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The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 5, 2026.

Love the Prophet by following his example

Darul Uloom

“The thing that you love the most is the thing that you will try to follow the most.”

The khateeb, at 29:50

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In one sentence

Authentic love for Prophet Muhammad is demonstrated by aligning one’s conduct with his teachings, treating sinners with compassion, and consistently honoring him in daily life.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opens with Qur’anic recitation and religious invocations.
  2. Challenges claims of loving the Prophet while continuing sinful behavior or neglecting family ties.
  3. Urges attendees to attend devotional programs if they wish, but to measure love through following the Prophet’s example.
  4. Uses the story of a repeatedly drinking companion to teach correction without cursing or rejecting sinners.
  5. Encourages saying blessings upon Muhammad whenever his name is heard.
  6. Closes with supplications, congregational prayer, and prayers for the sick and deceased.
Try this week
Attend devotional programs while evaluating whether daily conduct reflects the Prophet’s teachings.
Study how the Sahabah followed and sacrificed for the Prophet.
Avoid sinful behavior and follow prophetic practices, including keeping the beard where applicable.
Correct fellow Muslims without cursing or humiliating them.
Say Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam whenever Muhammad’s name is mentioned.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 18Opening recitation establishes the Qur’anic setting of the khutbah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“For the thing That you love the most Is the thing That you will try To follow the most”
Darul Uloom · Pembroke Pines, FL
Play from 29:50
“Whenever I hear Muhammad I will say Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam”
Darul Uloom · Pembroke Pines, FL
Play from 39:38
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah asked us to think honestly about what it means to love Prophet Muhammad. Love is not only attending programs or using a title; it should show in how we live, what we avoid, and how we treat family and fellow Muslims. The story of the man who drank alcohol reminded us to correct wrongdoing without cursing or giving up on people. We were encouraged to learn from the Sahabah and send blessings whenever we hear the Prophet’s name. The practical takeaway is to let respect for the Prophet shape our choices throughout the week.

  1. What is one Sunnah or good habit you would like to practice more this week?
  2. How can we help someone who is doing wrong without making them feel rejected?
  3. What quality of a Sahabi would you like to learn from?
  4. What can we remember to say when we hear the Prophet’s name?
Where it was given

The masjid

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