GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 4, 2026.
Notice the blessings before they feel ordinary
In one sentence
Happiness comes not from receiving more blessings but from recognizing and thanking Allah for the blessings already present before they become ordinary.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces overlooking blessings as a disease of the heart.
- Explains how the people of Saba became accustomed to abundant gardens, safety, and provision.
- Applies the lesson to family, food, clothing, work, health, income, and household chores.
- Quotes Amr ibn Aas on contentment with useful clothing, transportation, and companionship.
- Uses the Prophet's rain supplications to show how quickly people can overlook changing blessings.
- Concludes that the happiest people notice and appreciate what they already have.
Try this week
Count the blessings you already have right now, especially blessings once requested in dua.
Notice ordinary signs of provision, children, food, clothing, health, work, family, and household chores, and respond with Alhamdulillah.
Adopt Amr ibn Aas's standard of contentment with clothing, transportation, and companionship when they fulfill their purpose.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 34Used the people of Saba's gardens, security, and abundance to show how blessings can become ordinary.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“All those extraordinary things that we prayed for It somehow became ordinary today That's what it became”
“The very toys And the noise that we find in the home Because of our children They're here today Count that blessing”
“We don't realize That dishes in the sink Is a sign That you and I We just had food And that's a blessing of Allah”
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