Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 21, 2025.
Give what you can every day
“I never dismiss any act of virtue.”
In one sentence
A believer should stop waiting for grand solutions, hold themselves accountable, and give whatever time, ability, forgiveness, or resources they have through small daily acts that benefit others.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Challenges pessimism and paralysis amid global suffering, emphasizing that Allah changes conditions while believers serve through daily good.
- Contrasts self-accountability and purposeful action with desire-driven passivity, using prophetic teachings and Sayyiduna Umar as examples.
- Expands generosity beyond money to smiles, family happiness, debt relief, forgiveness, time, skills, and knowledge.
- Illustrates creative service through Abu Damdam, a flight attendant making Quranic ink, and Ottoman waqf examples.
- Calls listeners to notice and address local needs, reject the millionaire fantasy, and prepare to show their beneficial actions before Allah.
- Closes with encouragement to send abundant blessings on the Prophet and prayers for Palestine, Sudan, and the oppressed.
Try this week
Perform and value one small act of goodness every day.
Smile, bring happiness to others, and avoid bringing a hostile mood into the home.
Give time, skills, knowledge, resources, and attention to the Muslim community.
Forgive personal offenses when appropriate as an act of charitable generosity.
Check on family members, serve parents, relieve burdens, and consider helping someone with debt.
Notice local problems such as overflowing trash cans or broken streetlights and contact the city or masjid to address them.
Send abundant salawat upon the Prophet on Friday.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 16:90Recited at the close as a summary command toward justice and excellence.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“what I am mandated to do and be is a simple servant who serves I do good everyday I never dismiss any act of virtue”
“the most beloved of people in the sight of Allah are those who who are the most benefit to people”
“the Ummah of Sayyidina Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam has to be in every generation the most giving”
“it's not about dollars and how much you have in the bank it's about the spirit of who you are and how you act and do everyday”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that we do not need wealth or power to serve Allah and help people. Small acts, such as smiling, removing harm, checking on someone, forgiving, or helping with a burden, are valuable in Allah’s sight. We should not become frozen by the world’s huge problems or wait until we have more money before doing good. Instead, we should live as active believers who give our time, skills, energy, kindness, and resources. On the Day of Judgment, what will matter is the benefit and happiness we brought to others.
- What is one small good deed you could do for someone tomorrow?
- What gift besides money could you share with your family or community?
- How can we make our home feel happier when someone walks through the door?
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