His Eminence Sheikh Abdul-Bari ibn Awwadh Ath-Thubaiti, may Allah preserve him, delivered the Friday khutbah entitled “The Divine Wisdom behind Poverty and Wealth”, in which he talked about poverty and wealth, stating that Allah has allotted provision to his servants and has raised some of them in rank above others. Then he explained that poverty and wealth are a test from Allah, Exalted be He, to His servants. He also mentioned several qualities that the poor should have, highlighting the favourable status of the poor person who shows patience in the sight of Allah, Majesty and Glory be to Him. He concluded the khutbah by referring to the negative effects of poverty on society and the ways in which poverty can be confronted.