Trust Allah and deal honestly
“They trusted Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
True reliance on Allah means obeying His commands, especially in financial dealings, while working diligently and refusing dishonesty because provision ultimately comes from Allah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens with praise of Allah and reminders to follow the Quran and Sunnah.
- Uses the prohibition on polytheists entering Makkah to show that obedience can bring unexpected prosperity.
- Applies the lesson to modern materialism and the mistaken belief that people control their own provision.
- Calls for taqwa, honesty, and fairness in divorce, business, contracts, sales, rents, and desperate transactions.
- Explains that Islam permits halal prosperity while warning against greed and unlawful methods.
- Balances tawakkul with effort: attend Jumu'ah, work, seek provision, and trust Allah like birds leaving their nests.
In the khateeb's words
“But they trusted Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. They implemented the rule.”
“For a few hundred thousand dollars commission, don't put others into problem.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah taught that Allah is the true Provider, so we should not abandon what is right out of fear that we will lose money or opportunity. The khateeb used the people of Makkah as an example: they obeyed Allah when their livelihood seemed uncertain, trusted Him, and were provided for in ways they had not imagined. Tawakkul should make our business, contracts, family responsibilities, and everyday dealings honest, fair, and free from cheating or exploitation. Trusting Allah does not mean sitting still; like birds that leave their nests hungry, we must work, learn, and make a sincere effort. Islam does not stand in the way of prosperity, but it teaches us to pursue success through halal means while remembering that our provision ultimately comes from Allah.
- When is it hardest to do the right thing because you might lose something you want?
- What is one way you can trust Allah while still working hard this week?
- How can we make sure our success never comes from taking advantage of someone else?
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