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

Love the Prophet by following his Sunnah

ICI · Ammar Shahin

“He sacrificed so much that today we're able to pray in peace.”

The khateeb, at 7:06

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In one sentence

Because Prophet Muhammad deeply loved, protected, and prayed for his ummah, Muslims should reciprocate by loving him, following his Sunnah, and making him their role model.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Reframes the topic from Muslims’ love for the Prophet to the Prophet’s love and care for his followers.
  2. Uses Quranic descriptions and a fire-and-insects parable to show the Prophet’s concern for believers’ guidance and salvation.
  3. Highlights his sacrifices, prayers for the ummah, and reserved supplication for intercession on Judgment Day.
  4. Calls listeners to follow the Prophet’s Sunnah, make him their primary role model, and send blessings upon him.
  5. Applies Prophetic guidance to family conflict, hardship, parenting, and everyday choices.
  6. Closes with Aisha’s account of the Prophet praying for his ummah’s forgiveness in every salah.
Try this week
Study the Prophet’s Sunnah and imitate his character as a parent, spouse, sibling, relative, and teacher.
Make Prophet Muhammad the primary role model, especially instead of celebrities or athletes.
Set aside regular time for salat and salam upon the Prophet, especially on Friday.
During hardship, gather the family to send salat and salam upon the Prophet.
When facing conflict with a spouse, ask how the Prophet would have responded and follow that example.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih al-BukhariThe fire-and-insects parable illustrates the Prophet trying to protect people from destruction.
Sahih MuslimThe Prophet reserved his guaranteed supplication to intercede for his ummah.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“someone who gave you so much care and love and kindness that you're only fulfilling some of his rights back”
ICI · Irving, TX
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“he cared so much that today we are here he sacrificed so much that today we're able to pray in peace”
ICI · Irving, TX
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Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Irving2555 N Esters Rd, Irving, TX 75062Jumu'ah First khutbah 2:00 PM, salah 2:25 PM · second khutbah 3:15 PM, salah 3:40 PMKhateebAmmar ShahinMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at ICI95 khutbahs
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