Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 10, 2026.
Use your time to care for the needy
“Taking care of the needy and the poor, that is acts of worship.”
In one sentence
Because human knowledge and time are limited, believers should follow divine guidance and use their remaining time to help those in need before death arrives.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Human knowledge is limited, especially concerning life before birth and after death.
- Prophets, scripture, and hadith provide answers about humanity’s origin and destination.
- The covenant of souls establishes recognition of Allah as humanity’s Lord.
- Since death allows no extra time, wealth and blessings should be shared before it arrives.
- Caring for struggling neighbors is presented as an essential expression of worship.
- The congregation is asked to remain for the janazah prayer.
Try this week
Use the time available now for obedience to Allah and the Prophet’s commandments.
Share surplus wealth and blessings with people who are struggling before death arrives.
Notice and help neighbors or community members facing hunger, unemployment, or difficulty affording necessities.
Remain after salah to join the janazah prayer for the two deceased.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“They were not professors, they were teachers. They were teachers. And teachers tell you what is beneficial for you, right? They give you wisdom.”
“The time that you have, is your time. We have to make the best use of it. When your time is up, you will not get a single extra minute.”
“Taking care of the needy and the poor, that is acts of worship. But this is, this should be priority number one if you truly believe in Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Imam Tariq Rasheed reminded us that human knowledge is small, especially about where we came from and what happens after death. He said Allah sent prophets and revealed the Quran and the Prophet’s teachings to answer those questions and guide us. Because our time is limited, faith should show up now in obedience, generosity, and care for people who are struggling. We should share what Allah has given us before death comes, and remember that helping the needy is itself an act of worship.
- How can we notice when a neighbor or classmate may be struggling?
- What good action should we begin now instead of waiting?
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