Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
True wealth is contentment of the heart
“Wealth is in the heart, and poverty is in the heart.”
In one sentence
True wealth is contentment of the heart with Allah’s decree, pursued alongside earnest effort, gratitude, and focus on the everlasting Hereafter rather than worldly possessions.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Contrasts different life circumstances to show that material advantages do not guarantee a good life.
- Defines true richness as wealth and contentment of the heart rather than money or possessions.
- Explains rida as tranquility after exhausting lawful efforts, not passive resignation.
- Encourages trust in Allah’s provision and recognition of the dunya’s temporary nature.
- Calls listeners to prioritize the Hereafter, memorize supplications, and accept Allah’s wisdom in their circumstances.
Try this week
Make persistent dua for one’s children and their faith.
Exhaust lawful efforts and available means when facing illness, infertility, or hardship.
Accept Allah’s decree after making sincere effort.
Memorize and recite the supplication for a tranquil, satisfied soul.
Keep the Hereafter and Jannah in mind when facing temporary worldly difficulties.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariTeaches that true wealth is richness of the soul, not many possessions.
Surah 28Contrasts temporary worldly enjoyment with the everlasting Hereafter.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Wealth is in the heart, and poverty is in the heart. Whoever wealth is in his heart will not be harmed no matter what happens in the world.”
“Be satisfied, be content with what Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala decreed for you. You are the richest man on earth.”
“Rida is not about giving up. Rida is to exhaust all your efforts. To exhaust all the means. And then you are content with the result.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that being rich is not mainly about money or possessions. True richness is having a heart that feels content with what Allah has chosen, while still making every sincere and lawful effort. The speaker encourages us to remember that worldly life is temporary and that the Hereafter is everlasting. We can ask Allah for a tranquil soul that accepts His decree and is satisfied with His gifts.
- What is one blessing we might overlook because we are focused on what we lack?
- How can we take action while still trusting Allah with the result?
- What helps you remember that this life is temporary?
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