8:26 There are many types…21:46 There's nothing wrong…23:20 What can I do better…
Qur'an & tafsirFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 2, 2026.

Let the Quran guide your wealth and choices

Abu Huraira · Amar Abdelwali

“You can desert the Quran by not reciting it.”

The khateeb, at 8:26

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In one sentence

Believers should live by the Quran, use Allah’s blessings for the Hereafter, and resist arrogance, envy, and worldly comparison through faith, patience, and contentment.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Calls believers to taqwa and upright speech, grounding the khutbah in the Quran and Sunnah.
  2. Explains that abandoning the Quran includes failing to recite, listen, reflect, or act upon it.
  3. Uses the story of Qarun to show how wealth can produce arrogance and corruption.
  4. Contrasts Qarun with wealthy companions who remained generous, humble, and detached from possessions.
  5. Warns against envy and comparison while encouraging ambition joined with reliance on Allah, righteous deeds, and patience.
  6. Concludes with Qarun’s destruction and urges listeners to read, understand, and apply Quranic lessons to improve their lives.
Try this week
Read the Quran regularly, not only during Ramadan or hardship.
Listen to, reflect on, and act upon Quranic guidance.
Examine Quranic stories for how they apply to personal behavior.
Use wealth, health, and other blessings to pursue the Hereafter.
Avoid comparing yourself constantly with people who have more.
Work ambitiously while relying on Allah, practicing righteous deeds, patience, and contentment.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“There are many types of a person deserting the Quran. You can desert the Quran by not reciting it. A person can desert the Quran by not listening to it.”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 8:26
“There's nothing wrong with being ambitious. Saying I'm working hard and the tawfiq is with Allah. That's the important part.”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 21:46
“What can I do better tomorrow to change the reality that I'm in today?”
Abu Huraira · Don Mills, ON
Play from 23:20
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that the Quran belongs in our everyday lives through reading, listening, reflection, and action. Through the story of Qarun, he warned that wealth can lead to arrogance when we forget Allah and give ourselves all the credit. He encouraged us to use our blessings to seek the Hereafter while still enjoying our share of this world. He also warned against comparing ourselves with others and reminded us to be content with what Allah has given us. We can work hard and have ambitions while trusting Allah, doing good deeds, and practicing patience.

  1. When you wish you had something someone else has, what helps you appreciate your own blessings?
  2. How could you use one of your talents to help someone this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Abu Huraira Center270 Yorkland Blvd, North York, ON M2J 5C9Jumu'ah 1:30 PM and 2:30 PMKhateebAmar AbdelwaliMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Abu Huraira66 khutbahs
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