Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 2, 2026.
The Hereafter should change how we live
“Believing in something bigger than ourselves will help us to live bigger than ourselves.”
In one sentence
Time is a divine trust, and awareness of the Hereafter should move Muslims toward present, compassionate, communal accountability.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Connects eschatology to present choices and argues that the Hereafter already shapes worldly life.
- Warns against wasting time through conflict, gossip, dishonesty, fear, anxiety, and consumerism.
- Calls listeners to embody faith through compassion, gratitude, repentance, forgiveness, and care for close relationships.
- Urges collective contribution during a period of community transition rather than passive spectatorship.
- Closes with supplication for meaningful time, spiritual growth, humility, and preparation to meet Allah.
Try this week
Live more mindfully in the present through dhikr and intentional use of each moment.
Stop gossiping, lying, cheating, backbiting, and unnecessary arguing.
Reach out today to someone loved and express gratitude or appreciation.
Seek forgiveness from anyone you have wronged, especially those closest to you.
Commit to contributing to the community and volunteering for upcoming Ramadan efforts.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 103Used to frame humanity as being in loss except those with faith, righteous deeds, mutual truth, and patience.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Tell them to stop gossiping and lying and cheating and backbiting.”
“Believing in something bigger than ourselves will help us to live bigger than ourselves.”
“The opposite of Rahmah is not hate. The opposite of Rahmah is indifference.”
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