Love the Prophet by following his Sunnah
“At the core of our belief is our love for the Messenger of Allah.”
True love for Prophet Muhammad is rooted in his mercy toward the Ummah and must be expressed by following his Sunnah, learning his life, sending blessings upon him, and loving what he loved.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Frames love for the Prophet as central to faith, especially during Rabi al-awwal.
- Argues that love is proven through obedience, following, and hope of being with those one loves.
- Describes the Prophet’s mercy and concern for his Ummah through stories of prayer and intercession.
- Uses incidents from the seerah to show the Prophet’s wisdom, patience, courage, and mercy.
- Celebrates the Ummah’s enduring love while warning that devotion must remain directed toward Allah alone.
- Offers practical expressions of love: follow the Sunnah, study the seerah, send salawat, and love the Prophet’s family, companions, and Ummah.
In the khateeb's words
“At the core of our belief is our love for the Messenger of Allah . This is at the core of our belief. He is our connection to Allah.”
“The one who follows Allah and His Messenger will enter into Jannah. That's the formula. This is how you enter into Jannah.”
“Sending prayers on the prophet brings peace to the heart. When you're upset, send prayers on the Prophet . When you're in an argument, send prayers upon the Prophet .”
“If you love him, then you follow him. You follow his way. You look to him as a role model. You obey his commands and you follow his sunnah.”
For the dinner table
Today's khutbah reminded us that loving the Prophet Muhammad means learning about him and following his example. The khateeb shared stories of his prayers for his ummah and his deep concern for people who would believe in him without ever meeting him. He described how the Prophet responded with patience and calmed others when they became angry. He encouraged us to study the Prophet's life, revive his practices, and send peace and blessings upon him, especially when we feel upset. He also reminded us to worship Allah alone and to express our love for the Prophet through care for one another.
- What would you like to learn about the Prophet's life together?
- Who could our family help feel included this week?
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