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Ustadh Mohammad Alboni joins us for a transformative Sīrah series that explores the life of the Prophet ﷺ as a practical blueprint for modern living. Moving beyond a purely historical approach, this Seerah Series connects timeless Prophetic guidance to the real challenges we face today—socially, spiritually, and personally.
Through engaging reflections and discussion, participants will deepen their knowledge and love of the Prophet ﷺ, while cultivating the habit of sending frequent salutations (salawat) upon him. Each session is designed to inspire meaningful change, offering practical ways to embody Prophetic character and resilience in everyday life.
Whether you are new to studying the Sirah or looking to reconnect with the Prophet (peace be upon him) on a deeper level, this series provides a space to strengthen your spiritual connection and walk away with actionable insights rooted in the example of the Best of Creation ﷺ.
About the Teacher, Mohammad Alboni
Sidi Mohammad Alboni was born in Damascus, Syria. At an early age, he attended halaqas on Quranic recitation, Tajweed, Hadith, and Aqida under prominent Syrian scholars, including Dr. Mohammed Rateb al-Nabulsi and Sheikh Bassam Ajek of the Abu Nour Islamic Institute. After completing his undergraduate studies in engineering, Mohammad moved to the United States in pursuit of a graduate degree. He has continued his Islamic studies abroad—focusing on the blessed Seerah, Hadith collections, and Hadith terminology—and has earned certificates under scholars such as Sheikh Ghazwan Shurbaji and Sayydi Sheikh Samer Alnass, and currently studying Hanafi Fiqh with Ustadh Tarif Arabi.
This seminar series was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California in Sprinter/Summer 2026.
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This talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California.
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- Speaker's deck: drive.google.com/file/d/1CPt5g7N6EHpD7NIMKYp6_Rd_UJYAQsnz/view?usp=sharing
- More Prophetic Blueprint Series: mcceastbay.org/blueprint
- More Sidi Alboni: mcceastbay.org/alboni
Ustadh Mohammad Alboni joins us for a transformative Sīrah series that explores the life of the Prophet ﷺ as a practical blueprint for modern living. Moving beyond a purely historical approach, this Seerah Series connects timeless Prophetic guidance to the real challenges we face today—socially, spiritually, and personally.
Through engaging reflections and discussion, participants will deepen their knowledge and love of the Prophet ﷺ, while cultivating the habit of sending frequent salutations (salawat) upon him. Each session is designed to inspire meaningful change, offering practical ways to embody Prophetic character and resilience in everyday life.
Whether you are new to studying the Sirah or looking to reconnect with the Prophet (peace be upon him) on a deeper level, this series provides a space to strengthen your spiritual connection and walk away with actionable insights rooted in the example of the Best of Creation ﷺ.
About the Teacher, Mohammad Alboni
Sidi Mohammad Alboni was born in Damascus, Syria. At an early age, he attended halaqas on Quranic recitation, Tajweed, Hadith, and Aqida under prominent Syrian scholars, including Dr. Mohammed Rateb al-Nabulsi and Sheikh Bassam Ajek of the Abu Nour Islamic Institute. After completing his undergraduate studies in engineering, Mohammad moved to the United States in pursuit of a graduate degree. He has continued his Islamic studies abroad—focusing on the blessed Seerah, Hadith collections, and Hadith terminology—and has earned certificates under scholars such as Sheikh Ghazwan Shurbaji and Sayydi Sheikh Samer Alnass, and currently studying Hanafi Fiqh with Ustadh Tarif Arabi.
This seminar series was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California in Sprinter/Summer 2026.
- More Sidi Alboni: mcceastbay.org/alboni
- More Prophetic Blueprint Series: mcceastbay.org/blueprint
This talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California.
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![The Prophet ﷺs Three Favorite Things | Ustadh Abdul Baseer
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The first part of this narration has been authentically narrated in other Hadith sources. The words of this version are as follows:
Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Nabi ﷺ said, “Women [His beloved wives] and good scent [‘itr] has been made beloved to me. The coolness of my eyes lie in Salah”
(Sunan Nasai; Al Mujtaba, Hadith: 3939, Mustadrak Hakim, vol. 2, pg. 160. Declared authentic by Imam Hakim and Hafiz Dhahabi concurs.)
According to a well-known tradition, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that three things from this worldly life were made dear to him: fragrance, women, and prayer.
1. Fragrance (Perfume)
The Prophet (ﷺ) loved sweet and clean smells.He encouraged using good scents, especially on Fridays or when meeting others.
A good smell reflects cleanliness and a pleasing presence.
2. Women (Spouses)
This refers to his deep love and respect for his wives and family life.Islam teaches kindness, care, and love toward wives and family members.
The Prophet (ﷺ) was gentle, helpful, and loving at home.
3. Prayer (Salah)
Prayer is the formal daily worship in Islam.
The Prophet (ﷺ) called prayer the coolness of my eyes, meaning it brought him deep peace and comfort.
Whenever he felt stressed or sad, he turned to prayer to find relief and connect with God.
This Khutbah was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Mohammed Abdul Baseer is an engineer and a former president of Islamic Society of East Bay (ISEB) in Fremont. He has been active in the Bay Area Muslim community since the early 1990s. Br. Baseer and his family live in Fremont.
Brother Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers a sermon giving comforting practical and spiritual insights.
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On Judgment Day, Allah will dip the richest person destined for hell in fire once and they will claim they never experienced comfort, while the poorest person dipped in paradise once will claim they never experienced hardship, revealing how the hereafter completely erases the memory and significance of worldly experiences.
The Root of Evil and Path to Love
The Prophet Muhammad taught that love of this world is the root of all evil, causing people to lie, steal, deceive, and follow base desires, and advised that to gain Allahs love, one must not love this world, while to gain peoples love, one must not long for others belongings.
The Prophet instructed believers to live in this world like a stranger or traveler, recognizing the hereafter as the true destination that is much closer than realized, with Earth revolving at 1,040 mph around the Sun, the solar system at 500,000 mph around the Milky Way center, and the Milky Way at over 1 million mph through the universe.
Divine Design and Deception
Allah deliberately made this life attractive with desires for women, children, wealth, and possessions as a test and deception compared to the hereafter, which is the true excellent abode, and the love of this world cannot coexist with the love of Allah in ones heart.
What the Righteous Love
The Prophets companions Abu Bakr, Omar, and Ali expressed their deepest loves as serving others, sacrificing for Allah, and repenting, which the angel Gabriel confirmed are the things Allah loves in believers, contrasting with worldly attachments.
The Prophet Muhammad declared his love for women for their qualities, perfume, and prayer as the coolness of his eyes, demonstrating how righteous love focuses on spiritual connection rather than worldly possession.
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