The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 19, 2026.
The Prophet faced opposition with patience
“He was making dua for everyone.”
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Criticizes Shia and Sunni communities for giving too little sustained attention to the Prophet’s life and urges annual reading about him.
- Presents the Prophet as humanity’s most influential and successful person, then frames the khutbah around his challenges during 23 years of mission.
- Rejects miracle-centered explanations and emphasizes reflection, limited resources, and persistent opposition.
- Describes Quraysh hostility and argues that Allah does not remove opposition from people pursuing noble work.
- Highlights the Prophet’s patience, tolerance, kindness, and care toward enemies as his greatest resource.
- Explains how the Prophet transformed beliefs, lifestyles, tribal loyalties, and social rights across Arabia.
- Closes by urging listeners to follow his teachings, love him and his family, and recite salawat.
Try this week
Commit to obtaining and reading at least one book about the Prophet during Rabiul Awal and Rabiul Sani.
Read Surah Al-An'am, reflect on its argument, and use reason rather than demanding miracles.
Use the Prophet’s example to guide interactions with family, neighbors, Muslims, non-Muslims, and others.
Follow the Prophet’s way and teachings, love him and his family, and recite salawat as much as possible.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“So make commitment, make the arrangements for getting that book. So many books are available now online and there are so many books available here and there.”
“Miracles come from Allah. Whenever He will feel fit, whenever Allah will feel that I should show you, I will show you.”
“But this man never had any of these reactions. He was embracing everyone. He was making dua for everyone. He was greeting, he was visiting.”
“But to change your lifestyle, to change your habits, to change your daily routines, to change your value systems, to change your belief system, to change your worldview, it's not something easy.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
Today’s khutbah reminded us that knowing Prophet Muhammad means studying his actual life, not only remembering him on two dates. The Prophet began with very few supporters and faced ridicule, abuse, and opposition, yet he kept serving and guiding people. His patience, kindness, and care even toward people who hurt him were described as major sources of his success. He changed not only beliefs but also habits, values, family life, and the treatment of vulnerable people. We can honor him by reading about his life, following his teachings, loving him and his family, and reciting salawat.
- What is one part of the Prophet’s life you would like to learn more about this month?
- How could patience and kindness change the way we respond when someone hurts or disagrees with us?
- Which habit, value, or daily routine would you most like to improve after hearing this khutbah?
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