The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 20, 2025.

Love the Prophet by living his Sunnah

“Loving the Prophet is seen by bringing his Sunnah into our life.”

The khateeb, at 24:33

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces love of the Prophet through Qur'anic guidance and hadith about faith and following him.
  2. Explores his outward beauty and exceptional inner character.
  3. Describes his prophetic honor, leadership of the prophets, and intercession on the Day of Judgment.
  4. Argues that knowing the Prophet is the foundation for genuine love and obedience.
  5. Illustrates his love for the ummah through the supplication he made for Aisha.
  6. Concludes that love must become Sunnah in practice, followed by prayers for Palestine and Sudan.
Try this week
Learn about the Prophet's life and character.
Give preference to the Sunnah in daily decisions.
Bring the Prophet's Sunnah into everyday life.
Reflect on the Prophet's supplication for the ummah.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimUsed for the account of humanity seeking the Prophet's intercession to begin the Day of Judgment reckoning.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“the prophet was such that the more you get to know him the more you're ready to sacrifice your life for him”
ISOC · Garden Grove, CA
Play from 15:09
“The natural response of it is to say: Oh Prophet of Allah. We are ready to submit our life for you. We are ready to give our preference to the Sunnah.”
ISOC · Garden Grove, CA
Play from 24:23
“Loving the Prophet is seen by bringing his Sunnah into our life.”
ISOC · Garden Grove, CA
Play from 24:33