Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 25, 2025.
Enjoy blessings without becoming materialistic
“People who don't have much money can buy a lot of things that they don't need with the money that they don't have.”
In one sentence
Zuhd teaches Muslims to enjoy lawful blessings without becoming controlled by materialism, overconsumption, or possessions.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Defines zuhd as Islamic restraint, simplicity, and self-denial rather than rejecting worldly life.
- Warns that seasonal marketing, debt, window shopping, and hoarding encourage materialism.
- Uses storage-unit growth and consumer habits to illustrate excessive accumulation.
- Presents Quranic reminders that worldly enjoyment is temporary and possessions are a test.
- Calls listeners to buy only what they need, live modestly, study the Prophet’s life, and practice patience.
Try this week
Pause before seasonal-sale purchases and distinguish needs from wants.
Avoid buying unnecessary items with money you do not have.
Reduce window shopping and other time-wasting consumer habits.
Live as modestly as possible and avoid hoarding possessions.
Study the Prophet’s life and respond to difficulties with active effort and patience.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 4Contrasts the brief enjoyment of this world with the better Hereafter for the conscious.
Surah 18Presents the earth’s beauty and possessions as a test rather than an ultimate goal.
Jami` at-TirmidhiDescribes admirable believers through worship, humility, modest means, patience, and leaving little behind.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Buying things is not haram. over buying it is questionable. then over buying it and holding it is also questionable.”
“people who don't have much money can buy a lot of things that they don't need with the money that they don't have.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Zuhd means living simply and not letting possessions control our hearts. Islam does not forbid enjoying good things, but warns against waste, hoarding, debt, and buying things we do not need. The Prophet’s example points us toward worship, humility, patience, and leaving little behind. This week, our family can pause before purchases, care for what we already have, and remember people facing hunger and hardship.
- How can we tell the difference between a real need and something advertising makes us want?
- What does patient effort look like when something difficult happens?
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