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GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 24, 2026.

Gratitude turns blessings into worship

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“Being grateful to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala does not cost you money.”

The khateeb, at 17:07

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In one sentence

Believers should recognize their blessings as tests, express gratitude through worship and beneficial action, and turn away from envy and complaint by reconnecting with Allah and the masjid.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Recognizing safety and religious freedom in Canada as blessings and tests requiring gratitude.
  2. Learning gratitude from Sulaiman and the ants, with daily remembrance and Fajr in congregation.
  3. Comparing one's blessings with those less privileged rather than those with more, and avoiding envy through dua.
  4. Practicing gratitude through the heart, tongue, and limbs by benefiting the community and deen.
  5. Replacing habitual complaints with productive action, increased prayer, and connection to the masjid.
  6. Turning guilt after sin into repentance and good deeds, since good deeds erase sins.
Try this week
Remember Allah throughout the day, including while walking, sitting, speaking, and being alone.
Attend Fajr prayer in congregation and increase daily prayers.
Say Alhamdulillah and make dua for others when noticing their blessings.
Use one's health, skills, body, and resources to benefit the community and deen.
Replace repeated complaints with productive steps and service.
Respond to regret after sin by praying, repenting, and doing good deeds.
Stay connected to the masjid and congregational worship.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 14Gratitude is connected with increase in Allah's blessings.
Surah 1Maliki Yawm al-Din is used to emphasize accountability for every action.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“being grateful to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala does not cost you money. It does not.”
OUC · Orléans, ON
Play from 17:07
“when you feel regret, when you feel bad for something, you do not just feel it and let it go.”
OUC · Orléans, ON
Play from 23:46
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Saad reminded us that being safe and able to pray and practice our religion is a blessing from Allah. Gratitude means noticing these gifts, saying alhamdulillah, and using what we have to do good. We can show thanks by caring for our bodies, using our skills to help others, and strengthening our daily prayers and connection to the masjid. When we notice someone who has more, we can ask Allah to bless them and remember the gifts in our own lives. When we make mistakes, regret can be a reminder to turn back to Allah and take action through prayer and good deeds.

  1. What is one everyday blessing you noticed today, and how could you thank Allah for it?
  2. What skill could you use this week to help someone?
  3. When you feel bad about a mistake, what good action could you take next?
Where it was given

The masjid

Ottawa Uyghur Centre3555 St-Joseph Blvd, Orléans, ON K4A 0Z7Jumu'ah 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at OUC24 khutbahs
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