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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 3, 2026.

Remember death to live righteously

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Remembering death, with the Prophet's balanced perspective, helps believers endure pain, stay humble in prosperity, act righteously, and prepare for a good ending.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Sincerity and obedience are the true measures of success, not worldly status.
  2. Frequent remembrance of death and preparation for the afterlife are presented as marks of intelligence.
  3. Remembering death eases hardship and prevents prosperity from owning or distracting a believer.
  4. Family and wealth leave the funeral, while deeds remain, so believers should build for the grave through righteous action.
  5. Death motivates timely worship, including fasting Arafah, and warns against postponing repentance.
  6. Because people are resurrected according to how they die, believers should avoid sinful choices and seek a good ending.
Try this week
Remember death during hardship to gain perspective and patience.
Remember death during prosperity so worldly success does not replace obedience.
Respect family members and use wealth in the best way.
Do not postpone repentance, prayer, or worship until retirement.
Before viewing, reading, or visiting something sinful, consider whether you would want to die in that state.
Fast the Day of Arafah after confirming the date with the local masjid, taking a day off if necessary.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 103Recited near the close; it names faith, righteous works, truth, and patience.
Surah 110Recited near the close; it emphasizes glorifying Allah and seeking forgiveness.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The smartest person in the world. They're the ones who remember death the most. And they're the ones who are best prepared for what comes next.”
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“So build for the grave with the a'mal salihah. By respecting your family. Using your wealth in the best way. Family goes back. Money goes back. Action stays.”
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“The day of Araf is coming. InshaAllah. You're about ten days away from the day of Araf. InshaAllah. I believe. Allahu A'lam. It will be on a Monday.”
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“Think of death. Because that's not how we want to die in that sin.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Sheikh Majid taught that remembering death is not meant to make us hopeless; it helps us see pain, success, and temptation clearly. The Prophet is presented as teaching that the wisest people prepare for what comes after death, while family and wealth eventually return and our deeds remain. This reminder should move us to pray, respect our families, use our wealth well, avoid sinful choices, and make the most of opportunities such as fasting Arafah. Even someone with a difficult past can hope for a good ending, while a religious person should never become complacent. Our goal is to meet Allah with sincere faith and a life of righteous actions.

  1. What is one good deed you would want to be remembered for?
  2. How can remembering that blessings are temporary help us be more grateful?
  3. What can we do when we feel tempted to make a choice we would regret?
Where it was given

The masjid

North Austin Muslim Community Center11900 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753Jumu'ah 12:15 PM · 1:30 PM · 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at NAMCC77 khutbahs
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