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GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 28, 2025.

True gratitude means living by the Quran

Darul Uloom

“We are supposed to live our lives in a constant state of shukur, a constant state of gratitude to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”

The khateeb, at 6:48

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In one sentence

True gratitude is a daily way of life, best expressed by engaging with the Qur'an through reading, understanding, applying, and sharing it as Allah's greatest mercy and guide.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Contrasts Thanksgiving's one-day gratitude with Islam's call to constant shukur.
  2. Uses a cancer survivor's recovery and the body's trillions of cells to highlight everyday blessings.
  3. Identifies Islam, guidance, and the Qur'an as among Allah's greatest favors.
  4. Uses Surah al-Rahman to explain the Qur'an's centrality and warns against abandoning it.
  5. Urges daily Qur'an reading, understanding its meaning, applying it, and sharing it with others.
  6. Connects the Qur'an to purpose, healing, and relief from emptiness before closing with prayers and announcements.
Try this week
Practice gratitude daily for ordinary blessings such as health, movement, breath, and family.
Read the Qur'an for five to ten minutes each day, using English meaning when needed.
Study the Qur'an and apply its guidance when making life decisions.
Take or give a Qur'an through Al-Hikmat and support its Qur'an-printing effort if able.
Attend the December 13 remembrance program at Darul Uloom.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 55Its opening and repeated reminders about Allah's favors support the Qur'an's centrality and daily gratitude.
Surah 25Warns of abandoning the Qur'an by failing to read, understand, follow, or apply it.
Surah 20Turning away from Allah's remembrance is linked to a miserable, anxious, and empty life.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Rather, as believers, We are supposed to live our lives in a constant state of shukur, A constant state of gratitude to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
Darul Uloom · Pembroke Pines, FL
Play from 6:48
“That we can make as many plans as we want But Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala Is the best of planners. He knows what is in store for us.”
Darul Uloom · Pembroke Pines, FL
Play from 8:42
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that gratitude is not reserved for one holiday; Muslims are meant to live with shukur every day. We have countless blessings, including health, family, breath, movement, and the gift of Islam. The speaker presents the Qur'an as Allah's greatest mercy and as the guide that helps us find purpose and move from darkness to light. We should read it regularly, learn its meaning in English if needed, and try to apply it. Even five to ten minutes a day can be a beginning, and we can also help share the Qur'an with others.

  1. What is one everyday blessing you can thank Allah for more often?
  2. How can our family make five to ten minutes of Qur'an reading part of our routine?
  3. What does it mean to use the Qur'an as a guide when making a decision?
Where it was given

The masjid

Darul Uloom Institute & Islamic Training Center7050 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024Jumu'ah Azaan 1:30 PM · khutbah 1:45 PM · salah 2:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Darul Uloom41 khutbahs
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