7:16 He says Al-ghina Ghina…10:36 We need everything But…15:08 Every single Person…
GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 4, 2026.

True richness is contentment, not possessions

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“I'm happy with whatever Allah gives me.”

The khateeb, at 10:36

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In one sentence

True richness is contentment of the heart, gratitude for Allah’s gifts, and communal service through which hardship draws believers closer to Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The speaker recounts witnessing Bosnia’s history of genocide and meeting survivors.
  2. Bosnian residents’ joy despite immense loss contrasts with wealthy people’s constant complaints.
  3. True richness is presented as contentment, gratitude, and barakah rather than possessions.
  4. A grieving mother’s constant dhikr illustrates trust in Allah through loss and calamity.
  5. Shared work, companionship, and wise silence help people endure hardship without isolation.
  6. Trials can shape believers into people who pursue the Hereafter and serve others.
Try this week
Praise Allah through speech and actions.
Notice and thank Allah for existing blessings.
Use whatever resources you have to serve the community.
Maintain dhikr, especially during grief or hardship.
When struggling, go to the masjid or trusted, God-conscious people instead of isolating.
Support hurting people through presence, listening, encouragement, and practical help without shaming them.
Use silence when speaking would cause harm.
Take care of someone else’s needs while trusting Allah with your own.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“He says Al-ghina Ghina al-nafs True richness Is having Richness of the soul”
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“We need everything But I'm happy With whatever Allah gives me”
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“Every single Person that Allah Places in Your life Was meant To make you Who you Are today”
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For the dinner table

Sheikh Ghazaly shared lessons from his visit to Bosnia, where he met people who had endured great loss yet welcomed others with warmth and generosity. Their example reminded him that true richness is contentment in the heart, rather than how much we own. He encouraged us to thank Allah for our blessings and use what we have to help others. A mother’s steady remembrance of Allah showed him how faith can bring peace during hardship. He also described a community that worked, rested, and supported one another together, reminding us to include people and listen with kindness. Finally, he urged us to learn from our mistakes and let our experiences bring us closer to Allah.

  1. What simple thing brought you happiness today, and how could you thank Allah for it?
  2. How could we help someone feel included this week?
  3. What is one way our family could use something we already have to help someone else?
Where it was given

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Omar Bin Al-Khattab Islamic Center12622 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178ArchiveAll khutbahs at OBKIC106 khutbahs
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