Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 8, 2026.
Use your gifts to serve others
“Whatever talent you have is a gift from God, and it's something you're going to be asked for.”
In one sentence
People should use Allah-given gifts to become persistent, humble leaders of goodness by serving others, following the Quran and Sunnah, and resisting evil.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Contrasts righteous and corrupt life paths and accountability before Allah.
- Introduces gifted people who can become leaders of good or evil.
- Defines leaders of goodness through worship, generosity, compassion, strength, and insight.
- Urges listeners to use their talents and blessings to meet people's needs.
- Warns that withholding gifts or tiring of service can cause blessings to be removed.
- Concludes that true leaders follow the Quran and Sunnah without seeking fame and leave lasting good.
Try this week
Use your wealth, skills, and talents to serve people and meet their needs.
Practice generosity, kindness, helpfulness, and support toward others.
Continue doing good and serving people even when it becomes tiring or unrecognized.
Follow the Quran and Sunnah rather than seeking fame or worldly approval.
Aim to leave lasting charity, benefit, and a good reputation for the hereafter.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to emphasize accountability for every good and evil deed.
Surah 13Used to argue that change begins within people themselves.
Musnad AhmadIllustrated humble leadership, spreading guidance, and the importance of taqwa.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Some use this gift for good, while others use it for evil. Also free will. They are the leader of good, and the leaders of evil.”
“Generosity with whatever you can offer to your fellow men, and kindness, free. There is no price on being kind.”
“Always remember, whatever talent you have is a gift from God, and it's something you're going to be asked for.”
“The best of wealth that leaves behind a good reputation, not a bad one.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah asked us to choose between two paths: leading people toward goodness or pulling them toward evil. Allah gives people different abilities, but those gifts are a responsibility, so we should use our wealth, skills, and energy to help others with generosity and kindness. A true leader of good keeps serving, follows the Quran and Sunnah, and does not make fame or people’s approval the goal. We can ask Allah to show us truth and evil clearly and make us keys to goodness.
- What is one gift or ability you could use to help someone this week?
- How can we show kindness when helping someone feels difficult?
- What kind of good reputation would you like your actions to leave behind?
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