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Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.

Wealth is a blessing, not life’s purpose

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“Whatever I enjoy is from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 37:34

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In one sentence

Qarun’s story teaches that wealth and success are Allah’s blessings, so believers should show gratitude, serve the afterlife, treat others generously, avoid corruption, and remember that taqwa defines lasting success.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Qarun as a Quranic example not to follow.
  2. Explains Qarun’s betrayal of Bani Israel and immense wealth.
  3. Relates the warning not to make wealth the source of happiness.
  4. Urges using worldly blessings for the afterlife, generosity, and social good.
  5. Contrasts Qarun’s self-credit with the believer’s gratitude to Allah.
  6. Concludes with Qarun’s downfall and the superiority of faith, righteous action, and taqwa.
Try this week
Say “Alhamdulillah” when receiving praise or congratulations for a blessing.
Use wealth and opportunities to build for the afterlife rather than making money the sole source of happiness.
Treat others with kindness and generosity in response to Allah’s kindness.
Use influence, wealth, and position to promote positive trends and avoid corruption.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 28:76-83Qarun’s wealth, arrogance, downfall, and the believers’ rejection of envy.
Quran 16:53Every blessing is from Allah, grounding the call to gratitude.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Not because Allah doesn't like the money, Allah doesn't like that this person has no value for themselves other than money.”
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“the believer should always have his or her mind connected to the recognition that whatever I enjoy is from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Qarun had enormous wealth, but he forgot that every blessing came from Allah. The people around him told him to prepare for the afterlife, enjoy a share of this world, treat others generously, and avoid corruption. Instead, he credited his success only to his own intelligence and became proud. Allah then caused him and his wealth to be swallowed by the earth, and people learned not to envy him. The khutbah reminds us that lasting success belongs to people of faith, righteous action, and taqwa.

  1. When do you find it easiest to say Alhamdulillah?
  2. How can our family use what Allah has given us to help others?
  3. What does real success look like beyond money or popularity?
Where it was given

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