14:26 We're going to be…14:42 The shrewd, the wise…16:40 And remove this love…
Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 4, 2026.

Prepare for death by living accountable

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“The shrewd, the wise and the smart person is the one who accuses or humbles himself and prepares for that which is after death.”

The khateeb, at 14:42

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In one sentence

Because death and accountability are certain, believers should repent, detach their hearts from worldly enslavement, guard prayer, especially Friday Fajr in congregation, and increase blessings upon the Prophet.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Mortality and final accountability are unavoidable.
  2. Self-accountability, repentance, and taqwa prepare believers for death.
  3. Love of the world can enslave the heart and must be resisted.
  4. Prayer on time, especially Friday Fajr in congregation, is emphasized.
  5. Believers are urged to send abundant blessings upon the Prophet.
  6. The khutbah closes with supplications for mercy, unity, safety, Ramadan, and righteous family life.
Try this week
Repent to Allah and regularly hold yourself accountable.
Perform prayers at their due times.
Make a strong effort to attend Friday Fajr in congregation.
Increase sending prayers and blessings upon the Prophet on Friday and its eve.
Prepare for Ramadan through fasting, night prayer, lowered gaze, guarded speech, and Qur'an recitation.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 62:8Established that death is unavoidable and everyone will face accountability.
Quran 39:30Established that death is unavoidable and everyone will face accountability.
Quran 33:56Grounded the instruction to send blessings upon the Prophet.
Quran 16:90Closed with the command to justice, excellence, and care for relatives.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“We're going to be asked after this about every single thing that we have done on the face of this earth. So we have to be ready and prepared for this.”
UICA · Glendale, AZ
Play from 14:26
“The shrewd, the wise and the smart person is the one who accuses or humbles himself and prepares for that which is after death, which is his accounting on the day of Qiyamah.”
UICA · Glendale, AZ
Play from 14:42
“And remove this love and attachment out of your hearts for this world. For once this love becomes dominant will make you prisoners and enslaved by this world.”
UICA · Glendale, AZ
Play from 16:40
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Death is certain, and one day we will answer to Allah for what we did. The khutbah reminds us that making mistakes does not close the door to Allah: the best sinners are those who repent. We should loosen our grip on worldly attachment, pray on time, and make a special effort to attend Friday Fajr in congregation. We can also send more blessings upon the Prophet and ask Allah to help us reach Ramadan with fasting, night prayer, self-control, and Qur'an recitation. The closing prayers ask for mercy, family goodness, unity, safety, and a good ending.

  1. What is one prayer habit we can strengthen together this week?
  2. What does it mean to enjoy things without becoming a prisoner of the world?
  3. What would help us get to Friday Fajr together?
Where it was given

The masjid

United Islamic Center of Arizona19250 N 35th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1 12:45 PM · Jumu'ah 2 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at UICA22 khutbahs
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