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GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 3, 2026.

Gratitude turns blessings into worship

DarusSalam · Minhajuddin Ahmed

“The reality of arrogance is that you reject the truth because of your ego despite knowing it and you look down on other people.”

The khateeb, at 10:27

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In one sentence

Eid’s central purpose is gratitude to Allah for His blessings, expressed through constant remembrance, humility, service, and concern for those facing suffering.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Explains Eid’s Quranic purpose as magnifying Allah and expressing gratitude after fasting.
  2. Connects shukr to continual remembrance and the Prophet’s daily supplications.
  3. Contrasts gratitude with forgetting Allah, arrogance, and taking blessings for granted.
  4. Uses the story of Shaykh Sa‘di and an amputee to illustrate recognizing blessings without pride.
  5. Urges gratitude for Fajr, safety, security, and provision while remembering suffering at Masjid al-Aqsa and in Gaza.
  6. Uses Ibrahim’s prayers and Quranic warnings to explain how ingratitude can lead to losing security and provision.
  7. Concludes by urging gratitude through the tongue, heart, and limbs, then gives Eid prayer instructions and Arabic khutbah reminders.
Try this week
Use prophetic supplications throughout daily routines, including waking, looking in the mirror, eating, entering and leaving home, and sleeping.
Pray Fajr daily in congregation, not only on Eid.
Recognize blessings by observing others’ deprivation without arrogance, and attribute every blessing to Allah.
Express gratitude through the tongue, heart, and limbs by using one’s abilities in ways pleasing to Allah.
Remember oppressed Muslims and respond to personal safety and provision with humility and sincere shukr.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Explains fasting as a path to taqwa and Eid as magnifying Allah and giving thanks.
Surah 16Uses a secure, prosperous city’s downfall to warn against taking Allah’s blessings for granted.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the reality of arrogance is that you reject the truth because of your ego despite knowing it and you look down on other people”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 10:27
“dedicate our lives and our abilities and our potential Allah has given us to serve Him”
DarusSalam · Lombard, IL
Play from 22:42
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb taught that Eid is more than celebration: it is a time to thank Allah for guiding us through Ramadan. We should remember that every blessing, including faith, safety, food, and comfort, comes from Allah and is a test of our gratitude. True shukr includes our words, hearts, and actions, especially using our abilities to serve Allah and help others. He reminded us to pray Fajr regularly and to stay aware of Muslims suffering around the world. As a family, we can make gratitude part of ordinary routines through remembrance, humility, and service.

  1. What is one blessing you noticed today that you usually take for granted?
  2. What is one way your words, hands, or abilities can help someone this week?
  3. How can we remember Allah during an ordinary part of tomorrow?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid DarusSalam21W525 North Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148KhateebMinhajuddin AhmedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at DarusSalam150 khutbahs
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