15:01 Rather, his character…20:32 When you forgive, then…
The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2026.

How to grow love for the Prophet

Masjid Hamza

“His character was the manifestation of the Qur'an, the same Qur'an that he was reciting to people.”

The khateeb, at 15:01

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In one sentence

Muslims should cultivate rightly prioritized love for Allah and the Prophet Muhammad by studying and reflecting on the Prophet’s perfection, character, mercy, generosity, courage, and guidance.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Materialism and social irreverence erode love for sacred figures.
  2. Love for Allah and the Prophet must hold the highest priority.
  3. The speaker explains reasons love develops, including greatness, beauty, need, and generosity.
  4. Prophetic examples illustrate beauty, Quranic character, generosity, forgiveness, mercy, principled anger, trustworthiness, and courage.
  5. Listeners are urged to study the Prophet’s seerah and Shama’il, attend learning gatherings, reflect, and increase salawat.
  6. The khutbah closes by emphasizing special salawat on Jumu'ah.
Try this week
Read the translation and explanation of the first chapter of Shama'il al-Tirmidhi.
Attend gatherings and lessons about the Prophet’s life, seerah, and Shama’il.
Reflect regularly on the Prophet’s qualities and reasons for loving him.
Recite abundant salawat, especially on Fridays.
Sources the khateeb cited
Jami` at-TirmidhiUsed for examples of the Prophet’s generosity and recommended as a way to learn his qualities.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Rather, his character was the manifestation of the Qur'an, the same Qur'an that he was reciting to people. That was his character embodied.”
Masjid Hamza · Valley Stream, NY
Play from 15:01
“When you forgive, then it is in a state where you actually have the power to take revenge. That is the most powerful form of forgiveness.”
Masjid Hamza · Valley Stream, NY
Play from 20:32
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of the South Shore (Masjid Hamza)200 Stuart Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580Jumu'ah 1:15 PM · 2:20 PM · 3:30 PM
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