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Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 20, 2026.

Ramadan generosity starts before anyone asks

Al-Mustafa · Ibrahim Salman

“It is someone who gives before they are asked.”

The khateeb, at 10:13

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In one sentence

Ramadan should cultivate the Prophet’s generosity by giving proactively from our wealth, time, attention, and what we love, especially to those in need.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines sakha, karam, and al-jood, emphasizing generosity before being asked.
  2. Shares stories of the Prophet giving despite personal scarcity, including clothing and financial help.
  3. Illustrates generosity with time through the Prophet’s patient attention to a woman with special needs.
  4. Urges listeners to give from what they love to family, community, and those in need.
  5. Uses Aisha’s lamb story to explain that what is given for Allah is what lasts.
  6. Connects the Prophet’s attentiveness to Surah Abasa and closes with prayers and Quran recitation.
Try this week
Identify what you love most, money, time, or attention, and give from it.
Give intentionally to family, community members, and people in need.
Notice unspoken needs and offer help before someone has to ask.
Set aside unhurried time for children and people who need patience or support.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 80Used to show Allah correcting the Prophet for momentarily turning away from Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum.
Surah 93Reinforced care for orphans and those who ask.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“It is someone who gives. Before they are asked. That someone can look at your condition. And understand that you're someone in need. And will give you. Without you even asking.”
Al-Mustafa · Waterbury, CT
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“But instead of pushing her away. He tells her. Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. That take me. Wherever you need to go. Take me. Wherever you need to go. And I will follow you.”
Al-Mustafa · Waterbury, CT
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was generous, especially in Ramadan. The khateeb described generosity as answering someone’s request, giving more than they ask for, and noticing their needs before they ask. He also reminded us that generosity includes our time and attention, such as listening when a child wants to share something. We were encouraged to give from what we love, whether that is money or time, to our families, communities, and people in need. Through the story of Aisha sharing the lamb, we heard that what we give for Allah has lasting value in the hereafter.

  1. Who could we help this week before they have to ask?
  2. When does someone’s attention make you feel cared for?
  3. What is something you love that you could share during Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Mustafa95 Schraffts Drive, Waterbury, CT 06705Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebIbrahim SalmanMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Mustafa40 khutbahs
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