9:16 You were lost. You're…17:38 You had to be lost in…25:01 When you look around…
GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, May 23, 2026.

See Allah in every blessing

ICF

“You should see Allah everywhere you go.”

The khateeb, at 25:01

Watch the khutbahFamily kit
In one sentence

Because Allah guides and sustains us through loss and need, believers should respond to vulnerable people with mercy and recognize and express gratitude for His blessings.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Continues Surah al-Duha by urging listeners to hear the Qur'an as Allah's personal address.
  2. Explains human forgetfulness and spiritual lostness, urging Muslims to make Islam personally their own.
  3. Connects the Prophet's hardships and Khadijah's support to learning dependence and appreciation.
  4. Applies the surah's commands to treat orphans and those asking for help with gentleness.
  5. Concludes by urging believers to recognize Allah in their blessings and verbalize gratitude.
Try this week
Read the Qur'an as though Allah is addressing you directly.
Keep accepting reminders, even when the subject is familiar.
Reflect on whether your Islam is personally chosen rather than merely inherited.
Treat orphans, struggling people, and those asking for help with kindness and gentleness.
Welcome newcomers at the masjid and help them feel comfortable.
Verbally express gratitude, love, and appreciation for Allah's blessings.
Fast on the Day of Arafah and participate in the announced community gathering if able.
Pay attention to the announced local voting dates and remain engaged in civic life.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 93:7-11Uses the surah's reminders of guidance, provision, mercy toward vulnerable people, and speaking about blessings.
Quran 28:56Supports the claim that Allah ultimately guides whom He wills.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You were lost. You're always in a perpetual state of being lost. And if it wasn't for Allah, you would have never been unlost in your life.”
ICF · Frisco, TX
Play from 9:16
“You had to be lost in order to be guided. You had to be poor in order to understand what it was like to be able to take care of yourself.”
ICF · Frisco, TX
Play from 17:38
“When you look around you and you see everything around you, you should see Allah everywhere. You should see Allah everywhere you go.”
ICF · Frisco, TX
Play from 25:01
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reflected on Surah Al-Duha and how it reminds us of Allah's guidance and care. He encouraged us to read the Qur'an as a personal message and to welcome reminders, even when we have heard them before. Remembering the times we needed help can soften our hearts toward people who are struggling now. He urged us to be gentle with orphans, people asking for help, and newcomers who may feel alone. He also encouraged us to speak about Allah's blessings and express love to our families in words, so that gratitude and care become part of everyday life.

  1. What is one reminder about Islam that helps you even when you have heard it before?
  2. How could you help someone new feel welcome at school or the masjid?
  3. What is one blessing you want to thank Allah for out loud today?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Frisco11137 Frisco St, Frisco, TX 75033Jumu'ah 12:45 PM, 1:35 PM and 2:25 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICF83 khutbahs
Keep listening

More on Gratitude

All on this topic
ICI · Irving, TX · Oct 24, 2026Thank Allah in ease and hardship“Even in moments of difficulty, when it feels like there's nothing going your way, there is always something to be grateful for.”Either we're receiving a blessing, which calls for shukr, or we're going through a hardship, which calls for sabr.13:29Al-Ittehad · Vista, CA · Sep 19, 2026Gratitude and patience carry believers through lifeReal gratitude is not a feeling.16:14London Muslim Mosque · London, ON · Sep 11, 2026Gratitude means using blessings well