GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 3, 2026.
Worldly life is a test, not the goal
In one sentence
Because worldly life is temporary and a test, believers should remain grateful, avoid harming others, remember Allah in happiness and hardship, and prioritize prayer and the hereafter.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces the Qur’anic description of dunya as play, amusement, boasting, competition, and temporary growth.
- Applies this warning to lying, ridicule, emotional manipulation, and thinking before speaking or acting.
- Warns against ego and competition over homes, cars, jobs, wealth, and children, urging gratitude for Allah’s blessings.
- Encourages dua for righteous offspring and awareness of people lacking food, water, and basic necessities.
- Reframes dunya as a temporary test and recommends living simply, like a traveler focused on the hereafter.
- Closes by emphasizing salah, feeding the poor, and the formal Arabic second khutbah, prayers, and congregational salah.
Try this week
Think before speaking or acting, especially before joking, lying, or ridiculing others.
Remember Allah and express gratitude during both happiness and difficulty.
Pray salah consistently and do not neglect it.
Make dua for righteous offspring.
Give food or money to people in need.
Live simply and avoid competing over possessions and status.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 57Describes worldly life as play, amusement, adornment, boasting, competition, and temporary enjoyment.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“But remember, playing around with somebody's feelings, playing around with somebody's emotions, using someone to advantage, this is a great sin as well.”
“That is the most important time to remember Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.”
“Whatever we have, we need to be grateful for whatever Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has given us.”
“This dunya is a test. Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has made this dunya a test for us Muslims.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah reminded us that this life is a temporary test and that we should prepare for the hereafter. The khateeb encouraged us to think before speaking, because jokes and dishonest words can hurt people's feelings. He reminded us that our blessings come from Allah, so we should practice gratitude instead of competing over who has more. We should remember Allah when we are happy as well as when things are difficult. He also urged us to protect our prayers, help people in need, and live with the simple priorities of a traveler.
- What is one blessing you enjoyed today, and how could you thank Allah for it?
- How could you make your friends laugh while still caring for everyone's feelings?
- What could we do together this week to help someone who needs food or support?
Where it was given
The masjid
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