29:20 this is not a did you…30:37 may Allah ground us…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2026.

Loving the Prophet leads to loving Allah

ICCP

“May Allah ground us and make our love one that doesn't compromise, one that is sincere and backed with action.”

The khateeb, at 30:37

Watch the khutbah

The khutbah in 4 steps

  1. Illustrates that love through Bilal’s dream, journey to Medina, and emotional adhan.
  2. Describes Bilal’s longing for martyrdom and joyful anticipation of meeting the Prophet and companions.
  3. Connects love for the Prophet with the stronger love believers owe Allah, emphasizing sincere action.
  4. Closes with prayers for love, Paradise, the sick and deceased, followed by congregational prayer.
Try this week
Ask Allah for love of Him, love of those who love Him, and love of deeds that draw closer to Him.
Straighten prayer lines, stand shoulder to shoulder, and pray as though it may be your last.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“this is not a did you take out the trash you know who's dropping off the kids kind of love this is not a date night on Friday kind of love”
ICCP · Potomac, MD
Play from 29:20
“may Allah ground us and make our love one that doesn't compromise one that is sincere and backed with action”
ICCP · Potomac, MD
Play from 30:37
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Center of Potomac10601 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854Jumu'ah Adhan 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICCP96 khutbahs
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