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Love the Prophet by following his Sunnah

King Fahad · Ahson Syed

“Adhering to his way is the biggest sign of your love for the messenger of Allah.”

The khateeb, at 31:21

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In one sentence

True love for the Prophet Muhammad is proven through obedience, adherence to his Sunnah, avoidance of religious innovation, and hope for his companionship in Jannah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The opening hadith redirects concern from predicting the Hour to preparing for it, emphasizing love for Allah and His Messenger.
  2. The sermon defines sincere love for the Prophet as following his commands, example, and Sunnah rather than merely claiming love verbally.
  3. Quranic verses and the honor of being the Prophet’s brothers establish obedience as the path to Allah’s love and companionship in the Hereafter.
  4. Stories of Zayd ibn al-Dathinnah and the companions at Uhud illustrate love demonstrated through sacrifice and protection.
  5. The khutbah warns against bid'ah and urges adherence to the completed religion and the straight path.
  6. The closing reinforces these lessons through supplications, prayers for oppressed Muslims, and reminders to send blessings upon the Prophet.
Try this week
Use your time to prepare for the Hereafter.
Follow the Prophet’s commands and example in daily life.
Stay firm upon the Sunnah and avoid bid'ah and religious innovation.
Send prayers and blessings upon the Prophet.
Stay away from actions the Prophet prohibited.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“what is important for us is to be ready for it to be prepared for it because surely it will come whenever it comes it will come”
King Fahad · Culver City, CA
Play from 5:30
“but that love is proven by your deeds and your actions”
King Fahad · Culver City, CA
Play from 10:46
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that preparing for the Hereafter matters more than knowing when the Hour will come. The speaker taught that loving the Prophet Muhammad means following his Sunnah and proving that love through actions, not words alone. He shared examples of companions who protected the Prophet and endured hardship, showing how deeply they loved him. We should keep the Sunnah, avoid religious innovations, and send blessings upon the Prophet. The hope is that sincere obedience will bring us into his companionship in Jannah.

  1. What is one Sunnah you would like to practice more this week?
  2. How can we show love through actions instead of only saying loving words?
  3. What does preparing for the Hereafter mean in everyday family life?
Where it was given

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