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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Remember death and rely on Allah alone

JSMC · Zakareeya Baksh

“The lesson here is to devote your love to the one who will never depart from you.”

The khateeb, at 18:52

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In one sentence

The khutbah teaches that remembering death, loving Allah above temporary attachments, accounting for every deed, praying at night, and relying on Allah rather than people are the foundations of a believer’s dignity and preparedness.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Jibreel as the chief angel and a teacher of Prophet Muhammad.
  2. Explains the first counsel: live with death in view and prepare for the inevitable.
  3. Explores temporary relationships, enduring love for Allah, and accountability for every deed.
  4. Presents night prayer, beginning with witr, as a source of spiritual status.
  5. Explains that strength and dignity come from self-sufficiency and reliance on Allah.
  6. Concludes with supplication and instructions to straighten rows and fill the front spaces.
Try this week
Remember death regularly and use it to prepare rather than live heedlessly.
Cherish family and friends while devoting ultimate, enduring love to Allah.
Begin praying qiyam al-layl tonight, even with one raka'ah of witr.
If waking late is difficult, pray witr before going to sleep.
Reduce dependence on people and place reliance on Allah.
Straighten rows, close gaps, and fill the front rows before starting rows behind them.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And the lesson here is to devote your love to the one who will never depart from you.”
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“Life is a game for which there's no reset button. That's it.”
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“When you're dependent on the people, they have leverage over you.”
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Play from 22:21
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For the dinner table

The khateeb shared five pieces of advice that Jibreel gave the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Remembering that we will die can help us prepare and use our time thoughtfully. Since our time with loved ones is temporary, we should cherish them and devote our love to Allah, the Ever-Living. Our actions matter because we will be held accountable for them. The khateeb encouraged us to begin praying at night, even with something small, and build that habit. He also reminded us to develop self-sufficiency and keep our hearts dependent on Allah rather than on what other people can give us.

  1. What is one meaningful thing you want to make time for this week?
  2. How could you help someone in our family feel cherished tomorrow?
  3. What small step could you take toward making night prayer a habit?
Where it was given

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Jesus Son of Mary Center3457 W Kenyon Ave, Tampa, FL 33614Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:30 PMKhateebZakareeya BakshMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at JSMC80 khutbahs
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