Understanding the Concept of Shukr (Gratitude) in Islamic Teachings
Delve into the significance of Shukr (Gratitude) through Islamic teachings, exploring the actions of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the importance of being thankful to Allah for His blessings. Discover the essence of thankfulness, reflecting on Hadith and practical applications of expressing gratitude in daily life.
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Shukr (Being Grateful) Ramzan Shahid
Hadith A ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, reported: When Allah s Messenger [SAWS] occupied himself in the prayer at night, he observed it with such a extended qiyam (posture of standing) until his feet were swollen. A ishah asked: Allah s Messenger, you do this in spite of the fact that your earlier and latter sins have been forgiven for you?
Hadith What was the Prophet s (SAW) response to why he stood all night in prayer? A ishah, should I not prove myself to be a thankful servant of Allah?
Shukr Despite knowing that all of His sins would be forgiven and He would be entered into Paradise, the Prophet (SAW) still stood up in prayer all night. Why? To be thankful (Shukr) to Allah (SWT)
Shukr Shouldn t we be thankful to Allah (SWT) for all that He has given us? In small groups, everyone write down seven things you are most thankful for. Take 5 minutes to write these seven things and then we will share with the class why chose them.
Shukr Our Iman Believers in the Ummah of the Prophet (SAW) Our health Our functioning bodies Vision, hearing, etc. Our wealth Living a comfortable life House, car, food, etc. Running water
Shukr Our parents Our families Our intelligence/abilities Our jobs/work Our school Our respect in the community
Shukr Shouldn t we be standing up at night thanking Allah (SWT) until our feet swell up?
Video Thankful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYOb _PfcKAY While watching the video, each table should think of 3 things/messages that stood out in the video Share with the class
Shukr Definition of thankfulness? The state of being aware and appreciative of a benefit An attitude of heart from which you are aware of your blessings
Shukr How do you show thankfulness for something or to someone? 3 stages of Shukr Shukr bil Qulb: Heart Feel gratitude in your heart Shukr bil Lisaan: Tongue Say Thank You with your tongue Shukr bil Javareh: Action Use item appropriately Try to reciprocate the favor
Shukr How do we show gratefulness to Allah(SWT) for all the blessings He has given us? (List that we made) With our heart With our tongue With our action
Video Inspirational Video, boy on train https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2o5 0v-SwJY
Hadith A ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, reported: When Allah s Messenger [SAWS] occupied himself in the prayer at night, he observed it with such a extended qiyam (posture of standing) until his feet were swollen. A ishah asked: Allah s Messenger, you do this in spite of the fact that your earlier and latter sins have been forgiven for you? He (SAW) replied: A ishah, should I not prove myself to be a thankful servant of Allah?
Hadith He who is not grateful to people is not grateful to Allah (SWT). Who are the people we should be grateful towards?
Shukr In small groups, everyone write down seven people you are most thankful for. Take 5 minutes to write these seven people and then we will share with the class why you chose them.
Shukr Who are the people we should be grateful towards? Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Our Parents Our Family Members Our Teachers Our Imams/Scholars Our Neighbors Our Community Members Our Classmates/Our Friends
Video Thankful to family https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj- D05w6j3w While watching the video, each table should think of 3 things/messages that stood out in the video Share with the class
Shukr How do we show gratefulness to these people? (List that we made) With our heart With our tongue With our action
Surah Al-Araf (7), Ayat 16-17 Shaitan declared: "Since You let me deviate, now I will lie in ambush for mankind on Your Right Way. I will come upon them from the front, from the rear, from the right, and from the left, and You will find most of them to be ungrateful."
Surah Luqman (31), Ayat 12 Allah (SWT) said, And whoever gives his thanks, he does so for the benefit of his own-self. And who so ever conceals his thanks, then he ought to know that Allah is self-sufficient, worthy of all praise.
Hadith Wondrous is the affair of the believer for there is good in every matter of his; for if is he is happy, he thanks Allah (SWT), thus there is good for him. And if he is harmed, he shows patience, thus there is good for him.
Shukr A Muslim should always be in a state of gratefulness We thank Allah when something good happens We are patient when something bad happens We should never be complaining about anything
Video Thankful and Aware https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhH Y1DG_H5E While watching the video, each table should think of 3 things/messages that stood out in the video Share with the class
