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GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 19, 2025.

Every blessing comes from Allah

Al-Mustafa

“Whatever you have, it's from Allah.”

The khateeb, at 16:07

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In one sentence

The khutbah argues that every blessing and achievement comes from Allah, so believers must remain grateful and humble rather than becoming like Qarun.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Calls listeners to recognize indispensable blessings as gifts from Allah.
  2. Uses Quranic creation questions to affirm Allah’s exclusive power and provision.
  3. Urges people to attribute abilities, opportunities, and achievements to Allah.
  4. Contrasts grateful Prophet Sulaiman with arrogant Qarun, whose wealth was destroyed.
  5. Warns that fortunes change and blessings can be withdrawn or replaced.
  6. Closes with prayers for forgiveness, guidance, and Muslims in Palestine, followed by recitation.
Try this week
Thank Allah explicitly for daily abilities, opportunities, and provisions.
Attribute personal achievements to Allah rather than claiming them solely as personal merit.
Reflect on the Quranic examples of Prophet Sulaiman and Qarun.
Practice humility and remember that blessings can be withdrawn or replaced.
Fulfill Allah’s rights by using blessings in ways that please Him.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 27Used to show that Allah alone creates, provides, sends rain, and answers the distressed.
Surah 27Used as an example of humility and attributing extraordinary gifts to Allah.
Surah 28Used to warn against crediting wealth to personal knowledge and effort.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Whatever you have It's from Allah Not from you Not from anyone Not from any Anyone From Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala”
Al-Mustafa · Waterbury, CT
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“Today you are rich Tomorrow you will be poor Today you are poor Tomorrow you will be rich”
Al-Mustafa · Waterbury, CT
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that saying Alhamdulillah should come with recognizing Allah’s gifts and using them in ways that please Him. Our water, food, abilities, and opportunities are blessings we can easily take for granted. Even when we work hard, we should remember that Allah gave us the strength and ability to do that work. He contrasted Prophet Sulaiman’s humility with Qarun’s pride to show how differently people can respond to what they receive. Through a story about sharing food with a hungry person, he encouraged us to be generous and remember that our circumstances can change.

  1. What is one blessing you used today without thinking about it?
  2. When you do well at something, what gifts from Allah helped you get there?
  3. What could we share this week with someone who needs help?
Where it was given

The masjid

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