GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.
Gratitude means using blessings well
Nigerian Islamic Association · Abdul Fattah Adisa
“Part of gratitude is that when the time comes for Salat, you go and do your Salat.”
In one sentence
Gratitude means recognizing that every blessing belongs to Allah, using those blessings in obedience, and appreciating people as part of thanking Allah.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces gratitude as an important Islamic virtue following an earlier discussion of tawakkul.
- Uses Quranic examples of creation, provision, and blessings to establish Allah as their source.
- Explains ingratitude as denying or concealing Allah’s role, contrasting it with gratitude and promised increase.
- Describes gratitude through recognizing Allah’s ownership, using blessings and time properly, and maintaining dhikr.
- Applies gratitude to family and community relationships, urging appreciation for people’s efforts and small acts.
Try this week
Say Alhamdulillah upon waking and regularly engage in dhikr.
Use your eyes, hearing, speech, time, money, and other blessings only as Allah commands.
Pray promptly when the time for Salat arrives.
Thank spouses, children, family, friends, and community members, including for small acts.
Build a family culture of appreciation and generosity.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“To Allah belongs everything. This has to be properly internalized. in our heart and mind that what all of these blessings I'm enjoying is from Allah. It belongs to Him.”
“Part of gratitude is that when the time comes for Salat, you go and do your Salat. Don't delay, because that's part of your gratitude.”
“So whoever does not thank people cannot or will not be to thank Allah.”
“Be generous. Whatever your wife do, whatever your husband does, whatever your children does, you know, appreciate them.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that gratitude begins by recognizing Allah as the source and true owner of every blessing. Our possessions and abilities are temporary trusts, so we should use them in ways Allah approves. Gratitude includes praying on time, remembering Allah, and guarding how we use our eyes, speech, hearing, time, and money. We should also thank the people around us, especially family members, for their efforts and kindness. A culture of appreciation can reduce bitterness and bring warmth to the home.
- What blessing do you notice today that you usually overlook?
- How can we show appreciation for someone in our family this week?
- What is one way to use your time or abilities in a way Allah loves?
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