The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 13, 2025.

Knowing the Prophet deepens our love

“The more we know about him, the more we love him sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”

The khateeb, at 10:47

In one sentence

Muslims deepen their love for Prophet Muhammad by learning about his sacrifices, mercy, family life, and continual concern for the ummah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Community announcements cover da'wah, women's programming, senior support, counseling, and social services.
  2. The formal khutbah opens with exhortations to taqwa and righteous speech.
  3. The speaker argues that genuine love grows from knowing the Prophet's sacrifices and care.
  4. Surah Tawbah 128 is explained as a description of the Prophet's mercy and concern for believers.
  5. Stories about the Prophet's prayers for his ummah and affection toward Aisha illustrate his compassion and family example.
  6. The gathering concludes with prayer, a janazah, and remembrance of a deceased community member.
Try this week
Study the Prophet's seerah to learn his sacrifices and deepen love for him.
Make regular dua for your children and for the ummah.
Follow the Prophet's example of affection, humor, and care in marriage.
Treat Prophet Muhammad as a role model and follow his example.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 9Used to describe the Prophet's concern, mercy, and compassion for believers.
Surah 5Used through Isa's prayer as an example of concern for one's people.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The more we know about him, the more we love him sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. The less we know him, the less we love him sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 10:47
“The prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam raises his hand and says, Allah forgive my ummah. Forgive their future sins, forgive their past sins.”
Collins Musallah · Richardson, TX
Play from 18:15