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The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 18, 2026.

Love for the Prophet means following Sunnah

MALV · Yousuf Rashid

“At least once a day, we should read the seerah.”

The khateeb, at 9:47

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In one sentence

Because the Prophet Muhammad's sacrifice and mercy brought us faith, genuine love for him must be expressed by learning his life, practicing his Sunnah, and frequently sending blessings upon him.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The Prophet is presented as Allah's mercy and humanity's best example.
  2. His concern for his ummah is illustrated through the Day of Judgment and Ta'if narratives.
  3. Love for Allah and the Prophet is defined as following the Sunnah, not merely claiming affection.
  4. Families are urged to nourish this love through teaching children and joining Islamic programs.
  5. Three practices are prescribed: daily seerah learning, adding a Sunnah, and abundant salutations.
  6. The khutbah closes with blessings, prayers, Quranic reminders, and a call to establish prayer.
Try this week
Learn one new fact about the Prophet's life every day.
Teach children about the Prophet and his Sunnah.
Implement one new Sunnah each day.
Read Surah al-Kahf on Fridays.
Send frequent salutations upon the Prophet.
Connect families and children with Islamic schools, maktab, and community programs.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Recommended as a Friday practice.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The manifestation of the love of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is through the sunnah of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”
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“A person cannot claim to love his family when he himself is full and his family is hungry.”
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“Learn ourselves and teach our children. At least once a day, we should read the seerah.”
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“Whenever we make salutations upon Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, it is not only a salutation upon him, it is a benefit to us.”
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that Allah sent Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam as the best example and a mercy for all people. The Prophet sacrificed greatly for our iman and remained concerned for his ummah, even when people harmed him. Loving him is more than saying we love him; it means learning his life, following his Sunnah, and letting his example guide our actions. We can nurture this love by learning one new fact about him each day, practicing a Sunnah, and sending salutations upon him. Families can help one another make the Prophet’s teachings part of everyday life.

  1. What is one Sunnah you would like to practice this week?
  2. What can our family do to learn more about the Prophet every day?
  3. What does it mean to show love through our actions?
Where it was given

The masjid

Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley1988 Schadt Avenue, Whitehall, PA 18052ArchiveAll khutbahs at MALV44 khutbahs
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