Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2025.
True devotion means mercy and good deeds
“Do all the good you can to all the people you can.”
In one sentence
True devotion to Allah is shown by relying on His mercy, doing good to others, and remembering that every deed will be recorded and revealed.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The speaker introduces devotion to Allah and the need for sacrifice in worldly life.
- A story about a devoted woman illustrates focusing on Allah and His mercy rather than only seeking Jannah.
- The speaker urges mercy, sadaqah, and charitable giving.
- He emphasizes that angels record every deed and that each person will receive the record of their actions.
- He encourages continual good deeds, repentance, and small acts of kindness such as giving water.
Try this week
Show mercy to fellow people in daily interactions.
Give sadaqah through the mosque collection box before or after Jumu’ah.
Do good for as many people as possible, in as many ways as possible.
Ask Allah for forgiveness whenever you fall short.
Give water to others, including placing water in front of the mosque every Friday.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“If you want my Rahama, you show Rahama to your fellow men and women in this dunya.”
“do all the good you can to all the people you can, at all the time you can, in all the ways you can, as long as you can do good, do good.”
“If Allah will forgive a woman for taking care of a dog. Imagine what Allah will do to me and you for giving a drinking water to another brother.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that a believer should keep the heart focused on Allah and His mercy, not only on wanting Jannah. Our deeds are recorded and will be shown to us, so ordinary choices matter. The speaker urges us to do good, ask Allah’s forgiveness when we fall short, and show mercy to people around us. He highlights giving water as a simple act of charity that can bring great forgiveness.
- When have you seen a small act of kindness make a big difference?
- What act of mercy could we practice together this week?
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