Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2026.
This life is a test, not the goal
“Every human that's born is given a purpose and that purpose is to be tested.”
In one sentence
This worldly life is a temporary test, so believers should remember death, live consciously before Allah, and strive to leave this world in submission with deeds that lead to true success in the Hereafter.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Life has a beginning and an end, and Allah created it to test the quality of people’s deeds.
- Worldly possessions, status, appearance, wealth, and children can distract people from their inevitable death.
- Believers should live with taqwa and follow the example of Ibrahim and Yaqub by remaining submitted to Allah.
- A good ending matters more than a fast or impressive beginning, so believers should strive for righteous final deeds.
- The worldly life is temporary entertainment and competition; true success is avoiding Hell and entering Paradise.
Try this week
Remember death regularly and prepare for it.
Live with awareness of Allah in speech, listening, earning, behavior, and relationships.
Make the Prophet’s supplication for the best final part of life, deeds, and meeting with Allah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 67Life and death were created to test who performs the best deeds.
Surah 36The resurrection will bring every person before Allah for accountability.
Sahih MuslimEach person will be resurrected according to how they died.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Every human that's born is given a purpose and that purpose is to be tested.”
“The poet says that don't let this glitz and glamour of this dunya deceive you my friend. Why? Because what this life of yours is mahdood. It's for a limited time.”
“Live a life that you are conscious about Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“the real successful people are the one who is competing for the hereafter. And they stay away from the fire of Jahannam.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that this life is temporary and that Allah is testing how we use the time and abilities He gave us. Our homes, cars, phones, wealth, and achievements can be blessings, but they should not make us forget death or the Hereafter. The most important goal is to live with awareness of Allah and remain faithful until the end. True success is being saved from Hell and admitted to Paradise.
- What blessing do you have that you should use more gratefully?
- What does remembering death teach us about how to spend today?
- What would it mean to finish life well?
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