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GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 28, 2025.

True gratitude shapes every day

PGMA · Ibrahim Khan

“Islam is a religion of thanksgiving.”

The khateeb, at 2:54

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In one sentence

True gratitude to Allah should shape Muslims every day through worship and reflection, while Thanksgiving should prompt historical honesty, awareness of Indigenous suffering, and celebration of Islam’s own sacred occasions.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Frames life, the grave, and the Hereafter as requiring serious self-examination.
  2. Uses Thanksgiving break to introduce Islam’s daily duty of gratitude.
  3. Recounts Indigenous history and Muslim presence in the Americas, challenging celebratory myths.
  4. Explains why Muslims should avoid nonsensical cultural observances and treat Jumu'a as an Eid.
  5. Defines shukr as verbal thanks expressed through worship and obedience.
  6. Calls listeners to recognize overlooked blessings in health, family, work, and community.
  7. Closes by affirming Muslim belonging, truth, Quran and Sunnah, and supplication.
Try this week
Give thanks to Allah daily for specific blessings, including health, family, work, and community.
Slow down during obligatory prayers and attend the masjid more regularly.
Use free time to gather with family and friends and celebrate Jumu'a as an Eid.
On Fridays, bathe, apply perfume, use miswak, and wear your best clothing.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 14Musa is sent to bring people from darkness to light and remind them of Allah’s favors.
Surah 14Gratitude brings increase, while ingratitude brings severe punishment; Allah’s blessings cannot be counted.
Surah 28The statement that very few servants are truly grateful emphasizes the rarity of sincere gratitude.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Islam is a religion of thanksgiving And every single day Is a day wherein we should give thanks To Allah Our creator Our provider Our sustainer Our protector”
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“We show gratitude To Allah Through action By worshipping Him In the way He Deserves to be worshipped”
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For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that giving thanks to Allah belongs in every day of our lives. He urged us to reflect on the history behind holidays, including the grief he described among Native Americans around Thanksgiving. He encouraged us to make Jumu'ah a happy occasion with family and friends. He asked us to notice blessings we often overlook, such as breathing, family, work, and community. His central reminder was to express gratitude through both our words and our actions, especially by giving Allah more care and attention in our worship.

  1. What is one blessing you enjoyed today that you rarely mention?
  2. How could we make next Friday special together?
  3. What could you do this week to help someone feel included?
Where it was given

The masjid

Prince George's Muslim Association9150 Lanham-Severn Rd, Lanham, MD 20706Jumu'ah 11:15 AM · 12:30 PM · 1:45 PMKhateebIbrahim KhanMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at PGMA65 khutbahs
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