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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 4, 2026.

Success means Paradise, not worldly gains

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“My goal and my objective is to gain that Jannah.”

The khateeb, at 9:04

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In one sentence

True success for a Muslim is not measured by fleeting worldly gains but by attaining Paradise and raising righteous, merciful children who serve others.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opening and introduction of the topic: How do we measure success?
  2. Worldly definitions of success, wealth, titles, family, are temporary and can vanish
  3. Allah defines success as being saved from the Fire and entered into Jannah, citing Surah Aal Imran
  4. The deception of worldly life and how heedlessness diverts people from the goal of Jannah
  5. True success includes nurturing sons and daughters who care for family, the poor, and all of humanity
  6. Closing supplication for contentment, mercy, righteous offspring, and entrance into the highest Paradise
Try this week
Make every decision, thought, and action lead toward Jannah
Realign yourself when worldly goals distract from the objective of Paradise
Nurture and build children actively rather than leaving it to chance
Model righteousness, mercy, and good character so children mirror parental behavior
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to define success as every soul tasting death and the successful one being whoever is distanced from the Fire and admitted to Jannah
Surah 13
Surah 3Used to warn that worldly life is but deception and must not replace Jannah as the ultimate objective
Surah 57Used to warn that worldly life is but deception and must not replace Jannah as the ultimate objective
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“My goal and my objective is to gain that Jannah Every decision, every minute decision of mine Every thought of mine, every action of mine Should be leading us towards that Jannah”
ICNEV · Scottsdale, AZ
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“For some it's wealth, for some it's accolades, for some it's family and children, for some it's title And with each and every one of these, this can all disappear”
ICNEV · Scottsdale, AZ
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that true success has both a worldly dimension and, most importantly, a lasting goal: entering Jannah. Wealth, titles, jobs, and even other blessings can change or disappear, so they should not become our ultimate purpose. Every decision and action should help guide us toward Allah and the Hereafter. Success also means raising children who are caring, merciful, helpful, and responsible, and they learn these qualities by watching our example. We should ask Allah for contentment, mercy, righteous families, and success in this life and the next.

  1. What is one choice you can make this week that brings you closer to Jannah?
  2. How can our family show mercy or help someone who needs support?
  3. What good quality do you hope younger children learn by watching you?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of North East Valley12125 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85259Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · 1:30 PM · 3:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNEV40 khutbahs
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