Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Use this life to prepare for the Hereafter
“Do not allow the dunya to control you.”
In one sentence
Because worldly life is temporary and can become our master, believers should treat it as a blessing and a means toward the Hereafter while seeking Allah’s forgiveness and acceptance.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Frames Surah al-Hadid 57:20 as a reminder against becoming complacent.
- Explains dunya as preferring temporary life over eternal life and identifies its love as a major spiritual obstacle.
- Uses Talha ibn Ubaidullah’s dream to show that extra days bring opportunities for worship.
- Describes dunya as a waystation through life stages, worldly pleasures, status, wealth, and family.
- Warns listeners not to let possessions control them and emphasizes life’s brevity.
- Closes with prayers for the sick and suffering, remembrance of a deceased congregant, and a Shahada.
Try this week
Use worldly blessings as means to build the Hereafter rather than as ultimate goals.
Examine whether possessions, appearance, status, or wealth are controlling your priorities.
Make use of each day through sujood, fasting, dua, charity, and seeking Allah’s acceptance.
Pray for forgiveness, a good ending, and people who are sick or suffering.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Life is a blessing. Every day that you live is a blessing.”
“You control the dunya. Do not allow the dunya to control you.”
“So don't feel that as if you get older, hub dunya will disappear. Hub dunya will increase.”
“That's what life is all about. We are here today, tomorrow we're gone. We dry up, we blow away and we return to Allah.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah explains Surah al-Hadid 57:20, where worldly life is described as play, amusement, adornment, boasting, and competition. The speaker says dunya is a blessing, but it should serve our journey to Allah rather than control us. He reminds us that life passes quickly and that extra days can bring more prayer, fasting, and dua. The goal is to seek Allah’s forgiveness and acceptance while using worldly blessings to prepare for the Hereafter.
- What is one blessing of life you could use better this week?
- What is something you own that could begin owning too much of your attention?
- What worship or kindness would you prioritize if you remembered life was short?
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