Knowledge, Devotion & Service

Knowledge, Devotion & Service

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Knowledge, Devotion & Service episodes

  • 06- The Art of Reading -Shaykh Ahmed El Azhary
    In this final episode of The Art of Reading, Dr Yusuf Patel asks Shaykh Ahmed El Azhary to holistically summarize all the various points and aspects which were discussed in the previous episodes. Shaykh Ahmed provides a comprehensive plan of how to coalesce all the skills of reading so that a student of knowledge is able to master the art of reading and ensure maximal extraction from a text.
    SeekersGuidance would like to thank Shaykh Ahmed El Azhary, Dr Yusuf Patel and Nabiel Mohammed for facilitating this podcast series. We look forward to more beneficial podcasts by Shaykh Ahmed El Azhary in the near future.

     
    Biography of Shaykh Ahmed Hussein El Azhary:
    Shaykh Ahmed El Azhary is a researcher in Islamic intellectual history and a teacher of Islamic traditional sciences. He’s currently a teacher of Hadith, Usūl, Logic, and Kalam at Rawdatul-Na`īm under the supervision of Habib `Ali al-Jifrī; and at Madyafat Shaykh Ismaīl Sadiq al-`Adawī (RA), a prominent learning center by al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo.

    Formerly, Shaykh Ahmed worked as a Lead Researcher at Tabah Foundation. He was appointed by Habib `Ali al-Jifrī to architect the philosophical framework of Suaal initiative – an initiative concerned with modeling an Islamic philosophical response to contemporary existential questions, supervised by Shaykh `Ali Jumu`ah, Habib `Umar and Shaykh Usama al-Azhary. Shaykh Ahmed continues to participate in Suaal initiative through essays, public lectures, and workshops.

    Shaykh Ahmed studied Anthropology at American University in Cairo and received his training in Leadership Communication from Tulane University and The University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is also a life-long learner. He holds a diversified portfolio of almost 50 certificates in a variety of subjects – extending from Teaching Character and Clinical Psychology of Children and Young People to Complexity Theory, Model Thinking and Conflict Analysis.

    Shaykh Ahmed began his journey of studying traditional sciences about 20 years ago. In addition to studying with scholars from al-Azhar, he had the privilege of studying with visiting scholars from Algeria and India in a one-on-one format and was thus given an exceptional opportunity to study and discuss advanced-level texts of different sorts and over a long period of time. Shaykh Ahmed has more than 70 Ijazas from scholars from all over the Muslim world.
    43 min
  • The Heart of the Qur’an – Tafsir of Sura Yasin – Ayah 4 – 5 (Part 02 of 19) – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus – Al-Maqasid Podcast

    Shaykh Yayha continues with his discussion on Surah Ya Sin, Chapter 36 of the Qur’an, by looking in depth at the next two Ayah, 36:4 and 36:5. He explores such topics as what it means to be “on” the straight path; why we seek knowledge; and why the Names “Aziz” and “Rahim” are joined together in Ayah 5. He also explains the intention we should make when reciting Ayah 6 of Surah al-Fatihah.

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    53 min
  • The Heart of the Qur’an – Tafsir of Sura Yasin – Ayah 4 – 5 (Part 02 of 19) – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus – Al-Maqasid Podcast
    Shaykh Yayha continues with his discussion on Surah Ya Sin, Chapter 36 of the Qur’an, by looking in depth at the next two Ayah, 36:4 and 36:5. He explores such topics as what it means to be “on” the straight path; why we seek knowledge; and why the Names “Aziz” and “Rahim” are joined together in Ayah 5. He also explains the intention we should make when reciting Ayah 6 of Surah al-Fatihah.



    You were listening to Al-Maqasid podcast powered by SeekersGuidance global. The Maqasid (purposes) that are foundational to life of the believer are (1) Knowledge, (2) Devotion and (3) Service. It is through these purposes that we are able to truly fulfill our duty on Earth. Join us on this podcast as we explore these purposes which carry the meanings of the Prophetic inheritance.

     

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    53 min
  • Re-Broadcast-Common Misconceptions about Istikhara – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses salat al-istikhara (the prayer of guidance) by

    defining it,
    debunking misconceptions regarding it,
    the best way to perform it, and
    easy ways to integrate it into our lives in a meaningful manner

    Some of the common misonceptions include

    Istikhara is a prayer in matters of marriage
    The signs come in the form of dreams
    A sinful person must ask a pious person to perform the prayer on his behalf
    Istikhara is only for the big decisions, not small matters

     

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    57 min
  • The Heart of the Qur’an – Tafsir of Sura Yasin – Introduction and Ayah 1-3 (Part 01 of 19) – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus – Al-Maqasid Podcast

     

    In this 19-part series, Shaykh Yayha discusses Surah Ya Sin, Chapter 36 of the Qur’an, also known as “the heart” of the Qur’an. This initial session covers important introductory matters, such as the wisdom behind the unconnected letters (hurufi muqatta’at) found in the Qu’ran, a discussion on several hadith that mention this surah specifically, and how Surah Ya Sin can be divided into different sections. The first three verses are also discussed. 

    You were listening to Al-Maqasid podcast powered by SeekersGuidance global. The Maqasid (purposes) that are foundational to life of the believer are (1) Knowledge, (2) Devotion and (3) Service. It is through these purposes that we are able to truly fulfill our duty on Earth. Join us on this podcast as we explore these purposes which carry the meanings of the Prophetic inheritance.

     

    For more podcasts by SeekersGuidance, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts.

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    52 min
  • The Heart of the Qur’an – Tafsir of Sura Yasin – Introduction and Ayah 1-3 (Part 01 of 19) – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus – Al-Maqasid Podcast




    In this 19-part series, Shaykh Yayha discusses Surah Ya Sin, Chapter 36 of the Qur’an, also known as “the heart” of the Qur’an. This initial session covers important introductory matters, such as the wisdom behind the unconnected letters (hurufi muqatta’at) found in the Qu’ran, a discussion on several hadith that mention this surah specifically, and how Surah Ya Sin can be divided into different sections. The first three verses are also discussed. 



    You were listening to Al-Maqasid podcast powered by SeekersGuidance global. The Maqasid (purposes) that are foundational to life of the believer are (1) Knowledge, (2) Devotion and (3) Service. It is through these purposes that we are able to truly fulfill our duty on Earth. Join us on this podcast as we explore these purposes which carry the meanings of the Prophetic inheritance.

     

    For more podcasts by SeekersGuidance, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts.
    52 min
  • Re-Broadcast: Challenges and Choices: Lessons from the Great Day of Ashura
    Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the lessons of the great day of Ashura – the 10th of Muharram. This is one of the greatest days of the year – a day the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) highly encouraged us to fast.

    This is the day in which…

    Prophet Adam was absolved of his error;
    the day in which Prophet Nuh was saved from the flood;
    the day in which the people of Prophet Yunus were forgiven;
    the day in which Prophet Musa and Bani Israel were saved from the Pharaoh

    It is from the days in which Allah has favoured and honoured those whom He has tested with trials and challenges – and who responded right through the right choices.

    Shaykh Faraz explains the sunnahs related to fasting and devotion on the 10th of Muharram, as well as how the great historical events that happened on this day can help us respond right to the challenges in our life.

    The importance of knowing the history of faith – the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) himself, the past Prophets, the righteous, scholars, saints, and virtuous – is that it gives us embodied examples of turning to Allah through the tests of life, towards becoming of His honoured and beloved servants.
    33 min
  • The Time Is Now: Returning to Allah, the Merciful, in Gratitude and Joy Without Delay- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    In this Friday sermon, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds us of the great bounties and blessings that God has bestowed upon us in this sacred month of Hajj. Shaykh Faraz calls upon us to recognize and appreciate the moments of life that God has gifted us with. The scholars of Islam state that the greatest moment that a believer finds him or herself in is the moment of the present. By returning and repenting to Allah with sincerity and a firm resolve we can elevate our ranks to that of a friend of God.

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    17 min
  • Blessings Wrapped in Problems- Shaykh Abdurrahim Reasat
    The Many Benefits Hidden in Trials. This sermon looks at the concept of trails and the hidden benefits within them. It is based on a work by Imam 'Izz al Din Ibn 'Abd al-Salam, and introduces the Islamic understanding of 'tribulation' and the first four points covered in the work: 1. Realizing that Allah is in charge. 2. Realizing the humility and lowliness before Allah that servanthood entails. 3. Learning sincerity to Allah. 4. Returning back to Allah.

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    33 min
  • The Doors of Mercy Are Wide Open: Blessings of Dhul Hijja and the Day of Arafa- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shares inspiring reminders on the vastness of Allah’s mercy, and the gratitude and joy a believer should experience when realizing the blessings and opportunities before them.

    The Days of Dhu’l Hijja are special. The Day of Arafa is special. Eid is special.

    Here are keys to truly benefit and rise through them.


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    24 min

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