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Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Trust Allah and seek provision lawfully

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In one sentence

Because Allah is the Provider and has written each person's provision, believers should trust Him, pursue their needs through lawful means, and never sacrifice worship or integrity for worldly gain.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Praises Allah and calls listeners to taqwa, truthful speech, and obedience as the path to success.
  2. Explains Ar-Razzaq and reassures listeners that provision is guaranteed and protected.
  3. Uses economic hardship and hadith to urge balanced, wise pursuit of provision.
  4. Warns against haram shortcuts such as lying on résumés or hiding material facts in marriage.
  5. Presents worship, tawakkul, taqwa, and family kindness as religious means of seeking provision.
  6. Illustrates trust combined with effort through Hajar's search between Safa and Marwa and the emergence of Zamzam.
Try this week
Set aside regular time for Qur'an, dhikr, worship, and congregational prayer.
Pursue work, marriage, and other needs through concrete worldly effort and lawful applications.
Reject dishonest shortcuts, including false résumé claims and concealing important marital information.
Balance work with religious obligations, physical health, spouse, and children.
Maintain kindness and contact with parents and family, including through messages or phone calls.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“No soul will die until you live the time Allah gave you. Nothing will change that.”
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Play from 17:35
“Since it's written for you, go and get it. But go and get it with wisdom.”
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Play from 19:21
“Do not let the delay in what appears this coming to you make you take a path of haram.”
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Play from 20:41
“Allah will not disappoint me if I put the effort”
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Play from 33:41
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us to praise Allah on both easy days and difficult ones, and to trust Him as Ar-Razaq, the Provider. He explained that provision includes more than money: it also includes health, family, and good manners. Trusting Allah goes together with taking practical steps, working wisely, and protecting time for faith, health, and family. When something takes longer than we hope, he urged us to stay honest and avoid forbidden shortcuts. He encouraged making time for worship and maintaining family ties, and shared Hajar’s example of trusting Allah while continuing to search for help.

  1. What is something you can say Alhamdulillah for today, even if part of your day was hard?
  2. What is one honest step you can take toward something you are hoping for?
  3. How did Hajar show both trust in Allah and willingness to keep trying?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Annur Islamic Center6990 65th St, Sacramento, CA 95823Jumu'ah Khutbah and prayer 1:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Annur31 khutbahs
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