GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 17, 2025.
Stop comparing and protect your gratitude
“Your life is more than just accumulating wealth.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that envying others and chasing worldly comparison erode gratitude, while contentment, loyalty to Allah, and attention to the Hereafter lead to success.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Warns against craving others’ blessings and perpetual dissatisfaction.
- Uses Surah Takaathur and Pharaoh’s wealth to show how worldly competition distracts from death.
- Explains gratitude as more than transactional thanks and warns that comparison erodes it.
- Encourages recognizing that everyone’s tests and portions differ, while looking below rather than above oneself.
- Illustrates contentment through the Prophet’s simple life and trust in Allah.
- Closes with the certainty of Judgment Day and Allah’s generous multiplication of good deeds.
Try this week
Be grateful for what Allah has given you instead of dwelling on what others possess.
Compare yourself with those who have less rather than those who have more.
Pursue excellence in worship, work, and relationships without letting worldly goals distract you from Allah.
Train yourself regularly to maintain gratitude and build a stronger relationship with Allah.
Do small good deeds, trusting that Allah multiplies their reward.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Your life is more than just accumulating wealth. Accumulating knowledge. And skills.”
“That whatever Allah has given me, I am happy with it.”
“So when we compare ourselves to others... You know... Our hearts slowly lose gratitude.”
“The little good that you do holds a lot of weight.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us not to measure our lives by what other people have. Allah gives each person different tests and blessings, so comparison can make us forget what we already have. We should work hard and aim for excellence, but not let money, status, or possessions distract us from Allah. Real gratitude means staying thankful and loyal even when circumstances change. Small good deeds matter greatly because Allah generously multiplies their reward.
- What is one blessing we sometimes overlook because we are comparing ourselves with others?
- What does being grateful “with no strings attached” look like in our family?
- What small good deed could we do this week?
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