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The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 10, 2026.

Make the Prophet your primary influence

Masjid Younis · Ismail Hamdi

“Your role model is the Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, and his example is timeless.”

The khateeb, at 37:55

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In one sentence

Because people inevitably imitate those they love, Muslims should make the Prophet Muhammad their primary influencer by learning about him, loving him, and following his timeless example through the Quran and Sunnah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Taqwa means preparing for the Day of Judgment and using Jumu'ah as a weekly spiritual reset.
  2. Everyone is shaped by influences, but social-media influencers often conflict with Islamic values.
  3. The Quran and Sunnah, especially the Prophet's example, should be a Muslim's primary influence.
  4. Love is necessary for following, and learning about the Prophet through seerah and shama'il deepens that love.
  5. Stories of Umar, Hassan ibn Thabit, Salman al-Farisi, and other companions illustrate love and emulation.
  6. Quranic guidance presents the Prophet as the ideal example, followed by an exhortation to study and imitate him.
Try this week
Study the Prophet's seerah and shama'il, including his habits, character, and physical description.
Make the Prophet Muhammad the primary role model whose example guides everyday conduct.
Attend the mosque's Monday-night Shama'il course and Wednesday Tafsir course.
Treat Jumu'ah as a weekly spiritual reset and come with gratitude and eagerness.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to define taqwa and remind believers to remain Muslim until death.
Surah 3Used to argue that loving Allah is demonstrated by following the Prophet, bringing Allah's love and forgiveness.
Surah 33Used to present the Prophet as the best example for believers who hope in Allah and remember Him.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“if you truly have love for someone you follow them and they become your main source of influence”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
Play from 8:30
“our influence our influencers are Quran and Sunnah Quran and Sunnah is what influences a Muslim”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
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“the more you learn about someone the more you love them”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
Play from 37:41
“your role model is the prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam and his example is timeless”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
Play from 37:55
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that everyone follows and imitates someone. Instead of letting social media celebrities shape our values, Muslims should let the Quran, Sunnah, and the example of Prophet Muhammad guide them. The speaker teaches that learning about the Prophet helps us love him, and loving him makes it easier to follow his character and habits. We can begin by studying his life and treating Jumu'ah as a weekly opportunity to renew our faith.

  1. Who influences the way you act, speak, or think, and why?
  2. What is one thing you would like to learn about the Prophet Muhammad?
  3. What is one prophetic quality you could practice this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Younis (ICPC-Younis)190 Haledon Ave, Prospect Park, NJ 07508KhateebIsmail HamdiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Younis52 khutbahs
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