In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz looks at a reminder by Hatim al-Asamm, one of the great early masters of the spiritual path: "Whoever wakes up any day upright in four matters, then he is turning over in the good pleasure of Allah Most High: (1) complete confidence in Allah Most High, (2) trust in Allah, (3) sincerity, and (4) knowing Allah (maʿrifa)—and all things are made complete by knowing Allah.” Shaykh Faraz explains these four traits and gives examples of their exemplification in the life of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), shedding light on the tremendousness of the Prophet’s character. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visitseekersguidance.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
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani recounts the saying of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), “The joy of my eyes has been placed within the prayer.” Citing quotes from the companions, he highlights how the reality of the Prophet’s worship was not just in its outward form, it was in its inward reality, of being with Allah Most High—a consciousness which extended even into his sleep. Shaykh Faraz explains that the ultimate standard of outward beauty found in the of the Prophet’s example must be matched with the inward beauty he exemplified of presence with Allah. He reminds us that this is the essence of the sunna, to which every sunna is a means. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visitseekersguidance.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
In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds the believers of the importance of proper manners. How proper manners are an affirmation of love. Shaykh Faraz explains how proper manners are not small things. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visitseekersguidance.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
In this podcast, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch begins by reminding everyone that gatherings are an opportunity to make new intentions and the importance of making intentions. He goes on to explain how gatherings especially ones that are done consistently are a chance to revive the heart. Shaykh Yusuf ends by explaining that the overarching character trait of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) was mercy. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visitseekersguidance.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
Shaykh Faraz begins by explaining how the believer’s trueness is constantly tested. He highlights how the believer should maintain self-vigilance, by watching over one’s inclinations for the sake of Allah and taking oneself to task as to whether one is living trueness in tribulations. He reminds that one should “know one’s worth” as an honored slave of Allah and remain firm on the way of truth, a consequence of which is Allah’s placing love for one in the hearts of His creation. Next, Shaykh Faraz sheds light on how trueness in seeking leads to inward knowledge and gnosis by Divine facilitation. It’s not about how much you know, it’s how much you act on what you know, he explains. He discusses how this knowledge bequeaths awe of Allah, confidence in Allah bequeaths trust in Him, certitude—through nurturing one’s faith—bequeaths reverence, and how increase is for the grateful. The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) would pray at night to “be a grateful ...
Continuing to look at Imam Harith al-Muhasibi’s “Treatise for the Seekers of guidance” Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses reliance on Allah and seeking guidance from Him, two qualities highlighted in the Fatiha. We take the outward means, but we turn to Allah first—only He has true Ability and Power. He also talks about the prayer of seeking guidance (istikhara), its importance, and how it offers guidance on making a choice pleasing to Allah. Shaykh Faraz sheds light on leaving objection to Decree, which only brings harm to one. Instead, one should ask oneself how to respond in a way pleasing to Allah Most High and cites a parable to illustrate this concept. Next, he looks at a criterion in making choices: only do something you’d want to die doing. He gives the example of some early Muslims who “could not increase in good works if they were to die tomorrow.” Having false hopes is to imagine you will live to the next moment without the possibility of death. Shaykh Faraz closes by ...
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins by looking at a hadith highlighting where one is in relation to Allah. Which is measured by one’s veneration and conscious knowledge of Him. Whoever chooses Allah, Allah chooses them, and as you are in your relationship with Allah, so shall you find. He highlights that Allah will not punish one for nor will one find loss in anything you left for His sake. The proof of these promises is in the living. He discusses leaving ill opinion, especially of Allah Most High, through good interpretations, leaving envy through not having long hopes, leaving arrogance through recognizing Allah's Might and Majesty, leaving any action for which one would have to apologize through mindfulness of consequences, and leaving putting on airs, contrasted with the beautiful simplicity of the sunna. Next, Shaykh Faraz sheds light on the acquisition of other virtues. One guards one's religion through following the sunna of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) in every...
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins with a counsel on returning anything unclear to the Quran, sunna, and the religious manners—scholars' applications of the Quran and sunna to particular life circumstances. He shows that this clear religious guidance is the basis of Islamic spirituality, and that religious literacy is needed to make moral judgments. This requires grounding ourselves in religious knowledge and having a daily connection with the Qur'an and hadith. Shaykh Faraz moves on to remind to take the opinion of someone whose religion & judgment one trust if something remains unclear. He explains the role of the spiritual heart in religious answers versus other inner faculties, in light of the hadith "Seek an answer from your heart." The question one should ask one's heart, he clarifies, is which choice is more likely to be most acceptable, pleasing, or beloved to Allah. He closes with a counsel on restraining one's limbs through knowledge and through the consciousness of Allah Most High's closeness. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts HelpSeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins this session by warning against the harms of places of heedlessness and sin, and places where one will be deceived by one’s internal enemies—worldliness, the Devil, one’s lower self and whims. He warns against excesses that stir up one’s desires, directly or indirectly such as bad company, doubtful food, and false dreams without action. He closes by explaining the teaching of Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace): “The worst of your enemies is your lower self (nafs) between your two sides.” For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts HelpSeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
In this session, Shaykh Faraz begins by explaining the importance of holding fast to proper manners (adab) and the purpose of seeking knowledge. He warns against the harms of following whims and anger and encourages a state of spiritual wakefulness and consciousness. He highlights the virtues of gentleness and circumspection (being mindful of consequences). He discusses the importance of watching out for one’s religious safety and profiting from one’s free time. He closes by shedding light on taking this life as a means to the Hereafter. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts HelpSeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate