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

Life is a test for the Hereafter

ICCH · Ahmed Bekhet

“How many of us are going to think about the skills that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has given them to serve the needs of the community?”

The khateeb, at 29:06

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In one sentence

Because life is a test leading to the Hereafter, believers should keep that destination in mind by guarding faith, managing wealth and knowledge responsibly, and using their abilities to serve others.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Frames life as a test whose final destination is the Hereafter.
  2. Introduces Surah al-Kahf as guidance and links its ending to belief, good deeds, and avoiding shirk.
  3. Connects the four major stories to questions about time, wealth, knowledge, and personal abilities.
  4. Applies the Cave story to resisting temptation through spiritual refuge and supportive worship community.
  5. Draws lessons of gratitude, humility, patience, justice, and service from the remaining stories.
  6. Closes with weekly commitments to read Surah al-Kahf, give to the needy, share knowledge, and serve vulnerable people.
Try this week
Read Surah al-Kahf every Friday and study its meanings and insights.
Dedicate a specific amount from each paycheck to the poor and needy.
Share your knowledge humbly and seek knowledge from people who know more.
Use your skills to serve community needs and vulnerable people.
Choose one commitment this week and apply another one each following week.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Its four stories and concluding verses frame guidance, accountability, belief, good deeds, and avoiding shirk.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But in Islam. They should have our spiritual man cave. A place. Where you feel safe. From temptations. A place. Where you can worship Allah. And enjoy in worshiping Him.”
ICCH · Hillsboro, OR
Play from 22:26
“By giving it to others. By being thankful. To Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. By remembering. This is comes from Allah. So I should give it to others.”
ICCH · Hillsboro, OR
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“How many of us are going to think about the skills that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has given them to serve the needs of the community and the vulnerable people in our society.”
ICCH · Hillsboro, OR
Play from 29:06
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Ahmed reminded us to keep the hereafter in mind as we make everyday choices. He connected four stories in Surah Al-Kahf with how we use our lives, money, knowledge, and abilities. The young people of the cave remind us to protect our faith and find companions who help us worship Allah. The other stories teach us to share our blessings, stay humble enough to learn, and use our strength to help others. He encouraged each of us to choose one practical action from the khutbah and put it into practice this week.

  1. Who helps you remember Allah and make good choices, and how do they help?
  2. What is something you could share this week to help someone else?
  3. What skill could you use to make life easier for someone in our family or community?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Center of Hillsboro7270 NW Helvetia Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124Jumu'ah Jummah 1 12:30 PM · Jummah 2 1:30 PMKhateebAhmed BekhetMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICCH41 khutbahs
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