GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 30, 2026.
Life is a trust we must steward
“It is God's blessing and you are a guardian of that blessing.”
In one sentence
Because God created people with a purpose and entrusted them with life, provision, health, and guidance, they must steward these blessings gratefully and answer for them before God.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Listeners should remain quiet and attentive during the khutbah.
- Human life has purpose, and everyone will answer to God for it.
- Each person is entrusted with an amanah, including life, provision, and responsibilities.
- Health and bodily faculties are blessings that must be protected and rested.
- Guidance gives people direction through the confusion of life.
- Gratitude means recognizing creation, guidance, provision, health, and life beyond money.
Try this week
Remain quiet and listen attentively during the khutbah.
Reflect on what you will answer for before God.
Treat your life, provision, health, and responsibilities as amanah.
Avoid wasting or abusing God’s blessings.
Rest your eyes and take care of your bodily faculties.
Notice and thank God for blessings beyond money.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The God created just to live as we please. Now we have a purpose.”
“Everyone of you is a shepherd. Everyone of you is put in charge of something. Everyone.”
“Don't waste it. Don't squander it. Don't spoil it. No. It is God's blessing and you are a guardian of that blessing.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminded us that God created us for a purpose, not to live without direction. Each person has an amanah, or trust, including life, health, provision, and responsibilities. We should care for these blessings, avoid wasting them, and give our bodies the rest they need. We should also notice blessings beyond money and thank God for them. One day, we will answer to God for how we used what He entrusted to us.
- What is one blessing you noticed today that is not money?
- What responsibility has God entrusted to you at home or school?
- How can you take better care of your health this week?
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