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Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 30, 2026.

Serve others to seek Allah's pleasure

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“The best of people are those who are most beneficial to others.”

The khateeb, at 18:13

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In one sentence

Believers should seek Allah’s pleasure by proactively serving humanity with generosity, sacrifice, humility, and practical help.

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Umar and Abu Bakr’s service to a blind grandmother illustrates servant leadership.
  2. The khutbah connects helping others with Allah’s help and relief on Judgment Day.
  3. Everyday assistance, charitable giving, and planting beneficial things can become ongoing charity.
  4. Listeners are urged during Ramadan and afterward to serve people locally and globally.
Try this week
Serve people during Ramadan and continue serving humanity afterward.
Offer immediate practical help, such as starting a stalled car or helping an older person cross the street.
Help someone facing financial difficulty by paying part of a necessary bill.
Give charity to relieve hardship, including support for people affected in Gaza and Sudan.
Plant fruit or vegetation that people, birds, or animals can benefit from.
Sacrifice some leisure or sleep to make time for helping others.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Am I a representation of what I want my leadership to be? If no, then that is a call for change in itself.”
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“Jood is the highest form of generosity in reference to before even people ask you, you sense their need and you fulfill it.”
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“These seeds that you plant in this world, you will see their results in the hereafter.”
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“That the best of people are those who are most beneficial to others.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah taught that real leadership means quietly caring for people who need help. Umar, Abu Bakr, Uthman, and Abu Hanifa were presented as examples of using time, wealth, and influence to serve others. The speaker said that Allah helps those who help their brothers and sisters, and that even small acts can bring great reward. Helping someone start a car, cross the street, pay for necessities, or planting something useful can all become charity. During Ramadan and beyond, we should serve people locally and globally, while remembering that every good deed is ultimately a blessing from Allah.

  1. Who is someone whose need you could notice and help before they ask?
  2. What small act of service could our family do this week?
  3. What comfort might we give up to make more time for helping others?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Foundation of Peoria823 Salaam Drive, Peoria, IL 61615Jumu'ah Friday at 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at IFP41 khutbahs
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