GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Every blessing comes through Allah’s mercy
“All things are only due to the mercy of Allah.”
In one sentence
Eid gratitude should recognize that every good in Ramadan and every blessing come through Allah’s mercy, so gratitude must continue as humble obedience, worship, patience, and generosity.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Celebrates Eid by emphasizing gratitude for Islam and humility.
- Explains that gratitude and obedience bring increase, while repentance can improve communal conditions.
- Reconciles Eid joy with suffering by centering Allah’s sovereignty and mercy.
- Encourages counting blessings and recognizing that Allah’s mercy exceeds human deeds.
- Calls listeners to maintain Ramadan worship and seize youth, health, wealth, time, and life.
- Presents Eid as a recurring return culminating in the ultimate Eid of meeting Allah in Paradise.
Try this week
Continue reading the Quran after Ramadan.
Maintain the five daily prayers.
Focus on blessings rather than tribulations to cultivate gratitude.
Repent and change personal conduct when conditions need improvement.
Give charity while financially able.
Seize youth, health, wealth, free time, and life before they pass.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 3:110Used to describe Muslims as a community committed to good, opposing evil, and belief in Allah.
Quran 14:7Used to argue that gratitude brings increase, while ingratitude brings punishment.
Quran 13:11Used to argue that people’s conditions change when they change themselves.
Quran 16:112Used as a warning that ingratitude can replace security and abundance with hunger and fear.
Quran 2:185Used to explain Eid as a time to magnify Allah and express gratitude after fasting.
Quran 76:2-3Used to frame human life as a test between gratitude and ingratitude.
Quran 90:8-9Used to highlight bodily blessings such as sight, speech, and lips.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to illustrate the Prophet’s respect for a deceased Jewish person as a human soul.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“If we change our states, Allah will improve our conditions. If we don't, then He won't.”
“All things are only due to the mercy of Allah .”
“Now that Ramadan is over, let's keep our momentum going. Let's keep our convictions strong. Let's keep reading the Quran. Let's keep our daily prayers.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khateeb reminds us that Eid is a time to thank Allah for guiding us and helping us through Ramadan. We show our gratitude by obeying Allah, staying humble, and treating people with respect. Even while our hearts ache for people who are suffering, we can celebrate Allah’s greatness and remember His blessings. The story of the man who worshipped for 500 years reminds us how much we depend on Allah’s mercy. As Ramadan ends, we can keep praying, reading the Quran, and using the time and health we have to do good.
- What is one blessing you rarely notice, and what does it help you do?
- How could you help someone feel respected and welcome this week?
- Which Ramadan habit would you like our family to keep, and how can we help each other?
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