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GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2026.

Gratitude turns blessings into worship

Al-Hidaya · Djafer Sebkhaoui

“Be grateful to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 39:18

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In one sentence

True gratitude to Allah is a daily act of worship expressed through acknowledging blessings, feeling them in the heart, and using every blessing in obedience, which brings further blessings.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces shukr as an overlooked daily worship and identifies Shaytan and heedlessness as obstacles.
  2. Teaches morning and evening acknowledgment of Allah’s blessings.
  3. Presents the supplication after every prayer for help remembering, thanking, and worshiping Allah.
  4. Explains gratitude’s three dimensions: the tongue, the heart, and the limbs.
  5. Applies gratitude to sight, hearing, time, family, money, and other blessings.
  6. Connects sincere gratitude with increased blessings and calls for daily reflection.
Try this week
Upon waking, acknowledge that every blessing comes from Allah and recite the morning gratitude supplication.
Repeat the supplication after every prayer asking Allah to help you remember, thank, and worship Him well.
Set aside daily moments to identify and reflect on both recognized and overlooked blessings.
Use your sight, hearing, time, money, and other abilities only in ways pleasing to Allah.
Avoid haram media, backbiting, spreading animosity, wasting time, and neglecting family responsibilities.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 14Used to teach that gratitude brings an increase in blessings, while ingratitude brings warning.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“To be truly giving the due right of this true act of worship, the ibadah, of shukr, of being grateful, there are three stages.”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
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“So you want to have more and I'm sure if we have blessings we would like to have more. Then be grateful to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Al-Hidaya · Latham, NY
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that shukr, or gratitude, is not only saying “thank you” to Allah. We should recognize our blessings with our tongues, feel their value in our hearts, and use our eyes, ears, time, money, and other abilities in ways Allah loves. The speaker encouraged us to make morning remembrance, repeat a supplication after each prayer, and pause during the day to notice blessings we often overlook. Gratitude is a lifelong project, and sincere gratitude is connected to Allah giving us more. When we misuse blessings, we should turn back, ask Allah for help, and practice better.

  1. What is one blessing you usually forget to notice?
  2. How could you use one of your abilities in a way that pleases Allah?
  3. What could remind you to make gratitude part of your daily routine?
Where it was given

The masjid

Al-Hidaya Center of Latham322 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110Jumu'ah 12:00 PM & 1:30 PMKhateebDjafer SebkhaouiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Hidaya53 khutbahs
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