Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 18, 2026.
Wealth is a test of humility
“True wealth is not having vast material possessions.”
In one sentence
Wealth is a trial from Allah, and the believer's safety lies in humility, contentment, and attributing every blessing to Allah rather than competing in material status.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- The Ansar gather expecting Abu Ubaidah's return from Bahrain with revenues
- The Prophet warns that worldly abundance, not poverty, will destroy the ummah through competition
- Surah Al-Kahf's weekly recitation resets the believer's attitude toward wealth
- The parable of the two gardens: the arrogant wealthy man who feels superior and immune
- The believing companion's response: remember human origin from dust and say ma sha' Allah
- Wealth is a fitna that reveals people as pure gold or impurities; true wealth is contentment
- Conclusion: protect blessings by attributing them to Allah and using wealth for His pleasure
Try this week
Recite Surah Al-Kahf every Friday to reset your view of wealth
When receiving or entering a blessing, say ma sha' Allah la quwwata illa billah and attribute it to Allah
Use your money in ways pleasing to Allah instead of competing in worldly display
Stop by the Regina brothers after salah to ask questions and support the new masjid
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Used to frame the fitna of wealth and the parable of the two men with gardens
Jami` at-TirmidhiEvery nation has a tribulation, and the tribulation of this ummah is wealth
Sahih al-BukhariTrue wealth is the richness of the soul, not vast material possessions
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“True wealth is not having vast material possessions. It's not to have a lot of material things. That's not true wealth.”
“But when you have content in your heart, you look at him and say, Whatever I have, this phone is better than any phone that anybody else has.”
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