0:19 None of us knows when…2:41 Once we reach our…7:48 But we need to…8:33 So please, my brothers…
Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 14, 2026.

Prepare for death before it is too late

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“Let us take every opportunity to fill our scales with good deeds.”

The khateeb, at 8:33

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In one sentence

Because death is certain and its timing unknown, Muslims must prepare now through sincere faith and consistent good deeds before judgment makes return impossible.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Death is certain, but no one knows when it will arrive.
  2. Social status, appearance, and worldly investments will not matter in the grave.
  3. Death leads to resurrection and judgment, making present life preparation essential.
  4. Sports and school analogies illustrate the danger of procrastinating until it is too late.
  5. Believers should invest in the Hereafter and fill their scales with good deeds.
  6. The khutbah closes with encouragement toward charity, fasting, prayer, and Allah’s mercy.
Try this week
Give sadaqah, or charity.
Fast.
Perform salah, or prayer.
Do actions sincerely for Allah’s sake.
Take every opportunity to perform good deeds.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 23Used to warn that regret and requests to return for righteous action come after death, when return is impossible.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“None of us knows when we will die, but it is guaranteed to us all.”
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“Once we reach our place in the grounds, your looks will not matter.”
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“But we need to actually save for the ultimate future that we know is going to happen.”
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“So please, my brothers and sisters, let us take every opportunity to fill our scales with good deeds.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that every person will die, even though none of us knows the exact time. What matters after death is not our appearance or status, but how we prepared to meet Allah. There are no retakes after the test of life ends, so we should not keep postponing good deeds. We can prepare through prayer, fasting, charity, and every sincere action done for Allah.

  1. What is one good deed you would like to make a regular habit?
  2. How can we spend less time worrying about what people think?
  3. What good deed could our family do together this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Greater Augusta11 North Pearl Street, Augusta, ME 04330ArchiveAll khutbahs at ISGA31 khutbahs
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