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The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2026.

The Prophet's mercy teaches us to forgive

Masjid Younis · Ismail Hamdi

“The ultimate reason why we love the Prophet is because of his immaculate character and etiquette.”

The khateeb, at 12:04

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In one sentence

Learning about the Prophet Muhammad’s character and sacrifices deepens sincere love for him and calls Muslims to practice kindness, forgiveness, and pardon as a path to salvation.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Opening reminder to live with taqwa and assess one's deeds daily
  2. Significance of Rabi al-Awwal and three events associated with the Prophet's life
  3. Love for the Prophet as a means of salvation
  4. Thumama ibn Athal's conversion after witnessing the Prophet's mercy
  5. Ka'b ibn Zuhair's repentance and the Prophet's forgiveness
  6. Call to know the Prophet better and emulate his forgiving character
Try this week
Put Allah first before every action by asking whether it pleases or displeases Him.
Self-assess each day what you have prepared for the Day of Judgment.
Learn about the Prophet's character and sacrifices to deepen love for him.
Practice kindness, forgiveness, and pardon in daily relationships.
Volunteer at the mosque's monthly food drive.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 59Used the call to assess what each person has prepared for the Day of Judgment.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The ultimate reason why We love the Prophet Is because of his immaculate character And etiquette”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
Play from 12:04
“And if you're good to me And if you show good to me I'm someone who does not forget goodness I will show goodness back to you”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
Play from 19:32
“He's forgiving He's pardoning We learn from his sunnah And we forgive and pardon In our lives as well”
Masjid Younis · Prospect Park, NJ
Play from 35:07
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today's khutbah focused on loving Prophet Muhammad by learning about his beautiful character and sacrifices. The speaker explained that Rabi al-Awwal is associated with important events in the Prophet's life and used stories of Thumama ibn Athal and Ka'b ibn Zuhair to show his mercy, patience, and forgiveness. Thumama changed from hating Islam to loving it after seeing the Prophet's treatment and the life of the mosque. Ka'b came seeking forgiveness, and the Prophet welcomed him and gave him his cloak. We were encouraged to keep Allah first, examine our deeds each day, learn about the Prophet, and forgive others.

  1. What is one kind or forgiving thing you can do for someone this week?
  2. What is one way you can learn more about the Prophet?
  3. What good deed would you like to prepare for tomorrow?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Younis (ICPC-Younis)190 Haledon Ave, Prospect Park, NJ 07508KhateebIsmail HamdiMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Younis52 khutbahs
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