The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 16, 2026.
Love the Prophet through obedience
“Unless our actions and our sayings back up our claim, they will be empty claims.”
The khutbah in 5 steps
- Khubayb ibn Adi's steadfast love under torture introduces love proven by sacrifice.
- Love must be backed by obedience to the Prophet and acceptance of the preserved Sunnah.
- Believers should learn the seerah for applicable lessons and cultivate longing to meet the Prophet.
- Sending abundant salawat throughout daily life is presented as a means of easing worries and seeking forgiveness.
- The khutbah closes with hope of companionship in Jannah and a prayer for an ill community member.
Try this week
Obey the Prophet's guidance and follow the Sunnah; ask reliable people when a hadith is difficult.
Study the Prophet's seerah and hadith for lessons and morals applicable to daily life.
Send abundant salawat throughout the day, including during ordinary tasks.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 59:18Calls believers to prepare for the Hereafter and remain mindful of Allah.
Quran 59:7Supports accepting the Messenger's commands and avoiding what he forbids.
Quran 33:21Presents the Prophet as an excellent example to follow.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“unless our actions and our sayings back up our claim, they will be empty claims.”
“So when we learn the seerah is not just about historical events or read hadith or barakah for getting blessings.”
“To say sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, Allahumma salli ala Muhammad many, many times abundantly, throughout our day, throughout our tasks, no matter what is happening.”
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