5:41 the trial of my ummah…10:39 the feet of a servant…21:50 And wealth is blessed…24:55 The true wealth is not…
Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2026.

True wealth is contentment, not possessions

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“The true wealth is not in having many possessions, but the true wealth is contentment of the soul.”

The khateeb, at 24:55

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In one sentence

Wealth is a test rather than proof of divine favor, so Muslims should earn it lawfully, resist greed, spend generously for Allah, and cultivate contentment.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Begins with taqwa and frames wealth and poverty as tests.
  2. Warns that greed, status, and worldly competition can corrupt faith.
  3. Emphasizes accountability for how wealth is earned and spent.
  4. Contrasts harmful haram wealth with blessed halal wealth.
  5. Encourages charity, generosity, endowments, and charitable wills.
  6. Concludes that true richness is contentment, gratitude, and dependence on Allah.
Try this week
Check that income, food, and spending come from halal sources.
Leave doubtful financial matters for what is clearly permissible.
Give generously to relatives, orphans, needy people, and charitable causes.
Consider establishing an endowment or leaving a charitable will.
Practice gratitude by comparing your worldly situation with those who have less.
Increase obedience and avoid sins that remove blessing from wealth.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 68Illustrates how pride in wealth can lead to loss.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the trial of my ummah is money is wealth it is one of the scales of a trial”
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“the feet of a servant will not move on the day of resurrection until he is asked about his life and how he spent it”
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“And wealth is blessed by its abundance, not by its quantity. And the foundation of a blessing is sincerity in it.”
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“The true wealth is not in having many possessions, but the true wealth is contentment of the soul.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that wealth and poverty are both tests from Allah, not proof that someone is loved or disliked by Him. We should earn and consume only what is halal, and be cautious about doubtful sources because they can harm our faith and prayers. Wealth becomes a blessing when we hold it generously, support relatives and people in need, and use it for lasting good. Real richness is contentment of the heart, gratitude, and dependence on Allah rather than having many possessions. This week, our family can review one earning or spending habit, give something for Allah's sake, and thank Him for what we already have.

  1. What is one thing we have that we can share this week?
  2. How can we tell the difference between wanting something and truly needing it?
  3. What does contentment look like in our family?
Where it was given

The masjid

Mesquite Islamic Center (MIC)2403 Franklin Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150Jumu'ah “Arabic (1:30 PM)” and “English (2:30 PM)” under “Jummah Khutba.”ArchiveAll khutbahs at Mesquite Islamic Center31 khutbahs
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