4:12 true wealth and true…8:47 a heart full of…18:04 think about and say…
GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2025.

Happiness comes from contentment with Allah's provision

Al-Tawheed

“Say alhamdulillah in the day and in the night for your health, for your family, and for the biggest blessing Allah has given you, the blessing of Islam.”

The khateeb, at 18:04

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In one sentence

True happiness comes from qana'ah, contentment with Allah's provision, rather than possessions, comparison, or status, and it should lead to gratitude and care for others.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines qana'ah as being content and happy with whatever Allah has given.
  2. Warns that chasing possessions and comparing upward produces jealousy, greed, and worry.
  3. Encourages gratitude for ordinary blessings and trust in Allah as Creator and provider.
  4. Uses prophetic teachings and examples from Sufyan al-Thawri and Yahya to illustrate contentment.
  5. Recommends daily gratitude, avoiding comparisons, caring for health, and pursuing wealth with balance.
  6. Expands contentment into brotherhood by encouraging Muslims to support one another and meet each other's needs.
Try this week
Reflect on Allah's blessings every day and say alhamdulillah throughout the day and night.
Avoid comparing possessions and status with people who have more; look at those with less in worldly matters.
Care for your health while pursuing wealth in a balanced way.
Encourage, remind, and support fellow Muslims, and help meet their needs when possible.
Strengthen brotherhood and sisterhood by getting to know and caring for the community.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“true wealth and true richness is the richness of the soul”
Al-Tawheed · Kensington, NY
Play from 4:12
“a heart full of jealousy a heart full of greed and a heart full of worry”
Al-Tawheed · Kensington, NY
Play from 8:47
“think about and say alhamdulillah in the day and in the night for your health for your family and for the biggest blessing Allah has given you the blessing of Islam”
Al-Tawheed · Kensington, NY
Play from 18:04
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that qana'ah means being content with what Allah has given us. Real richness is found in the soul, not in a large house, expensive car, or full bank account. We can become happier by noticing our safety, health, food, family, and the blessing of Islam instead of constantly comparing ourselves with others. Contentment does not mean giving up on work or improvement; it means pursuing good things without letting them control our hearts. This gratitude should also make us more caring and willing to support other Muslims.

  1. What is one blessing we sometimes overlook in our family?
  2. How does comparing ourselves with others affect our happiness?
  3. What is one way we can help someone in our community this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Tawheed1013 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218ArchiveAll khutbahs at Al-Tawheed18 khutbahs
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