5:32 Islam means to submit…8:07 when our desires…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.

Love the Prophet by following his Sunnah

Masjid Al-Noor

“When Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and His Messenger command, we obey that command.”

The khateeb, at 5:32

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In one sentence

True love for Prophet Muhammad is proven not by words or commemorations alone, but by believing in him, obeying his guidance, honoring him, and putting his Sunnah before personal desires.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Rabi al-Awwal celebrations prompt reflection on the rights owed to the Prophet beyond speaking about him.
  2. The first right is believing that Muhammad is Allah's final Messenger.
  3. The second right is obeying the Prophet as an expression of obedience to Allah.
  4. Listeners are challenged to choose the Sunnah over personal desires and cultural pressure.
  5. The sermon emphasizes honoring the Prophet and remembering his compassion and prayers for the Ummah.
  6. The khutbah urges renewed love through early Jumuah attendance, religious gatherings, prayer, and practical devotion.
Try this week
Believe that Muhammad is Allah's final Messenger.
Obey the Prophet's commands and refrain from what he forbade.
Choose the Sunnah when it conflicts with personal desires or culture.
Come early to the mosque for Friday prayer.
Attend religious gatherings as an expression of love and respect.
Ask Allah for sincere love of the Prophet and eligibility for his intercession.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Islam means to submit or submission and what this means is that when Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and His Messenger command we obey that command and we submit to that command and we put that before our personal desires”
Masjid Al-Noor · Windsor Mill, MD
Play from 5:32
“when our desires conflict with the sunnah when our desires conflict with the command of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam which one do we pick”
Masjid Al-Noor · Windsor Mill, MD
Play from 8:07
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Al-Noor, Raza e Mustafa Islamic Center3900 Milford Mill Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244Jumu'ah 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Al-Noor14 khutbahs
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