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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2026.

Live today for lasting good deeds

Masjid Al-Istiqama

“It is just a journey for us to our final destination.”

The khateeb, at 3:20

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In one sentence

Because worldly life is brief and temporary, believers should live like travelers by using their time, health, and resources for repentance and lasting good deeds.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces the Prophet’s advice to Ibn Umar to live in this world as a stranger or traveler.
  2. Explains that life is temporary and urges listeners not to delay repentance or good deeds.
  3. Uses travel, accountability, and the Prophet’s examples to show the insignificance of worldly attachment.
  4. Contrasts temporary worldly enjoyment with the lasting reward of the hereafter.
  5. Applies the message to health by encouraging regular good deeds before sickness or death.
  6. Concludes with preparation for death and the three deeds that continue benefiting a person afterward.
Try this week
Repent today instead of postponing tawbah until tomorrow.
Build a regular schedule of good deeds while healthy.
Use current time, health, knowledge, wealth, and physical ability in obedience to Allah.
Begin or support ongoing charity and share beneficial knowledge.
Prepare for death by reviewing what you have done with your life and resources.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And so we have been created to pass by in this dunya. It is just a journey for us to our final destination.”
Masjid Al-Istiqama · Etobicoke, ON
Play from 3:20
“That the two feet of the servant, they will not move on a day of judgment until they are questioned by four things.”
Masjid Al-Istiqama · Etobicoke, ON
Play from 9:54
“And so a person, he needs to take advantage of his life before he is cut off by his death.”
Masjid Al-Istiqama · Etobicoke, ON
Play from 16:10
“He should not have hopes for a long life thinking that tomorrow will be the day that I repent or tomorrow will be the day that I start this good deed.”
Masjid Al-Istiqama · Etobicoke, ON
Play from 16:13
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that this world is temporary, like a short stop during a journey. We should use our time, health, and abilities for repentance and good deeds instead of waiting for tomorrow. The speaker encourages us to build worship into our regular lives so that goodness remains easy during difficult times. We should also invest in deeds that continue benefiting us after death, such as ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, and righteous children’s prayers. The main lesson is to prepare for meeting Allah while we still have the opportunity.

  1. What does it mean to live like a traveler this week?
  2. What good habit could you practice before you urgently need it?
  3. What could our family do that benefits people even after we are gone?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-IstiqamaMasjid Al-Istiqama 1357 Martin Grove Rd Unit #1, Etobicoke, ON M9W 4X6Jumu'ah Jum’uah 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Al-Istiqama15 khutbahs
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