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Love for others shows true faith

ICF · Abdul Jaleel Mustafaa

“None of you truly will believe until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.”

The khateeb, at 7:15

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In one sentence

True love in Islam begins with Allah and His Messenger and becomes visible through obedience, mercy, brotherhood, family care, and service to the wider ummah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines Islamic love as a spiritual force rooted in love of Allah and His Messenger.
  2. Connects true faith with loving for others what one loves for oneself, spreading peace, and expressing affection.
  3. Explains that love of Allah is shown through following the Messenger, Qur'an, Sunnah, and seeking the Hereafter.
  4. Applies love to marriage through affection, mercy, tranquility, and good character.
  5. Extends the theme to Muslim diversity, family education, aging, death, and concern for the ummah.
  6. Closes with reminders to trust Allah, love His creation, strengthen the ummah, and make dua.
Try this week
Love Allah and the Messenger above all by following Allah's commands and the Prophet's example.
Tell a brother or sister, “I love you for the cause of Allah.”
Spread peace, lead the salam, embrace fellow Muslims, and actively strengthen brotherhood.
Study Islam and educate your family so future generations can speak properly about Allah.
Pray for the strength and betterment of the ummah, trust Allah, and pursue Jannah through consistent effort.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Love in Islam is not confined to romance or emotion It is a spiritual force that uplifts, heals, and connects”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
Play from 5:36
“None of you truly will believe until he loves for his brother What he loves for himself”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
Play from 7:15
“Not only has Allah created these two individuals but in order to find peace and harmony between the two of them He Himself has placed affection and mercy between them so that they can live in tranquility”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
Play from 18:16
“It is Allah and only Allah And we should be mindful of that”
ICF · Fayetteville, NC
Play from 20:05
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah taught that love in Islam begins with loving Allah and His Messenger, then extends to our families and the wider ummah. It is more than a feeling: it should lift, heal, connect, and appear in obedience, peace, mercy, and good character. We were encouraged to tell brothers and sisters that we love them for Allah's sake, greet and embrace one another, and remember that life is short. Marriage should be built on affection, mercy, and tranquility, while families should learn and practice Islam together. By trusting Allah, loving His creation, and seeking Jannah, we can help strengthen the ummah.

  1. How can we show love for Allah through something we do this week?
  2. Who could we encourage by telling them we love them for Allah's sake?
  3. What would make our family more peaceful and merciful?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Fayetteville2415 Rosehill Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301Jumu'ah 1:30 PMKhateebAbdul Jaleel MustafaaMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICF51 khutbahs
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