3 Levels of Gratitude in Islam | Allah's Names Series - Al-Hameed | Khutbah by Shaykh Mikaeel Smith

In this episode from The Names of Allah series by Qalam Institute, Shaykh Mikaeel Smith reflects on the beautiful name of Allah, Al-Hameed, The One who is truly worthy of all praise.

This Islamic reminder explores the importance of gratitude in Islam, not just as a feeling, but as a way of seeing life, worshipping Allah, and recognising His blessings. Shaykh Mikaeel breaks down the three levels of gratitude and how true shukr changes the heart, the tongue, and our actions.

He also touches on the role of tawakkul, placing our trust in Allah through ease and hardship, and how gratitude protects the heart from arrogance, entitlement, and despair.

One of the powerful reminders in this episode is the difference between the believer and the non-believer. A person may have blessings in this world, but the believer has something greater: they know the One who gave the blessing. The non-believer may enjoy the gift, but the believer knows the Giver.

As the Prophet ﷺ said:

“Amazing is the affair of the believer. Verily, all of his affair is good. If something pleasing happens to him, he is grateful, and that is good for him. If something harmful happens to him, he is patient, and that is good for him.” Sahih Muslim Hadith

A beautiful reminder on gratitude, tawakkul, shukr, praise of Allah, and the meaning of Al-Hameed from the Names of Allah.

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