Wealth is a test, not an end
“It's our slave, it's our servant, it's a utility meant to serve us, not for us to serve it.”
Wealth is a test and a tool, not an end, so believers should remain humble and grateful while using what they have to serve Allah and the Hereafter.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Gratitude is rare, illustrated through Umar ibn al-Khattab and the man praying to be among the few.
- Life and wealth are tests, and every blessing carries accountability.
- The Prophet's hunger and reflection on food show that even basic blessings may be questioned.
- Wealth is not inherently bad when possessed by a righteous person, as shown through Amr ibn al-As.
- Money should remain a servant and means of benefit rather than becoming the object of devotion.
- Listeners are urged to sacrifice some worldly time or resources for one meaningful religious commitment.
In the khateeb's words
“It's our slave, it's our servant, it's a utility meant to serve us, not for us to serve it.”
“What you have here finishes, what you deposit up there with Allah, that's what stays.”
“That's my homework to you all from this one khutbah. One thing that I've always wanted to do for your sake, I'm going to do it regardless of what sacrifice and dunya I'm going to have to make for it.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that wealth is a test, just like every other blessing in life. The speaker reminds us through Umar ibn al-Khattab and the Prophet that we should stay humble and grateful, even when we have done good. Money itself is not bad when a righteous person uses it to help others and serve Allah. But wealth becomes dangerous when we start serving it or sacrificing our faith and dignity for it. Each of us should choose one good religious commitment and make room for it, even if it costs us some time or comfort.
- What is one blessing your family might overlook or take for granted?
- How can money become a servant instead of a master?
- What good commitment could you make time for this week?
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