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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 8, 2026.

Life after death should shape our deeds

ICGC · Siraj Wahhaj

“We are for bringing the people to the fold of Islam.”

The khateeb, at 25:15

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In one sentence

Because life continues after death, Muslims should compete in good deeds, serve their communities, and invite others to Islam.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Quran and Sunnah answer the question of what personal benefit comes from faith through rewards in the hereafter.
  2. Belief in life after death gives meaning to competing in good deeds, with examples from Umar, Abu Bakr, and the fast of Dawud.
  3. Imam Siraj recounts Muslim civic impact in New York, including community reform and public recognition.
  4. The early Muslim community and converts made an impact by caring and inviting others to Islam.
  5. Listeners are urged to invite people to tawhid and contribute positively to society.
  6. The sermon closes with prayers and announcements for women’s and teens’ halaqas.
Try this week
Read the introduction to the fifth hadith in Imam Nawawi’s Forty Hadith.
Use a phone to look up Yemen’s population and Muslim population.
Compete in good deeds and work toward inviting people to Islam.
Begin invitations to Islam with the oneness of Allah.
Attend the announced women’s or teen halaqas if relevant.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The entirety of the Quran and Sunnah answers the question What's in it for me?”
ICGC · West Chester, OH
Play from 13:15
“Brothers and sisters, we as Muslims make a difference in this society.”
ICGC · West Chester, OH
Play from 20:11
“It's not how you begin the race, how you end the race.”
ICGC · West Chester, OH
Play from 21:57
“We are not just for ourselves. But we are for bringing the people to the fold of Islam.”
ICGC · West Chester, OH
Play from 25:15
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Islam asks us to look beyond temporary rewards and remember the life after death. Because the hereafter is real, we should compete in good deeds, care about others, and learn from people like Abu Bakr, Umar, and the Prophet’s companions. Imam Siraj shared how Muslims in New York helped their neighborhood and showed that a mosque can make a real difference in society. He encouraged us to be grateful for our guidance and invite others to Islam, beginning with the oneness of Allah. We can carry this message by doing good, serving our neighbors, and joining beneficial learning circles.

  1. What good deed could we compete in doing this week?
  2. How can our family make a positive difference in our neighborhood?
  3. What does it mean to invite someone to learn about Islam respectfully?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati8092 Plantation Drive, West Chester, OH 45069Jumu'ah Three services · 1:30 PM, 2:45 PM & 4:00 PMKhateebSiraj WahhajMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICGC26 khutbahs
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