GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Allah rewards every good deed
“Anything you do, Allah is Shakir; He will reward you.”
In one sentence
Because Allah is al-Shakir, He knows and rewards every good deed, so believers should actively serve, give, remember Him, and spread goodness.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Allah as al-Shakir, who knows and rewards every good deed.
- Explains that gratitude and charity bring multiplied reward, protection, happiness, and increase.
- Expands qard hasan beyond money to service, care for people, animals, and the environment.
- Urges believers to go beyond merely avoiding sin and actively worship through helpful deeds.
- Connects remembrance of Allah, family ties, and good character with security, contentment, blessing, and lasting impact.
- Closes with examples of everyday charity, prayers for safer communities and suffering people, and a call to practice the Quran.
Try this week
Give charity and support the masjid.
Share money, knowledge, time, connections, food, water, clothing, or advice.
Help people, animals, neighbors, relatives, and the wider community.
Remove harmful objects or litter from public paths.
Remember Allah through dhikr, du'a, Quran reading, memorization, and practice.
Maintain family relationships and treat parents, spouses, and relatives well.
Set an intention to please Allah in ordinary activities such as exercise, outings, and raising a family.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 4:147Used to emphasize that Allah does not punish believers who have faith and gratitude.
Quran 2:245Used to explain the multiplied reward for giving a good loan and spending in Allah's cause.
Quran 2:261Used to explain the multiplied reward for giving a good loan and spending in Allah's cause.
Quran 14:7Used to support the promise that gratitude brings increase.
Quran 2:152Used to explain that remembering Allah brings Allah's remembrance of the believer.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“anything you do Allah is shakir He will reward you”
“whatever you give any capacity if you are grateful for what you have and you shared it for the sake of Allah Allah will give you more”
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