Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.
Revive the Sunnah in daily life
“The point is to begin reviving and incorporating these small actions from the Sunnah into our daily lives.”
In one sentence
Muslims should revive the Prophet’s Sunnah in ordinary daily habits, remembrance, and manners so Islam remains a living part of daily life.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Identifies a disconnect between Islam and Muslims’ daily routines.
- Urges listeners to begin with small, consistent Sunnah practices.
- Recommends favoring the right side and learning situation-specific adhkar and duas.
- Emphasizes smiling, spreading salam, gentleness, and good character.
- Closes with prayers for steadfastness and relief for suffering Muslims worldwide.
Try this week
Begin daily actions with the right side where appropriate, including wudu, combing hair, putting on shoes, eating, and drinking.
Research, memorize, and practice one or two daily adhkar or duas, gradually adding more.
Smile at others and spread salam to all Muslims, not only friends or acquaintances.
Practice gentleness, forbearance, and sensitivity; avoid shouting, insults, and returning harshness with harshness.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 33:21Used to present the Prophet as a beautiful example for believers.
Quran 3:31Used to argue that following the Prophet demonstrates love of Allah and brings forgiveness.
Sunan Ibn MajahUsed to teach that reviving a Sunnah earns a reward like those who follow it.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“True love and respect comes from wanting to learn everything about the way that he did things so that you can emulate those actions”
“The point is to begin reviving and incorporating these small actions from the sunnah into our daily lives”
“he did not used to shout at people he did not used to insult people and he never used to return harshness with harshness”
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