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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Love the Prophet by living his mercy

CVIC · Samer Naseredden

“Allow yourself to fall in love with the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam by learning about him.”

The khateeb, at 5:18

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In one sentence

Loving the Prophet Muhammad means deliberately learning and following his compassionate character, then carrying that care into truthful, organized work to improve society.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Distinguishes innate love of Allah from chosen love of the Prophet, using Umar’s reflection.
  2. Shows how learning the Prophet’s life, status, and character makes him easier to love and follow.
  3. Illustrates his humility, tenderness, attentiveness to children, overlooked people, and sinners.
  4. Highlights his suffering and promised intercession for his ummah.
  5. Applies the Prophet’s love for Mecca to loving America while confronting its history and present injustices.
  6. Calls listeners to organize, build future leaders, attend Family Night, and support CARE LA.
  7. Closes with supplications for love, emulation, justice, and communal wellbeing, followed by prayer and announcements.
Try this week
Learn about the Prophet’s life and sunnah so love becomes informed and actionable.
Practice the Prophet’s humility, mercy, good character, and care for overlooked people.
Take personal responsibility to improve society by organizing and helping build future leaders.
Attend the Family Night program between Maghrib and Isha.
Consider becoming a paid CARE LA member, contributing, or purchasing a gala ticket.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“You have to allow yourself to fall in love with the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam by learning about him as we learned two weeks ago.”
CVIC · Chino, CA
Play from 5:18
“That woman who might have been invisible to somebody else or to the companions was not invisible to the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”
CVIC · Chino, CA
Play from 12:47
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah reminded us that love for the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, grows as we learn about him and follow his example. The khateeb described his humility with his family, his attention to children, and the care that made his companions feel loved. He noticed people others overlooked and defended the dignity of a companion who kept making mistakes while still correcting his behavior. These stories invite us to practice mercy, give people our attention, and help one another grow. The khateeb also reminded us that loving the place we call home can inspire us to face injustice honestly and work together to make our community better.

  1. Which example of the Prophet's kindness from the khutbah would you like to practice this week?
  2. Who at school or the masjid might feel overlooked, and how could you include them?
  3. What is one thing our family could do together to help our community?
Where it was given

The masjid

Chino Valley Islamic Center4711 Chino Ave, Chino, CA 91710Jumu'ah First Jummah 1:10 PM · Second Jummah 2:10 PMKhateebSamer NasereddenMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at CVIC59 khutbahs
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