The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 21, 2026.
Love the Prophet by living his Sunnah
“You will be with those whom you love.”
The khutbah in 7 steps
- Expresses grief over Gaza and urges continued dua for its people.
- Frames Rabi' al-Awwal as a reminder of the Prophet's life and the blessing of Islam.
- Recounts the Prophet's concern for his ummah through prayer, intercession, and longing for later believers.
- Asks listeners to imagine the Prophet visiting and examine neglected religious and personal duties.
- Warns that those who change after the Prophet may be turned away from his fountain.
- Calls for love to be proven through worship, Sunnah, family ties, Qur'an, and avoiding haram.
- Closes with hope in the promise that people will be with those they love.
Try this week
Make regular dua for Gaza and oppressed Muslims.
Guard the five daily prayers and attend the mosque beyond Fridays, Ramadan, and Eid.
Read the Qur'an consistently rather than only during Ramadan or funerals.
Maintain family ties and treat parents, spouses, and children well.
Abandon haram money, relationships, media, and other sinful habits.
Revive the Prophet's Sunnah and send peace and blessings upon him regularly.
Bring Islamic values into the home, business, weddings, social life, and daily conduct.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 5:15-16Used to describe the Prophet's message as light guiding believers from darkness to peace.
Quran 5:118Used to portray the Prophet's concern for his ummah and his plea for their forgiveness.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“You love everything and you forget about me. You fill your life with everything except my sunnah.”
“If you truly love him, show him that you love him.”
“You will be with those whom you love. And the Sahaba celebrated that hadith big time.”
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