Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.
Treat Allah's blessings as a trust
“One third of the amount of food that is produced worldwide goes to waste.”
In one sentence
Because Allah has entrusted us with limited blessings, believers should avoid wasting water, food, and time and turn daily choices into worship while praying and acting responsibly for people suffering in war.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Acknowledges Allah’s guidance and calls believers to fear Him and speak truthfully.
- Recognizes suffering caused by bombs and war while affirming Allah’s sovereignty and human responsibility.
- Explains avoiding waste through careful use of water, especially during wudu and bathing.
- Urges listeners to reduce food waste by preserving leftovers and finishing what they take.
- Frames time as a precious trust, encouraging worshipful intentions and disciplined daily routines.
- Closes by urging prayer for suffering people and responsibility in personal conduct.
Try this week
Use a bottle to measure wudu water and run the faucet only at a trickle.
Use water mindfully during bathing and daily routines.
Finish leftovers, preserve food in the refrigerator or freezer, and avoid throwing food away.
Divide the day among sleep, work, family, and worship, using sincere intentions.
Avoid texting or browsing during Jumu'ah and make dua for people suffering in war.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“If you want to train yourself, maybe get a bottle. And we have done this several times. Get a bottle, or when you do, run the faucet at a trickle.”
“One third of the amount of food that is produced worldwide goes to waste.”
“It's not that you have lived for 50 years, it's what you have left. What you lived for 70 years is what you have left.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that Allah has entrusted us with blessings we must not waste. We should use water carefully, avoid throwing away food, and treat our time as a precious opportunity for worship, honest work, family, and service. The speaker also reminded us to pray for people suffering in war and to do our own responsible part. Small habits, when done with sincere intention, can turn everyday life into obedience to Allah.
- What is one way our family could waste less water?
- How can we make better use of food we already have?
- What part of your day could you use more intentionally?
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