6:33 but more than that…7:55 the greatest love…12:16 the prophet alayhi…15:29 the meat of the matter…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 5, 2025.

Love the Prophet by living his message

IIT · Abdool Hamid

“The meat of the matter is in following the example of the Prophet alayhi wasalam.”

The khateeb, at 15:29

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In one sentence

True love for Prophet Muhammad is shown not by occasional praise or birth celebrations alone but by studying, imitating, and living his message every day.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Opens with praise of Allah and a reminder of taqwa, then introduces Rabi al-awwal and the debate over Mawlid.
  2. Argues that loving the Prophet means living his message rather than merely praising him or commemorating his birth.
  3. Uses the companions, especially Hassan ibn Thabit, to illustrate love through loyalty, struggle, and imitation.
  4. Applies the Prophet’s example to justice, compassion, tolerance, and avoiding abusive speech, including the account of Aisha.
  5. Grounds the message in Surah Aal Imran, urges daily adherence and regular seerah study, then closes with supplications for oppressed people and the congregation.
Try this week
Follow the Prophet’s example every day rather than only during Rabi'in al-awwal.
Avoid insults, name-calling, and abusive speech, especially when angry.
Stand against injustice through appropriate civic action, including messaging government officials about Gaza.
Read and learn the Prophet’s life, character, and guidance regularly through seerah and hadith books.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to argue that love of Allah is demonstrated by following the Prophet, leading to Allah’s love and forgiveness.
Sahih al-BukhariThe Prophet’s gentle response to an insulting greeting illustrates restraint and non-abusive speech.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“but more than that brothers and sisters the sahaba they lived their love of the messenger by imitating the way he lived”
IIT · Malvern, ON
Play from 6:33
“the greatest love anyone can show to anyone else is to strive to live like that person to be like that person”
IIT · Malvern, ON
Play from 7:55
“the prophet alayhi wasalam was a man of compassion and tolerance he was gentle and kind even when he changed what was wrong he was gentle and kind”
IIT · Malvern, ON
Play from 12:16
“the meat of the matter is in following the example of the prophet alayhi wasalam”
IIT · Malvern, ON
Play from 15:29
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that loving Prophet Muhammad is more than praising him or remembering his birth; it means trying to live by his example every day. The companions showed this love through loyalty, courage, justice, compassion, and commitment to the message. We are encouraged to control our words, avoid insults, stand against injustice, and treat people gently even when correcting wrongs. The speaker also urges us to learn the Prophet’s life regularly so our love becomes informed and practical. We can make this a family habit through small acts of character, study, and prayer for people facing oppression.

  1. What is one kind or patient response you could practice when you feel angry?
  2. Which part of the Prophet’s character would you most like to learn about and imitate?
  3. How can our family stand up for justice in a wise and helpful way?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Institute of Toronto1630 Neilson Rd, Scarborough, ON M1X 1S3Jumu'ah 1:00 PM · in-person and live onlineKhateebAbdool HamidMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT44 khutbahs
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