The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 14, 2026.
Love Prophet Muhammad by following his example
“Loving Prophet Muhammad is an integral part of our faith.”
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Allah’s sending of a human messenger is a mercy, not a cause for amazement.
- Prophet Muhammad’s roles include conveying revelation, warning about accountability, giving glad tidings, and modeling obedience.
- The Prophet’s concern, kindness, and mercy show that divine guidance is intended for human good.
- Love for Prophet Muhammad is part of faith and surpasses attachment to family and self.
- True love requires studying his seerah and Sunnah and implementing them as a blueprint for success.
Try this week
Study the Prophet Muhammad’s seerah.
Learn his Sunnah.
Implement as much of his Sunnah as possible in daily life.
Follow his example by obeying Allah and sharing the message.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 10Used to explain revelation of a human messenger as mercy, with warning and glad tidings.
Surah 9Used to describe the Prophet’s concern, kindness, and mercy toward believers.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed for the teaching that faith requires loving the Prophet more than family and all mankind.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed for Umar’s realization that true faith requires loving the Prophet more than oneself.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“out of His mercy He sent a messenger on top of all of that that He equipped us with to guide us”
“loving prophet Muhammad is not something that it's nice to have loving prophet Muhammad is an integral part of our faith”
“learn about his life learn about his sunnah implement as much as you can in your life because it is the blueprint of success”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Allah did not leave people to figure out life alone; He sent Prophet Muhammad as a merciful guide. The Prophet warned people about accountability, gave believers hope, and showed through his own life how to follow Allah. Loving him is part of faith, but the sermon says love is proven by learning his life and Sunnah and practicing them. This week, our family can choose one part of his example to study and put into action.
- What is one quality of the Prophet that you would like to practice?
- What Sunnah could we learn together this week?
- How can our actions show love for the Prophet?
Where it was given
The masjid
Islamic Center of Western Suburbs (ICWS)28W774 Army Trail Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185Jumu'ah “Khutbah 1 | 1:05 | pm; Jamaat 1 | 1:25 | pm; Khutbah 2 | 1:35 | pm; Jamaat 2 | 1:55 | pm” (Bartlett location). “Khutbah | 1:15 | pm; Jamaat | 1:35 | pm” (West Chicago location).ArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Center of48 khutbahs
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