Your wealth is a trust from Allah
“It's not your money; it's the money of Allah.”
True gratitude for Allah’s blessings is not merely saying alhamdulillah but using each blessing, especially wealth, in ways that fulfill Allah’s rights and benefit others.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Recaps the problem of becoming accustomed to Allah’s blessings.
- Presents alhamdulillah as the foundational expression and path of gratitude.
- Connects praise of Allah to the prophets, Quran, and hadith.
- Explains that verbal praise alone is insufficient without fulfilling the rights of blessings.
- Applies this principle to wealth through zakah, charity, helping the poor, and maintaining family ties.
- Warns against hoarding wealth and closes with exhortation and prayers, including for Palestine.
In the khateeb's words
“Alhamdulillah, if He gave you, if He grant you, or if He prevent you, Alhamdulillah”
“Alhamdulillah is not merely a word, we say it, but it's a principle and a path that runs through the message of all the prophets and the messengers.”
“It's not your money It's the money of Allah And He just gave you To taste you”
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that we can become so used to Allah’s blessings that we forget to notice them. Our bodies, families, homes, time, and safety give us many reasons to say Alhamdulillah. The khateeb encouraged us to make praising Allah part of every day. He also explained that gratitude means fulfilling our responsibilities toward the blessings Allah gives us. With money, that includes paying zakah, helping people in need, and caring for family relationships. Together, we can look for ways to make our thanks visible through our actions.
- What is one everyday blessing you noticed today, and why does it matter to you?
- How could you use something you have to help someone this week?
- What could our family do together to put Alhamdulillah into action?
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