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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 12, 2025.

Set higher goals for the hereafter

MIC · Abdulmuizz Malimar

“Rydw i eisiau darllen mwy o Qrân.”

The khateeb, at 26:00

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In one sentence

Muslims should reject spiritual mediocrity by setting ambitious, measurable akhirah goals and using their worldly discipline and skills to deepen worship and serve the ummah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. After the khutbah opening, a deathbed story asks whether listeners are spiritually mediocre.
  2. The speaker contrasts ambitious worldly planning with complacency about worship, Quran, and the afterlife.
  3. A hotel analogy and Quranic reminder show that wealth, status, and children cannot replace deeds on Judgment Day.
  4. Drawing on Ibn al-Qayyim and prophetic examples, he calls for higher akhirah ambition and perseverance.
  5. He urges specific daily religious goals, better companionship, and disciplined effort modeled on worldly study, work, and gaming.
  6. He closes by asking listeners to use their talents for the ummah, then makes supplication and gives community announcements.
Try this week
Choose one long-term akhirah goal and translate it into a daily action.
Increase Quran reading or memorization, and learn what is recited in salah.
Spend more time in the masjid and keep company with people who are stronger in deen.
Use professional skills and personal talents to help the ummah.
Compare yourself upward in religious effort while remaining grateful in worldly matters.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 4:1Used in the opening to call listeners to taqwa and remember humanity's common origin.
Quran 33:70-71Used to urge believers to fear Allah and speak rightly so their deeds are rectified.
Quran 26:88-89Used to argue that wealth and children will not benefit people on Judgment Day.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Rydw i eisiau darllen mwy o Qrân. Rwyf eisiau dod i'r Mesur yn fwy amser.”
MIC · Cordova, TN
Play from 26:00
“Mae llawer ohonom ni'n cael y gallu gweithio'n anodd, ond rydyn ni'n defnyddio'r gwaith mewn gwahanol ardaloedd o'n bywyd.”
MIC · Cordova, TN
Play from 31:06
“Sut ydw i, beth yw un nod mawr rwy'n ei gael? Beth yw nod fy UMA i bawb yn y UMA hwn i gael cymorth i mi?”
MIC · Cordova, TN
Play from 34:59
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For the dinner table

The khateeb encouraged us to keep growing in our faith instead of becoming satisfied with doing the minimum. He reminded us that we often make detailed plans for school, work, or other interests, and we can bring that same effort to preparing for the hereafter. Learning what we recite in prayer is one example of meaningful growth that other people may never see. We can set a spiritual goal, take small daily steps, and learn from people who inspire us to do more good. He also encouraged us to use our talents to help the ummah, giving our lives a purpose that reaches beyond our own comfort.

  1. What is one thing you would like to understand better about what we say in salah?
  2. How could you use the effort you put into a favorite activity to build a good habit for Allah?
  3. Who could benefit from something you know how to do?
Where it was given

The masjid

Memphis Islamic Center10299 Humphrey Road, Cordova, TN 38018Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAbdulmuizz MalimarMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MIC35 khutbahs
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