Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 3, 2026.
Control wealth before it controls you
“You can aspire for more, but don't obsess for more.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that Muslims should follow Allah’s revelation and the Prophet’s life while controlling, rather than becoming controlled by, obsessive desires for wealth and status.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The Quran and the Prophet’s life provide guidance for productivity, money, character, relationships, and conduct.
- The two hungry wolves analogy presents obsession with wealth and social status as severe threats to one’s deen.
- Halal earning is required, but the danger lies in an insatiable obsession with having more.
- Social-media attention and fame can become destructive obsessions, while true value comes from inner character before Allah.
- Detachment from worldly luxuries and other people’s possessions can earn Allah’s and people’s love.
- The khutbah closes by urging listeners to implement the Prophet’s lifestyle and praying for goodness, safety, and service.
Try this week
Earn halal livelihood without developing an insatiable obsession with having more.
Resist the urge to check phones, portfolios, investments, or 401k accounts immediately after salah.
Stop measuring personal value through social-media views, engagement, fame, or status.
Avoid fixating on what other people possess and focus on inner character before Allah.
Study and implement the life of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam in daily life.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“You can aspire for more But don't obsess for more You can aspire for a better livelihood”
“When we have control We will be the one controlling So as long as you and I have control We will not be controlled”
“What Allah looks at Is what is inside True value Is what is inside of us My dear respected brothers That is how we will have value In the sight of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
“You will have the best life You can ever imagine Just by looking and implementing The life of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam In your life as well”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that Allah and His Messenger already give us guidance for living well. He explained that earning halal income is good, but becoming obsessed with wealth or status can harm our faith. Social media and comparison can make us depend on other people’s attention, while Allah cares about what is inside us. We should practice self-control, follow the Prophet’s example, and become sources of goodness.
- What is one possession or kind of attention we sometimes want too much?
- How can we show that our value comes from character rather than popularity?
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