Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Faith grows through willing sacrifice
“Many people think that faith is based on fear, but true faith is based on love.”
In one sentence
True faith is expressed through love-driven sacrifice of what we value, including our time, money, habits, and effort for Allah and the Muslim community.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Explains udhiya as a meaningful financial sacrifice involving a valuable, healthy animal and distribution of its meat.
- Connects sacrifice to taqwa, sincere intention, and love of Allah rather than fear alone.
- Uses Ibrahim and Ismail, Abu Bakr, and The Lord of the Rings to illustrate giving up what is precious for a higher commitment.
- Applies sacrifice to marriage, health, education, rest, and personal growth.
- Calls the community to sacrifice time, money, and effort to strengthen the masjid, learn the deen, and support future generations.
Try this week
Perform a valid udhiya or qurbani using an appropriate, healthy animal and distribute it as required.
Give time and money to build and sustain the masjid and community institution.
Spend time learning the deen and improving personal character and practice.
Accept necessary sacrifices in habits, entertainment, food, study, rest, and relationships to pursue higher priorities.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“But rather what Allah receives from you is your taqwa. Your presence of heart, when you are engaged in the act.”
“Many people think that faith is based on fear, but true faith is based on love.”
“To say yes to something, means you're going to have to say no to some things. Well, isn't that a sacrifice?”
“It's not enough to say, "I believe and that's it." You got to do more than that. Me included, all of us, we have to do more.”
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