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GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Dec 5, 2025.

True success begins with gratitude

ICRR

“Every second is a blessing; every minute is a blessing; every hour is a blessing.”

The khateeb, at 11:02

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In one sentence

True success comes from recognizing Allah’s blessings with gratitude, expressing that gratitude through prayer and remembrance, and teaching the Quran to the next generation.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The speaker opens by asking listeners to notice the blessings involved in walking, seeing, hearing, and attending the masjid.
  2. He contrasts physical blindness and other disabilities with spiritual blindness and urges constant gratitude for Allah’s blessings.
  3. He cites Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum and encourages those who hear the adhan to pray at the masjid.
  4. He connects gratitude with teaching children Islam and the Quran.
  5. Stories about hardship, disability, water, and the speaker’s own blindness reinforce that every blessing is valuable.
  6. He closes by urging remembrance of Allah, following the Quran and Sunnah, and supporting his madrasa for blind students.
Try this week
Say Alhamdulillah and consciously thank Allah throughout the day for ordinary abilities and blessings.
Attend the masjid for salah when you hear the adhan.
Teach children the deen of Islam and the Quran.
Remember Allah, follow the Quran and Sunnah, and ask Allah for a good ending.
Stop by the table and donate to support the madrasa and masjid.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Every second is a blessing Every minute is a blessing Every hour is a blessing Every day is a blessing”
ICRR · Round Rock, TX
Play from 11:02
“I'm blind from the eyes Not from the heart”
ICRR · Round Rock, TX
Play from 12:02
“But don't worry And I conclude with this There's easy behind every hardship Allahu Akbar”
ICRR · Round Rock, TX
Play from 21:32
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us to thank Allah for everyday blessings, including movement, hearing, speech, and time. Speaking about his own blindness, he shared both the difficulties he faces and the blessings he continues to appreciate. He encouraged us to turn gratitude into action through prayer, coming to the masjid, and teaching our children Islam and the Quran. He also described pursuing Quran memorization when others thought he could accomplish little, reminding us to encourage one another through hardship. At the end, he asked for support for his madrasa and masjid, where he teaches the Quran, including to blind students.

  1. What everyday blessing did the khutbah help you notice today?
  2. How could you encourage someone who is being told they cannot succeed?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Round Rock1951 Hampton Ln, Round Rock, TX 78664Jumu'ah 12:30 PM & 1:40 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICRR29 khutbahs
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