Gratitude grows when we use blessings well
“Whoever amongst you wakes up physically healthy and feeling safe and secure and has food for that day, it's as if that person has acquired the whole world.”
Recognizing Allah’s everyday blessings and expressing gratitude through worship, generosity, and service transforms how we live and brings further blessing.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- A blind student’s gratitude highlights how easily people overlook ordinary blessings.
- The Prophet’s teachings frame health, safety, food, and free time as immense gifts.
- Listeners are urged to recognize blessings by speaking positively and rejecting entitlement.
- Fasting and spending time with those who have less help restore gratitude.
- Gratitude increases blessings when wealth, time, and abilities are used for Allah’s sake.
In the khateeb's words
“whoever amongst you wakes up physically healthy and feeling safe and secure and has food for that day it's as if that person has acquired the whole world”
“when we give money, when we give time, when we give whatever we are able to give, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will replace, will give us more.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminded us that everyday things like water, food, health, and free time are gifts from Allah that we can easily overlook. The khateeb reminded us that we will be asked about our blessings, which gives us a reason to notice and use them thoughtfully. He encouraged us to find something good in each situation, avoid feeling entitled, appreciate blessings through healthy temporary breaks such as fasting, and spend time with people who have less. Gratitude also means using what Allah has given us to help others, whether through money, time, or teaching. We can still work toward big goals while saying Alhamdulillah for what we have today and seeking more barakah through sharing.
- What is one thing you enjoyed today that you want to thank Allah for?
- What do you appreciate more after a day of fasting?
- Who could we help this week with something Allah has given our family?
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