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GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 20, 2026.

Gratitude brings happiness and compassion

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“The greatest form of gratitude is to show kindness to those less fortunate.”

The khateeb, at 39:10

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In one sentence

The khutbah teaches that gratitude to Allah brings inner richness and happiness, and that true gratitude requires compassion, prayer, and practical concern for those facing hardship.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Eid begins with praising Allah, seeking guidance, and committing to taqwa and good character.
  2. Gratitude is presented as the key to Allah’s pleasure and worldly happiness.
  3. Contentment with Allah’s blessings protects believers from comparison and defines true richness as richness of the heart.
  4. Gratitude should produce compassion, prayer, and help for less fortunate Muslims, including those affected by war and persecution.
  5. The khutbah closes with Eid prayers for joy, relief, safety, forgiveness, and a reminder to attend Jumu’ah after Eid.
Try this week
Say Alhamdulillah for Allah’s blessings instead of comparing your life with others.
Show kindness and provide help to people who are less fortunate.
Make dua and have empathy and compassion for Muslims facing hardship.
Attend the Friday Jumu’ah prayer after Eid, following the preferred scholarly position.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Recited as an opening plea for worship, guidance, and the straight path.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“it is the key to Allah's pleasure with us and it is the secret to our happiness in this dunya with Allah”
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“I don't want any other life than the life Allah has granted me and I will do my best to make the best of the life Allah has given me”
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“the greatest form of gratitude is to show kindness to those less fortunate”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Eid is a time to thank Allah for His guidance and blessings. Gratitude helps us feel rich in the heart instead of constantly comparing ourselves with others. True gratitude also means caring about people who are suffering and responding with prayer, compassion, and help. We should remember Muslims facing hardship in places such as Sudan, Gaza, and Yemen. The khutbah ended with prayers for joy, safety, relief, and forgiveness, along with a reminder to attend Jumu’ah after Eid.

  1. What is one blessing in our family life we can say Alhamdulillah for today?
  2. How can we show kindness to someone less fortunate this week?
  3. What do you remember about the khateeb’s reminder for Jumu’ah after Eid?
Where it was given

The masjid

Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178ArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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