6:11 But to have him. At…10:36 If you're able…33:38 Muhammad sallallahu…42:34 We're not here to…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 5, 2026.

Love the Prophet by following his example

Islamic Community Center

“If you're able financially, go for Umrah or Hajj.”

The khateeb, at 10:36

Watch the khutbah

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Urges believers to make Prophet Muhammad their central role model, not merely a namesake.
  2. Lists ways to express love: learn his seerah, send blessings, follow his Sunnah, perform Hajj or Umrah if able, and study his life.
  3. Uses non-Muslim writers, including Michael Hart, to emphasize Muhammad’s exceptional influence and leadership.
  4. Contrasts the Prophet’s simple life and Quran-guided governance with modern leaders’ wealth, security, and public spending.
  5. Highlights the Isra and Mi'raj and the conquest of Makkah, where Muhammad answered power with mercy and forgiveness rather than revenge.
  6. Closes by urging families to study and teach the Prophet’s example, followed by prayers for guidance and relief for Palestine and Gaza.
Try this week
Study the Prophet’s seerah and Sunnah.
Send blessings and peace upon Prophet Muhammad regularly.
Follow the Qur’an and Sunnah in daily life.
Perform Umrah or Hajj if financially able.
Teach children the Prophet’s character and make him their role model.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 33:56Used to command believers to send blessings and peace upon the Prophet.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“But to have him. At the best of the best of the best role model. Ever. In our life.”
Islamic Community Center · Minneapolis, MN
Play from 6:11
“If you're able financially. Go for Umrah or Hajj. Please do.”
Islamic Community Center · Minneapolis, MN
Play from 10:36
“Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, your role model. Teach it to your children.”
Islamic Community Center · Minneapolis, MN
Play from 33:38
“We're not here to fight. We're not here to kill. We're not here for revenge. It's mercy.”
Islamic Community Center · Minneapolis, MN
Play from 42:34
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Center of Minnesota (Masjid Al-Aman)1429 2nd Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413Jumu'ah "Jumuah (Friday )prayer is offered in English at the same time 1:00 PM all year long"ArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Community Center40 khutbahs
Keep listening

More on the Prophets & seerah

All on this topic
IOK · Diamond Bar, CA · Sep 19, 2026Learn the Prophet's life to love him“Love is something that grows through knowledge.”Be mindful of Allah, and He will protect you.9:56Al-Sabereen · Harrisburg, PA · Oct 24, 2026Defend the Prophet by living his exampleNo one can walk for you.5:06MCC San Diego · Rancho Bernardo, CA · Oct 3, 2026Prophetic mercy meets people where they are