GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 25, 2025.
Repay kindness with action or dua
“If you do not have the ability to return any good to them then make dua for them.”
In one sentence
Muslims should imitate the Prophet’s character by actively returning people’s kindness through tangible repayment when possible and sustained prayer when it is not.
The khutbah in 7 steps
- The khutbah praises the Prophet’s exceptional character and devotion.
- Halima’s account illustrates the Prophet’s fairness even as an infant.
- Listeners are urged to adopt one Prophetic quality, especially reciprocating good.
- The Abu Dawud hadith explains repaying favors materially or through continued du'a.
- Examples involving Najashi’s delegation and Khadija’s friends demonstrate lasting gratitude.
- Rabi'ah’s request for companionship in Jannah connects repayment with increased sujood.
- Ka'b ibn Malik’s gift to the bearer of good news concludes the exhortation.
Try this week
Choose one Prophetic quality and deliberately practice it.
Repay favors with an appropriate gift, service, or other concrete kindness.
If repayment is not possible, continue making du'a for the person.
Increase sujood and salah as part of seeking closeness to Allah.
Share good news and respond to others’ kindness with gratitude.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“if you do not have the ability to return any good to them then make dua for them”
“she believed in me when everyone else rejected me she affirmed and she she confirmed my honesty when others called me a liar”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches us to notice and return the good people do for us. The Prophet showed gratitude by serving those who had helped his companions and by honoring Khadija’s friends long after her death. When we cannot repay someone directly, we should keep making du'a for them. We can begin by choosing one Prophetic quality to practice, increasing our worship, and responding warmly when others bring us good news.
- Which Prophetic quality would you most like to practice this week?
- What is one kindness you could repay with an action instead of only saying thank you?
- When have you received good news that made you want to help or celebrate someone else?
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