The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.
True love for the Prophet means following his Sunnah
“The love of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam is from the essence of our iman.”
In one sentence
True love for the Prophet is proven by prioritizing him, following his Sunnah, revering his hadith, and continually learning about his life.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces taqwa and the significance of Rabi'ul-Awwal and the Prophet's birth on Monday.
- Explains that love for Allah and His Messenger must outrank family, wealth, and worldly interests.
- Argues that love is demonstrated through following the Prophet's Sunnah and obeying his commands.
- Uses Umar's response and the companions' conduct at Hudaybiyyah to illustrate sincere love and reverence.
- Describes scholarly respect for hadith and urges listeners to learn the Prophet's seerah and sayings.
- Encourages Friday salawat, weekly learning, and hope for reunion with the Prophet in Jannah.
Try this week
Send abundant salawat on Friday before Maghrib and make dua for Allah to accept them.
Study the Prophet's seerah and hadith, joining a learning class if necessary.
Follow the Prophet's Sunnah in speech and conduct, obeying commands and avoiding prohibitions.
Listen to hadith respectfully and submit to authentic guidance rather than dismissing unfamiliar teachings.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 3Used to teach taqwa and dying in a state of Islam.
Surah 4Used to urge mankind to remain mindful and conscious of Allah.
Sahih al-BukhariNamed as accessible sources for learning the Prophet's sayings.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Brothers and sisters, the love of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam is from the essence of our iman.”
“The achievement we find in this ayah is not that you love Allah, but it is that Allah loves you.”
“We need to be from the Ummah that follows him in the way we speak and in the way we act.”
“And this should be a reminder for us that if we are not learning or actively finding a class, that we should join something so that we are connected again to the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today we learned that loving the Prophet Muhammad is more than saying that we admire him. Real love means following his example, respecting his teachings, and letting his guidance shape how we speak and act. The companions showed this love through their attention, obedience, and reverence, and we can grow in love by learning his life and hadith. We were encouraged to send salawat on Fridays and reconnect through regular study. We ask Allah to make us among those who love and follow His Messenger and meet him in Jannah.
- What is one thing you remember about how the companions showed love for the Prophet?
- Which good habit from the Prophet's example would you like our family to practice this week?
Where it was given
The masjid
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