The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 22, 2026.
Remembering Muhammad means following his example
“Let's make sure we fix our contract with Muhammad, peace be upon him.”
In one sentence
Remembering Prophet Muhammad should be a daily covenant expressed through belief, love, following his example, and learning his life.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Opens with praise, shahada, and reminders to fear Allah.
- Uses Rabi' al-Awwal and the Prophet's birth to ask whether Muslims truly know him.
- Defines the shahada as a contract requiring belief, love, and following Muhammad.
- Illustrates his transformative leadership through Umar, Khalid ibn al-Walid, and Abu Ubaidah.
- Urges listeners to study the seerah and renew their contract daily.
- Closes with hope of companionship in Jannah, followed by prayers and community announcements.
Try this week
Use the adhan and tashahhud as reminders to examine belief, love, knowledge, and following.
Read books about the Prophet’s seerah and study his life regularly.
Sit with your children and learn about Muhammad’s life together.
Identify neglected parts of the contract and work to repair them.
Attend the youth orientation between Maghrib and Isha and register youth for mosque activities.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“You made a contract with Allah that you are going to follow this man.”
“When you love someone, you tend to follow the footsteps of the one you love.”
“Let's make sure we fix our contract with Muhammad, peace be upon him.”
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