GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 14, 2025.
Thank Allah for guidance and daily blessings
In one sentence
Muslims should recognize and thank Allah for guidance, safety, health, mobility, and provision, because gratitude brings increase while ingratitude harms oneself.
The khutbah in 4 steps
- The Qur'an and Sunnah guide people away from error and teach them how to live.
- Guidance is among Allah's greatest blessings and is requested in every prayer.
- Safety, health, mobility, and daily food are blessings that people often overlook.
- Gratitude benefits the grateful, while ingratitude harms oneself and brings severe punishment.
Try this week
Continue asking Allah for guidance in every salah.
Thank Allah for safety, health, mobility, food, and other daily blessings.
Notice blessings instead of constantly complaining.
Remember people struggling for water, health, or mobility.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1The speaker refers to asking Allah for guidance along the straight path in every salah.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“That's one of the greatest Nima Allah has given us. Allah has given guidance, alhamdulillah.”
“Whoever among you, with a secure, in security, healthy in his body, and with enough strength for the day, it has given the whole world.”
“And you were blessed with two legs, eyes, everything set. You have to be thanked to Allah.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that guidance, safety, health, mobility, and food are gifts from Allah. The speaker says we often overlook these blessings and complain, even while others struggle to find water, health, or the ability to walk. He encourages us to thank Allah, remember our blessings, and keep asking for guidance in every prayer. Gratitude is good for us and leads to more blessing, while ingratitude harms us.
- What is one blessing you used today that you usually take for granted?
- How can our family show gratitude instead of complaining this week?
- What can we do to remember people who are struggling with water, health, or mobility?
Keep listening
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