Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 22, 2026.
Prepare now for death and the Hereafter
In one sentence
Because life is brief and death inevitable, Muslims should prioritize sincere, high-quality worship and prepare now by using their time, knowledge, wealth, body, and family responsibilities for the Hereafter.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Uses Surah al-Mulk to present life and death as a test of the quality of deeds.
- Warns that worldly life is fleeting and urges constant preparation for death, especially among the young.
- Explains the hadith of Abu Barza concerning accountability for life, knowledge, wealth, and the body.
- Applies accountability to family religious upbringing, hijab, gender roles, and teaching children faith.
- Urges halal earning, beneficial spending, and refusing friends who lead one toward sin.
- Shares a personal account of a man who died shortly after inviting the imam to speak.
- Concludes that family and wealth leave after burial, while deeds remain, followed by supplication.
Try this week
Perform deeds sincerely and focus on quality rather than quantity.
Prepare for death consistently instead of postponing righteous action.
Teach children Quran, faith, and religious practice now.
Earn money through halal means and spend it on what benefits the Hereafter.
Refuse invitations from friends or relatives that lead toward sin.
Reflect on how you use your life, knowledge, wealth, and body.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 67Its opening verses frame life and death as a test of who performs the best deeds.
Jami` at-TirmidhiUsed to explain that people will be questioned about their life, knowledge, wealth, and body.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“But for the wisest person death is something that you prepare for it constantly persistently and insistently It's something you do all the time”
“give your son Quran now give them deed now because the kids now are left in the hands of those who don't know nothing”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminds us that Allah gives us life as a test, and that the quality of our deeds matters more than simply doing many things. Because life is short and death can come unexpectedly, we should not delay worship, repentance, or learning. We should use our knowledge, money, bodies, and family responsibilities in ways that please Allah. Family and wealth eventually leave us, but our deeds remain with us. The sermon encourages us to live thoughtfully and prepare for the Hereafter every day.
- What is one good deed you can begin today instead of waiting until later?
- How can our family help one another learn and practice faith?
- What would it mean to spend our time or money in a way that benefits the Hereafter?
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