Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.
Trust Allah while earning halal wealth
“Islam is never a hindrance for you to earn money.”
In one sentence
Muslims should trust Allah as the true provider while working diligently, honoring commitments, and rejecting dishonest or exploitative business practices.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opening praise and reminders to follow the Quran and Sunnah
- The conquest of Makkah illustrates trusting Allah despite feared economic loss
- Materialism causes people to doubt Allah’s provision and compromise business ethics
- Tawakkul requires fairness in divorce, contracts, sales, rent, and employment
- Islam encourages prosperity through halal work rather than passive dependence
- The sermon closes by balancing trust in Allah with effort, worship, and dua
Try this week
Keep business dealings honest and avoid cheating, lying, deception, and exploitative bargains.
Honor promises, contracts, rent, responsibilities, and the rights of others.
Prioritize Jumu'ah even when a lucrative business opportunity conflicts with it.
Work and pursue halal income while maintaining trust in Allah’s provision.
Avoid blaming Islam for greed-driven financial choices.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 9:28Used the prohibition on polytheists entering Makkah to argue that Allah replaces feared lost income.
Surah 65Applied its teaching on taqwa, honoring rights, and provision from unexpected sources to divorce and business.
Quran 51:22-23Used the statement that provision and promises are in heaven to teach confidence in Allah’s provision.
Quran 62:10Used the instruction to disperse after Jumu'ah and seek Allah’s bounty to connect worship with work.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“don't cheat in the business don't lie in the business don't deceive others for few hundred thousand dollars commission”
“Islam is never a hindrance for you to earn money Islam is never a hindrance for you to accumulate wealth in a halal way”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminded us that Allah is the true provider, even when we cannot see where provision will come from. Trusting Allah does not mean sitting still; we should work, seek halal income, and make sincere effort. We must be honest in business, keep our promises, and never exploit someone who is desperate. We should also put worship first, knowing that our livelihood is ultimately in Allah’s hands.
- When has doing the right thing felt risky, and what could trusting Allah look like then?
- What is one fair and honest choice you could make at school, work, or home this week?
- How can we balance earning money with making time for prayer and family?
Where it was given
The masjid
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