Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 10, 2026.
Trust Allah for provision and give generously
“What we will earn the rest of our lives has already been decreed and written down.”
In one sentence
Trust Allah as Ar-Razzaq, pursue provision through halal means, seek the spiritual provision of faith and taqwa, and provide generously for family and those in need.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Learn Allah’s beautiful names, especially Ar-Razzaq, the Ever-Providing.
- Recognize that Allah provides for every creature and has decreed each person’s provision.
- Reject fear of poverty, avoid haram earnings, maintain prayer, and trust Allah’s promises.
- Understand rizq as more than wealth, including faith, taqwa, knowledge, guidance, and a nourished heart.
- Worship Ar-Razzaq by supporting one’s family first and then helping the needy.
- Apply generosity through feeding others, charity, gratitude, remembrance, and support for the masjid barbecue.
Try this week
Earn and seek wealth through halal means that please Allah.
Increase worship and do not skip or delay prayers for financial gain.
Learn Allah’s names and turn to Ar-Razzaq when facing fear about provision.
Meet the needs of yourself and your family first, and protect children from adult financial anxiety.
Feed and support people in need after caring for dependents.
Attend or donate to the announced masjid fundraising barbecue so others can be fed.
Remember Allah and express gratitude for His blessings.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe Prophet’s statement about Allah continuing to provide for people despite their denial illustrates Allah’s patience and generosity.
Sahih MuslimThe four forms of spending establish that supporting one’s family carries the greatest reward among those listed.
Sahih MuslimThe account of the hungry person on Judgment Day urges listeners to feed those in need.
Sahih al-BukhariThe two angels’ daily supplications encourage charity and warn against withholding wealth.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“what we will make this year what we will earn the rest of our lives has already been decreed and written down and you will surely receive all of it in full”
“Allah our creator just as He has made it His responsibility to create us He has also made it His responsibility to sustain us”
“the best rizq ikhwani ya khawat is the nourishment of the hearts the provision of taqwa the provision of iman the provision of beneficial knowledge”
“person may have wealth in their hands in their bank accounts but emptiness in their hearts what is the benefit of that wealth”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Allah is Ar-Razzaq, the One who provides for every creature, so our provision is not something we need to chase through fear or haram. We should trust His promise, earn through halal means, keep up our prayers, and seek the richer provision of faith, taqwa, knowledge, and guidance. Caring for our own families is itself a great act of charity, and after meeting their needs we should feed and support people who are struggling. This week, we can practice that trust through gratitude, remembrance, family care, and generosity toward others.
- What is one kind of provision besides money that Allah gives us?
- How can our family share food, time, or money with someone who needs help?
- When do you feel tempted to worry about money, and what could trusting Allah change?
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