Qalam Institute Podcast The Remedy : EP 17 – The Quranic solution to ingratitude
Mar 6, 2026
A Ramadan talk defining ingratitude as an inner defect and tracing its Qur’anic roots. The conversation treats gratitude as a muscle to train with daily discipline. It breaks gratitude into heart, tongue, and actions and highlights the Prophetic example. Practical remedies include simple daily practices and an exercise to list blessings to strengthen thankfulness.
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Ingratitude Is A Perceptual Problem Not A Material One
- Ingratitude is an internal perception that focuses on what is missing rather than objective lack.
- The Quranic promise in Surah Ibrahim frames gratitude as a multiplier: if you are grateful Allah will increase you, if ungrateful punishment is severe.
Ungratefulness To People Predicts Ungratefulness To God
- Ingratitude shows as a general inability to thank others, which predicts inability to thank Allah.
- The Prophet ﷺ said مَنْ لَا يَشْكُرِ النَّاسَ لَا يَشْكُرِ اللَّهَ illustrating the internal nature of this defect.
Gratitude Works In Heart Tongue And Actions
- True gratitude operates in three dimensions: heart, tongue, and actions.
- Imam al-Qurtubi explains gratitude is acknowledging the blessing, thanking with tongue and heart, and using limbs in obedience to Allah.