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Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 21, 2025.

Allah values sincere sacrifice over status

Al-Mu'min Mosque

“Something that will stay with me in the grave and not leave me outside.”

The khateeb, at 16:48

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In one sentence

Allah judges sincerity and sacrifice relative to what He gives each person, so believers should pursue taqwa and maintain Allah-centered values in every setting.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The Tabuk example shows that sincere intention and valid inability can earn the same reward as participation.
  2. Charity includes money, time, effort, words, and every ability Allah has given.
  3. Allah's measure of deeds considers each person's circumstances, while believers should aspire to the ranks of the Companions.
  4. Taqwa is the best provision and the true basis of honor, not family, wealth, or status.
  5. Believers should carry consistent Islamic values from the masjid into work, home, friendships, and business, prioritizing lasting deeds.
Try this week
Give charity through money, time, effort, help, words, or a caring heart.
Prioritize Allah's pleasure in ordinary actions and decisions.
Maintain the same Islamic values at the masjid, home, workplace, among friends, and in business.
Imitate the Prophet and the Companions as role models.
Focus love and effort on deeds that remain valuable beyond this life.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe Tabuk example: people prevented by a valid excuse could share the reward through sincere intention.
Surah 9The three companions who stayed behind are mentioned as part of the Tabuk discussion.
Surah 2Spending for Allah's pleasure and the principle that taqwa is the best provision.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The most honored in society of Allah today is the one whom when they leave the masjid they still have the same values of the masjid”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
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“the most thing that I love is something that will stay with me in the grave and not leave me outside”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us to make pleasing Allah the purpose behind our actions. The khateeb shared how people who sincerely wanted to join a good deed, but were prevented by circumstances beyond their control, could still share its reward. Giving is not only about money: we can also offer our time, effort, and help according to what Allah has given us. He described taqwa, being conscious of Allah, as the best provision, encouraging us to keep our values at home, at work, with friends, and in the masjid. He also invited us to look beyond this life and care about the good that will stay with us after we die.

  1. What is one way you could help someone this week without spending money?
  2. Where is it hardest to stick to your values, and what helps you?
  3. What good thing could our family do together that would matter beyond today?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Mu'min Mosque3528 Westfield Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76133ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Mu'min Mosque44 khutbahs
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