Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 8, 2026.
Why does the Quran leave hearts unmoved
“Why has the Quran not humbled us yet?”
In one sentence
Because death and judgment are certain, believers must remember Allah, examine their deeds, and let the Quran reshape their hearts and actions.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- A young man's janazah becomes a reminder that death is more certain than worldly plans.
- Believers are urged to prepare deeds for tomorrow and conduct daily self-accounting.
- Forgetting Allah causes people to forget their purpose and live miserably.
- The speaker applies this warning to prayer, Quran, charity, fasting, family conduct, and community participation.
- Quranic imagery of the mountain's humility challenges listeners to ask why their own hearts remain unmoved.
- The khutbah closes by urging immediate spiritual change and seeking Allah's mercy.
Try this week
Perform daily self-accounting about prayers, worship, sins, and preparation for the hereafter.
Make tawbah for evil deeds and address missed prayers or neglected worship.
Use the Quran, prayer, dhikr, charity, fasting, and service to parents as regular means of remembering Allah.
Control anger toward spouses and children and avoid lying, cheating, drugs, and relationships outside marriage.
Participate more actively in the mosque community and reflect on why the Quran has not yet humbled the heart.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 20Turning away from Allah's remembrance is linked to a miserable life and being raised blind on Judgment Day.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Hold yourself accountable Manage your ledger Take a look at your account Make sure your evil deeds You have made Tawba for Make sure you're not in debt to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
“We forgot Allah When the opportunity for sadaqa came And we turned away We were more concerned That we thought we were in control Of our rizq And our provision”
“The mountain Has an excuse For how hard it is What excuse Does our heart have? Why has the Quran Not humbled us yet? That is the real question”
“You were meant to be tried You were meant to struggle So you can either do it With the love of Allah in your heart To give you peace Or you can live a miserable life”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah begins with the death of a young community member and reminds us that death is more certain than any worldly plan. We should regularly examine our deeds, repent for our mistakes, and make sure prayer and worship are not being neglected. Forgetting Allah can make us forget our purpose and leave the heart miserable, while remembering Him brings peace during hardship. The speaker asks us to let the Quran humble and guide us through our family life, worship, choices, and service to the community.
- What is one way we can remember Allah more consistently this week?
- Which worldly plan do you think people prepare for more than they prepare for the hereafter?
- What does it mean for the Quran to humble our hearts?
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