Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2025.
Wealth is a test and a trust
“Wealth is a test; even our children are a test.”
In one sentence
Wealth is a divine test, so Muslims must earn it lawfully, avoid doubtful and interest-based income, spend it responsibly, and use it for beneficial purposes.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces wealth as an under-discussed Islamic topic requiring balance.
- Explains that both earning and spending wealth are subject to Islamic guidance.
- Uses Quranic passages to frame wealth and children as worldly tests and adornments.
- Uses the halal, haram, and doubtful-matters hadith to warn against unethical income.
- Warns against abusing orphan wealth and engaging in interest.
- Encourages charitable spending while emphasizing that lawful earning is equally important.
Try this week
Review how your income is earned and remove lying, cheating, manipulation, or other unlawful practices.
Avoid financial matters that are unclear and consult knowledgeable people before proceeding.
Balance saving with meeting genuine family and community needs.
Protect orphans' wealth and never mix it with personal funds unfairly.
Make a practical effort to reduce or leave interest-based transactions.
Give lawful wealth through zakat, sadaqah, and relief for people facing hardship.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 5Used to emphasize consuming what is lawful and good.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to explain clear halal and haram, doubtful matters, and the importance of a sound heart.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“For us we know When we die We're leaving it all behind We're not taking a single dollar with us We can't even make our coffin From all the dollars we have”
“Wealth is a test Even our children are a test”
“When we don't have it We want more When we have it I don't want to lose it”
“But the prophet said That if it is unclear You are not sure Stay away from it”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that wealth is a blessing, but also a test from Allah. Muslims should care about how money is earned as much as how it is spent. We should avoid cheating, doubtful transactions, and interest, while meeting our responsibilities and caring for family and vulnerable people. Money should not become the center of our lives or prevent us from helping when help is needed. When Allah gives us more than we need, we should use some of it for zakat, sadaqah, and meaningful relief.
- What is one way money can become a test in everyday life?
- How can we make sure our earning and spending are fair and halal?
- What is one generous action our family could take this week?
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