GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 1, 2025.
Thank Allah through words and deeds
In one sentence
Muslims should recognize Allah's blessings by seeking knowledge, thanking Him through words and deeds, caring for parents and family, serving the poor, and avoiding sin.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens with praise, testimony of faith, and an exhortation to taqwa.
- Uses the Iqra revelation and writing knowledge to emphasize Muslim learning.
- Retells stories of Adam and the garden owners to warn against Shaytan, greed, and withholding charity.
- Explains shukr for faith, health, food, shelter, and other blessings through the tongue, heart, and actions.
- Urges listeners to care for elderly parents and ensure that family members pray.
- Closes by warning against sin, encouraging reliance on Allah, and offering supplications and announcements.
Try this week
Seek and preserve Islamic knowledge, including writing down what you learn.
Thank Allah verbally, in your heart, and through your actions.
Care for parents with practical support such as medicine, food, and appointments.
Avoid sins and stay away from prohibited situations.
Ask Allah for help and depend on Him.
Donate to the masjid if able, even a small amount such as $1 or $5.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Allah give you ni'mah. You have to make shukr. How to make shukr? My tongue? Yes? Alhamdulillah.”
“What's mean "Ihfadhu Allah"? That's mean you be with Allah, with the Deen of Allah.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah reminded us that every blessing, from faith and health to food, shelter, and family, comes from Allah. We show gratitude not only by saying alhamdulillah, but also through our hearts and our actions. The speaker urged us to care for our parents, help the poor, and make sure our families keep their prayers. He also warned that sin and greed can cause blessings and provision to be lost, so we should stay close to Allah's guidance. We can begin this week by thanking Allah, serving someone in need, checking on an elder, and praying together at home.
- What blessing from Allah are you most thankful for today, and how can you show that gratitude?
- How could we help an older relative or neighbor this week?
- What can our family do to make prayer easier to protect together?
Keep listening
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