Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 23, 2026.
Seek halal provision without fearing poverty
“Seek your rizq, but seek His pleasure even more.”
In one sentence
Rizq is decreed by Allah, so Muslims should pursue halal provision responsibly while trusting Allah, practicing taqwa and istighfar, and cultivating gratitude and inner peace instead of being consumed by fear of poverty.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Acknowledges financial anxiety and reassures listeners that no hardship is beyond Allah’s power.
- Defines tawakkul as working, planning, and fulfilling responsibilities while trusting Allah with the outcome.
- Explains that istighfar and taqwa bring barakah but are not formulas guaranteeing specific financial results.
- Distinguishes barakah and spiritual richness from money, warning against poverty fears and comparing oneself with others.
- Closes by urging gratitude, patience, worship, and seeking Allah’s pleasure above wealth.
Try this week
Work, plan, save responsibly, fulfill family responsibilities, and seek provision through halal means.
Continue making dua, istighfar, and sadaqah according to one’s ability without treating them as formulas.
Examine and correct neglected obligations, dishonest business practices, riba, broken family ties, and other disobedience.
Remind yourself and others that Allah sees you and will not abandon you.
Say Alhamdulillah, resist comparison, and appreciate existing blessings while pursuing improvement.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 29Allah provides for creatures and people, supporting trust in His provision.
Surah 65Taqwa and reliance on Allah bring a way out and unexpected provision.
Sahih MuslimThe Prophet gave generously, illustrating freedom from fear of poverty.
Surah 9The Prophet comforted Abu Bakr by affirming that Allah was with them.
Surah 71Istighfar is connected with forgiveness, rain, wealth, and children.
Surah 2Fear of poverty can be a satanic temptation leading toward wrongdoing.
Surah 7Faith and taqwa bring broad blessings, not merely increased wealth.
Sahih al-BukhariTrue richness is the richness of the soul rather than possessions.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Just because our circumstances have not changed, does not mean that Allah is not responding to our du'as.”
“Instead of asking only, what can I recite to increase my rizq? We should also ask, how can I become a better servant of Allah so I can achieve barakah in my rizq?”
“Seek your rizq, but seek His pleasure even more. Ask Him for wealth, but ask Him for barakah.”
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