Let us begin by reminding ourselves to have taqwa — consciousness of Allah. Today, I want to reflect with you on two short but powerful words: Alhamdulillah (All praise is for Allah).
Aqeemus salah — establish the prayer. Total reading time: Approximately 4–5 minutes. Note: In a real Jummah setting, the khateeb should recite a short Qur’anic verse or dua aloud after the first khutbah before sitting, and then lead the two rak’ahs of Jummah prayer. short jummah khutbah
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Two blessings which many people squander: health and free time” (Bukhari). So do not wait until you lose something to appreciate it. Say Alhamdulillah now — for everything. Let us begin by reminding ourselves to have
Innallaha wa malaa’ikatahu yusalluna ‘alan nabiyy. Ya ayyuhal ladheena amanu sallu ‘alayhi wa sallimu taslima. (O you who believe, send blessings upon the Prophet.) Total reading time: Approximately 4–5 minutes
Arabic (opening): Alhamdu lillahi nahmaduhu wa nasta’eenuhu wa nastaghfiruh, wa na’udhu billahi min shururi anfusina wa min sayyi’ati a’malina. Man yahdihillahu fala mudilla lah, wa man yudlil fala hadiya lah. Wa ashhadu an la ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasuluh.
Allah says in the Qur’an: “If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]” (Qur’an 14:7). Gratitude is not just a feeling; it is an action of the heart, tongue, and limbs. We thank Allah with our hearts by recognizing His blessings, with our tongues by saying Alhamdulillah , and with our limbs by using His gifts in obedience.