General remindersFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.
Keep moving toward a better future
“The future is always longer than the past, so keep your eyes forward.”
In one sentence
Human life is progressive, so Muslims should remain future-oriented by improving the present while preparing for the eternal hereafter.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Remembers 9/11 victims and Imam W.D. Muhammad
- Explains Surah ad-Duha and the promise of a better future
- Uses transportation, AI, anatomy, and football to illustrate human progress
- Urges listeners to look forward, keep moving, and support their imam and community
- Connects future-oriented living with hope for paradise and the Last Day
- Closes with supplication and community announcements
Try this week
Stay focused on future growth rather than being trapped by past memories.
Keep moving forward and support the imam and community.
Make du'a for people who are sick or in need.
Attend the trustee board assembly and register for the Muslim unity bus tour.
Attend the Saturday evening lecture and pay zakat or sadaqah through the masjid.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 93Used to support the promise that the future will be better than the present.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The future Is always longer Than the past So keep your eyes Forward Keep moving Support your imam Support the community”
“Muslims are not Just looking To the future To see how we can Make it better And improve it But we are also Looking to the future To know how It is going to be Concluded”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that life is always moving forward and that Muslims should not become trapped in the past. He encouraged us to face hardships with hope because Allah promises that the future can be better than the present. We should help improve our families and communities while also preparing for the hereafter. He connected this message to remembering lives lost on 9/11 and honoring Imam W.D. Muhammad. The sermon ended by encouraging community participation, prayer, and care for people in need.
- What is one part of your future that you hope to make better for someone else?
- Which past memory helps you move forward wisely?
- What does preparing for the hereafter look like in everyday life?
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