16:13 take from the good…20:43 we're merely souls…27:16 if you have…
Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2026.

Prepare for death before life slips away

Collins Musallah, IANT · Fazal Bari

“Do good deeds before death reaches you.”

The khateeb, at 16:13

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In one sentence

Because death is an unavoidable appointment and worldly life is temporary, believers should prepare through remembrance, good deeds, sincere repentance, and reconciliation.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Allah created humanity with a purpose, and every person must eventually meet death and judgment.
  2. Qur'anic reminders and prophetic guidance urge believers to remember death rather than be deceived by worldly life.
  3. Believers should live like travelers, using their health and time for good deeds before sickness or death arrives.
  4. The morning supplication about returning to Allah should shape daily reliance, humility, and preparation for the hereafter.
  5. Repentance remains open until death, while blessings bring accountability before Allah.
  6. Listeners are urged to repent, repair family and community relationships, and make today a new beginning.
Try this week
Remember death regularly and reflect on one’s spiritual condition.
Use health and available time to perform good deeds before sickness or death.
Recite the morning supplication and live according to its reminder of returning to Allah.
Make sincere repentance before leaving the masjid.
Resolve conflicts with family and community members and make today a new start.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimThe story of the Prophet, Abu Bakr, and Umar teaches accountability for blessings.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“take from the good health that you are given take and do good deeds before sickness befalls you and take from the life that Allah has given you and do good deeds before death reaches you”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 16:13
“we're merely souls that are on a journey and we will reach our ultimate destination and that is with you oh Allah”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 20:43
“if you have differences with family now is the time if you have differences with people in your community now is the time”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 27:16
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Sheikh Fazal Bari reminded us that Allah created us for a purpose and that our time in this world is temporary. He encouraged us to live like travelers: enjoying life while remembering that we will return to Allah. We can use the health and time we have today to do good deeds, fulfill others’ rights, and grow closer to Him. The story of the Prophet sharing a meal reminded us to be grateful for our blessings and thoughtful about how we use them. The khutbah ended with hope and an invitation to repent sincerely, repair relationships, and make today a fresh start.

  1. What is one good deed you could do today with the time and energy Allah has given you?
  2. Which blessing at our dinner table could we thank Allah for, and how could we share it?
  3. What could you say or do to make things better after an argument?
Where it was given

The masjids

Collins Musallah1600 N Plano Rd #200, Richardson, TX 75081Islamic Association of North Texas840 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX 75081Jumu'ah 1:15 PM and 2:15 PMKhateebFazal BariMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Collins Musallah58 khutbahs
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