The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 12, 2025.

The Prophet’s lasting blessing shapes our lives

“Every stage of our life, the Prophet's love and your relationship to the Prophet will be there to save you and help you.”

The khateeb, at 17:21

In one sentence

The khutbah argues that Prophet Muhammad is Allah’s greatest and lasting blessing, and Muslims should honor him by learning the Qur’an and Sunnah, purifying their hearts, sending salawat, and embodying his character.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces Rabiul Awal and presents the Prophet’s arrival as Allah’s greatest favor.
  2. Explains why the Prophet is an enduring blessing whose love and intercession benefit believers in the Hereafter.
  3. Urges increased salawat, especially on Fridays.
  4. Explains four prophetic purposes: reciting revelation, purifying hearts, teaching the Book, and giving wisdom.
  5. Illustrates the Prophet’s perfect character through stories about a Jewish creditor and Umar bin Absa.
  6. Calls listeners to commemorate the Prophet by practicing his character and following his guidance.
Try this week
Increase salawat and durood on Fridays.
Recite the Qur’an regularly, continuing even when recitation is difficult.
Use Qur’an recitation and remembrance of Allah to address jealousy, envy, hatred, and other heart diseases.
Learn religious practice through the Prophet’s teachings and Sunnah.
Practice good character, mercy, openness, and reconciliation in relationships.
Remember the Prophet’s birth by living according to his lessons.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“No matter what you have in this world, any ni'mat, any blessing, it's not going to last.”
MFNJ · Jersey City, NJ
Play from 9:30
“Every stage of our life, the Prophet's love and your relationship to the Prophet will be there to save you and help you.”
MFNJ · Jersey City, NJ
Play from 17:21
“By reciting the Quran, by focusing on remembering Allah SWT, you can help do your taskiyah.”
MFNJ · Jersey City, NJ
Play from 21:05
“And as we know, the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was the best amongst character.”
MFNJ · Jersey City, NJ
Play from 26:23