The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 26, 2025.

Love the Prophet through daily Sunnah

“The Sunnah of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has habits that can transform our lives.”

The khateeb, at 7:15

In one sentence

Love for the Prophet is proven by carrying his Sunnah into daily life throughout the year, transforming hearts, families, and communities.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Love for the Prophet is measured by year-round practice, not only Rabiul Awal observance.
  2. Everyday Sunnah habits such as smiling, service, forgiveness, prayer, and Quran can transform lives.
  3. Believers should cultivate the heart through remembrance, seerah study, self-correction, and moral discipline.
  4. Families should begin with one manageable Sunnah, practice it consistently, and gradually build a Sunnah-centered home.
  5. The khutbah closes with community announcements about special-needs services and the Islamic center gala.
Try this week
Practice the Sunnah daily in worship, character, and service.
Work on the heart through dhikr, seerah learning, anger control, guarding the eyes, and careful speech.
Start one Sunnah in the home and build gradually over time.
Smile at others, serve family members, forgive people, and practice honesty and kindness.
Recite the leaving-home du'a.
Read the Prophet’s seerah at least once.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe Prophet redirected a question about Judgment Day toward what the person had prepared; love leads to companionship with those loved.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The sunnah of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has habits that can transform our lives, brothers and sisters.”
ICLI · Westbury, NY
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