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Hajj, Umrah & EidFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Eid should turn blessings into gratitude

Jamiat Ul Ansar · Zahir Bacchus

“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala puts in our hearts gratitude.”

The khateeb, at 27:21

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In one sentence

Eid should lead believers to recognize Allah’s mercy and blessings, respond with gratitude and worship, remain patient through hardship, and pray for suffering communities and the deceased.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The community is urged to remember the oppressed, the sick, and those who have died.
  2. Ramadan is presented as a manifestation of Allah’s mercy through fasting, worship, and provision.
  3. Allah’s attributes of mercy, gentleness, provision, and love explain the blessings believers receive despite their mistakes.
  4. Believers are called to gratitude, patience, and trust in Allah’s plan through both ease and difficulty.
  5. The khutbah closes with prayers for oppressed communities, deceased loved ones, and relief for families facing hardship.
Try this week
Pay fitra before Salat al-Eid if it has not yet been paid.
Leave Eid with gratitude for Allah’s blessings and protection.
Make dua for oppressed communities, the sick, and deceased loved ones.
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Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala manifested His compassion by allowing those who are able to fast to fast.”
Jamiat Ul Ansar · Brampton, ON
Play from 25:02
“That Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala puts in our hearts gratitude. And that for the reason that Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala wants us to take notice and to reflect.”
Jamiat Ul Ansar · Brampton, ON
Play from 27:21
“But we also have to ask. We also have to feel. And we also have to engage. And we also have to request. But we also have to have sabah.”
Jamiat Ul Ansar · Brampton, ON
Play from 29:13
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For the dinner table

Eid is a chance to notice how Allah cared for us throughout Ramadan. The speaker reminds us that fasting, food, water, worship, and every blessing come from Allah’s mercy, kindness, provision, and love. We should respond with gratitude, patience, and trust in Allah during both ease and hardship. We should also remember people facing suffering around the world, pray for the sick, and make dua for loved ones who have died. Eid joy can include compassion, remembrance, and hope for relief and reunion in the hereafter.

  1. What is one blessing from Ramadan you want to keep noticing?
  2. How can our family make dua or help people facing hardship?
  3. Which quality of Allah, mercy, kindness, provision, or love, stood out to you most this month, and why?
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The masjid

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