Make the Prophet’s character your life standard

The khutbah argues that the happiest life and closeness to the Prophet come from making his Qur’an-shaped character, Forbearance, courage, justice, generosity, humility, and service, the practical standard for personal, family, and community life.

The khutbah in 7 steps

1. The khutbah begins with gratitude for Jumu'ah and the prophetic principle of giving good news and making faith easy.
2. It portrays the Prophet's forbearance, courage, justice, modesty, and adherence to religious boundaries over cultural norms.
3. It illustrates his generosity, frugality, concern for family and the poor, and willingness to help with household work.
4. It applies these examples to American Muslim families, urging shared responsibilities and adaptation when extended-family support is limited.
5. It connects good character with dhikr, prayer, blessings on the Prophet, equality across social classes, and controlling personal anger.
6. It presents the Qur'an as the source and embodiment of the Prophet's character, encouraging love, recitation, learning, and teaching.
7. It calls young people and the wider congregation to begin character development immediately, protect themselves from wrongdoing, and maintain worship.