Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2026.
Faith must care for people in need
“Make sure to be good to the people around you.”
In one sentence
True faith is not limited to ritual worship but must soften the heart, protect the vulnerable, fulfill zakat, transform prayer into ethical conduct, and prompt practical help for people in crisis.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Defines deen as more than salah, zakah, siyam, and hajj through Surah al-Ma'oon.
- Explains caring for orphans and bringing comfort to others as beloved acts of devotion.
- Warns against withholding orphan wealth and explains zakat on money and trade goods.
- Connects authentic prayer with moral reform, sincerity, and avoiding neglect of salah.
- Expands al-ma'un to lending useful household items and returning borrowed possessions.
- Describes displacement and suffering in Yemen and other conflict zones.
- Calls for zakah and sadaqah donations, then closes with prayer and community announcements.
Try this week
Care for orphans, widows, needy people, and others who depend on community support.
Pay zakat on eligible money and trade goods after a full lunar year; do not count taxes as zakat.
Protect the five daily prayers, especially Fajr and Isha, and let prayer shape personal character.
Avoid showing off religious deeds and practice sincerity for Allah.
Lend useful household items to neighbors and return anything borrowed.
Give zakah or sadaqah, including the suggested $120 contribution through Pure Hands for displaced families.
Attend the announced community potluck with family.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“if you want your salah to be raised to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, make sure to be good to the people around you, especially those who are in need for you.”
“to bring peace and happiness into the heart of others.”
“we should try our best to live the Salat to be part of our changes in our life”
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