The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 23, 2025.
Love for the Prophet is learned and practiced
“He would joke in a manner that he would not lie to people.”
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Describes the Prophet’s physical beauty through the account of Umm al-Ma'abad.
- Illustrates his character through stories of forbearance, truthful humor, and honest merchants.
- Explains that the Prophet’s sacrifices and concern for humanity inspire deeper love.
- Connects sincere love and obedience with companionship in Jannah.
- Gives five methods for increasing love: learning seerah, sending salawat, practicing Sunnah, avoiding sins, and keeping righteous company.
Try this week
Study the seerah through a book, audio program, or seerah series.
Send salawat daily as a regular practice.
Practice the Sunnah in daily life.
Avoid sins that darken the heart.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Now, when it comes to the love of the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam, it's something that needs to be taught. It doesn't come natural”
“But alhamdulillah, whenever he would joke, he would joke in a manner that he would not lie to people.”
“So even in that dire condition, he was worried about the future of the ummah.”
Where it was given
The masjid
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