Knowledge, Devotion & Service

Knowledge, Devotion & Service

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Knowledge, Devotion & Service episodes

  • Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry): Don’t count your friends’ mouthfuls and be lenient with them – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus – Al-Maqasid Podcast
    In his book, Kitab al-Futuwwa, Imam Muhammad ibn al-Husayn al Sulami’s (d. 412 AH, 1034 CE) starts with “It is from Futuwwa…”. As Shaykh Yahya discusses in this eighth lecture, it is from Futuwwa (1) not to count you friends mouthfuls of food when you are eating with them and (2) to be lenient with your friends on matters that are clearly not sinful. Shaykh Yahya also explains the outward and inward meanings of facing the Qibla and translates a beautiful poem of Imam al-Haddad.



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    24 min
  • Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry): Helping, getting along, and caring for friends – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus – Al-Maqasid Podcast
    In this ninth podcast on Futuwwa, Shaykh Yahya first discusses some of the blessings associated with gathering for knowledge and/or remembrance and how Futuwwa is the “glue” that holds hearts together. He then explains two additional traits of Futuwwa mentioned in Imam Muhammad ibn al-Husayn al Sulami’s (d. 412 AH, 1034 CE) book, Kitab al-Futuwwa: (1) helping and getting along with friends and (2) caring for your brother (or sister) more than you care for your own family. With respect to this second trait, Shaykh Yahya provides a detailed explanation of its implementation and limits



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    29 min
  • Appreciating the Blessing of the Prophet (peace be upon him)- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    In this Friday sermon, given at a historic mosque in Cape Town, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani encourages us to be more appreciative of the greatest blessings we possess: our vast of knowledge of the Prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him).
    Knowledge of the Prophet(peace be upon him) enriches our day-to-day lives, and gives our family, social and personal lives so much more meaning. Citing the example of Cape Town, whose Muslims were persecuting in horrific ways for decades, Shaykh Faraz points out how they not only remained Muslims, but remained steadfast in their knowledge of Islam and their love for the Prophet (peace be upon him). Their great appreciation of this blessing was their motivation to hold onto it. We should regularly thank Allah for this blessing, as He called us to do frequently.
    The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught us how to do the smallest actions in the most beautiful way. He taught us to put on our shoes, to drink water, and to clean ourselves in the most beautiful way. We should look at our money with gratitude, as well as our free time. By living gratitude, we can taste the beauty of the message, and direct our blessings for good.
     

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    17 min
  • Purifying the Hearts- Ustadh Amjad Tarsin
    In a Friday sermon given in Cape Town, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin reminds us about the relationship between the believers and the state of their hearts, to their connection with Allah. He quotes the hadith, “The Messenger of Allah(peace be upon him), said, “Verily, Allah does not look at your appearance or wealth, but rather he looks at your hearts and actions.” (Sahih Muslim)
    Traits such as humility, gratitude, trust in Allah, are some of these traits that can adorn our hearts. So many people spend so much time worrying about their appearance, wealth or property. Imam al-Ghazali asks, “How much time do you spend adorning your heart?”
    The Prophet(peace be upon him) was sent to a people who had many social ills in their society, and said, “I was sent to perfect character.” Examples include Umar ibn al-Khattab, who was a person of harshness before Islam. Afterward, he completely changed. Now, 1400 years later, people’s hearts are still being transformed by him.
    There is no greater way to Allah’s pleasure than working towards purifying our hearts. True knowledge is passed through embodiment, not merely through books. This is why we are called to venerate the scholars and elders, so that we may learn from them.
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    23 min
  • Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry): Don’t count your friends’ mouthfuls and be lenient with them – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus – Al-Maqasid Podcast
    In his book, Kitab al-Futuwwa, Imam Muhammad ibn al-Husayn al Sulami’s (d. 412 AH, 1034 CE) starts with “It is from Futuwwa…”. As Shaykh Yahya discusses in this eighth lecture, it is from Futuwwa (1) not to count you friends mouthfuls of food when you are eating with them and (2) to be lenient with your friends on matters that are clearly not sinful. Shaykh Yahya also explains the outward and inward meanings of facing the Qibla and translates a beautiful poem of Imam al-Haddad.



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    24 min
  • The Righteous Scholar A Person of Knowledge and Action – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    The Mahabbah Foundation of Cape Town, South Africa, has organized a tour featuring Habib Umar bin Hafiz and a number of other scholars.
    You can find the full program with times and dates on their Facebook page here.

    As part of the tour, Habib Umar asked Shaykh Faraz Rabbani to address the scholars who were present in Johannesburg.

    The subject of the address was the definition of a righteous scholar (or, a true Sufi) as, "A person of knowledge who acted upon their knowledge, so Allah granted them knowledge of what they didn't know."

    Shaykh Faraz Touched upon the three aspects of this definition of what constitutes a true scholar, with some practical counsel. The three aspects being


    knowledge


    action


    state with Allah.


    For more on the tour, please check this: https://www.facebook.com/MahabbahFoundationSA/photos/habib-umar-tour-south-africa-january-2019habib-umar-will-be-touring-south-africa/1728308887291153/
    May Allah bless, protect, and preserve the knowledge of this umma in our beloved scholars and righteous believers, and benefit all Muslims through them, amin.
    19 min
  • Begin Right, Begin with Light: New Year Reflection for 2019 from Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    Start your year with reflecting on how to see things around you for what they are. Start to look at things differently with the eye of faith, cognizant of divine manifestations in all their ways. Know the three keys of beginning your year right in this inspiring reminder from Shaykh Faraz Rabbani.

    ".. So we ask Allah, Most Sublime, that we enter this new year, reminding ourselves of the call of the beloved of Allah, the embodiment, of what it means to know Allah, to behold Allah, to love Allah--such as he is known as the beloved of Allah--who said, Allah’s peace and blessing be upon him: “Renew your faith”. How do we renew our faith? Make everything we do an act of turning to Allah.”

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    10 min
  • Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry): Selflessness towards friends and neighbors – Shaykh Yayha Rhodus
    In this seventh lecture on Futuwwa (spiritual chivalry), Shaykh Yahya first discusses the particular provision that different aspects of our being (i.e., physical body, mind, spiritual heart, and spirit) need to thrive. He then looks at two traits of Futuwwa mentioned in Imam Muhammad ibn al-Husayn al Sulami’s (d. 412 AH, 1034 CE) book, Kitab al-Futuwwa, that demonstrate selflessness: (1) Maintaining old relationships and (2) Keeping friends’ interests at heart and caring for one’s neighbors.

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    23 min
  • Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry): Selflessness towards friends and neighbors – Shaykh Yayha Rhodus
    In this seventh lecture on Futuwwa (spiritual chivalry), Shaykh Yahya first discusses the particular provision that different aspects of our being (i.e., physical body, mind, spiritual heart, and spirit) need to thrive. He then looks at two traits of Futuwwa mentioned in Imam Muhammad ibn al-Husayn al Sulami’s (d. 412 AH, 1034 CE) book, Kitab al-Futuwwa, that demonstrate selflessness: (1) Maintaining old relationships and (2) Keeping friends’ interests at heart and caring for one’s neighbors.



    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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    23 min
  • Futuwwa (Spiritual Chivalry): Ulfa – a Deep Sense of Love, Familiarity, and Togetherness – Shaykh Yayha Rhodus
    Shaykh Yahya continues discussing futuwwa (spiritual chivalry) based on Imam Muhammad ibn al-Husayn al Sulami’s (d. 412 AH, 1034 CE) book Kitab al-Futuwwa. In this lecture, he discusses the trait of familiarity and closeness among Muslims, and what one can do if one has an aversion to another person. The second trait discussed is the aspect of generosity where one gives freely. Shaykh Yahya also mentions the benefits of imagining oneself with special people and at blessed places, and how to get the reward of 50 martyrs.

    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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    20 min

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