30:51 rather than bicker…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2025.

Faith requires following the Prophet’s guidance

EPIC · Yasir Qadhi

“Rather than bicker amongst ourselves, let us increase our salawat upon the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam day and night.”

The khateeb, at 30:51

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The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains that faith and worship of Allah require submission to and obedience to the Messenger.
  2. Describes honoring the Prophet through respectful speech, love, learning his Seerah and Sunnah, and following his example.
  3. Encourages applying prophetic teachings, sending frequent salawat, and praising the Prophet within Islamic limits.
  4. Warns against exaggeration while affirming permissible poetry and expressions of love.
  5. Addresses disagreement over Mawlid and urges Muslims to respect differing opinions and prioritize unity.
  6. Closes by urging increased salawat and communal supplication.
Try this week
Study the Prophet’s Seerah and Sunnah regularly.
Apply prophetic guidance to worship, character, anger control, kindness, and daily interactions.
Send salawat whenever the Prophet’s name is heard and increase it day and night.
Respect Muslims who differ over Mawlid and avoid hatred, boycotts, and sectarian arguments.
Ask a trusted shaykh when uncertain about disputed practices.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3
Surah 33Used to explain the Prophet’s roles as witness, bearer of glad tidings, warner, caller to Allah, and illuminating light.
Surah 48Used to connect belief, support, respect for the Messenger, and glorification of Allah.
Surah 4Used to argue that faith requires accepting the Prophet as judge and submitting fully to his decisions.
Surah 9Used to show Allah defending the Prophet against mockery and condemning those who harm him.
Surah 49Used to teach physical and verbal respect toward the Prophet.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“rather than bicker amongst ourselves let us increase our salawat upon the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam day and night”
EPIC · Plano, TX
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Where it was given

The masjid

East Plano Islamic Center4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074Jumu'ah First Jumu'ah 12:30 PM · second Jumu'ah 2:00 PMKhateebYasir QadhiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at EPIC165 khutbahs
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