Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 23, 2026.
Give your best to those in need
“I'll buy the best food for poor people, the best food for needy people.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that true selflessness means giving others what we value most, our best possessions and time, seeking Allah’s reward through generosity and service.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- A guest-host story illustrates sacrificing family food and comfort for a guest.
- Listeners are urged to give cherished possessions and quality food rather than unwanted leftovers.
- The khutbah applies selflessness to giving time, especially when helping someone interrupts personal plans.
- The story of Imam Warsh shows how donated teaching time can benefit generations.
- Listeners are encouraged to volunteer at the masjid, especially during Ramadan.
Try this week
Donate good-quality or cherished food, clothing, and possessions instead of spoiled or unwanted leftovers.
Buy an additional meal or clothing item for someone needy when buying for yourself.
Give time to help someone, even when it overlaps with rest or personal plans.
Volunteer and spend time serving at the masjid, especially during Ramadan.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 59Defines selflessness as prioritizing others even during hardship.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“But at least, don't represent to Allah, the worst thing you have.”
“The commodity of Allah is so expensive, very expensive. The commodity of Allah is Al-Jannah.”
“I'll buy the best food for poor people, the best food for needy people.”
“So when you spend your time in the sake of Allah, when you spend your time to help your brother or your sister, whatever, don't think you waste your time.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that real generosity is not merely giving away what we no longer want. We should try to share the good things we love, including quality food, clothing, possessions, and time. Helping someone may require sacrificing comfort or changing our plans, but that time can become worship. The story of Imam Warsh shows how one person’s time and teaching can benefit people for generations. We are also encouraged to serve and volunteer at the masjid, especially during Ramadan.
- What is something good you could share instead of keeping only for yourself?
- When has helping someone required you to give up your own free time?
- How could our family serve the masjid together this Ramadan?
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