GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 3, 2025.
Gratitude to Allah grows community
“If you're new to the community, it's a good way to come meet some brothers or sisters.”
In one sentence
The khutbah teaches that gratitude to Allah brings increase, then expresses that gratitude through communal care, prayer for the deceased, and active participation in masjid life.
The khutbah in 4 steps
- The khutbah opens with Arabic praise, testimony, and exhortations to taqwa.
- A Quranic passage teaches that gratitude brings increase from Allah.
- The speaker offers prayers for Imtiaz Ali's deceased uncle and all deceased Muslims.
- Announcements invite participation in meetings, educational programs, youth activities, volunteering, and masjid communications.
Try this week
Donate what you can on the way out.
Attend the final town hall and share opinions, concerns, questions, or feedback.
Attend the annual general assembly meeting next month.
Join relevant educational, youth, family, matrimonial, or archery programs.
Volunteer with the grocery drive by packing on Saturday or distributing on Sunday.
Follow the masjid's social media, website, and application, and join the WhatsApp group.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“to ensure that we can build a strong community together”
“if you're new to the community it's a good way to come meet some brothers or sisters and you know contribute to our masjid and our community inshallah”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that Allah promises increase when we are grateful. It asks the community to make du'a for Imtiaz Ali's uncle, who passed away after a major health crisis, and for all deceased Muslims. The announcements invite everyone to strengthen the masjid by attending meetings, learning programs, youth and family activities, and volunteering. Newcomers are especially encouraged to connect through service and the masjid's communication channels.
- What is one way we can show gratitude to Allah this week?
- Which masjid activity would you enjoy joining as a family?
- How can we support someone whose family is grieving?
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