Khutbah Eid al Fitr

 Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,

Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon His beloved messenger, Prophet Muhammad SAW, his family, and his companions.

Dear brothers and sisters,

In this blessed occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I would like to remind us all about the importance of being dutiful to our parents and how it can bring blessings to our livelihood.

Our parents are our first teachers in life. They are the ones who have nurtured and raised us with their love and care. Therefore, it is our duty as children to be grateful and respectful to them. Allah SWT has commanded us in the Holy Quran to worship Him alone and be dutiful to our parents. In Surah Al-Isra, Allah SWT says:

“And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms of honor.” [17:23]

Being dutiful to our parents is not only a religious obligation, but it is also a moral responsibility. We should always show them love, respect, and kindness. We should listen to them, take care of them, and fulfill their needs as much as we can. By doing so, we will not only earn their pleasure and blessings, but we will also gain the love and mercy of Allah SWT.

Moreover, being dutiful to our parents can also bring blessings to our livelihood. When we honor our parents, we are showing gratitude to Allah SWT for the blessings He has bestowed upon us. Allah SWT has promised us in the Holy Quran that those who are grateful to Him, He will increase their blessings. In Surah Ibrahim, Allah SWT says:

“And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, ‘If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe.’” [14:7]

Therefore, when we are dutiful to our parents, we are not only fulfilling our religious and moral obligations, but we are also gaining the blessings and mercy of Allah SWT. This, in turn, can lead to an increase in our livelihood, as Allah SWT is the source of all blessings and provisions.

However, we should not rely solely on Allah SWT’s blessings and provisions. We must also work hard and strive for success in this world. Allah SWT has commanded us to seek provision from Him, but we must also work for it. In Surah Al-Ankabut, Allah SWT says:

“And those who strive for Us – We will surely guide them to Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good.” [29:69]

Therefore, we must work hard, be persistent, and never give up in our pursuit of success. We should also seek Allah SWT’s guidance and help in our endeavors. By doing so, we will not only gain success in this world, but we will also earn the blessings and pleasure of Allah SWT.

Dear brothers and sisters,

In conclusion, being dutiful to our parents and seeking provision from Allah SWT are two important aspects of our lives that can bring blessings and success to our livelihood. Let us all strive to be dutiful to our parents, seek provision from Allah SWT, and work hard for success in this world. May Allah SWT guide us all and bless us with success in this world and in the hereafter.

Wassalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.