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Death & the hereafterFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 20, 2026.

Ramadan is training for the hereafter

Abu Huraira

“Don't make us a reason for people not to embrace Islam; make us a reason for those who actually embrace Islam.”

The khateeb, at 6:41

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In one sentence

Ramadan is a preparation school for the eternal journey, so believers should assess their identity and deeds, follow the Quran and Prophet, repent, and give generously to secure a good end in Jannah.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Frames life and Ramadan as a journey using the passport metaphor
  2. Uses the passport picture to discuss Judgment Day and personal accountability
  3. Uses the name and address to emphasize reputation, identity, and the eternal home
  4. Uses the expiry date to warn against delaying repentance and preparation for death
  5. Uses the barcode and visa to discuss recorded deeds, faith, and generosity
Try this week
Use Ramadan intentionally for repentance, self-assessment, and preparation for death.
Build a reputation for honesty and conduct that makes others respect Islam.
Follow the Prophet and use the Quran as a daily guide instead of worldly trends.
Lower the gaze and avoid prohibited entertainment, substances, relationships, and websites.
Give sadaqah from Allah's blessings and support people in need and the masjid.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 23:99-100Argues that the dead will ask to return and do righteous deeds, but cannot return.
Quran 6:98Uses the ideas of settlement and deposit to describe human movement from birth to the grave and resurrection.
Quran 55:46Promises two gardens to those conscious of standing before their Lord.
Quran 3:31Teaches that following the Prophet is evidence of love for Allah and leads to Allah's love.
Quran 18:49Emphasizes that the record of deeds omits neither small nor large actions and contains no injustice.
Quran 28:77Supports giving and doing good in response to Allah's blessings.
Sahih al-BukhariExplains that loving or disliking meeting Allah corresponds to Allah's meeting the person.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“don't make us a reason for people not to embrace Islam make us a reason for those who actually embrace Islam”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 6:41
“when you walk out the door you can turn around walk away or you can say here I am I'm not walking away from my brothers and sisters”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 20:54
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Life is a journey, and Ramadan is a short school that prepares us for our lasting home with Allah. The speaker asked us to look at our passport as a reminder that our character, choices, and deeds shape where we are headed. We should follow the Prophet and keep the Quran as our guide, while building a good name that makes Islam attractive to others. We should also be truthful through generosity, giving from what Allah has given us and supporting people in need and our masjid.

  1. What would you change if you treated Ramadan like preparation for a journey?
  2. What do you want people to remember about your character?
  3. Who could we help with our sadaqah this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Abu Huraira Center270 Yorkland Blvd, North York, ON M2J 5C9Jumu'ah 1:30 PM and 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Abu Huraira66 khutbahs
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