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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 5, 2026.

Death cannot be delayed, so repent now

Daleel Islamic Association · Kamil Ahmad

“Turn to Allah in repentance and start living a life of righteousness. Do not delay.”

The khateeb, at 25:50

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In one sentence

Because death is certain, unknowable, and impossible to postpone, believers should remember it, repent promptly, live righteously, and prepare for the afterlife.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Uses scheduled appointments as a metaphor for the unavoidable appointment with the angel of death.
  2. Establishes death’s certainty and unpredictability through daily examples and Quranic reminders.
  3. Warns that heedlessness and delayed repentance leave people unprepared.
  4. Recommends frequently remembering death and visiting graveyards to awaken the heart.
  5. Defines intelligence as controlling oneself, preparing for the afterlife, and acting without postponement.
  6. Concludes with the stages after death, final judgment, eternal outcomes, and prayers for oppressed Muslims.
Try this week
Frequently remember death.
Visit graveyards to reflect on the afterlife.
Repent sincerely to Allah now rather than delaying.
Control the nafs and begin living righteously.
Do not postpone good deeds or repentance until tomorrow.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Death, my dear brothers and sisters, is the greatest certainty in our lives. It is the one thing that none of us can escape.”
Daleel Islamic Association · Scarborough, ON
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“When a person Remembers death Sins become Less attractive Grudges Become insignificant Chasing after The dunya Becomes Less important And the akhira Becomes Your primary concern”
Daleel Islamic Association · Scarborough, ON
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“Turn to Allah In repentance And start living A life of righteousness Do not delay Don't assume That you have many years Ahead of you”
Daleel Islamic Association · Scarborough, ON
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that every person has an appointment with death, although only Allah knows when it will come. Just as we prepare for important events in our lives, we should prepare to meet Allah through the choices we make each day. The khateeb encouraged remembering death and visiting graveyards as reminders of the life to come. He explained that remembering death should help us improve our actions and draw closer to Allah, while living with both hope and fear. Another day is an opportunity to repent, let go of grudges, and do good instead of putting it off. He reminded us that death is the beginning of what follows this life, and true success is being saved from the Fire and admitted into Jannah.

  1. What good deed could we make time for together today?
  2. How could remembering that our time is precious help us handle an argument?
  3. What is one change that could help you feel closer to Allah this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Daleel Islamic Association3545 Kingston Rd, Lower Level, Toronto, ON M1M 1R6Jumu'ah Jumma | 1:30 PMKhateebKamil AhmadMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Daleel Islamic Association43 khutbahs
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