The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 12, 2025.
Love the Prophet by following his example
“The ones we love are the ones we talk about the most.”
In one sentence
Muslims should deepen their knowledge and love of Prophet Muhammad and prove that love by following his merciful, honest, and unifying example.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Gives thanks for Islam and explains the Prophet’s special honor in the Quran.
- Argues that knowing the Prophet leads to loving and following him, which is part of genuine faith.
- Presents narrations about the Prophet’s mercy, forgiveness, nonviolence, care for debtors, and love for future believers.
- Describes the virtues and responsibilities of Muhammad’s ummah and the Prophet as the walking Quran.
- Contrasts Islam’s unity, mercy, and justice with worldly division, calling listeners to remember and follow the Prophet.
Try this week
Learn more about the Prophet so knowledge grows into love and following.
Strive to be truthful, trustworthy, honest, and sincere.
Treat spouses with excellence and follow the Prophet’s example in family life.
Practice mercy, forgiveness, uprightness, and care for fellow believers.
Remember the Prophet often, obey Allah, and live as part of one united ummah.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“The ones we love are the ones we talk about the most. The ones we love are the ones we think about the most.”
“Because the prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam was the best to his wives. We should be what? The best to our wives.”
“He would not repay a misdeed with a misdeed. But he would pardon and forgive.”
“Allah is one. And He calls us to be one ummah.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us to be grateful for Islam and for Prophet Muhammad. We grow in love for him by learning about his life and practicing his character. He was truthful, trustworthy, merciful, forgiving, and excellent with his family. In a divided world, Muslims should live with unity, justice, mercy, and faithful obedience to Allah.
- What is one quality of the Prophet you would like to practice this week?
- How can our family show forgiveness without becoming careless about wrong behavior?
- What is one small action that could make our home or community more united?
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