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Main Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceEmbracing Calm and Contentment in the Rush of Ramadan – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniShaykh Faraz Rabbani shares an important reminder on embracing the key virtues of calm (sakina) and contentment. He explains how these are keys to certitude (yaqin), sincerity in our actions (ikhlas), and Presence (hudur) with Allah Most High. This sermon was delivered at IMO in Toronto, Canada, as part of SeekersGuidance Canada Community Programs. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate The po...2023-03-2525 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceWhat is Praise? – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this episode of the SeekersGuidance podcast, Shaykh Faraz explains the importance of praising Allah. He explains the concept of praise and how participating in praising Allah is a blessing in itself. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcast Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate     The post What is Praise? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance. 2021-09-1809 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceLove One Another as a Means to Loving Allah- Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this reminder from the SeekersGuidance Canada Friday Circle of Remembrance. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds all the believers of what it means to love and the importance of loving but loving all else for the love of Allah. He quotes some of the early Muslims on some of the signs of loving Allah and when one has loved Allah. Love entails that one loves what the beloved loves reminds Shaykh Faraz. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcast Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from q...2021-07-1020 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet22- Admonishment for the Abandonment of Prayer – Master and the Millennials -Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanThis podcast is based on al-Fawa’id al-Mukhtarah, one of the seminal works of the great scholar al-Habib Zayn bin Sumayt.  In this episode, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan discusses the importance of prayer and the admonishment for the one who abandons prayer.  He explains how salah (prayer) is a sila (connection) between the slave and his Lord such that without prayer there is no connection between them. Shaykh Abdurragmaan encourages diligence in prayer and emphasizes how prayer is even performed in illness and in the battlefield.  He discusses the grave consequences of the negligence of prayer and t...2021-04-0318 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceWhy Remember Allah Part Two – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniShaykh Faraz Rabbani leads a special session of SeekersGuidance Canada’s Coffee and Connections discussion circle on why we remember Allah. In addition to discussing a variety of benefits, he explains that the main reason for our remembrance is Allah’s remembering us when we remember Him   For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate The post Why Remember Allah Part Two – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared...2021-03-1531 minAwaken! : Hadiths to Awaken and Heal the Heart and SoulAwaken! : Hadiths to Awaken and Heal the Heart and Soul06 – Getting Caught up With This World – Awaken – Shaykh Abdullah MisraIn this SeekersGuidance podcast, Shaykh Abdullah Misra covers readings from Imam Tabrizi’s Mishkat al Masabih, which serve to melt the heart and encourage a state of receptiveness to Divine reality. In the sixth episode of this series, Shaykh Abdullah Misra covers three hadiths from Kitab al-Riqaq, which convey the cure to a hard heart and provide a means to reach Allah Most High. The first hadith discusses the value of this physical world in the sight of Allah Most High and how the apportioning of wealth is at His sole discretion. The second hadith ad...2021-03-1125 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceWhy Remember Allah Part One – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniShaykh Faraz Rabbani leads a special session of SeekersGuidance Canada’s Coffee and Connections discussion circle on why we remember Allah. In addition to discussing a variety of benefits, he explains that the main reason for our remembrance is Allah’s remembering us when we remember Him.   For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate The post Why Remember Allah Part One – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared...2021-03-0726 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet21- Virtues and Importance of the Prayer -The Masters and Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him)- Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanIn this episode, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan continues in the text, covering the virtue of prayer. He explains how the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) was concerned with his relationship with Allah above all else, and the Journey of Isra’ and Mi’raj, where the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) meets Allah Most High, came as a result of his steadfastness and patience in the face of numerous hardships. The pure joy experienced in this state remained with our Prophet during his prayers. Prayer is our safe-haven in moments of sadness and grief, and we s...2021-02-2815 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet20- Virtues in the Call to Prayer -The Masters and Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him)- Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanIn this episode of Masters and Millennials, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan covers the virtues of the Call to Prayer (Adhan), the recommended times to sound it, and some of the rulings regarding it. He highlights how the Call to Prayer is a means to Allah’s pleasure, removing His anger, saving us from punishment, attracting good circumstances, and chasing Shaytan away. He encourages, as the scholars have, establishing as a practice, sounding the Call to Prayer on occasions other than for the daily prayer such as at the time of anger, when children are troubled by jinn, when a house is...2021-02-2121 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet19- Wisdoms in Prayer -The Masters and Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him)- Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanThis podcast is based on the sayings, wisdom, and quotations of the great scholar al-Habib Zayn bin Sumayt, transmitted by one of his students and captured in the book al-Fawa’id al-Mukhtarah. This seminal work contains advice on a wide range of relevant subjects to daily life, drawing on examples from the Haba’ib from Hadramout. Shaykh Abdurragmaan transmits this advice within the context of the modern challenges facing Muslims living in the West. In the last episode, the importance of wudu was discussed as a precursor to the discussion of salaah. It must be noted that this...2021-02-0420 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet18-The Blessing of Wudu -The Masters and Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him)- Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanIn this podcast, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan starts by expressing the importance of wudu. How even though it is something Muslims do day in and day out. It is something that one must reflect on. He goes on to give some important insights on wudu and mentions that there are many lessons to be learned from wudu.  Shaykh Abdurragmaan goes on to explain that when one breaks their wudu it is a good practice to renew ones wudu again and thereafter perform two units of prayer, as this was the practice of the great companion of the Messenger of...2021-01-2819 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetImportance of Conveying Inward and Outward Knowledge- Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanIn this podcast, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan continuing expressing the urgency and importance of establishing institutions of Islamic knowledge to preserve the religion and spread the light of prophetic guidance. Shaykh Abdurragmaan shows how the early Muslims took care and concern to establish places of learning of both Inward and outward knowledge. Shaykh Abdurragmaan briefly explains the story of Imam Ghazali and how he was supported on his path of seeking knowledge. He ends by showing how it is the scholars who help preserve Islam.  For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts. Hel...2020-12-2012 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceWhat does it mean to love God?- Shaykh Faraz RabbaniLove has consequences and divine love has divine consequences. In this week’s Friday reflection, SeekersGuidance Executive Director, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, talks us through what it means to truly love God. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate The post What does it mean to love God?- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance. 2020-12-2004 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetCalling to Allah – The Need to Give Light -Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanShaykh Abdurragmaan Khan expresses the urgency of establishing institutions of Islamic knowledge to preserve the religion and spread the light of prophetic guidance. Shaykh Abdurragmaan narrates several prophetic sayings about not only the importance of gaining knowledge but the obligation to convey it to others as well. Shaykh Abdurragmaan explains why it is important for every believer to learn about the essentials of Islam.   For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly sup...2020-12-1317 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetPerfect Mercy – The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) as the Walking Quran – Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanIn the podcast, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan explains how the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) was a walking Qur’an. Shaykh Abdurragmaan goes on to explain if one wants to see the Qur’an personified one doesn’t have to look any further than the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace). He then expounds on how the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) was balanced in all his affairs giving examples of such balance.    For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach mi...2020-12-0610 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet17 -Keys to Increasing in Faith -The Masters and Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him)- Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanThis podcast is based on al-Fawa’id al-Mukhtarah, one of the seminal works of the great scholar al-Habib Zayn bin Sumayt. The book contains advice on a wide range of subjects that are relevant to daily life, drawing on examples from the Haba’ib from Hadramout. We will be exploring this advice within the context of Muslims living in the West, with the aim of deriving guidance from it on ways to deal with modern challenges. In this podcast, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan starts by reminding that it was the companions of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him...2020-11-2916 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet16- Transmitted Beliefs of the Hereafter-The Masters and Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him)- Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanThis podcast is based on al-Fawa’id al-Mukhtarah, one of the seminal works of the great scholar al-Habib Zayn bin Sumayt. The book contains advice on a wide range of subjects that are relevant to daily life, drawing on examples from the Haba’ib from Hadramout. We will be exploring this advice within the context of Muslims living in the West, with the aim of deriving guidance from it on ways to deal with modern challenges. In this podcast, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan begins by reminding all of the importance of the desire to be from the people of p...2020-11-2223 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetSeeing Allah Most High -The Masters and Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him)- Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan This podcast is based on al-Fawa’id al-Mukhtarah, one of the seminal works of the great scholar al-Habib Zayn bin Sumayt. The book contains advice on a wide range of subjects that are relevant to daily life, drawing on examples from the Haba’ib from Hadramout. We will be exploring this advice within the context of Muslims living in the West, with the aim of deriving guidance from it on ways to deal with modern challenges. In this podcast, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan starts by explaining what is the view of mainstream Islam on seeing Allah Most High. He r...2020-11-0314 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetDemystifying Sufism Introduction – Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanIn the podcast, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan explains the book: Sufism “Its Essence & the Traits of its People” by Al-Ḥabīb ‘Umar bin Ḥafīẓ Al-Habib Umar, is a luminary, master of the sacred sciences, and currently ranked as one of the 10 Most Influential Muslim in the world. In this book he demystifies Sufism, sharing with the reader an explanation and understanding of Sufism and the ten most important traits of a true Sufi. Leaving you with a clear sense of “What it is and what it means to be a Sufi?”   For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seeker...2020-10-2311 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet14- The Importance of Correct Belief in Islam -The Masters and Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him)- Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanThis podcast is based on al-Fawa’id al-Mukhtarah, one of the seminal works of the great scholar al-Habib Zayn bin Sumayt. The book contains advice on a wide range of subjects that are relevant to daily life, drawing on examples from the Haba’ib from Hadramout. We will be exploring this advice within the context of Muslims living in the West, with the aim of deriving guidance from it on ways to deal with modern challenges. In this podcast, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan starts by explaining what is divine decree and destiny. How Allah Most High has pre-ordained ever...2020-09-2216 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet13-Acting Upon One’s Knowledge -The Masters and Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him)- Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan This podcast is based on al-Fawa’id al-Mukhtarah, one of the seminal works of the great scholar al-Habib Zayn bin Sumayt. The book contains advice on a wide range of subjects that are relevant to daily life, drawing on examples from the Haba’ib from Hadramout. We will be exploring this advice within the context of Muslims living in the West, with the aim of deriving guidance from it on ways to deal with modern challenges. In this podcast, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan begins by cautioning the student to act upon one’s knowledge. How not acting upon one’s...2020-09-1319 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet12-Cautioning the Student in Issuing Legal Rulings -The Masters and Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him)- Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanThis podcast is based on al-Fawa’id al-Mukhtarah, one of the seminal works of the great scholar al-Habib Zayn bin Sumayt. The book contains advice on a wide range of subjects that are relevant to daily life, drawing on examples from the Haba’ib from Hadramout. We will be exploring this advice within the context of Muslims living in the West, with the aim of deriving guidance from it on ways to deal with modern challenges. In this podcast, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan begins by cautioning the student who is not ready to not rush in giving fatwa. He r...2020-08-2517 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet11- Etiquettes in Calling to Allah-The Masters and Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him)- Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanThis podcast is based on al-Fawa’id al-Mukhtarah, one of the seminal works of the great scholar al-Habib Zayn bin Sumayt. The book contains advice on a wide range of subjects that are relevant to daily life, drawing on examples from the Haba’ib from Hadramout. We will be exploring this advice within the context of Muslims living in the West, with the aim of deriving guidance from it on ways to deal with modern challenges. In this podcast, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan explains that there are many forms of calling to Allah. The caller to Allah might have...2020-07-0721 minSimply The Best: Life Lessons From the Lives of the ProphetsSimply The Best: Life Lessons From the Lives of the ProphetsProphet Ayyub and the Art of Patient Perseverance- Shaykh Sadullah Khan In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah highlights the great virtue of patience that Prophet Ayyub (May Allah’s peace be upon him) displayed during the various tests and tribulations he experienced. His prophetic mission was embedded in his moral excellence. His narrative in the Quran gives us solace that we should always have hope in the mercy of Allah when we are afflicted with any tribulation. In our current times, we have the opportunity to display the endurance and perseverance of Prophet Ayyub. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance re...2020-06-0709 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadRamadan Message- Time to Reflect – Shaykh Sadullah KhanWith Ramadan on our doorstep, Shaykh Sadullah Khan sends a special Ramadan message to the SeekersGuidance global community. Please listen to this thought-provoking message. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate   2020-04-2304 minThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the ProphetThe Masters and the Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet10 The Importance of Teaching One’s Family-The Masters and Millennials: Challenges in Living the Way of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him)- Shaykh Abdurragmaan KhanThis podcast is based on al-Fawa’id al-Mukhtarah, one of the seminal works of the great scholar al-Habib Zayn bin Sumayt. The book contains advice on a wide range of subjects that are relevant to daily life, drawing on examples from the Haba’ib from Hadramout. We will be exploring this advice within the context of Muslims living in the West, with the aim of deriving guidance from it on ways to deal with modern challenges. In this podcast, Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan explains the importance of calling one’s family to Allah, and the importance of teaching one’s...2020-04-2218 minSimply The Best: Life Lessons From the Lives of the ProphetsSimply The Best: Life Lessons From the Lives of the ProphetsProphet Shu’ayb – Honesty in Business Dealings-Simply the Best: Life Lessons From The Lives Of The Prophets- Shaykh Sadullah Khan In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah Khan reflects on the narrative of Prophet Shu’ayb who warned his people not to cheat and exploit others in business dealings. Due to his constant warnings, his people started to resent him and his message. He called them to act truthfully and equitably in all of their daily activities, however, they continued to deny his warnings until they were punished by God. Shaykh Sadullah asks us to reflect on the lessons in this Qur’anic story and how we can implement the Prophetic values of justice, honesty and fairness in our...2020-03-1710 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidance33- Can I work in a kitchen with impermissible food? Islam FAQ: Clear Reliable Answers to Common Questions -Shaykh Faraz Rabbani“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence. The SeekersGuidance Answers service https://seekersguidance.org/submit-a-question/ is one of the leading sources for clear, reliable, balanced, merciful answers from qualified scholars. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: Can I work in...2020-01-2805 minSimply The Best: Life Lessons From the Lives of the ProphetsSimply The Best: Life Lessons From the Lives of the ProphetsProphet Musa and the Two Principled Men of Integrity-Simply the Best: Life Lessons From The Lives Of The Prophets- Shaykh Sadullah Khan In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah Khan discusses how the followers of Prophet Musa (May Allah’s peace be upon him) refused to obey Allah’s order of entering the holy land due to their psychological fear and complacency. They arrogantly retorted and replied to Prophet Musa (May Allah’s peace be upon him) that he and his Lord should go alone and face the lurking hostilities within the holy land. They forgot the recent divine favor of Allah upon them when he saved them from the oppression and clutches of Pharoh. Out of all the followers, only two me...2020-01-1610 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidance29-How Should Muslims Engage With Politics? Islam FAQ: Clear Reliable Answers to Common Questions -Shaykh Faraz Rabbani“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence. The SeekersGuidance Answers service https://seekersguidance.org/submit-a-question/ is one of the leading sources for clear, reliable, balanced, merciful answers from qualified scholars. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: How should Muslims...2020-01-1312 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidance27-What are the principles of work and assisting in sin? Islam FAQ: Clear Reliable Answers to Common Questions -Shaykh Faraz Rabbani“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence. The SeekersGuidance Answers service https://seekersguidance.org/submit-a-question/ is one of the leading sources for clear, reliable, balanced, merciful answers from qualified scholars. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: What are the pri...2020-01-0717 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidance26-What is the merit of dying on a Friday? Islam FAQ: Clear Reliable Answers to Common Questions -Shaykh Faraz Rabbani“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence. The SeekersGuidance Answers service https://seekersguidance.org/submit-a-question/ is one of the leading sources for clear, reliable, balanced, merciful answers from qualified scholars. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: What is the mer...2019-12-3104 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidance25-What is the definition of yateem (orphan)? Islam FAQ: Clear Reliable Answers to Common Questions -Shaykh Faraz Rabbani“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence. The SeekersGuidance Answers service https://seekersguidance.org/submit-a-question/ is one of the leading sources for clear, reliable, balanced, merciful answers from qualified scholars. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: What is the def...2019-12-2406 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidance24-How cautious should I be when buying food? Islam FAQ: Clear Reliable Answers to Common Questions -Shaykh Faraz Rabbani“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence. The SeekersGuidance Answers service https://seekersguidance.org/submit-a-question/ is one of the leading sources for clear, reliable, balanced, merciful answers from qualified scholars. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: How cautious should...2019-12-2208 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidance23-Is it permissible to attend a mixed gathering? Islam FAQ: Clear Reliable Answers to Common Questions -Shaykh Faraz Rabbani“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence. The SeekersGuidance Answers service https://seekersguidance.org/submit-a-question/ is one of the leading sources for clear, reliable, balanced, merciful answers from qualified scholars. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: Is it permiss...2019-12-1705 minSimply The Best: Life Lessons From the Lives of the ProphetsSimply The Best: Life Lessons From the Lives of the Prophets04- Prophet Muhammad Mercy Manifested-Simply the Best: Life Lessons From The Lives Of The Prophets- Shaykh Sadullah Khan In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah Khan highlights the merciful and kind nature of the Prophet (peace be upon him). He discusses the various events in the blessed life of the Prophet (peace be upon him) where he manifested unconditional mercy to his family, friends, companions and enemies. The Prophet (peace be upon him) won the hearts of many of his adversaries by showing them the beautiful nature of kindness and mercy. In a time where hatred, bigotry and anger have become so prevalent, it would behoove us as Muslims to follow the example of our Prophet (peace...2019-12-1612 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidance21- Can you separate the nikah and walima? Islam FAQ: Clear Reliable Answers to Common Questions -Shaykh Faraz Rabbani“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence. The SeekersGuidance Answers service https://seekersguidance.org/submit-a-question/ is one of the leading sources for clear, reliable, balanced, merciful answers from qualified scholars. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: Can you separat...2019-12-0904 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidance20- Can I get a dog to help my son with disabilities? Islam FAQ: Clear Reliable Answers to Common Questions -Shaykh Faraz Rabbani“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence. The SeekersGuidance Answers service https://seekersguidance.org/submit-a-question/ is one of the leading sources for clear, reliable, balanced, merciful answers from qualified scholars. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: Can I get a d...2019-12-0704 minMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidanceMain Podcast Archives - SeekersGuidance19- Is there Islamic banking the West?Islam FAQ: Clear Reliable Answers to Common Questions -Shaykh Faraz Rabbani“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence. The SeekersGuidance Answers service https://seekersguidance.org/submit-a-question/ is one of the leading sources for clear, reliable, balanced, merciful answers from qualified scholars. 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The SeekersGuidance Answers service https://seekersguidance.org/submit-a-question/ is one of the leading sources for clear, reliable, balanced, merciful answers from qualified scholars. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: Can I Makeu...2019-10-1804 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSrebrenica Massacre of Bosnian Muslims: Lessons of Faith, Steadfastness, Learning from History, and Unity- Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this talk, at the 24th anniversary of the Srebrenica Massacre of over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys--rightly classified as a genocide--Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shares reflections on some lessons for all believers: One: Faith and how we view tests and tribulations. Two. How we respond to tribulations, and how we ready ourselves to be able to respond. Three: The critical need to learn from history, past and recent. Four: The imperative of unity for Muslims, locally and globally.   Check out the SeekersGuidance Ramadan Portal: www.seekersguidance.org/ramadan2019-07-1320 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 35 – On Divine Love and Contentment- Ustadh Amjad TarsinUstadh Amjad Tarsin looks at the closing chapter of Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance, on Divine Love and Contentment. He begins the section by explaining why we love Allah and the various degrees of love of God. He shows that other loves for the sake of God -- such as love of the prophets -- are in reality part of one's love for God, and discusses the signs of sincere love. Next, he discusses contentment with the Divine decree and leaving objection to Allah's Will, particularly in tribulation (though he warns against falsely applying this same outlook in relation to...2019-06-3046 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 33 – On Reliance on God – Ustadh Amjad TarsinIn this episode, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explores the virtue of reliance on God (tawakkul), looking at the concept from Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. Imam Haddad starts the section with the virtues of reliance from various Qur'anic verses and hadith. He explains the basis of reliance (realizing that everything is in Allah's control) and its condition (that it not violate Allah's command), and that taking worldly means does not necessarily contradict reliance. He closes by highlighting three characteristics of those of sincere reliance.   This is part of the series presented by SeekersGuidance Canada in Ramadan 2019. 2019-06-1829 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 32 – Renunciation (from Haddad’s Book of Assistance) – Ustadh Amjad TarsinIn this episode, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin discusses the virtue of renunciation, covering the section in Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. He discusses the importance of renouncing worldliness and its spiritual benefit and warns against the harms of being attached to the world. He highlights the virtue of renunciation, with key discussions on its objectives and how it is to be achieved. He also warns against love of wealth and prestige, citing religious traditions on their harm. He closes with a counsel to confine oneself to one's needs as relates to worldly things and to not go overboard in acquiring them.2019-06-1628 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 31 – Gratitude- Shaykh Faraz RabbaniShaykh Faraz covers the chapter of Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on gratitude (shukr). He explains how, if we reflected, would we would find much to be grateful for in every state. He cites Qur'anic verses showing that gratitude bequeaths increase in blessings. Next, he discusses gratitude for wider blessings as well, such as faith and guidance. He closes by mentioning the basis of gratitude (recognizing that the blessing is from Allah, not you) and its consequence (using it in His obedience), as well as highlighting various manifestations of thankfulness. This is part of the series presented by...2019-06-1236 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 30 – Patience and Fortitude (Part Two) – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this session, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues exploring Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance, completing the chapter on patience (sabr). He explains how good character can be attained through patience with others. Next, he looks at the fourth category of patience, patient renunciation of desires, where he discusses how to deal with the challenges presented by the lower self (nafs).     This is part of the series presented by SeekersGuidance Canada in Ramadan 2019. Check out the SeekersGuidance Ramadan Portal: www.seekersguidance.org/ramadan Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable kn...2019-06-0529 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 29 – Patience and Fortitude (Part One) – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniShaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the virtue of patience (sabr) from Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. He first discusses how patience is required to follow the straight path despite one's lower tendencies. He further divides patience into four categories: patience in acts of obedience, in renouncing sins, and in enduring unpleasant things. On this point, he sheds light on how to deals with trials which come directly from God as well trials which appear at the hands of other humans. The fourth component of patience, patience from desires, is covered in the next episode.   This is part o...2019-06-0557 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 28 – Hope and Fear – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani looks at the concept of hope (raja') and fear (khawf) of God, covering the section on the topic in Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. He explains the centrality of these two states, their causes and effects, and how people at various levels balance between hope and fear. He also cautions against both false hope and despair, and explains how true hope is conjoined with action.   This is part of the series presented by SeekersGuidance Canada in Ramadan 2019. Check out the SeekersGuidance Ramadan Portal: www.seekersguidance.org/ramadan 2019-06-0359 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 27 – Repentance (from Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance) – Ustadh Amjad TarsinUstadh Amjad Tarsin covers the concept of repentance (tawba), reading the discussion on the topic in Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. In this section, he emphasizes the requirement of repentance and outlines how it is to be fulfilled. He warns against persistence in sin and encourages the constant renewal of one's repenting to Allah. He closes by recommending Jonah's prayer of repentance in the Qur'an as a supplication to remove grief and worry.   This is part of the series presented by SeekersGuidance Canada in Ramadan 2019. Check out the SeekersGuidance Ramadan Portal: www.seekersguidance.org/r...2019-06-0219 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 26 – On Salutations and a Salutary Opinion – Ustadh Amjad TarsinUstadh Amjad discusses the section "On Salutations and a Salutary Opinion" from Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance, where he discusses spreading peace, having good character, and its various manifestations. He first touches on the greetings of peace and various etiquettes pertaining to it, as well as related proprieties related to social rights—responding to one who sneezes, answering invitations, and visiting others. Next, he highlights the importance of having a good opinion of others and warns against ill opinion. He advises to make supplications for others, particularly one's parents, but also the believers in general. He discusses by discussing the mu...2019-06-0242 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 25 – Sincere Concern – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this episode Shaykh Faraz covers the chapter in Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on sincere concern or counsel (nasiha). He explains how this is expressed, and delineates the harm of its against its opposite: envy. He then discusses what to do if one is praised and gives guidelines for praising others and giving them advice. He also highlights the importance of keeping trusts and speaking truthfully. Finally, he discourages argumentation, excessive joking, frightening others, and pride, underscoring the importance of humility.   This is part of the series presented by SeekersGuidance Canada in Ramadan 2019. C...2019-05-3159 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 24 – Kindness and Charity – Ustadh Amjad TarsinIn this episode, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin continues the exploration of the chapters in Haddad's Book of Assistance related to good character with others. He first examines the concept of love and hate for the sake of God. Next, he explains the importance of good company and highlights the virtue of being merciful and easygoing and of assisting others through both religious guidance and general support. He elaborates on what constitutes excellence to one's fellow believer and fulfilling his rights, and warns of the gravity of wronging others. This is part of the series presented by SeekersGuidance Canada in...2019-05-2941 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 23 – On Social Duties (from the Book of Assistance) – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this episode Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers the section on social duties in Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. The first duty he describes is the duty towards one's limbs in protecting them from sin for the sake of God. Next, he discusses one's social charges, beginning with one's family. He discusses how to protect their religious interests and fulfill their rights with excellence, advising to take particular care of the female members of the household. He also touches briefly on the public duties of scholars and rulers. Shaykh Faraz moves on to look at Imam Haddad's exploration of the rights...2019-05-2944 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 22 – Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this episode, Shaykh Faraz addresses the important yet often abused obligation of commanding the good and forbidding the evil, basing the discussion on the relevant chapter in Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. After explaining relevant Qur'anic verses and hadith on the topic, he delineates when commanding good and forbidding evil is obligatory, recommended, and not obliged, warns against leaving it for worldly considerations. Imam Haddad advises that commanding the good should be done with sincerity, gentleness, wisdom, and mercy, and that one who cares for others would not fail to carry it out. He closes with a reminder that...2019-05-2952 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 21 – Scrupulousness – Ustadh Amjad TarsinUstadh Amjad Tarsin gives guidance on avoiding the religiously doubtful based on the section on scrupulousness in Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance. He explains how falling into the religiously suspect and unlawful tarnishes our spiritual works, emphasizing that this particularly applies as related to our food, as acts fuelled by the prohibited will be anything but good. Next, he gives guidelines on how to distinguish the prohibited and doubtful and their various degrees and cites the example of the companions in leaving the doubtful. He explains the three causes for the religious falling into ambiguities, when investigation is appropriate, un...2019-05-2844 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 20 – Fasting and Ramadan – Ustadh Amjad TarsinUstadh Amjad Tarsin inspires us to rev up our Ramadan devotions, giving a reminder on fasting and Ramadan from the section in Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. He underscores the importance of increasing one's good works, staying in the mosque, and performing night prayers (tarawih) in the sacred month. Next, he sheds light on the Night of Great Worth (laylat al-qadr), giving some pointers on which night it is. At the same time, he reminds that "it's not a lottery," and that Allah's mercy is continually manifest in all of the odd nights. Finally, Ustadh Amjad discusses the recommendation of...2019-05-2834 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 19 – Zakat and Charity – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniShaykh Faraz Rabbani reads the discussion on zakat and charity in Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance. He first outlines some practical guidelines on when and how to give one’s zakat, as well as certain practices to avoid. He also warns severely against the non-payment of the obligatory charity. Next, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtue of zakat al-fitr, secret charity, giving even a small amount daily, and giving to beggars. He closes by explaining some of the merits of charitable giving and the great opportunity it presents.   This is part of the series presented by Seeke...2019-05-241h 04SeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 18 – Congregational Prayer – Ustadh Amjad TarsinUstadh Amjad Tarsin continues the series “Embracing Excellence - 30 Steps on the Straight Path,” covering the Book of Assistance by Imam Haddad. In this session, he discusses prayer in congregation, its merit, and how it is to be properly performed for both men and women. He highlights the importance of following the imam properly, the virtue of the first row for men, straightening the rows in prayer, and praying in congregation in general, clearing some confusions in this regard along the way. Ustadh Amjad explains traditions of the Prophet Muhammad encouraging going to the mosque and chastising those who hold back...2019-05-2438 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 17 – The Ritual Prayer – Ustadh Amjad TarsinUstadh Amjad Tarsin looks at the ritual prayer, covering Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. He discusses the importance of praying at the beginning of the time and preparing for the prayer in advance. He sheds light on the outward and inward manners to be observed while praying, highlighting the importance of concentration. He closes by discussing the importance of varying one's Qur'an recitation in prayer, and, if leading others, not making one's recitation too lengthy.   This is part of the series presented by SeekersGuidance Canada in Ramadan 2019.   Check out the SeekersGuidance Ramadan Po...2019-05-2324 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 16 – Conduct in Mosques – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers the chapter of Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on conduct in mosques. He first discusses the great virtue of mosques and devotional retreat (iʿtikaf) therein. Next, he highlights things to avoid in the mosque, as well as particular adab and supplications to make the most of one's time in the houses of God. He closes by touching on the merits of answering the call to prayer (adhan).   This is part of the series presented by SeekersGuidance Canada in Ramadan 2019.   Check out the SeekersGuidance Ramadan Por...2019-05-2329 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 15 – Following the Sunna (Part Two) – Ustadh Amjad TarsinUstadh Amjad Tarsin continues to look at the chapter in Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance on following the sunna. In this episode, he discusses the importance of following the sunna, and gives a recap of the sunnas related to one’s clothing, speech, walking, sitting, sleep, eating and drinking, and sexual relations. Next, Ustadh Amjad completes the chapter with discussions on whether to marry or devote oneself to worship, the etiquettes of using the toilet (and why we follow the sunna even there) and other proprieties related to hygiene, such as the adab of sneezing and covering vessels before slee...2019-05-2133 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 14 – Following the Sunna (Part One) – Ustadh Amjad TarsinUstadh Amjad Tarsin begins looking at the most comprehensive chapter in Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance, on Following the Sunna. In this episode, he cites examples of the stringent following of the sunna by the righteous. He also gives a thorough discussion of sunnas related to one’s clothing and dress, speech and conversation, walking, sitting, sleep, eating and drinking, and sexual relations.   This is part of the series presented by SeekersGuidance Canada in Ramadan 2019.   Check out the SeekersGuidance Ramadan Portal: www.seekersguidance.org/ramadan Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around...2019-05-2036 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 13 – Cleanliness (from Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance)- Ustadh Amjad TarsinImam Haddad characteristically begins his chapter on cleanliness in the Book of Assistance not with outward but inward cleanliness -- purifying the heart from character traits he describes as "vile": envy, showing off, and so forth. And when he moves on to outward cleanliness, he first looks at purifying one's outward from sin and adorning it with virtue, before moving on to discussions of ritual purity and outward cleanliness according to the sunna. This is part of the series presented by SeekersGuidance Canada in Ramadan 2019.   Check out the SeekersGuidance Ramadan Portal: www.seekersguidance.org/r...2019-05-1931 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadEmbracing Excellence – 11 – Nurturing Faith – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explores the chapter of Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on Doctrine. He highlights the importance of learning one's beliefs (ʿaqidah) soundly and from reliable sources. He sheds light on ahl al-sunna wa'l-jamaʿa, the mainstream of Muslims, and warns against sectarianism. In this chapter, the author, Imam Haddad, explains how the traditional Ashʿari doctrine is that followed by the early Muslims as well as his own Ba-ʿAlawi tradition. He encourages studying a traditional statement of creed, recommending particularly that of Imam Ghazali. At the same time, he warns against delving too deeply into...2019-05-1751 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadKnowledge & Sacrifice Build Muslim Communities- Shaykh Yahya RhodusIn this keynote address delivered at SeekersGuidance's New Home benefit luncheon, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus explains the crucial role knowledge plays in bringing communities to life and the importance of sacrifice to spread knowledge. Shaykh Yahya begins by reading a memorandum on the state of our community and the challenges its leaders face, explaining how it fits into the agenda set by their illuminated teachers: “If you can’t plow seeds, so plow the land so that it is fertile enough for the next generation to plant seeds.” He also draws attention to the vision, foresight, and sacrifice of SeekersGuidance's founder Shaykh...2019-03-2824 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadThe Levels and Opportunity of Fasting – Shaykh Riad SaloojeeIn this Friday sermon, Shaykh Riad Saloojee highlights the different levels of fasting. He urges us to strive to uphold higher levels of fasting, by engaging our limbs in that which pleases Allah, and holding them from disobedience. Shaykh Riad emphasizes the great opportunity that lies within Ramadan, and calls us to make the most of what is left of it. True Eid, he reflects, is when at the end of Ramadan we have been drawn closer to Allah. Join our Ramadan 2017 program: #RamadanRenewal, in-person at SeekersGuidance Toronto or online through the SeekersGuidance Global platform. For more details, visit...2017-06-1427 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadThe Impact and Fruits of Worship in Ramadan and Beyond – Shaykh Faid Mohammed SaidIn this Friday sermon, Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said calls us to make the most of what is left of Ramadan. He provides key advice on how to engage in worship that impacts and reflects on us positively. The impactful and fruitful worship he talks about is one that rectifies our character, and lasts beyond Ramadan. Shaykh Faid gives multiple examples of worship with lasting impact through multiple stories of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him and his folk). This Friday sermon was delivered at Jame Masjid Mississauga (Coopers Masjid), on June 9th, 2017...2017-06-1425 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadGetting to Know Allah Through Fasting – Imam Siraj WahhajIn this Friday sermon, Imam Siraj Wahhaj reflects on the purpose an benefits of fasting. He reflects on verse 184 from Surat al-Baqara: وَأَن تَصُومُوا خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ ۖ إِن كُنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ And fasting is better for you if only you knew. Imam Siraj encourages everyone to fast the month of Ramadan and establish the pillars of Islam. He highlights that Allah Most High is in no need of our fast. However, we fast to come to know Allah and for our own benefit. Watch "Why Imam Siraj Wahhaj Loves SeekersHub" https://youtu.be/JUxm2YfvcdU This Friday sermon was delivered at Sayeda Khadija Centre (http://www.skcentre.com/) in Miss...2017-06-1425 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad11: Etiquettes of Eating – Renewing Religion: An Overview of Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Riad SaloojeeIn this lesson we are joined by visiting scholar, Shaykh Riad Saloojee, giving a brief overview of the Etiquettes of Eating chapter from Imam Al-Ghazali’s Ihya Ulum al-Din. This is the first chapter in the second quarter of the book, which is on acts of worship. When the heart is in tawheed of Allah through remembrance and reflection then that heart becomes beautified by certain values like patience, such that our character is the image of our heart. This is important to remember, because all the etiquettes of eating are the fruits of a beautified character. Shaykh Saloojee ex...2017-06-0728 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad11: Supplication – Renewal by the Book: Quran Tafsir Based on Imam Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Riad SaloojeeIn the eleventh lesson of Renewal by the Book we are joined by visiting scholar, Shaykh Riad Saloojee. Shaykh Riad reviews key verses of the Quran that correspond to Imam Al-Ghazali’s chapter on supplication. He covers verse 60 from Surat Ghafir, the 40th chapter of the Quran. وَقَالَ رَبُّكُمُ ادْعُونِي أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ ۚ إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ عَنْ عِبَادَتِي سَيَدْخُلُونَ جَهَنَّمَ دَاخِرِينَ And your Lord says, "Call upon Me; I will respond to you." Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible. Shaykh Riad reflects on this verse, indicating that this verse points to one’s relationship with Allah that it is one of neediness. So one should ask Allah for both material and spiritual giving. The verse continues to say that “those who are too proud for My worship...2017-06-0621 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad10: Spiritual Routines & Night Worship – Renewing Religion: An Overview of Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Riad SaloojeeIn this lesson, visiting scholar, Shaykh Riad Saloojee, reviews the tenth chapter of Ihya Ulum al-Din on spiritual routines. This chapter covers the daily supplications and remembrance one should engage in at various times. This chapter is the last of the first quarter of the Ihya Ulum al-Din, which is on worship. Imam Al-Ghazali begins the chapter describing life as a journey with only two endings, either paradise or hell fire. Ones that end their journey in paradise are those who arrive with a sound heart. A sound heart is characterized by two things, loving Allah and being attached...2017-06-0628 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad10: Spiritual Routines – Renewal by the Book: Quran Tafsir Based on Imam Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Riad SaloojeeIn the tenth lesson of Renewal by the Book we are joined by visiting scholar, Shaykh Riad Saloojee. Shaykh Riad reviews key verses of the Quran that correspond to Imam Al-Ghazali’s chapter on spiritual routines. He covers verse 28 from Surat Al-Kahf, the 18th chapter of the Quran. وَاصْبِرْ نَفْسَكَ مَعَ الَّذِينَ يَدْعُونَ رَبَّهُم بِالْغَدَاةِ وَالْعَشِيِّ يُرِيدُونَ وَجْهَهُ وَلا تَعْدُ عَيْنَاكَ عَنْهُمْ تُرِيدُ زِينَةَ الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَلا تُطِعْ مَنْ أَغْفَلْنَا قَلْبَهُ عَن ذِكْرِنَا وَاتَّبَعَ هَوَاهُ وَكَانَ أَمْرُهُ فُرُطًا “And keep yourself patient [by being] with those who call upon their Lord in the morning and the evening, seeking His countenance. And let not your eyes pass beyond them, desiring adornments of the worldly life, and do not obey one whose heart We have made heedless of Our remembrance and who follows his desire and whose affair is ever [in] neglect.” It is difficult for the nafs to focus on Allah and continue in its remembrance of Allah and so to be able to do so one needs to find the company that will p...2017-06-0520 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad09: Remembrance & Supplication – Renewing Religion: An Overview of Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Riad SaloojeeIn this lesson, we are joined by visiting scholar Shaykh Riad Saloojee. Shaykh Riad reviews the ninth chapter of Imam Al-Ghazali’s Ihya Ulum al-Din on remembrance and supplication. This chapter is situated at the end of the first section of the book on acts of worship. One theme that runs through this chapter is manifested in the verse of the Quran: “oh you who have attained faith, be in Allah’s remembrance plentifully”. Divine remembrance is not restricted to any time or place, as such one should be in His remembrance all the time. Shaykh Riyad details...2017-06-0528 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad09: Remembrance & Supplication – Renewal by the Book: Quran Tafsir Based on Imam Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this lesson, Shaykh Faraz looks at the key verses in the Quran corresponding to the ninth chapter of Imam Ghazali’s Ihya: Remembrance and Supplication. He highlights the verses 151-153 from Surah Al-Baqarah, which detail the importance and virtue of the remembrance of Allah. كَمَا أَرْسَلْنَا فِيكُمْ رَسُولاً مِّنكُمْ يَتْلُو عَلَيْكُمْ آيَاتِنَا وَيُزَكِّيكُمْ وَيُعَلِّمُكُمُ الْكِتَابَ وَالْحِكْمَةَ وَيُعَلِّمُكُم مَّا لَمْ تَكُونُواْ تَعْلَمُونَ “Just as We have sent among you a messenger of your own who recites to you Our revelations, purify you, and teach you the Scripture and Wisdom; and to teach you what you did not know” This verse outlines the gift that Allah has bestowed upon us and that is the gift of guidance. فَاذْكُرُونِي أَذْكُرْكُمْ وَاشْكُرُواْ لِي وَلاَ تَكْفُرُونِ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ اسْتَعِينُواْ بِالصّ...2017-06-0425 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad08: Etiquettes of Reciting Quran – Renewing Religion: An Overview of Ghazali’s Ihya – Ustadh Amjad TarsinIn this lesson, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin reviews the chapter on etiquettes of reciting the Quran from Imam Al-Ghazali’s book Ihya Ulum al-Din. The Chapter goes through the outward etiquettes of recitation as well as the inward implications of those practices. Learning the Quran and teaching the Quran is not limited to teaching, but rather should extend to an internalization of its virtues and meanings. The Prophet, peace and blessings upon him said: “the most virtuous of worship of my Ummah is the recitation of the Quran”. The virtues of reciting the Quran are many so one should strive to inc...2017-06-0427 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad06: Fasting – Renewing Religion: An Overview of Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this lesson, Shaykh Faraz continues his review of Imam Ghazali’s Ihya with an overview of the chapter on fasting. Imam Al-Ghazali covers both the religious guidance related to fasting as well as the spiritual meanings of fastings. This is so that we can act with intent and understanding of why we engage in the worship that we do. Shaykh Faraz previews Imam Ibn ‘Ajiba’s tafsir of the Fatiha. In the verse “It is You alone we worship and it is You alone we depend upon” (إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ). This verse outlines that we should only focus our intent on Allah alone when we engage in fasting. Furt...2017-06-0228 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad06: Fasting & Ramadan – Renewal by the Book: Quran Tafsir Based on Imam Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this lesson, Shaykh Faraz highlights the verses 183-186 of Surat al-Baqara, which are the verses on fasting and Ramadan. They correspond to the sixth chapter of Imam Ghazali’s Ihya on fasting. He tells us about the aims of fasting through these verses, and gives some key meanings of those aims and tips on how to attain them. In verse 183 of Surat al-Baqara, Allah tells us that “Believers! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may be mindful of God.” (يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ). First, Shaykh Faraz explains the balance and significance of corresponding with the people of book and faith before Islam. He clarifies the difference between corresponding and fo...2017-06-0121 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad05: Zakat & Charity – Renewing Religion: An Overview of Ghazali’s Ihya – Ustadh Amjad TarsinIn this lesson, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin gives an overview of the chapter on zakat (alms) and charity from the Ihya Ulum al-Din (Renewing the Religious Sciences), the fifth chapter. He highlights the adaab (etiquettes) of giving charity that Imam Al-Ghazali mentions in this chapter. Ustadh Amjad also emphasizes the importance of learning the fiqh (legal rulings) of giving zakat, as well as all the other actions of worship that are personally obligatory. Imam Ghazali says about zakat that it is one of the tests that Allah has placed for the believers. It is also one of the foundational pillars...2017-06-0123 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad05: Charity & Zakat – Renewal by the Book: Quran Tafsir on Imam Ghazali’s Based Ihya – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn the fifth lesson on Quranic reflection and tafsir, Shaykh Faraz reflects upon two verses (103-104) from Surat al-Tawba on giving to charity, and the ultimate purpose of charity. The verses correspond to the fifth book Imam Ghazali’s Ihya on zakat. In these verses, Allah commands the Prophet, peace be upon him, and through it commands all of us: “Take from their wealth a charity that will purify them and increase them through it; and pray for them for your prayers are serenity for them; and truly Allah is Hearing and Knowing” (خُذْ مِنْ أَمْوَالِهِمْ صَدَقَةً تُطَهِّرُهُمْ وَتُزَكِّيهِمْ بِهَا وَصَلِّ عَلَيْهِمْ ۖ إِنَّ صَلَاتَكَ سَكَنٌ لَهُمْ ۗ وَاللَّهُ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ) “Do they not know that it is Allah that accepts repentance from His servants and He takes charity; and that Allah it is He who is the Relenting and Com...2017-05-3122 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad04: Prayer – Renewing Religion: An Overview of Ghazali’s Ihya – Ustadh Amjad TarsinIn this lesson, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin reviews the chapter on prayer from the Ihya Ulum al-Din (Renewing the Religious Sciences), the fourth chapter. Imam Al-Ghazali emphasized the importance of both the outward and inward in prayer. This condition is in line with the purpose of prayer and that is remembrance of Allah. Imam Al-Ghazali adds in his book that a condition of prayer to be in a state of awe, humility and presence in prayer. This condition had not been previously included by the jurists in their detailing of the conditions of prayer. The Prophet, peace and...2017-05-3123 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad03: Purification – Renewing Religion: An Overview of Ghazali’s Ihya – Ustadh Amjad TarsinIn this episode, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin continues this series on  Imam Ghazali’s Ihya Uloom ud-Din,  with an overview of the Book of the Mysteries of Purification. Imam Al-Ghazali highlights both the outward and inward importance of purification. Imam Al-Ghazali explains both the rulings of purifications from a fiqh perspective and the inner secrets of purification. The chapter begins by describing that the Quranic verses and Hadiths that detail the benefits and rewards for purification. The purification that is intended here is at the basic level the purification of the limbs. However purification has 4 degrees: [1] Purifying the outw...2017-05-3021 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad04: Establishing Prayer – Renewal by the Book: Quran Tafsir Based on Imam Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this episode, Shaykh Faraz highlights verse 14 of Surah Taha (Chapter 20), which is about establishing prayer out of remembrance: (إِنَّنِي أَنَا اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنَا فَاعْبُدْنِي وَأَقِمِ الصَّلَاةَ لِذِكْرِي)  “Truly, I am Allah. There is no god but me. So worship Me and establish prayer out of My remembrance.” Shaykh Faraz goes on to explain that the reason for prayer is remembrance of Allah. Within that there are three levels of remembrance: [1] those who worship seeking to remember, [2] those who worship in remembrance, and [3] those who worship out of remembrance. All of these levels are implicit in this verse. There are 4 considerations to why we worship: [1] What is worship? - That which is expressed by the slave towards their mast...2017-05-3021 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad03: Purification & Repentance – Renewal by the Book: Quran Tafsir Based on Imam Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this lesson, Shaykh Faraz highlights verses 222 of Surat al-Baqara, and how it corresponds to the third chapter of Ghazali's Ihya on purification. (إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ التَّوَّابِينَ وَيُحِبُّ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ) (Truly, Allah loves the oft-repentant and He loves those who purify themselves completely). Shaykh Faraz explains that repentance (tawba) is return (ruju'). He outlines the different levels of return: [1] from disbelief to belief, [2] from sin to submission, and [3] from distance to closeness. Resource: A Reader on Tawba (Repentance) https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-tawba-repentance/ Shaykh Faraz then explains that purification is the removal of impurities, both physically and spiritually. He tells us that there is a link between physical and spiritual puri...2017-05-2917 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad02: Faith & Certitude – Renewing Religion: An Overview of Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this epoisode, Shaykh Faraz gives an overview of the second chapter from Imam Ghazali's Ihya Uloom ud-Din, Foundations of Islamic Belief. Shaykh Faraz highlights the what Muslims believe, how faith is nurtured and the understanding of faith. He concludes with an example of the Prophetic through one of narrated supplications of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Shaykh Faraz tells us that it is personally obligatory for every Muslim to know with clarity and certitude what is necessary to believe about Allah, His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and the transmitted articles of belief.2017-05-2924 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad02: Faith & Certitude – Renewal By The Book: Daily Quran Tafsir Based on Imam Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this episode, Shaykh Faraz highlights the closing verses of Surat al-Baqara, verses 284-286, and how they correspond to the second chapter of Ghazali's Ihya on faith. He tells us about the verses' great merit, key underlying meanings as they relate to faith and certitude, and some guiding advice on how to benefit from these verses. Shaykh Faraz relates to us the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) that: "whoever recites the closing verses from Surat al-Baqara at night, they will be sufficient for them. He explains that sufficiency here is unconditional, meaning that...2017-05-2820 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad01: Knowledge – Renewing Religion: An Overview of Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this lesson, Shaykh Faraz gives an overview of the first chapter from Imam Ghazali's Ihya Uloom ud-Din, the chapter on knowledge. Shaykh Faraz explains Imam Ghazali's statement that "the purpose of religion is knowledge - knowing Allah". Shaykh Faraz further explains that all the forms of religion require knowledge. A believer needs to know how to submit to Allah, how to seek Allah, and how to be sincere and beloved to Allah. He also gives some definitions of knowledge, and which knowledge Imam Ghazali is referring to. Shaykh Faraz also discerns between knowledge which is personally obligatory and...2017-05-2822 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad01: Knowledge & Guidance – Renewal By The Book: Daily Quran Tafsir Based on Imam Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this episode, Shaykh Faraz highlights the oft-repeated verse and supplication from Surat al-Fatiha, verse 6: (ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ) - (Guide us to the straight path). Shaykh Faraz connects this verse with the first of chapter of Imam Ghazali's Ihya, the Book of Knowledge. He explains that one asks guidance towards what they seek. As believers we seek Allah Most High. Imam Ghazali also defines beneficial knowledge as, knowledge that guides one to Allah. Therefore from that aspect, asking for guidance entails asking for beneficial knowledge. Shaykh Faraz continues on to make more linkages between sought guidance and beneficial knowledge. Shaykh Faraz concludes by explaining why seeking guidan...2017-05-2719 minSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet MuhammadSeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad00: Introduction – Renewing Religion: An Overview of Ghazali’s Ihya – Shaykh Faraz RabbaniIn this introductory episode, Shaykh Faraz gives us an overview of this new series in Ramadan: Renewing Religion. Throughout the month of Ramadan Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin and our other visiting scholars will be sharing with us a thematic overview of each of the 40 chapters in Imam Ghazali's Ihya Uloom ud-Din (Renewing the Religious Knowledges). This series will serve as blueprint for how the believer can bring to life their religion. It will aim to help the believer to not just practice the form of the religion properly, but to also practice it with excellence. ...2017-05-2705 min