Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2025.
Honest dealings bring blessing to wealth
“Honesty is when you find yourself in that situation that nothing will save you but a lie.”
In one sentence
Wealth is a test, and its true blessing comes through faith, honest dealings, transparency, generosity, and character rather than accumulation.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Umar’s reaction to conquered Persian wealth introduces wealth’s power to damage relationships.
- Honest business is presented as a demanding spiritual virtue modeled by the Prophet.
- Wealth must not distract from prayer, zakat, religious obligations, or remembrance of Allah.
- Listeners are urged to avoid exploiting others, concealment, dishonesty, and taking more than they give.
- Generosity, patience, forgiveness, and ease in transactions are illustrated through stories of Abu Hanifa, Uthman, and the Prophet.
- Righteous business conduct can influence others toward Islam when joined with knowledge and practice.
Try this week
Establish religious practice and fulfill obligations before seeking barakah in wealth.
Pay zakat on time and in the correct amount.
Be honest even when lying would provide an immediate benefit.
Disclose defects, limitations, and relevant details in products or services.
Give sadaqah to repair gaps and ambiguity in business dealings.
Practice generosity, forgiveness, patience, and ease with customers and employees.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 83Used to condemn taking more from others while giving less in return.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Barakah does not mean that you'll have an increase. Barakah means that what you have, you'll use it for the sake of Allah, number one.”
“Honesty is when you find yourself in that situation that nothing will save you but a lie. But you choose to be honest.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
This khutbah teaches that wealth is not automatically a sign that Allah is pleased with us. Barakah means using what we have in the right way and not allowing money to distract us from prayer, zakat, and faith. In business and everyday dealings, Muslims should be honest, reveal faults, give generously, and forgive others. Good character can repair harm, build trust, and even help people see the beauty of Islam.
- Where can you practice being honest this week, even when a lie would be easier?
- What is one way to be generous or forgiving in your dealings with someone else?
- How can your behavior show others something good about Islam?
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