Renew your faith by loving the Prophet
“Learning about the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam isn't just something educational that you learn one time.”
Rabi'a al-Awwal should renew Muslims' love for the Prophet through unity, learning his example, regular salawat, prayer, and intentional remembrance of Allah.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces Rabi'a al-Awwal as the prophetic month and lists major events connected to it.
- Urges Muslims to avoid divisive arguments over commemorating the Prophet's birthday.
- Emphasizes love, study, remembrance, and salawat upon the Prophet as means of renewing faith.
- Praises the Prophet's character, worship, relationships, influence, and lasting global impact.
- Addresses modern distraction and calls listeners back to dhikr and the foundations of Islam.
- Gives practical instructions for regular prayer, salawat, and remembrance throughout the month.
In the khateeb's words
“It should not be a time of debate And a time of disunity And a time of criticism And a time of labeling each other as this or that”
“Learning about the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam Isn't just something educational that you learn one time As if you acquire some information Learning about the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam It's a renewal of Iman”
“First, establish the five prayers if you have not established your five prayers regularly. That should be non-negotiable for any Muslim.”
“So, my call to action is that we become intentional. Put the phones down a little bit. Grab the dhikr bead. Grab your counter, whatever means. And start with the dhikr of Allah.”
For the dinner table
The khutbah teaches that Rabi'a al-Awwal is a special month for remembering the Prophet and renewing our faith. Muslims may differ about commemorating his birthday, but those differences should not lead to insults or division. We can show love for him by learning his life, following his character, and sending blessings upon him. The speaker encourages us to put down our phones, establish the five daily prayers, and make dhikr and salawat regular habits. These small, consistent practices can reconnect our hearts to Allah and His Messenger.
- What is one quality of the Prophet that you would like to practice this week?
- When could our family replace phone time with dhikr or salawat?
- What would help us make the five prayers more consistent?
More on the Prophets & seerah
IOK · Diamond Bar, CA · Sep 19, 2026Learn the Prophet's life to love him“Love is something that grows through knowledge.”
Be mindful of Allah, and He will protect you.9:56Al-Sabereen · Harrisburg, PA · Oct 24, 2026Defend the Prophet by living his example
No one can walk for you.5:06MCC San Diego · Rancho Bernardo, CA · Oct 3, 2026Prophetic mercy meets people where they are