19:09 That's the main thing…19:35 Our job as humans, as…
GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.

Gratitude turns blessings into worship

ICNYU

“Never lose hope in the mercy of Allah, subhanAllah ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 19:09

Watch the khutbahFamily kit
In one sentence

Because Allah has dignified every human being and given us countless blessings, we should respond with gratitude, engage deeply with the Quran, and continually return to Allah with hope through life's trials.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Surah al-Isra's declaration of universal human dignity and examples of Allah's blessings
  2. Wealth and health are gifts and tests; gratitude is shown through the heart, tongue, and limbs
  3. The Prophet's hardships and the dua for honorable entrances and exits during life transitions
  4. Truth outlasts falsehood, while the Quran provides healing, mercy, and guidance
  5. Listeners are urged to recite and understand the Quran, even when recitation is difficult
  6. Everyone faces different trials but travels toward Allah; believers should make dua and never lose hope
Try this week
Recognize Allah's blessings, praise Him with the tongue, and express gratitude through obedient actions.
Ask Allah for honorable entrances and exits during transitions, while maintaining good relationships with others.
Set a regular group or personal goal for Quran recitation and understanding.
Continue reciting even when pronunciation is difficult, since sincere struggle is rewarded.
Make dua, leave its manner of fulfillment to Allah, and do not lose hope in His mercy.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 17Used to establish that Allah has dignified all children of Adam, including all humanity.
Surah 14Used to explain that Allah's blessings cannot be counted and that gratitude brings increase.
Surah 17Used for the Prophet's dua for honorable entrance and exit, the triumph of truth, Quranic healing, guidance, and the Quran's challenge.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“That's the main thing from the day we're born to the day we die, is to never lose hope in the mercy of Allah, subhanAllah ta'ala.”
ICNYU · Greenwich Village, NY
Play from 19:09
“Our job as humans, as worshippers, is to call upon Allah, to make that du'a. The way it is executed, leave it to Allah subhanAllah ta'ala.”
ICNYU · Greenwich Village, NY
Play from 19:35
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Allah has honored every child of Adam and has given us countless blessings, including our minds, bodies, health, and provisions. We show gratitude by recognizing those blessings in our hearts, praising Allah with our tongues, and using our limbs in obedience. The Quran is a healing, mercy, and manual for life, so we should keep reciting it and work to understand it, even when recitation feels difficult. Whatever hardships or transitions we face, we should return to the path, keep hope in Allah's mercy, and call on Him in dua.

  1. Which blessing do you notice most today, and how could you thank Allah for it?
  2. What small Quran habit could our family practice this week?
  3. When life feels like a pothole, what helps you return to Allah?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center at NYU238 Thompson St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012ArchiveAll khutbahs at ICNYU22 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