Health & wellbeingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.
Food is a trust, not a source of excess
In one sentence
Food is an Allah-given trust that should be approached with moderation, natural wholesome choices, gratitude, communal sharing, and dignified care for those in need.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Opens with modern diet trends, obesity, diabetes, food as entertainment, and uncertainty about healthy eating.
- Frames food through Quranic and Prophetic guidance, contrasting purposeful eating with consumption driven only by appetite.
- Presents three principles: eat slowly, choose natural halal foods, and avoid excess and waste.
- Expands moderation into environmental and social responsibility, highlighting food waste and hunger.
- Calls for communal, phone-free meals, dignified generosity, and support for hungry people and local food organizations.
Try this week
Eat slowly and stop before becoming completely full, following the one-third food, one-third drink, one-third air guidance.
Choose halal, natural, minimally processed foods instead of chasing viral food trends.
Reduce excess portions and food waste; share meals and expand the table to include others.
Have a phone-free family meal, talk together, and ask children about their day.
Serve people in need food they genuinely enjoy, and support local food pantries and organizations helping hungry communities.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 47:12Contrasts purposeful believers with disbelievers who eat like livestock, framing food as more than appetite.
Quran 7:31Commands eating and drinking without excess, grounding the anti-waste principle.
Quran 76:8-9Shows feeding the poor, orphan, and captive sincerely for Allah without seeking thanks.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Тому перше принцип - їдьте медленно. Друге принцип - їдьте високоповірність і натуральні речі.”
“Потрібно їсти збільшово, як можна, в групі, і не розміщатися, тому що Баракка є з групою”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah reminded us that food is a gift from Allah and an opportunity to practice gratitude and self-control. The khateeb encouraged eating slowly, choosing wholesome foods, and avoiding waste. He also encouraged us to put our phones aside and share meals with conversation and care. When we feed others, we should offer food we value, consider what they would enjoy, and protect their dignity. We can seek Allah's pleasure through these everyday acts without expecting thanks or recognition.
- What helps you slow down and appreciate your food?
- What would you like us to talk about when we put our phones away at dinner?
- Who could we share a meal with, and how could we find out what they would enjoy?
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