Knowledge, Devotion & Service

Knowledge, Devotion & Service

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Knowledge, Devotion & Service episodes

  • Futuwwa– Speaking of Spiritual Matters -Al-Maqasid Podcast- Shaykh Yahya Rhodus

    “When you mention the righteous, mercy descends.” In this reflection, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus reminds us of the blessings of staying connected to the righteous. He also discusses the intentions one makes when residing in blessed places of knowledge.

    He ends his reflection with the next trait of Futuwwa (spiritual chivalry) mentioned in Imam al-Sulami’s Kitab al-Futuwwa: speaking of spiritual matters according to one’s own state.

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    27 min
  • “The Power of Intention – Turning the Mundane into Sacred”- Imam Yama Niazi
    It is Allah alone who we worship and it is Allah alone who we ask for help. The one constant throughout our lives is The One who is constantly in existence. The Everlasting, Allah. Worldly Obligations throughout our lives often lead us to feel we don't have the time or energy to sit and praise God as we would wish to. And often that is the case. But wait, do you want to know a secret?

    All these mundane acts we carry out without a second thought can be turned into sacred acts! Profitable with God both here and hereafter. Intentions. Remember God. Before every action and in all our states, remember you are doing this all for God. That is the secret of the ‘Bismillah’. Seek His pleasure, His acceptance, and His reward. Make Him your forethought, your midthought, and your afterthought. Do it all for His sake. And you will reap endless rewards.

    In this Friday reflection, Imam Yama Niazi gives practical advice on remembering our Lord in all that we do.






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    6 min
  • Futuwwa – Strength in Realizing Weakness before Allah-Al-Maqasid Podcast- Shaykh Yahya Rhodus

    The next trait of Futuwwa (spiritual chivalry) mentioned in Imam al-Sulami’s Kitab al-Futuwwa, is to realize one’s complete impoverishment (faqr) before Allah the Exalted in all of one’s states.

    Here, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus explains why it is in our benefit to realize our servitude before Allah the Exalted. He also discusses the four types of impoverishment and the four traits of servanthood.

     

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    30 min
  • Treading the Path of Benefit- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the importance of being a person of true benefit through following in the footsteps of those who have succeeded us. The path of guidance is a path to obtain virtue through seeking and learning knowledge explains Shaykh Faraz. 

    Shaykh Faraz concludes by explaining there are two great paths of divine mercy. One is the teacher of knowledge the other being the seeker of knowledge.

     

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    17 min
  • The Prophet Muhammad’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) Living Tradition- Shaykh Yahya Rhodus
    In this podcast, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus begins by explaining that the prophetic mission is a living tradition and a lived reality. He goes on to give several examples of what is meant by a living tradition, a tradition that is about actions of the limbs and the heart.

    Shaykh Yahya mentions that all believers should not forget the blessings of La ilaha ila Allah (There is no god but Allah) and the prophetic call. It is no other than a call to Allah Most High explains Shaykh Yahya. There are people who preserve this religious living tradition counsels Shaykh Yahya.

    Shaykh Yahya ends with a reminder to embody and reflect on the prophetic guidance and teaching of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace).



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    21 min
  • Futuwwa – Poems of Praise of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace)- Al-Maqasid Podcast-Shaykh Yahya Rhodus

    Shaykh Yahya Rhodus translates a poem of love and praise of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) by a great knower of Allah the Exalted, al-Habib Ali bin Muhammad al-Habashi, who died in 1333 AH (1915 CE).

    He points out that the righteous all over the traditional Muslim world say the same things and ask for the same things, and he stresses the importance of understanding this discourse.

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    10 min
  • Let us connect with Allah-Shaykh Jamal-ud-Deen Hysaw
    Almost a year has passed on this pandemic, and we are forced to stay at home in isolation. It is an opportunity for us to use this time to reflect and reconnect. In this week's Friday Reminder, Shaykh Jamal reminds us to reconnect with Allah The Glorified and Sublime ‎. To think where we are going in life and how are we getting there. He asks us to slow down and take our time. To observe what is around us.

    He shares with us what he has learned through his daily walks, getting to see Allah's creation. We need to become more fruitful in life and get closer to Allah The Glorified and Sublime .‎ Our ultimate goal is to connect to Allah. So let us reconnect!

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    6 min
  • Futuwwa – Virtues of Praying in Congregation- Al-Maqasid Podcast-Shaykh Yahya Rhodus

    Shaykh Yahya Rhodus discusses the importance of establishing and preserving the five daily prayers, especially praying in congregation (Salat al-Jamā’a) and in particular with respect to the ‘Isha and Fajr prayers.

    Six benefits of praying in congregation are mentioned, along with several hadiths and stories of the righteous that demonstrate the more one’s life revolves around the prayers, the better one’s life will be.

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    16 min
  • Hearts Unguarded: Reflections on the Storming of the Capitol – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    Shaykh Faraz Rabbani offers reflections on the Storming of the U.S. Capitol from a political perspective, but also from a spiritual one. The fragility of democratic institutions can serve to remind us of the fragility of our own hearts, and not to feed the dark forces encroaching on them.



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    9 min
  • Benefits of Self Isolation – Ustadh Abdullah Misra
    In these troubling times, we are forced to stay in self-isolation. This can be a blessing if we consider it as a spiritual retreat, a time for self-reflection. In this week's Friday Reminder, Ustadh Abdullah Misra reminds us that we need to use this time to come closer to Allah. He shares stories from the life of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), when he used to isolate himself in the Cave of Hira, even before his revelation.

    He also used to do itikaf in Madina during Ramadan. Isolation can be a time of self-reflection, we can get out of these times, with a new outlook on life and a sense of appreciation for what Allah has given us. It is time to bond with our families and increase our quest for learning. At the same time, we have to look at the bright side of things and have faith in Allah that he will let us out of this. There is always light at the end of the tunnel as long as we keeping patience and solidarity with the community.

     

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    5 min

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Knowledge, Devotion & Service is an Al-Maqasid podcast powered by SeekersGuidance global. The Maqasid (purposes) that are foundational to life of the believer are (1) Knowledge, (2) Devotion and…