Being Thankful: The Blessings of Shukr: EP 17 - Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi

Introduction

The speaker introduces the topic of shukr (thankfulness) and its importance in purifying the heart.

Shukr: A Station of the Heart

• One of the stations of the heart that must be maintained to purify it is shukr.

• Allah emphasizes the importance of shukr in the Quran, stating that those who are thankful will receive more blessings.

• Dawood is an example of a servant praised by Allah for his thankfulness.

Three Pillars of Shukr

The three pillars of shukr are discussed, which include acknowledging blessings in the heart, expressing gratitude through speech, and showing thankfulness through actions.

Acknowledging Blessings in the Heart

• Shukr begins with acknowledging and appreciating blessings from Allah.

• The first blessing on one's mental checklist should be Islam and Iman.

• Every other blessing should also be acknowledged and attributed to Allah.

Expressing Gratitude Through Speech

• Alhamdulillah is said many times throughout the day to express gratitude for blessings.

• Prophet Muhammad would say alhamdulillah after every morsel he ate or sip he drank.

Showing Thankfulness Through Actions

• Shukr is shown through actions by using blessings to worship Allah and giving to those in need.

• Benefits of shukr include increased wealth, health, and overall blessings from Allah.

Conclusion

The highest benefit of showing thankfulness is pleasing Allah.

Pleasing Allah Through Thankfulness

• If one shows thankfulness to Allah, He will be pleased with them.

The Importance of Being Shakir

This section discusses the importance of being grateful and humble towards others and Allah.

Characteristics of a Shakir

• A person who looks at those better than them in religion and wants to be like them, and looks at those less privileged than them in this world and is thankful for what they have.

• Rather than looking at the lifestyles of the rich and famous, look at those whom Allah has blessed you over preferred you over privileged you over.

• Take those who have less than you as the people you look to so that you are appreciative.

Ways to Perfect Our Gratitude

• After every Salah, make the Dua "Oh Allah help me to remember you and to be thankful to you and to worship you perfectly."

• Strive to be amongst those who are Shakirin.

Conclusion

This section concludes by emphasizing the importance of being Shakirin.

Final Thoughts

• If we are not Shakira there's only one other category, which we don't want to be in.

• Let us strive to be amongst the shakirin.