51:36 Ramadan is a mirror…61:43 When I stand in prayer…
GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Mar 20, 2026.

Eid gratitude should continue after Ramadan

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“When I stand in prayer at night, that is gratitude to Allah.”

The khateeb, at 61:43

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In one sentence

Eid gratitude should be lived as continued Ramadan devotion to Allah and active service to others, while holding joy and compassion together.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Eid begins with takbeerat, prayer logistics, and a reminder to pay Zakat al-Fitr.
  2. Ramadan’s quick passing mirrors life’s brevity and calls listeners to seize their time.
  3. Ramadan proves believers can sustain fasting, prayer, Qur’an, and dua beyond the month.
  4. Eid is a celebration of gratitude, with the Prophet’s example showing that shukr is worship in action.
  5. The charity hadith broadens gratitude into reconciliation, help, kind speech, prayer, and removing harm.
  6. Muslims should celebrate with family while serving others and remembering suffering Muslims, especially in Gaza.
Try this week
Carry Ramadan’s worship habits forward, including prayer, Qur’an recitation, dua, and regular masjid attendance.
Practice gratitude through service: reconcile people, help those struggling, speak kindly, teach beneficial knowledge, and remove harm from public spaces.
Serve and support family members, parents, children, relatives, and the wider community.
Continue making dua for suffering people, especially Muslims in Gaza.
Pay Zakat al-Fitr or Sadaqat al-Fitr at the announced rate of $15 per person.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 2:185Used to explain Eid as a time to magnify Allah for guidance and express gratitude after completing Ramadan.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Ramadan is a mirror for life Just as Ramadan passed by quickly, so too will our lives”
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“When I stand in prayer at night That is gratitude to Allah When I smile at someone That is gratitude to Allah”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Ramadan passed quickly, just as our lives do, and encouraged us to use our time well. Ramadan showed us that we can grow in prayer, Quran recitation, and kindness, and that these acts bring meaning and peace to our lives. Eid is a time to thank Allah, especially for His guidance, and to carry Ramadan’s lessons forward. Gratitude means taking action through worship and service, including helping our families, speaking kindly, and making life easier for others. As we enjoy time together, we can also remember people who are suffering, especially those in Gaza, and make dua for their relief.

  1. Which Ramadan habit would you like our family to keep doing together?
  2. How could you show gratitude tomorrow by helping someone or saying something kind?
  3. Who could we remember in our duas while we celebrate Eid?
Where it was given

The masjid

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