Choose lasting Paradise over temporary pleasure

Because worldly pleasures are temporary while Paradise is eternal and reached through hardship, believers should resist sin, seek Allah through worship, and remain close to righteous companions and family.

The khutbah in 7 steps

1. The khutbah contrasts the temporary dunya with the unimaginable reward of Jannah.
2. It explains that Paradise is surrounded by hardship and requires resisting comfort and temptation.
3. It urges believers to keep righteous company and remain connected to the mosque.
4. It contrasts temporary sinful pleasure with lasting punishment and encourages night supplication, remembrance, Qur'an, and repentance.
5. It uses Hasan al-Basri and the image of lacking intercessors or devoted friends in the Hereafter to stress righteous companionship.
6. It encourages bringing children to the mosque and building a religious family environment.
7. It closes with supplications for Jannah, protection from Hell, righteous companionship, and family goodness.