Eid gratitude should renew our worship
“When we are grateful to Allah, when we glorify Allah, when we praise Him as He ought to be praised, it is we who gain.”
The Qur'an and Sunnah guide Muslims toward better worship and character, so Eid should be celebrated with gratitude even amid suffering while believers remain committed to truth, justice, and unity.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- The khutbah opens by urging obedience, good character, and respect for community rules.
- The Qur'an guides believers toward what is better, making Eid a celebration of divine guidance rather than personal achievement.
- Ramadan's worship should continue beyond the month, even while Muslims celebrate and remember suffering communities.
- Festivity provides a reprieve before recommitting to truth, justice, and resistance to falsehood.
- Prophetic warnings about deception call Muslims to recognize trustworthy people, defend truth, and reject deceit.
- The khutbah closes with prayers for oppressed communities, sectarian unity, and renewed commitment to the Sunnah.
In the khateeb's words
“Even on the days of festivity, even on the days of celebration, on the days of glorification, and the days of praise, and the days of spending time with family, we use this as a moment of reprieve.”
“When we are grateful to Allah, when we glorify Allah, when we praise Him as He ought to be praised, it is we who gain.”
“Ramadan was never to be about food, it was to be about worship.”
“how do you know someone is trustworthy? They show you how trustworthy they are. Trust is only established by action.”
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that the Quran guides us toward better choices, including respecting rules and caring for others in everyday life. He explained that we celebrate Eid and praise Allah because He has guided us, and that gratitude strengthens our own faith. Ramadan helped us draw closer to Allah through Quran, prayer, fasting, and learning to control our desires. We can enjoy time with family while continuing to pray for people facing suffering and oppression. He also urged us to speak the truth, support trustworthy people, and ask Allah to heal the divisions in our hearts.
- What is one everyday choice where you could show more care for other people?
- Which Ramadan habit would you like our family to keep practicing together?
- How could we remember people who are suffering while enjoying our celebration?
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