Give beyond zakat for lasting reward
“Whatever you give to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, there will be no accountability, and Allah will give you back manifold in this dunya and in the hereafter.”
Ramadan should inspire Muslims to go beyond obligatory zakat through sincere voluntary charity, service, and lasting community investment that earn multiplied reward in this life and the hereafter.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Explains zakat as an obligation alongside salah and encourages extra worship during Ramadan.
- Frames voluntary spending as an investment whose reward Allah multiplies.
- Presents public and private charity through feeding, giving water, visiting the sick, and helping others.
- Urges small, sincere acts of sadaqah without boasting.
- Describes ongoing rewards after death through teaching, righteous children, and charitable institutions.
- Concludes by urging support for the mosque's remaining loan with sincere intention and dua.
In the khateeb's words
“if somebody wants to attain the pleasure of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala go visit the sick this is an act of charity this is an act of sadaqah”
“whatever you keep for yourself you'll be held accountable for it whatever you give to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala there will be no accountability and Allah will give you back manifold in this dunya and in the hereafter”
“learn to give volunteer learn to give sadaqa naafi this is how we attain our jannah this is how we save ourselves from the hellfire”
“our children will be an asset to us it is the best investment”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that zakat is an obligation, but Ramadan also invites us to give beyond what is required. Even a small gift, meal, drink, visit to the sick, or quiet act of service can seek Allah's pleasure. Teaching others, raising children who pray for us, and supporting lasting community institutions can continue benefiting us after death. The speaker encouraged everyone to give sincerely, make dua for acceptance, and support the mosque, including its remaining loan.
- How could something small, like food or water, become a big act of kindness?
The masjid
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