Islam
If you are grateful, I will give you more. Whoever does not thank people has not thanked God.
Qur'an 14:7; Abu Dawud 4811
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Gratitude
Gratitude
Saying thank you to God and to people is one of the first things every tradition teaches children.
activity
Keep a gratitude jar. At dinner, everyone adds one thing they are thankful for; read them together at the month's end.
talk
Who helps you every day without being thanked?
teachings
Christianity
Give thanks in all circumstances. Of ten lepers healed, Jesus praised the one who came back to say thank you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18; Luke 17:11–19
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Judaism
Children learn Modeh Ani, a short thank-you said on waking, and a blessing before eating.
Daily prayer (siddur)
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Hinduism
Whatever is offered with love, even a leaf, a flower, fruit or water, God accepts. Food is offered to God before it is eaten.
Bhagavad Gita 9:26
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Buddhism
Two kinds of people are rare: one who does a kindness first, and one who is grateful for it.
Anguttara Nikaya 2.118
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Sikhism
Sikhs give thanks to Waheguru morning and evening, and in good times and hard times accept God's will (bhana) with thanks.
Nitnem and Ardas
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sermons
Judaism · en
Gratitude
Modeh Ani: waking up grateful
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Daily prayer; Psalm 92
outline
- The first words of the day
- Blessings over food and everyday things
- Teaching children to notice gifts
Buddhism · en
Gratitude
Gratitude is rare and precious
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Anguttara Nikaya 2.118
outline
- Who did a kindness to you first?
- Gratitude to parents and teachers
- Gratitude and contentment
Islam · en
Gratitude
Gratitude increases blessings
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Qur'an 14:7; 55 (Ar-Rahman)
outline
- If you are grateful I will give you more
- Which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?
- Gratitude as a daily practice
Christianity · en
Gratitude
The one who came back
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Luke 17:11–19; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
outline
- Ten healed, one returns to give thanks
- Thankfulness in hard times
- A habit of grace before meals