Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Jun 20, 2026.
Wealth is a trust, not a privilege
“Those that are weaker and poorer than us we shouldn't be arrogant.”
In one sentence
The khutbah teaches that wealth is a temporary trust from Allah, so believers must reject arrogance, affirm resurrection, and treat the vulnerable with kindness.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Recites opening Qur'anic verses and praises Allah and the Prophet.
- Introduces the Qur'anic story of two men and differing interpretations of its context.
- Describes the wealthy man's gardens, arrogance, denial of resurrection, and expectation of eternal privilege.
- Explains the believer's response: faith in Allah, gratitude, and recognition that blessings can disappear.
- Draws lessons about humility, accountability for deeds, and avoiding boastful display.
- Urges kindness toward weaker and poorer people before closing with supplication.
Try this week
Use wealth for Allah’s purposes rather than treating it as personal entitlement.
Keep unnecessary displays of possessions private and focus on good deeds.
Treat weaker and poorer people with kindness and avoid arrogance toward them.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:285-286Recited at the opening to affirm faith, obedience, repentance, and personal accountability.
Quran 18:32-44Main story of the two gardens, used to warn against arrogance, wealth-based self-importance, and denying resurrection.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“I have more than you when it comes to money and support”
“He's going to ask you about your good deeds so there's certain things keep it to yourself you don't need to tell people”
“and when you give Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is going to give you wealth and don't be arrogant”
“those that are weaker and poorer than us we shouldn't be arrogant”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah tells the story of a man who had beautiful gardens, wealth, and family but became proud of what he owned. He forgot that his blessings came from Allah and even doubted resurrection and accountability. His gardens were eventually destroyed, teaching us that possessions are temporary and should be used responsibly. We should be grateful, avoid showing off, focus on good deeds, and treat people with less power or money with kindness.
- What is one blessing we should thank Allah for without becoming boastful?
- What good deed could we focus on this week?
- How can we show kindness to someone who has less than we do?
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