13:54 Prophet Muhammad…17:55 He says, but I've…22:50 Because he was so…23:27 Only good can come…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 5, 2025.

Learn the Prophet's life to love him

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“He was so excellent that the more you know about him, the more you will love him.”

The khateeb, at 22:50

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In one sentence

Muslims should express gratitude for the Prophet Muhammad by learning about his life, loving him, teaching that love to their children, and avoiding harsh condemnation of gatherings held for that purpose.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines taqwa as fulfilling obligations on time, avoiding haram, and repenting from sin.
  2. Explains that the Prophet Muhammad was a blessing and mercy from Allah.
  3. Defends maulid gatherings as opportunities to discuss the Prophet's life and express gratitude.
  4. Uses the Prophet's Monday fasting and humble character as examples of gratitude and excellence.
  5. Urges Muslims to deepen love for the Prophet by learning his biography, qualities, and teachings.
  6. Closes with reminders about taqwa, sending blessings upon the Prophet, and local announcements.
Try this week
Fulfill religious obligations correctly and on time.
Avoid haram, repent, and leave actions that violate Allah's commands.
Learn more about the Prophet's biography, character, appearance, and teachings.
Attend a suitable maulid or other gathering to learn about the Prophet.
Say blessings upon the Prophet whenever his name is mentioned.
Consider fasting on Mondays as an act of gratitude.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to establish that sending the Messenger to believers was a great blessing involving teaching and purification.
Surah 93Used to support speaking about Allah's blessings.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam is the biggest blessing that was ever put on the earth.”
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“He says, but I've chosen to keep mine stored away to use to benefit my ummah on the day of judgment.”
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“Because he was so excellent that the more you know about him, the more you will love him.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
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“Only good can come from learning more about him, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”
Masjid Ul Haqq · Upton, MD
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that taqwa means doing our religious duties properly and avoiding what Allah has forbidden. It presents the Prophet Muhammad as one of Allah's greatest blessings and as a mercy to the world. Learning about his life, character, and kindness can help us love him more and follow his example. The khateeb encouraged families to teach children about him and not quickly condemn gatherings where Muslims study his biography. We should also remember to send blessings upon the Prophet whenever his name is mentioned.

  1. What is one quality of the Prophet you would like to practice this week?
  2. Why might learning about someone make us love and respect them more?
  3. How could our family learn about the Prophet together?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Ul Haqq514 Islamic Way, Baltimore, MD 21217Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:15 PM; iqamah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Ul Haqq48 khutbahs
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