15:54 What the Prophet did,…
Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Nov 22, 2025.

Loving the Prophet means following his Sunnah

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“What the Prophet did, how he lived his life, what he stressed, that should be heavy for us as well.”

The khateeb, at 15:54

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In one sentence

Loving Prophet Muhammad is proven by following his character, priorities, and daily Sunnah practices.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Praises and honors the Prophet’s character, humility, forgiveness, and concern for others.
  2. Explains that loving the Prophet is part of faith and brings hope of being with those one loves.
  3. Argues that love must be demonstrated by following the Prophet’s example and balancing religious, family, and community responsibilities.
  4. Recommends daily Sunnah practices including moderation, early rising, pre-Fajr prayer, miswak, adhkar, and mindful eating.
  5. Closes with accountability before Allah and prayers for suffering communities, families, and youth.
Try this week
Follow the Prophet’s Sunnah alongside the five pillars and avoid what Allah has forbidden.
Eat moderately, aiming for one-third food, one-third water, and one-third air.
Sleep early and wake early; rise 10-15 minutes before Fajr for two rakat and pray Fajr on time, preferably in the masjid.
Use the miswak regularly, especially around wudu, prayer, and entering the home.
Establish morning and evening adhkar and seek Allah’s forgiveness and protection.
Eat and drink with the right hand, begin with Bismillah, eat what is in front of you, and say Alhamdulillah afterward.
Fill the prayer lines from the front and close gaps.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 33
Surah 3Used to argue that following Muhammad demonstrates love of Allah and brings forgiveness.
Sahih al-BukhariUsed to support sleeping early and rising in the night's latter part for prayer.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“What the Prophet did, how he lived his life, what he stressed, that should be heavy for us as well.”
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For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that loving Prophet Muhammad means more than speaking warmly about him; it means trying to follow his character and habits. We were encouraged to be gentle, forgiving, balanced, and careful with the rights of Allah, our families, and other people. Small practices, waking before Fajr, praying two rakahs, using a miswak, remembering Allah morning and evening, and eating with manners, can fill an ordinary day with worship. The khutbah also reminded us to choose the lasting good of the afterlife over comfort and desire. It ended by asking Allah to help suffering communities and guide our families and youth.

  1. Which Sunnah habit from the khutbah would be easiest for you to try tomorrow?
  2. What could gentleness or honoring someone look like at home or school?
  3. What small habit helps you remember Allah during the day?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Community Center of Hillsboro7270 NW Helvetia Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124Jumu'ah Jummah 1 12:30 PM · Jummah 2 1:30 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at ICCH41 khutbahs
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