Feed the hungry before optional spending
“Feeding people is very important and one of the best acts of worship in the sight of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
The Quran teaches believers to examine their own nature and distinguish harmful haste from purposeful urgency, especially by promptly feeding guests and relieving hungry people rather than delaying or prioritizing optional spending.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Gratitude for faith, brotherhood, the masjid, and Allah’s blessings
- The Quran as guidance and a mirror for correcting human weaknesses
- Contrasting Yunus’s harmful haste with Musa’s purposeful haste
- Learning prompt hospitality from Ibrahim’s example
- Prioritizing feeding hungry people and urgent relief over repeated Umrah or lavish spending
- Community announcements, voting reminder, and closing prayer
In the khateeb's words
“The main source of guidance is this Quran. And if you remember, we spoke about something that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala mentioned about the nature of human being.”
“Be careful, don't judge anything from only one side. You have to look at the matter from right, from left, behind, in front, from every side to understand the message.”
“Feeding people is very important. And one of the best acts of worship in the sight of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us to be grateful for faith, our community, and having a safe place to worship. He taught that the Quran helps us understand our strengths and weaknesses so we can improve ourselves. The stories of Yunus and Musa show that haste is not always the same: sometimes it is harmful, while sometimes it comes from a good purpose. Ibrahim’s example teaches us to feed guests promptly and generously. We should also help hungry and struggling people, giving urgent needs priority over repeated optional worship or unnecessary spending.
- What is one good quality you want to strengthen after hearing this khutbah?
- When is it important to act quickly instead of waiting?
- How could our family feed or help someone in need this week?
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