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Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 31, 2026.

Put Islam above wealth and status

ICIE · Hateem Siddiqui

“The most beloved thing in our hearts should be that we're Muslim.”

The khateeb, at 34:44

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In one sentence

Muslims should value Islam above worldly wealth, status, and recognition, serving Allah sincerely like the Ansar without expecting worldly reward.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Taqwa means conscious obedience, while wealth and family can distract believers from Allah.
  2. The Muhajirun and Ansar modeled sacrifice and commitment to the Prophet.
  3. After Hunayn, the Ansar felt disappointed when worldly spoils passed them by.
  4. The Prophet addressed their feelings openly and reminded them that faith was greater than material gifts.
  5. Listeners are urged to become today’s Ansar through sincere, quiet service and leadership development.
Try this week
Examine whether wealth, family, status, or projects are distracting you from Allah and renew your intentions.
Bring rumors and conflicts into the open for respectful discussion and verification.
Volunteer quietly in the masjid, including setting up and putting away tables and chairs.
Serve, donate, and share beneficial Islamic content without chasing praise, likes, or views.
Train younger leaders and pass responsibility to the next generation.
Learn about the Prophet, read the Quran, and apply its lessons.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 63Warned that wealth and children can distract believers from remembering Allah.
Surah 59
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The reminder for today's khutbah Is to not take The gift of Islam For granted To not take this gift And to work hard for it To work hard for the sake Of Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala”
ICIE · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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“The most beloved thing In our hearts Should be That we're Muslim The most beloved thing In our hearts Should be that we believe In Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala”
ICIE · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Allah has given us the greatest gift: Islam and the ability to worship Him. The story of the Ansar shows that even devoted people can become disappointed when worldly rewards seem to pass them by. The Prophet addressed their feelings openly and reminded them that faith and closeness to him were worth more than camels or wealth. We can follow their best example by serving our families, masjid, and community sincerely, even when nobody notices. Our goal is to be helpers of Islam who are grateful for our share and use Allah’s gifts in His service.

  1. What is one helpful thing you can do this week without anyone noticing?
  2. When have you felt thankful for being Muslim?
  3. How can our family serve the masjid without seeking praise?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of the Inland Empire9212 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701Jumu'ah 1:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICIE34 khutbahs
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