Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Zakah purifies wealth and supports the needy
“Charity is a proof of your faith.”
In one sentence
Zakah is an obligatory pillar of Islam whose sincere fulfillment purifies wealth, proves faith, and supports those in need.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces zakah as one of Islam’s five pillars and distinguishes it from voluntary charity.
- Explains zakah’s purpose, eligibility, annual obligation, and exemption for personal belongings.
- Describes varying zakah rates and urges listeners to consult qualified scholars about calculations.
- Emphasizes zakah as evidence of sincere faith and a bridge to salvation.
- Urges believers to fulfill zakah and care for one another through charity.
Try this week
Determine whether your money or assets meet the conditions for zakah.
Consult a knowledgeable scholar when calculating what you owe.
Fulfill obligatory zakah annually when it becomes due.
Give voluntary charity sincerely to support others and spread peace.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Used to connect righteousness with spending for relatives, orphans, the needy, travelers, and regular zakah.
Surah 100Used to explain humanity’s strong attachment to wealth and why giving demonstrates sincerity.
Sahih MuslimUsed to present prayer as light and charity as proof of faith.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Zakah, not meant to decrease your money, inshallah. It's actually to remove impurities and growth, provide more growth, inshallah, to the money.”
“Prayer are light, illumination. Prayers are light, and charity is a proof of your faith.”
“We've been created to take care of one another. The mandatory zakah bring a lot of ease to those who are needy.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Zakah is one of the five pillars of Islam and is required when a Muslim’s eligible wealth reaches the relevant conditions. The khutbah distinguishes zakah from voluntary charity, while emphasizing that sincere intention matters in both. Personal belongings used at home, such as a house or car, generally are not the focus of zakah, but the speaker advises asking a knowledgeable scholar about individual circumstances. Giving zakah supports people in need and shows that faith has changed how we relate to wealth.
- Where do you see a chance to help someone this week?
- Why can giving be difficult when money feels important?
- What would you ask a trusted scholar about zakah?
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