The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2026.
Love for the Prophet requires following Sunnah
“A man will be with those that he loves.”
In one sentence
Genuine love for Prophet Muhammad is proven by learning his life, gradually adopting his Sunnah, and living in hope of joining those we love.
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Encourages increased salawat upon the Prophet on Friday during Rabi' al-Awwal.
- Illustrates the Prophet's mercy through his treatment of Anas and a palm-tree trunk.
- Explains the Prophet's concern for believers using Quran 9:128.
- Argues that love must become action through following the Sunnah and learning the seerah.
- Uses the examples of Umar and the Bedouin to inspire sincere love and hope for the Prophet's company.
Try this week
Increase salutations upon Prophet Muhammad on Friday.
Choose one Sunnah and practice it consistently each day.
Gradually add another Sunnah each week.
Learn about the Prophet through studying his seerah.
Model the Prophet's character as a parent, spouse, Muslim, and worshipper.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 21Used to describe Prophet Muhammad as a mercy to all the worlds.
Quran 9:128Used to show the Prophet's deep concern and mercy for believers.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“if you follow his sunnah and you follow the way that he used to live then you understand that my Rasul had my best interest the whole time”
“I choose one sunnah I try to apply every single day there is nothing that I will do that will forsake me doing this sunnah”
“a man will be with those that he loves a man will be with those that he loves”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that Prophet Muhammad was sent as a mercy to all the worlds. His gentleness with Anas and even with the palm-tree shows how deeply mercy shaped his character. If we truly love him, that love should appear in our actions: learning his seerah and gradually practicing his Sunnah. We can begin with one small Sunnah, keep it consistently, and build from there. The speaker also gave hope that sincere love for Allah and His Messenger can bring us into the company of those we love.
- What is one Sunnah you would like to practice this week?
- What can we learn from the Prophet's kindness toward Anas?
- Why is learning about someone important if we want to love them?
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