GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 29, 2025.
Every blessing calls for gratitude
ICSD, East County · Adnan
“If sometime in dunya you lose everything, don't lose your iman.”
In one sentence
The khutbah teaches that every blessing comes from Allah, so believers should respond with gratitude, worship, humility, family practice, and steadfast faith during loss.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Presents Quranic stories as the truest and best stories.
- Uses Adam's story to illustrate Satan's deception and disobedience.
- Explains the Surah al-Kahf parable of the two garden owners as a lesson about wealth and accountability.
- Urges families to pray together and parents to pass Quranic learning to their children.
- Emphasizes that money, children, homes, health, and other blessings come from Allah.
- Closes by recommending gratitude, dhikr, prayer, and preserving iman through hardship.
Try this week
Pray at home with family members, especially children.
Teach children Quran through family worship and nighttime prayer.
Say “ma sha'Allah la quwwata illa billah” when recognizing blessings.
Say “alhamdulillah” upon waking and begin the day with dhikr and prayer.
Fulfill obligations such as zakat and seriously consider Hajj.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Used to contrast gratitude and humility with pride in wealth.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“when Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala give you new car don't say oh I'm smart I save money I work hard hard no that's one from Allah”
“if sometime in dunya you lose everything don't lose your iman you lose your car don't lose your iman with Allah”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that the Quran's stories are true guidance for how to live. The story of the two gardens warns us not to become proud of wealth or forget that every blessing comes from Allah. We are encouraged to pray with our families and help children learn the Quran through example. The sermon also reminds believers to fulfill obligations such as zakat and Hajj. When life becomes difficult or possessions are lost, we should keep our iman, thank Allah, and continue worshiping Him.
- What blessing are you thankful for today, and how can you show that gratitude?
- How could our family pray or learn Quran together this week?
- What can help us stay close to Allah when something difficult happens?
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