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Allah’s blessings call for grateful worship

MCF · Yousef Hussin

“After all this goodness I have given to you, then worship me alone.”

The khateeb, at 11:44

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The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Surah al-Kawthar as the Quran’s shortest surah and recounts its revelation.
  2. Explains al-Kawthar as a river in Paradise, the Prophet’s Hawd, and abundant goodness.
  3. Describes the Prophet’s blessings, including the Quran, companions, character, and lofty station of intercession.
  4. Connects divine blessings to praying and sacrificing solely for Allah, while showing gratitude through worship and care for vulnerable people.
  5. Explains al-abtar as a refutation of those who mocked the Prophet, emphasizing his enduring legacy and remembrance.
  6. Closes with supplications for access to the Hawd and prayers for ill and deceased community members, followed by recitations.
Try this week
Pray and sacrifice sincerely for Allah alone.
Use free time for worship, including voluntary night prayer.
Care for orphans and poor people rather than refusing or pushing them away.
Recognize and mention Allah’s blessings with gratitude.
Make dua for the Ummah and for drinking from the Prophet’s Hawd.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 108Used to explain abundant divine goodness, sincere prayer and sacrifice, and the ultimate cutoff of the Prophet’s enemies.
Sahih MuslimUsed to recount the surah’s revelation and identify al-Kawthar as a river promised to the Prophet.
Surah 93Used to connect remembered blessings with caring for orphans and poor people and acknowledging Allah’s favors.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“after all this goodness I have given to you, then worship me alone. Thank me with your worship.”
MCF · Folsom, CA
Play from 11:44
“We always say, Allahumma salli ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad.”
MCF · Folsom, CA
Play from 16:23
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For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah explored Surat Al-Kawthar, the shortest surah in the Quran. The khateeb explained that Al-Kawthar is a river in Jannah and also spoke about the abundant goodness Allah gave the Prophet Muhammad, including the Quran and his beautiful manners. He reminded us that we thank Allah for His blessings through sincere worship and kindness to others, including people who are poor or orphaned. The Prophet showed this gratitude by praying at night even though Allah had forgiven him. Although people mocked him, his remembrance continues through the Muslims who follow him, and the khateeb ended by asking Allah to let us drink from the Prophet’s pond on the Day of Judgment.

  1. What blessing can you thank Allah for today, and how could you show that thanks?
  2. How could we help someone in need feel welcome and cared for?
  3. What good quality would you like people to remember you for?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Community of Folsom104 Woodmere Rd, Folsom, CA 95630Jumu'ah 1:15 PMKhateebYousef HussinMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at MCF44 khutbahs
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