Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, May 22, 2026.

Give generously before death

“We must encounter hate with understanding and love.”

The khateeb, at 21:17

In one sentence

The path to Allah is found through selfless service, generosity, and patient endurance of life's tests, while hatred should be met with understanding and love.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. A Hadith Qudsi frames feeding, clothing, housing, and helping the needy as a way of finding Allah.
  2. Giving wealth before death redirects the heart from worldly attachment toward the Hereafter.
  3. The world is a test, and Paradise is reached through hardships rather than unrestricted worldly ease.
  4. The San Diego Islamic Center tragedy is used to honor people who protected children and served their community.
  5. The sermon urges believers to answer anti-Muslim hatred with understanding, love, and conversation.
Try this week
Share wealth with poor and needy people before death.
Give for Allah’s sake without seeking recognition or fame.
Respond to anti-Muslim hostility with understanding and love rather than reciprocal hatred.
Sit down for a calm conversation with people who misunderstand Islam.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the more you give, the more your heart will get attached to Akhira. Why? Because you are giving it liwajhillah. Not for name, fame, nothing.”
ICO Jama Masjid · Orlando, FL
Play from 8:48
“It is returning back to Allah, our Creator, with the same pure soul He loaned me at my birth.”
ICO Jama Masjid · Orlando, FL
Play from 15:31
“My dear brothers and sisters, All three of them are shaheed fi sabi'illah.”
ICO Jama Masjid · Orlando, FL
Play from 19:34
“Brothers and sisters remember our responsibility is that we must encounter hate with understanding and love. Do not try to fight hate with hate. you will lose.”
ICO Jama Masjid · Orlando, FL
Play from 21:17
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Tariq reminded us that caring for people who need food, water, clothing, or shelter is a way to draw close to Allah. He encouraged us to share what we have while we can, explaining that sincere giving helps our hearts grow more attached to the Hereafter. He also reminded us that doing what is right takes effort and that life includes tests. In remembering those killed in the San Diego tragedy, he highlighted their service and care for others. He asked us to respond to hatred with understanding and love, opening the door to conversation and friendship.

  1. Who could we help this week, and what could we share with them?
  2. What is one good thing you could do quietly, without looking for praise?
  3. How could you respond kindly when someone misunderstands your faith?