Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 3, 2026.
Sadaqah includes service, not just money
“Sadaqah is doing any good deed.”
In one sentence
Sadaqah includes sincere voluntary service, and Muslims should follow the Ansar by giving their time, energy, knowledge, and resources to strengthen the community while trusting Allah's reward.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Reflects on existence, guidance, and knowledge of Allah as blessings that should produce gratitude and worship.
- Defines sadaqah as every good deed, not merely financial charity, and distinguishes it from obligatory zakat.
- Explains volunteering as proof of faith, detachment from worldly possessions, and trust in Allah's provision.
- Retells the generosity of the Ansar and the Prophet's affirmation of their sacrifice after Hunayn.
- Applies the Ansar's example to mosque service, teaching, cleaning, organizing, and community involvement.
- Encourages sincere service by promising spiritual and worldly benefits, including forgiveness, protection, and increased provision.
- Announces weekend-school registration, volunteer opportunities, and an end-of-year donation appeal.
Try this week
Volunteer at the masjid or community center by cleaning, cooking, moving chairs, setting tables, or serving at events.
Share knowledge by teaching or assisting in weekend school or Sunday school.
Learn about the community center's programs and fill open volunteer roles.
Smile at others, feed people in need, and perform other good deeds as forms of sadaqah.
Register children for weekend school beginning January 11 and consider volunteering there.
Consider making an end-of-year donation to support the masjid's programs and services.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Sadaqah is not just giving money. Sadaqah is doing any good deed. Doing any good deed. In the hopes of earning Allah's pleasure. Any good deed.”
“You are proving that you are overcoming the love of dunya. You are giving away things that belong to you. That you cherish. That you desire for yourself as well.”
“It is not fair for us to have the ability to help. And we don't help. It is not fair for us to be coming to Salaam for two to three years as a community center. And we don't know all the programs they offer.”
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