Give charity while you are still alive
“I encourage all of us to start planning and thinking how we're going to support the house of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Clear proof protects people from false accusations, while sincere charity given during life and continued through mosque support serves as evidence of faith and preparation for the Hereafter.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opening call to taqwa, truthfulness, ihsan, and avoiding bid'ah and worldly attachment.
- Quranic examples of Maryam, Yusuf, and Aisha show clear proof rescuing the innocent.
- The community must resist rumors, demand evidence, and handle family disputes responsibly.
- Sadaqah is described as proof of faith, shade on Judgment Day, and a deed whose smallest amount matters.
- Give generously during life, from what you love and from good earnings, rather than waiting until death.
- Plan ongoing charity by supporting the mosque and its future generations.
In the khateeb's words
“what rescued him was that proof that came out that look at the shirt where it was ripped”
“that is proof of your iman that is proof of your love of Allah”
“while you're alive while you're making money while in your you're in your prime you have a family to take care of that's when you give in the path of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
“I encourage all of us to start planning and thinking how we're going to support the house of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that clear proof can rescue innocent people from rumors and false accusations, as shown through Maryam, Yusuf, and Aisha. We should be careful about repeating stories and should seek the truth before judging others. The speaker also teaches that charity is proof of faith, especially when we give while we are still living, working, and caring for our families. Our family can give generously, give from what we love, and help support the mosque so future generations have a place to worship.
- What is one small act of charity our family could begin this week?
- How can we make sure we do not spread a rumor without evidence?
- How could our family help the mosque serve people in the future?
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