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GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 10, 2026.

Gratitude keeps Allah's blessings in your life

Masjid-ul Haqq

“The way to retain the existing blessings of Allah in your life is to be grateful to Allah over it.”

The khateeb, at 19:46

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In one sentence

Gratitude (shukr) is a central obligation of Islam: believers should recognize Allah as the source of every blessing, thank Him daily, and use those blessings in the ways He expects.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Begins with the human instinct to thank those who help us.
  2. Establishes gratitude to Allah as a central Islamic obligation.
  3. Applies gratitude to parents, comfort, food, water, health, time, and wealth.
  4. Defines shukr as recognizing, feeling, expressing, and properly using blessings.
  5. Closes with a post-prayer dua, four qualities of a blessed life, and daily thanksgiving.
Try this week
After each obligatory prayer, recite “allahumma a'inni ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni ibadatik.”
Notice ordinary blessings such as food, water, health, time, breath, and comfort, and verbally thank Allah for them.
Use time, health, and other blessings in productive, positive, and virtuous ways.
Acknowledge and thank parents, especially for a mother's care and sacrifice.
When hardship comes, remain patient and steadfast rather than treating comfort as life's ultimate goal.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 2Commands believers to remember Allah and be grateful rather than deny His blessings.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the way to retain the existing blessings of Allah in your life is to be grateful to Allah over it”
Masjid-ul Haqq · Kensington-Cedar Cottage
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“for us thanksgiving is every single day every single moment every minute every second you're able to breathe in and out easily that in self requires gratitude”
Masjid-ul Haqq · Kensington-Cedar Cottage
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Allah has given us countless blessings, so gratitude should be part of every day, not just a special holiday. The Prophet showed gratitude through prayer even when life was difficult and material comforts were limited. We can thank Allah by noticing His blessings, remembering Him, thanking our parents, and using our time and health well. When difficulties come, patience and trust help us keep perspective. A grateful heart, a remembering tongue, patience, and righteous family relationships help lead us toward goodness in this life and the next.

  1. What is one ordinary blessing you noticed today that you usually overlook?
  2. How can we use our time or health in a way that shows gratitude?
  3. What helps you remember Allah when life feels comfortable or busy?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid-ul Haqq4162 Welwyn Street, Vancouver, BCJumu'ah Starts 1:30 PM · iqamah 2:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid-ul Haqq5 khutbahs
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