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The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 28, 2026.

Love for the Prophet shapes faith

Darul Uloom

“Love is the very center and foundation of our deen.”

The khateeb, at 5:39

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In one sentence

Love of the Prophet Muhammad is foundational to iman, and it must be cultivated through learning his life, honoring him, and following his example.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Establishes love for the Prophet as central to faith and complete iman.
  2. Uses hadith to connect love with belonging and resurrection among the beloved.
  3. Urges families to teach children the Prophet’s seerah and companions before detailed rulings.
  4. Contrasts prophetic role models with celebrity culture and illustrates devotion through Muhammad Ali and the companions.
  5. Recounts the companions’ grief after the Prophet’s death and calls listeners to turn love into following and action.
Try this week
Take regular time to study the Prophet’s seerah and shama'il.
Parents should teach children the Prophet’s life and the companions’ stories.
Show love for the Prophet through action, following, and cultivated familiarity.
Use appropriate occasions for madeeh and poetry expressing love for the Prophet.
Make dua for Brother Wajahat and his family.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariComplete faith requires loving the Prophet more than one’s family and all humanity.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Because the reality of our deen is that mahabba and love is the very center and foundation of our deen.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
Play from 5:39
“Before you teach them the ahkam, teach them who their messenger is.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
Play from 9:52
“He had makarim al-akhlaq. He encompassed all the noble virtues, all in one person.”
Darul Uloom · Orléans, ON
Play from 10:34
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah reminded us that love for Rasulullah is at the heart of faith and grows when we learn who he was. The khateeb encouraged families to teach the seerah, virtues, and stories of the Prophet and his companions so that love comes before, or grows alongside, rules and details. He explained that real love is more than words: it appears in our character, choices, worship, and following of the Prophet’s example. Stories about Anas, Abu Bakr, Bilal, and other companions showed their deep love, loyalty, grief, and respect for Rasulullah. We can strengthen our own connection by learning about him, remembering him with love, and trying to live by his noble character.

  1. What is one story about Rasulullah that makes you admire or love him more?
  2. Which quality of Rasulullah would you most like to practice this week?
  3. Who do you know many facts about, and how could you make more room to learn about the Prophet and his companions?
Where it was given

The masjid

Darul Uloom Ottawa2803 St Joseph Blvd, Orléans, Ottawa, ON K1C 1G6ArchiveAll khutbahs at Darul Uloom58 khutbahs
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