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GratitudeFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 18, 2026.

Keep gratitude for the Quran after Ramadan

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“This guidance that we have been blessed with, this book of Al-Qur'an, the message within it of Al-Islam, it has changed the lives of people.”

The khateeb, at 20:12

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In one sentence

Muslims should renew their post-Ramadan gratitude and taqwa by recognizing the Quran and Islam as transformative guidance that dignifies people and changes lives, rather than taking it for granted.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Renews taqwa one month after Ramadan and asks whether its goals were fulfilled.
  2. Explains Ramadan's goals: completing the month, glorifying Allah for guidance, and gratitude.
  3. Presents the Quran's magnitude through the image of mountains crumbling under its revelation.
  4. Uses Bilal's story to reject racism and link human worth to character and deeds.
  5. Uses women's status, including care for one's mother, to show Islam's social transformation.
  6. Uses Dhimad al-Azdi and a convert friend's story to show familiar guidance can change lives.
  7. Closes by urging gratitude, continued appreciation of the Quran, and supplication for forgiveness.
Try this week
Reflect on whether Ramadan's goals were actually fulfilled, especially glorifying Allah for His guidance.
Continue appreciating and benefiting from the Quran after Ramadan instead of returning to old habits.
Renew taqwa and awareness that Allah knows one's actions, thoughts, and deeds.
Make dua and ask Allah for forgiveness.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Maybe we're starting to feel that we're going back into our old habits and our old ways.”
Middle Ground · Upland, CA
Play from 5:29
“No, you're all created equal. The only thing that separates you are your deeds in the sight of Allah .”
Middle Ground · Upland, CA
Play from 13:45
“This guidance that we have been blessed with, this book of Al-Qur'an, the message within it of Al-Islam, it has changed the lives of people.”
Middle Ground · Upland, CA
Play from 20:12
“As Muslims, yes, we have the guidance, we're born with it. But it's for all of mankind that when they find it, they want to hold on to it as tightly as they can.”
Middle Ground · Upland, CA
Play from 24:41
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that Ramadan is meant to leave us grateful for the Quran's guidance, not only temporarily energized. It asks us to notice when old habits return and to keep glorifying Allah for guiding us. Through Bilal and stories about women and mothers, it teaches that Islam rejects racism and honors people through faith, character, and care. The Quran can reach people who have searched for truth for years and can change whole communities. We should appreciate this blessing, act on its guidance, and keep asking Allah for forgiveness.

  1. What Ramadan habit would you like to keep growing?
  2. How can we show that people are valued by character rather than appearance?
  3. Why should we appreciate guidance even when it feels familiar?
Where it was given

The masjid

Middle Ground Muslim Center870 N Mountain Ave, Suite 102, Upland, CA 91786Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:00 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Middle Ground29 khutbahs
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