1:27 Somebody slept…3:57 Let us make the Salat…
GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 9, 2026.

Thank Allah for life and faith

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In one sentence

Believers should respond to Allah’s blessings, especially life, Islam, Jumu'ah, and the Qur'an, with gratitude and frequent blessings upon Prophet Muhammad.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Begins with praise and thanks to Allah, urging the congregation to say alhamdulillah.
  2. Uses a recent death to emphasize life’s fragility and the need for gratitude.
  3. Affirms the testimony of faith and recounts a warning involving Angel Jibril and neglecting blessings on the Prophet.
  4. Calls listeners to value Jumu'ah, Islam, the Qur'an, and Prophet Muhammad through salat al-nabi.
  5. Closes with supplications and renewed thanks for Allah’s bounties.
Try this week
Say alhamdulillah and thank Allah for the blessing of being alive.
Say sallallahu alayhi wa sallam whenever Prophet Muhammad is mentioned.
Make salat al-nabi part of your practice in every Jumu'ah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Somebody slept yesterday night And then he is buried”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 1:27
“Let us make the Salat al-Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam In every Jum'a”
YIC · Yonkers, NY
Play from 3:57
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminds us to thank Allah and say alhamdulillah for His blessings. He shares news of a brother who went to sleep and was buried the next day, reminding us to appreciate the life we have today and act thoughtfully. He calls our attention to the gifts of Jumu'ah, Prophet Muhammad, Islam, and the Quran. He encourages us to send blessings upon the Prophet whenever he is mentioned and to make this a familiar part of our Fridays. Together, we can practice noticing Allah's gifts and expressing our thanks with care.

  1. What is one blessing you want to say alhamdulillah for today?
  2. Who would you like to thank or show kindness to while you have the chance?
  3. What could help our family remember to send blessings upon the Prophet on Fridays?
Where it was given

The masjid

Yonkers Islamic Center100 Riverdale Ave Apartment 1A, Yonkers, NY 10701Jumu'ah Jumu'ah 1:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at YIC138 khutbahs
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