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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 11, 2026.

Live responsibly and prepare to meet Allah

Al-Khoei

“We have to be ready to face Allah Subh'ana wa ta'ala, ready to face what will happen to us after death.”

The khateeb, at 15:57

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In one sentence

By studying Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq's life and four principles, personal responsibility, trust in Allah's provision, awareness of Allah, and readiness for death, believers can strengthen their relationship with Allah and follow the wisdom of Ahl al-Bayt.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Introduces the anniversary of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq's martyrdom and the persecution of Ahl al-Bayt.
  2. Explains Imam al-Sadiq's historical setting, scholarly legacy, and the Ja'fari tradition.
  3. Presents four principles: responsibility for one's deeds, trust in rizq, awareness that Allah observes everything, and readiness for death.
  4. Recounts debates with Abu Hanifa to argue that analogy cannot fully determine religious rulings.
  5. Concludes with prayers, Qur'anic recitation, and the Jumu'ah prayer.
Try this week
Take personal responsibility for prayers, fasting, work, and other deeds rather than depending on others.
Trust Allah's provision and practice contentment, especially during financial difficulty.
Remember that Allah observes inner and outward actions, using that awareness to reduce sin.
Remain prepared to meet Allah and face the afterlife at every moment.
Follow the ethics and instruction of Ahl al-Bayt.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 21:73Introduced divinely guided leaders and their worship as a frame for discussing the Imams.
Quran 50:16Used Allah's nearness and knowledge of human actions to encourage restraint from sin.
Quran 62:9-11Recited to emphasize prioritizing Friday prayer and remembrance over commerce.
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In the khateeb's words

“That's mean we have to be ready to face Allah Subh'ana wa ta'ala, ready to face what will happen to us after death? every single moment.”
Al-Khoei · Jamaica, NY
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For the dinner table

The khutbah remembered Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq and the knowledge and guidance he gave to Muslims. It highlighted four principles: take responsibility for your own deeds, trust Allah's provision, remember that Allah always sees you, and stay ready to meet Him after death. Rizq means more than money; it includes family, health, and every blessing. The sermon also encouraged following the character and teachings of Ahl al-Bayt with humility and devotion.

  1. What is one responsibility you should stop leaving to someone else?
  2. What blessing besides money feels like rizq in your life?
  3. What reminder helps you make better choices when nobody else is watching?
Where it was given

The masjid

Imam Al-Khoei Islamic Center89-89 Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica, NY 11435ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Khoei20 khutbahs
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