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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 18, 2026.

Make each moment count before death

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“Each and every single moment that you live is an opportunity.”

The khateeb, at 4:26

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In one sentence

Because life is a temporary journey toward death and the afterlife, believers should invest every moment in sincere, consistent worship, good relationships, and daily actions that prepare them to meet Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Life is a temporary stop, and every moment offers an opportunity for the best actions.
  2. Remembering death gives purpose to daily interactions and can be a gift for believers.
  3. Trials and blessings both test people and should keep them focused on Allah and the afterlife.
  4. Bilal’s hopeful response to death illustrates anticipation of reunion with Allah, the Prophet, and loved ones.
  5. Daily habits and ordinary deeds will matter greatly on the Day of Judgment.
  6. Believers should prioritize consistent worship and kindness alongside occasional major deeds.
Try this week
Ask Allah for a good and righteous death.
Reflect honestly on daily habits, including phone use, and replace wasted time with beneficial actions.
Be good to people around you and make family and community interactions more loving.
Maintain small, sincere acts of worship consistently while continuing larger acts of charity.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“each and every single moment that you live is an opportunity is a chance for you to show Allah, I'm doing ahsan amala, the best of actions, the best of actions that I can do”
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“death thinking of death itself is not morbid right it is it is difficult to think about especially when you have people you love right but it should give life to your day”
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that this life is a journey, and every day gives us opportunities to do our best for Allah. Remembering that our time here is limited can help us appreciate ordinary conversations and treat the people we love with greater care. Both difficult times and blessings test how we respond and where we place our priorities. He encouraged us to make those around us feel loved, following the Prophet’s example. He also reminded us that small, consistent good deeds matter, and invited us to reflect on our daily habits and ask Allah for a good ending.

  1. What is one kind thing you could do today that might seem small but matters to someone?
  2. How could we make our time together feel more caring and meaningful?
  3. What small good habit could we help each other practice this week?
Where it was given

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Islamic Center of Bloomington1925 E Atwater Ave, Bloomington, IN 47401Jumu'ah Friday at 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICOB4 khutbahs
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