17:21 The smile in the face…19:35 This charity that…32:35 So if we need Or if we…33:42 When you give The poor…
Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 11, 2026.

Giving for Allah purifies the giver

Masjid Al-Barakah

“The smile in the face of your brother or sister is sadaqah.”

The khateeb, at 17:21

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In one sentence

Giving for Allah, whether money, kindness, forgiveness, debt relief, or self-sacrifice, purifies the giver, supports the quietly needy, and brings promised divine multiplication.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces zakah, sadaqah, kafarah, and fidya as forms of giving in different contexts.
  2. Expands sadaqah beyond money to smiles, good words, and forgiveness.
  3. Presents three generosity levels: surplus, al-jood, and al-eethar.
  4. Uses examples of the Ansar, a guest-hosting family, and companions at Yarmuk.
  5. Directs voluntary charity toward discreetly needy relatives and debtors needing more time.
  6. Concludes with divine promises of multiplied reward and a call to give before salah.
Try this week
Give voluntary charity from what remains after essential bills and family needs.
Practice non-monetary sadaqah through smiles, good words, forgiveness, and kindness.
Look for quietly struggling relatives and offer support without waiting for them to ask.
Give debtors reasonable additional time to repay when they are in difficulty.
When able, progress from giving surplus toward greater generosity and self-sacrifice.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Righteousness requires giving from what one dearly loves, illustrated through Abu Talha.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The smile in the face of your brother or sister is sadaqah A good word is sadaqah”
Masjid Al-Barakah · Vaughan, ON
Play from 17:21
“This charity that they're giving It is a form of cleansing And purification for them”
Masjid Al-Barakah · Vaughan, ON
Play from 19:35
“So if we need Or if we know Our family members And people close to us Who need it Without asking Offer them support”
Masjid Al-Barakah · Vaughan, ON
Play from 32:35
“When you give The poor person You are not giving To him Rather you are in business With Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Masjid Al-Barakah · Vaughan, ON
Play from 33:42
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah taught that giving for Allah includes much more than money. Zakah is obligatory, while sadaqah includes voluntary financial help, kind words, smiles, forgiveness, and giving someone more time to repay a debt. The speaker described three levels of generosity: giving surplus, giving more than we keep, and preferring others even when we are in need. We were encouraged to notice people who quietly struggle, especially relatives, and offer help without making them ask. In giving, we should remember that Allah purifies and multiplies what is given.

  1. What is one kind action that could count as sadaqah today?
  2. How can we help someone without making them feel embarrassed?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Society of Vaughan (Masjid Al-Barakah)Unit 22-24, 9100 Jane Street, Vaughan, ON L4K 0A4Jumu'ah Four services · 1:30 PM (brothers only), 2:30 PM (brothers only), 3:30 PM (brothers & sisters), 4:30 PM (brothers & sisters)ArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Al-Barakah29 khutbahs
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