Love the Prophet by living his character
“The blame and the fault is on you and me because we were sent with a purpose.”
Muslims should demonstrate love for Allah and the Prophet Muhammad by following his character and fulfilling their responsibility to share Islam with wisdom and kindness.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Rabi al-Awwal and argues that loving Allah requires following the Prophet.
- Critiques attending Mawlid programs for food or socializing instead of learning the seerah and Sunnah.
- Explains the Prophet’s mission as modeling excellent character, conveying the Quran, and guiding people.
- Connects current anti-Muslim hostility to Muslims’ failure to educate others and embody good character.
- Uses the Prophet’s patience at Ta’if to encourage merciful, wise outreach.
- Calls listeners to make sharing the Quran and living attentively as Muslims their life purpose.
In the khateeb's words
“we need to be able to treat our families like Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam our children just like he taught his children”
“spread the message of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala with hikmah with wisdom and nice and kind words nice and kind words”
“the blame and the fault is on you and me because we were sent with a purpose we were sent with a purpose”
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds Muslims that loving Allah and the Prophet Muhammad means learning and living by the Prophet’s example. As Rabi al-Awwal and Mawlid programs approach, the speaker urges people to attend to learn the seerah and Sunnah, not merely for food, conversation, or business. He says Muslims have a responsibility to share the Quran and Islam with wisdom, kindness, and good character. He connects this responsibility to today’s anti-Muslim hostility while emphasizing patient outreach like the Prophet’s response at Ta’if. The practical invitation is to make faith and service part of life’s purpose by teaching family, sharing the Quran, and taking Jumu'ah seriously.
- What is one Sunnah of kindness we can practice with our family this week?
- How could we explain one Quranic message respectfully to a friend or neighbor?
- What should we remember and learn when we attend a religious program?
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