when technology and distractions fill your day?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Clemson1009 Old Stone Church Rd, Clemson, SC 29631ArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Society of Clemson10 khutbahs
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