Why should we be concerned about what is commonly termed “table manners”? Shaykh Abdullah Misra explains that everything we do, including the simple activity of eating and sharing food, is a means for us to reach Allah Most High. In this podcast, he covers Imam Ghazali’s seven etiquettes of sharing food and encourages us to […] The post Etiquettes of Sharing Food – Shaykh Abdullah Misra appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

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Etiquettes of Sharing Food – Shaykh Abdullah Misra

Do we express gratitude to Allah Most High irrespective of our state? In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani advises we reflect on the many favors Allah Most High gifted us – the greatest being His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him). Shaykh Rabbani elaborates that blessings come in many guises and encourages us to […] The post Cultivating Gratitude to Allah Most High – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

Cultivating Gratitude to Allah Most High – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani offers advice for the new (Gregorian) year. He explains that supplication (dua) is the essence of worship through which we express our utter need of Allah Most High. He urges us to ask Allah Most High for all our needs – the big, the small, or mundane – and […] The post Closing Yearly Counsel – Supplication is Worship – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

Closing Yearly Counsel – Supplication is Worship – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the words of Abu Bakr al-Warraq, one of the great early Muslims, who said that “The heart has six states: (1) life or (2) death; (3) health or (4) sickness; (5) wakefulness or (6) sleep.  “Its life is guidance, and its death is misguidance. “Its health is purity and limpidity, and […] The post The Heart Has Six States – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

The Heart Has Six States – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains a counsel of Shah Ibn Shuja al-Kirmani, a great righteous scholar of the early Muslims, who would tell his students, “Avoid lying, cheating, and backbiting—and then do what you wish.” [Qushayri, Risala] These are “foundational vices,” as Imam Arusi explains. Shaykh Faraz explains why each is fundamentally against Prophetic teachings—and how […] The post Avoid Three Things, Then Do What You Wish – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

Avoid Three Things, Then Do What You Wish – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

What does doing sincerely for the sake of Allah Most High mean, and how do we attain it? In this short reminder, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains that doing good deeds for the pleasure of Allah Most High requires effort, particularly in our acts of devotion. He stresses that Allah Most High does not accept actions […] The post Attaining Sincerity Requires Effort- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

Attaining Sincerity Requires Effort- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

In this short reminder, Shaykh Abdullah Misra delves into the true meaning of Prophetic love. How and why did the men and women around the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) follow him? Are we copying The Beloved’s example mindlessly and mechanically? Shaykh Abdullah Misra explains that everything the Prophet (Allah bless him […] The post What is Prophetic Love? – Shaykh Abdullah Misra appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

What is Prophetic Love? – Shaykh Abdullah Misra

Trials and tests are undeniably part of this worldly life. How we respond can help us navigate these tests, big or small, and ultimately gain contentment. In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives a beautiful and uplifting reminder that tests and tribulations are great opportunities to cultivate trust (Tawakkul) in Allah Most High. He unpacks […] The post Making Allah One’s Complete Sufficiency – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

Making Allah One’s Complete Sufficiency – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

We all strive to follow the Prophetic Way, whether it’s how we put on our shoes, sleep or eat. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds us that following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (Blessings and peace be upon him) are not meaningless acts. Through these small acts, we should aim to be present with Allah Most High. For more […] The post Being Presence With Allah in Small Acts- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

Being Presence With Allah in Small Acts- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Remembrance of Allah Most High (Dhikr) is one of the virtuous acts of worship through which we can draw closer to Him Most High. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds us that reciting the blessed words of dhikr such as “Subhan Allah”, “Alhamdulilah”, “Laa ilaaha ill-Allah” and “Allahu Akbar” is a gift. However, engaging our hearts can […] The post Mean It Then Say It, A Key To Remembrance of Allah – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

Mean It Then Say It, A Key To Remembrance of Allah – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Sayyida ‘A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) related that “The Messenger of Allah (peace & blessings be upon him) would remember Allah in all his states.” [Muslim] In this khutba, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how to connect with the heart and essence of the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him): […] The post The Essence of the Prophet’s Sunna: Remembrance and Presence with Allah – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

The Essence of the Prophet’s Sunna: Remembrance and Presence with Allah – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

In this Friday Khutba, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses relationships and how being a vicegerent of Allah on earth is about being true to Allah. This is capitulated in one of the most comprehensive chapters in the Quran, Surah al Asr. Shaykh Faraz reflects on Sura al Asr in light of the day of Truth and […] The post Truth and Reconciliation and Sura al-Asr – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

Truth and Reconciliation and Sura al-Asr – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

In 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: […] The post What is Praise? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

What is Praise? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Shaykh Faraz reminds us of the fleeting nature of mortal love and the importance of love as it relates to Allah Most High and his messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace). Shaykh Faraz explains why lessons of Love should be approached with humility.   For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcast Help SeekersGuidance reach […] The post Love Not the Fleeting – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

Love Not the Fleeting – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

In this podcast, Shaykh Abdullah Misra reflects on the similarities between covid quarantine and the spiritual retreat. A spiritual retreat is when one wants to be cut off from the worldliness of the world, explains Shaykh Abdullah. He also gives an example of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) migrating to […] The post Spiritual Retreat and Covid Quarantine Similarities – Shaykh Abdullah Misra appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

Spiritual Retreat and Covid Quarantine Similarities – Shaykh Abdullah Misra

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