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GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Gratitude means using blessings well

London Muslim Mosque

“Real gratitude is not a feeling.”

The khateeb, at 16:14

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In one sentence

Every blessing, health, wealth, family, and ability, is a test from Allah, and true gratitude means remembering its source, praising Him, and using it generously in obedience.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Retells the hadith of three men tested through restored health and wealth.
  2. Explains that blessings, like hardships, are trials from Allah.
  3. Contrasts the ungrateful men with the blind man who remembered Allah's favors.
  4. Defines gratitude through the heart, tongue, and limbs.
  5. Offers practices: avoid sinful use of blessings, compare downward, thank people, and make a prophetic dua.
Try this week
Use blessings in obedience and avoid using them for sin.
Look at people with less rather than constantly comparing yourself with those above you, especially on social media.
Thank your mother, father, spouse, and others who have helped you.
Recite the dua asking Allah for help remembering Him, thanking Him, and worshipping Him well after every prayer.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe story of three formerly afflicted men shows blessings and generosity as a divine test.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Notice that Allah didn't test them with poverty. But with blessings. And that is the subject of today's khutbah.”
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“Your health is a test. Your salary is a test. Your children. Your home. Your talents. Every single one of them is a question that Allah is asking you. What will you do with this?”
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“Real gratitude is not a feeling. It comes, flows out with generosity.”
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“Start tonight by thanking your mother. And your father. Your spouse. Or anyone else. Who has done you favors. And helped you.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah taught that blessings can be tests just as hardships can be. The story of three men showed that real gratitude means remembering that Allah gave us what we have, thanking Him, and opening our hands to others. Gratitude lives in the heart, on the tongue, and in our actions, so we should use our health, wealth, eyes, and abilities in obedience rather than sin. We can compare ourselves with those who have less, thank the people who help us, and ask Allah after each prayer to help us remember and worship Him well. Even the Prophet prayed deeply despite his forgiveness because he wanted to be a grateful servant.

  1. What is one blessing you usually overlook, and how could you use it to help someone this week?
  2. When social media makes you compare yourself, what could you do to remember what Allah has given you?
  3. Who will you thank tonight, and what exactly will you say?
Where it was given

The masjid

London Muslim Mosque151 Oxford St W, London, ON N6H 1S3Jumu'ah First prayer 12:00 PM · second prayer 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at London Muslim Mosque193 khutbahs
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