39:20 it's about subhanallah…
Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 1, 2026.

Remember death to live for Allah

Al-Shareef · Kalim Farkooi

“Live on a daily basis just as an investment for that last hour which is the hour before death.”

The khateeb, at 39:20

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In one sentence

Because life is an investment toward meeting Allah, believers should remember death, pray and ponder revelation, uphold others’ rights, and repent by repairing harm.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Quran recitations emphasize resurrection, death, accountability, and the consequences of neglecting faith and prayer.
  2. Death is presented as a daily motivator to improve one’s life, especially through maintaining prayer.
  3. The khutbah urges listeners to ponder the Quran, especially Surah Aal Imran, rather than merely reciting it.
  4. Surah al-Nisa is used to discuss women’s rights, family responsibilities, orphans, and fair inheritance.
  5. Repentance is encouraged, but wrongs against other people require restitution, dispute resolution, and apology.
  6. The closing includes community praise, encouragement for parents and children, and prayers for oppressed Muslims and safety.
Try this week
Maintain the daily prayers, especially as a central preparation for the afterlife.
Use remembrance of death as a daily trigger to improve one’s conduct.
Read and ponder Quranic verses, including Surah al-Baqarah and Surah Aal Imran.
Respect women’s, relatives’, children’s, and orphans’ rights, including fair inheritance.
Repent promptly, return anything taken from others, resolve disputes, and apologize for harm or backbiting.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 75Used to frame death, resurrection, accountability, and the need to prepare through faith and prayer.
Surah 3Used to urge reflection on creation, Quranic meanings, patience, and prayer.
Surah 4Used to discuss women’s rights, orphans, inheritance, justice, repentance, and protecting people from wrongdoing.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“it's about subhanallah live on a daily basis just as an investment for that last hour which is the hour before death”
Al-Shareef · Long Beach, CA
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that death is certain, so each day should be lived as an investment in meeting Allah. He urged us to pray, ponder the Quran rather than recite without reflection, and learn from Surah Aal Imran and Surah al-Baqarah. He praised Islam’s protections for women, children, orphans, and family members, and warned against taking anyone’s inheritance or rights. When we sin, repentance remains open, but wrongs against people require returning what we took, resolving disputes, and apologizing. He ended by honoring parents and children in the community and praying for safety and relief for Muslims facing suffering.

  1. What is one good action you want to make part of your daily investment?
  2. Which Quran lesson would you like to understand more deeply?
  3. How can our family return people’s rights and apologize when we cause harm?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Shareef2104 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebKalim FarkooiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Shareef43 khutbahs
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