Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.
How salawat brings us closer to the Prophet
“When an individual sends salat and salaam upon me, Allah sends salat and salaams upon him 10 times.”
In one sentence
Sincere, abundant salawat upon Prophet Muhammad is an accessible form of worship that earns divine reward, draws believers closer to him, and helps them fulfill their purpose of worshipping Allah.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- The khutbah opens with taqwa, accountability, family ties, truthful speech, and blessings upon the Prophet.
- It contrasts transactional worship for Jannah or avoidance of Hell with worship as an obligation owed to Allah.
- Qur'an 33:56 and hadith are used to explain the rewards and spiritual importance of salawat.
- The khateeb connects salawat with closeness to the Prophet on Judgment Day and benefit for deceased parents.
- The khutbah closes with prayer, condolences, community announcements, voter-registration information, and class reminders.
Try this week
Use the short salawat formula the khateeb supplied.
Perform the five daily prayers, avoid major sins, and keep the tongue engaged in dhikr.
Think consciously about the Prophet when sending prayers and peace upon him.
Offer extra support and condolences to Brother Roosevelt after his sister's death.
Attend the announced Tafsir Tuesday and Akhlaq Al-Mustafa Monday classes if able.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 33:56Used as the central command for believers to send prayers and blessings upon the Prophet.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Little do we talk about worshipping Allah ta'ala for the purpose of, we owe it to Him, because that is why He created us.”
“When an individual sends salat and salaam upon me, Allah sends salat and salaams upon him 10 times.”
“you don't have to be a sheikh you don't have to be the mawlana you don't have to have a turban you don't have to wear a tawb you don't have to do any of that”
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