8:10 If you follow Prophet…13:41 He gives us no room…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 3, 2025.

Why Muslims should follow the Prophet

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“If you follow Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, you will be successful in this life and the hereafter as well.”

The khateeb, at 8:10

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In one sentence

Because people naturally imitate their surroundings, Muslims should consciously follow Prophet Muhammad's Sunnah in every area of life and seek righteous environments.

The khutbah in 7 steps

  1. Human beings unconsciously imitate trends in fashion, language, and lifestyle.
  2. Islam directs this natural tendency to Prophet Muhammad as the believer's role model.
  3. Ittiba means closely following the Prophet, including his prayer and Hajj.
  4. The Sunnah covers worship, daily routines, and interactions with others.
  5. Good or bad environments gradually shape a person's habits and character.
  6. The story of the repentant killer illustrates the need to leave sinful surroundings.
  7. The khutbah closes by emphasizing the Prophet's comprehensive example and asking Allah for guidance.
Try this week
Study and emulate the Prophet's Sunnah in prayer, sleep, waking, eating, leaving home, and dealing with people.
Spend time in gatherings and communities where the Sunnah is taught and practiced.
Leave environments that normalize sin and seek the company of righteous people.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“If you follow Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam You will be successful in this life and the hereafter as well”
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Play from 8:10
“He gives us no room But to follow Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam In every walk of his life”
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Play from 13:41
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that we naturally pick up habits from the people around us, often without noticing. He explained that Allah has given us the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as our role model and that following his example expresses our love for Allah. The sunnah guides everyday life, including eating, sleeping, leaving home, and treating other people, as well as prayer and Hajj. He encouraged us to spend time with people who practice and teach the sunnah because our surroundings shape our habits. As a family, we can help one another learn the Prophet’s way and bring it into our daily lives.

  1. What is one habit you have picked up from a friend or someone you watch?
  2. What would you like to learn about how the Prophet (PBUH) treated other people?
  3. How could our family help each other practice a sunnah we have learned?
Where it was given

The masjid

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