3:37 The love which is…5:52 So if we really have…17:51 Or did they express…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 3, 2025.

Love the Prophet through daily Sunnah

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“We should give preference to Him and preference to whatever He has taught us and the example that He has demonstrated to us.”

The khateeb, at 5:52

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In one sentence

Genuine love for Allah and the Prophet Muhammad is proven by giving the Prophet’s Sunnah priority in daily life, even when following it feels socially strange.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains that true belief requires loving the Prophet more than all humanity, distinguishing instinctive and voluntary love.
  2. Argues that love is demonstrated by preferring the Prophet’s teachings and emulating his Sunnah, not merely claiming affection.
  3. Describes reviving the Sunnah when it feels strange or countercultural.
  4. Connects following Muhammad to Allah’s love, citing Quranic guidance and the Prophet as the best example.
  5. Warns against religious embarrassment and imitation of others, contrasting this with daily obedience.
  6. Concludes that the Prophet’s true lovers showed devotion through consistent emulation rather than occasional praise.
Try this week
Give preference to the Prophet’s teachings when making daily choices.
Revive neglected Sunnah practices even when they feel socially unusual.
Study and imitate the Prophet’s example in everyday conduct.
Replace embarrassment about Islamic practice with consistent obedience.
Demonstrate love through daily action rather than occasional praise or special observances.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The love which is referred to in this hadith or the one I mentioned is a love which is not instinctive, but rather it is voluntary love.”
IIT · Torrance, CA
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“So if we really have chosen Him and we really have believed in Him. then we should give preference to Him and preference to whatever He has taught us and the example that He has demonstrated to us.”
IIT · Torrance, CA
Play from 5:52
“Or did they express their love for him by every day of their life trying to emulate him and trying to imitate him and trying to follow in his path?”
IIT · Torrance, CA
Play from 17:51
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that loving the Prophet Muhammad is not only a feeling; it means choosing his guidance and Sunnah in everyday life. It distinguishes natural affection from a deliberate love that gives his example priority. The speaker reminds us that following the Sunnah can sometimes feel unusual, but reviving good practice is part of faithful love. He connects following the Prophet with Allah’s love and warns against being embarrassed by Islam or copying others uncritically. We can show this love through steady, humble imitation rather than occasional words or special celebrations alone.

  1. What is one Sunnah you would like to practice more consistently?
  2. When might following Islam feel unusual, and how can we respond confidently and kindly?
  3. How can our family show love for the Prophet through actions this week?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Institute of Torrance18103 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504Jumu'ah First khutba 12:20 PM, salat 12:40 to 12:45 PM · Second Jumu'ah 1:20 PM, salat 1:40 to 1:45 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at IIT64 khutbahs
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