GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 5, 2026.
Every blessing is a test from Allah
“Whatever your situation is in life, don't forget the haq of Allah that He has on you.”
In one sentence
Every blessing is a test from Allah, so gratitude requires humility, generosity toward those with rights, and compassion for the vulnerable.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Introduces the hadith of three Bani Israel men tested with leprosy, baldness, and blindness.
- Describes Allah healing them and granting each man wealth, making prosperity a new test.
- Recounts two men denying their past and refusing help while the formerly blind man shares freely.
- Applies the lesson to modern money, cars, status, and the danger of attributing success solely to personal effort.
- Calls listeners to honor family financial rights, avoid mocking illness or disability, give charity, and support the mosque.
Try this week
Support relatives who have a rightful claim on your resources, especially parents, children, and siblings.
Fulfill zakat obligations and give voluntary charity from Allah’s blessings.
Bring money intentionally on Friday and donate generously to the mosque’s ongoing needs.
Teach children not to mock people with illness, disability, or unusual appearance.
Use wealth and status humbly, remembering that Allah enabled every success.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe story of three Bani Israel men tested with illness, then tested through wealth and gratitude.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So as Muslims who we don't have those trials and tribulations, we should make it our business not to ostracize people, not to laugh at people.”
“Take whatever you want. I'm not going to make a claim. I'm not going to stop you. He didn't say take one. He said, take whatever you want to take.”
“Whatever you have. Even if you did make efforts to get it. You got studied. You got a degree. You got interviewed in the job. You saved your money. You made an investment.”
“I'm here to remind you here today, whatever your situation is in life, don't forget the haq of Allah that He has on you. And don't make the kufr of the ni'mah.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that both hardship and prosperity are tests from Allah. The story of three sick men shows that blessings can reveal whether people are grateful or selfish. We should remember that Allah is the ultimate source of whatever we have, even when we worked hard for it. Gratitude means sharing with relatives who have rights over us, helping people in need, and avoiding pride in our possessions. We should also treat people with illness or disability kindly and support our mosque responsibly.
- When has something difficult or something good taught you to be more grateful?
- What is one blessing your family could share with someone else this week?
- How can we show respect to someone whose health or appearance is different?
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