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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 11, 2026.

Following the Prophet means living with mercy

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“The only way to get the love of Allah is to follow and abide by the Messenger of Allah.”

The khateeb, at 4:32

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In one sentence

Loving and following the Prophet means embodying his mercy in everyday relationships by easing burdens, protecting people from harm, honoring others, and reforming character rather than reducing Sunnah to outward appearance.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Challenges listeners to move from stories about the Prophet's mercy to practicing it daily.
  2. Explains the Prophet's qualities as gentle guidance, permitting what is pure, and removing burdens.
  3. Uses the fire-and-moths hadith to portray the Prophet's protective mercy toward people.
  4. Shows mercy through defending Abdullah bin Mas'ud and celebrating others' virtues instead of mocking or envying them.
  5. Reframes Sunnah as truthful, merciful character and self-discipline, not merely outward appearance.
  6. Applies the message to family life, urging patient guidance of children without shouting, beating, or lasting harm.
Try this week
Practice mercy when children frustrate you instead of letting anger control your response.
Do not call something haram merely because you dislike it.
Intervene when someone is mocked, looked down upon, or hurt.
Compliment others and celebrate their success instead of becoming jealous.
Build homes around truthfulness, mercy toward children, respect for elders, and lifting others' burdens.
Guide children patiently without shouting, beating, or hurting them.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The only way to get the love of Allah is to follow and abide by the Messenger of Allah”
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Play from 4:32
“Do we have this concept of mercy alive in us? Or do we have this mentality of to heck with people?”
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Play from 17:36
“How was he truthful? How was he merciful to his youngsters? How was he revering to the elders?”
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Play from 24:09
“They don't deserve your shouts and beats and hurts. They're still growing up.”
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Play from 25:59
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminds us that loving the Prophet means living his mercy, not only hearing stories about him or copying outward appearances. The Prophet guided people gently, protected them from harm, lifted their burdens, and honored people others might mock. We should celebrate other people's blessings instead of becoming jealous, and we should defend anyone being hurt or ridiculed. At home, children need patient guidance because they are still growing and developing. The family can practice this Sunnah by making mercy, truthfulness, respect, and self-discipline part of daily life.

  1. When was it difficult to show mercy this week?
  2. How can our family celebrate someone else's success?
  3. What helps adults correct children without hurting them?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Foundation of Peoria823 Salaam Drive, Peoria, IL 61615Jumu'ah Friday at 1:15 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at IFP41 khutbahs
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