The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 31, 2025.

Love the Prophet by following his Sunnah

“If you're looking for tawfiq, this is your way: the Quran and the Sunnah.”

The khateeb, at 25:53

In one sentence

The khutbah argues that genuine love of Allah and the Prophet Muhammad is shown by honoring and following the Prophet’s Sunnah, using the Qur’an and Sunnah for guidance, and learning from divine correction.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. The khutbah opens with taqwa and introduces the Prophet’s encounter with a blind seeker while addressing influential leaders.
  2. It explains Surah Abasa as divine correction and a sign of Allah’s love and elevation of the Prophet.
  3. It highlights Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum’s honor, service, and martyrdom despite blindness.
  4. It argues that love of the Prophet requires following his Sunnah rather than rejecting prophetic teaching while claiming the Qur’an.
  5. It uses Muadh ibn Jabal and Uhud to present the Qur’an, Sunnah, and faithful obedience as the route to guidance.
  6. It closes by asking listeners to examine the Sunnah in their lives and hearts, followed by prayers and reminders.
Try this week
Examine how the Sunnah is reflected in your life and heart.
Seek guidance and right judgment through the Qur’an and Sunnah, using disciplined reasoning where needed.
Follow the Prophet’s teachings and commands rather than separating the Qur’an from the Sunnah.
Cultivate love for the Prophet through obedience and practice of his Sunnah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 80Used the Prophet’s frown and the blind man’s interruption to discuss divine correction, humility, and the honor of Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum.
Surah 15Used Allah’s oath by the Prophet’s life to emphasize his exceptional rank.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Allah in other words telling him do not worry about those there's no good will come from their side but take care of this man O Muhammad”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 17:34
“if you're looking for tawfiq this is your way the Quran and the Sunnah”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 25:53
“we need to question ourselves how the sunnah in our life and how the sunnah in our hearts”
London Muslim Mosque · London, ON
Play from 28:20
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that Allah lovingly guided and honored the Prophet Muhammad, including when correcting a small human reaction. The story of the blind companion reminds us not to judge people by appearance or social influence, because great goodness may come from unexpected people. The speaker emphasizes that loving the Prophet means following his Sunnah along with the Qur’an. We should examine how the Sunnah shapes our lives and seek guidance through the Qur’an, prophetic teaching, and careful judgment.

  1. Which Sunnah would you most like to practice this week, and what would help you do it?
  2. Who is someone people may overlook but who contributes something valuable to our family or community?
  3. How do the Qur’an and Sunnah help us make a difficult decision?