Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2025.
Righteousness means giving what you love
“You will never get the righteousness until you spend out of what you love.”
In one sentence
True righteousness and lasting wealth come from sincerely giving what we love for Allah and leaving a beneficial legacy through service and sacrifice.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The Muslim community’s enduring goodness requires patience, trust in Allah, and sacrifice.
- Quranic guidance defines righteousness as giving from what one loves, not merely giving large amounts.
- Examples from Umar, Abu Bakr, Uthman, Abu Talha, and other companions illustrate sacrificial charity.
- Contemporary examples include Gaza relief, mosque projects, and a major land donation for community use.
- The dunya is temporary, while beneficial legacy and ongoing charity continue earning reward after death.
- The khutbah closes with prayers for donors, the oppressed, the sick, and steadfastness.
Try this week
Give charity from something you genuinely value, regardless of the amount.
Serve the community with money, time, effort, or useful skills.
Learn the religion and educate your family.
Support people in need, mosque projects, and beneficial community institutions.
Reflect on what lasting benefit you are building for your family and community.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to teach that righteousness requires spending from what one loves.
Surah 2Used to connect righteousness with faith and giving wealth despite loving it.
Sahih MuslimUsed to affirm that goodness continues throughout the Muslim community.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“you will never get the righteousness until you spend out of what you love and whatever you spend whatever you give for the sake of Allah azza wa jal Allah is fully aware of it”
“the quantity is not the most important thing it could be one dollar one dollar”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that real wealth is not only what we keep, but what we give sincerely for Allah. Righteousness means sharing from things we love, whether money, time, effort, or abilities. The speaker reminded us that this life is temporary, while helpful deeds can continue benefiting us after death. We should ask what good legacy we can leave for our families, neighbors, and wider community.
- What is something valuable, not necessarily money, that you could share with someone this week?
- How is competing to do good different from competing for popularity or possessions?
- What kind of beneficial legacy would you like to leave behind?
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