Qur'an Tafsir: Understanding the Word of Allah with Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

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This podcast, the Qur’an Tafsir, provides a compilation of various reliable scholars who will present explanations to the verses and chapters of the Qur’an to help us understand the Word of Allah.

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Reciting the Qur’an as it D...

01.31.2021

Shaykh Faraz explains what it means to "recite the Quran as it deserves to be recited". He tells us that the Arabic word of reciting, tilawa, means to follow. He explains that one meaning is that the reciter recites one ...

Qur'an Tafsir: Understanding the Word of Allah with Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said episodes:

01.31.2021 Reciting the Qur’an as it Deserved to be Recited- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Shaykh Faraz explains what it means to "recite the Quran as it deserves to be recited". He tells us that the Arabic word of reciting, tilawa, means to follow. He explains that one meaning is that the reciter recites one ...
01.12.2021 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 ...
01.06.2021 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 ...
01.02.2021 Contentment with Where Allah Has Placed You – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani warns against mere religious fantasizing as contrary to contentment with the decree. He cites two stories where companions advised people not to wish to be where Allah did not place them. These companions reminded ...
01.01.2021 Recitation of the Quran – Renewal by the Book: Quran Tafsir Based Ihya- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz looks at the key verses in the Quran corresponding to the eighth chapter of Imam Ghazali’s Ihya: Etiquettes of Reciting the Quran. He highlights verses 29-34 from Sura al-Fatir, which detail the merits of the ...
12.30.2020 Will I be Forgiven?- Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Allah didn't create us to be perfect, and that is not the purpose of our creation. We are not meant to become sinless. Striving for perfection would cause us to feel all types of despair because we are trying to ...
12.26.2020 Prophetic Response to Trials and Tribulations – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Shaykh Yusuf Weltch begins by explaining some of the trials the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) went through in his life. He starts with the trials from the people of Ta’if. How they ran him out ...
12.25.2020 How to Balance Qur’an Recitation, Translation, and Tafsir? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Shaykh Faraz offers a solution to the question: "How should one divide one's time between reading the Qur'an, reading the translation, and reading tafsir?" For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable ...
12.21.2020 Allah Test Those Whom He Loves- The Tests of Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace)- Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Shaykh Yusuf Weltch begins this talk by explaining how it was the prophets (peace be upon them) who were tested the most, and how the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) was the most tested of all ...
12.20.2020 What does it mean to love God?- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Love has consequences and divine love has divine consequences. In this week’s Friday reflection, SeekersGuidance Executive Director, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, talks us through what it means to truly love God. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach ...
12.18.2020 The Prophetic Standard of Virtue – Shaykh Omar Qureshi In this talk, Shaykh Omar Qureshi explores the idea of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) being our uswah ("excellent model"; Quran 33.21) and point of reference, and how it helps us understand who we are. With ...
12.13.2020 06- Understanding the Divine Command-Non-Muslims Entering the Sacred Mosque – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani In this important Qur'an Circle Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will give key principles in explaining Non- Muslims entering the Sacred Precinct. On this issue Allah says: O, believers! Indeed, the polytheists are spiritually impure, so they should not approach the Sacred ...
12.12.2020 Steadfastness in Trials 02- Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Shaykh Yusuf begins by explaining one of the signs of Allah’s love is not by not being tested or acquiring a lot of wealth. He explains who is beloved to Allah. It is the one who is able to adore ...
12.09.2020 Steadfastness in Trials-01- Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Shaykh Yusuf Weltch begins the lesson by reminding all of the great stories that are related in the Qur’an. Of the greatest of stories we know is the story of Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him). Shaykh Yusuf then goes ...
12.06.2020 05- Understanding the Divine Command – Eating of the Wholesome – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani In this important Qur’an circle, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani calls all to eat of the wholesome and pure and stay away from the vile as mentioned in the Qur’an where Allah says: "O, believers! Eat from the good things We have ...
12.03.2020 Purification and Increase Through Zakat and Charity – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Shaykh Faraz explains how zakat and charity can be a means of purification and increase, as Allah has told us in the Qur'an: "Take from their wealth 'O Prophet' charity to purify and bless them, and pray for them—surely your ...
11.28.2020 04- Understanding the Divine Command -The Prohibition Against Concealing Religious Knowledge – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani This is an excellent Circle to appreciate the Qur’an, its guidance, and rulings. Based on classical works of Qur’anic commentary (tafsir) and verses of legal rulings (ayat al-ahkam). In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains The Prohibition Against Concealing Religious ...
11.27.2020 Sound Hearts. Sound Societies. – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus Shaykh Yahya explains to us and gives us a background of what a sound society means and what does a sound heart entails, drawing on references from the Qur'an and the Sunna. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help ...
11.25.2020 The Sealed Heart – What is it and how can it be unsealed? – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said Shaykh Faid Said answers the following questions about the spiritual condition of a sealed heart. What is it? Can it be unsealed? If so, what would be the steps to take? Can there be an irreversible sealing of the heart? ...
11.14.2020 Spiritual Manners of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Shaykh Faraz Rabbani draws from Imam Abu 'Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami's work "The Compendium of Manners on the Spiritual Path" to refresh our heart's gaze on the actions and comportment of the Beloved Messenger (peace and blessing be upon him). For ...
11.12.2020 The Prophet Musa and Khidr and Knowledge – Shaykh Walead Mosaad Shaykh Walead explains verses 60 to 82 of Surah Kahf, which tell the story of Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) with Khidr. He highlights the key lessons from the story and significant themes it addresses. For more SeekersGuidance podcast ...
11.10.2020 The Parable of the Good Tree: Tafsir of Quran 14:24-27 – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Shaykh Faraz Rabbani looks at a classical commentary on verses 24-27 of Sura Ibrahim. He explains different opinions on which is the "good word" and the "good tree" and how the metaphor relates to the believer. He also offers basic ...
11.07.2020 Nurturing the Tree of Faith & Institution Building – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus Shaykh Yahya Rhodus shares his viewpoint that in this phase of North American Islam, the most important priority is institution-building and conveying the Prophetic inheritance. He reflects on the idea of the Tree of Faith as a metaphor for institution ...
11.05.2020 The Importance and Method of Seeking Sacred Knowledge – Shaykh Walead Mosaad In this counsel, Shaykh Walead Mosaad shares advice for seekers of knowledge. He highlights the imperative nature of seeking knowledge and the importance of the transmission of the Islamic sciences, offering insights into the precision of our oral tradition. Reminding ...
11.03.2020 Distinguishing Traits of the Family of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Shaykh Faraz Rabbani narrates and explains one of the hadiths in Sahih Bukhari, from the chapter on "The Distinguishing Traits of the Immediate Family of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), and The Particular Merits of Fatima ...
10.31.2020 Living Faith Fully – Meanings, Gratitude, Certitude, and Tests and Blessings- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shares four keys to “Living Faith Fully.” He explains the journey of life as being a journeying from (a) merely living; to (b) having faith; to (c) living this faithfully. For this, he advises that: One. Strive ...
10.31.2020 3 Ways to Connect to Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) in Rabi’ al-Awwal – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Shaykh Faraz Rabbani provides a comprehensive and practical counsel on how we can connect with Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) in the month of his birth, Rabi' al-Awwal. He gives us three goals to aim for this ...
10.29.2020 Why The Prophet(May Allah bless him and give him peace) Started A School Before He Established A Mosque – Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan If there was any doubt about the importance of learning centers, this should settle the matter. Did you know, the Prophet Muhammad ((Allah bless him and give him peace) established a place of learning before he built a mosque? He ...
10.27.2020 Understanding the Divine Command – 02- Legal Aspects of Surat al-Fatiha – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani This is an excellent Circle to appreciate the Qur’an, its guidance, and rulings. Based on classical works of Qur’anic commentary (tafsir) and verses of legal rulings (ayat al-ahkam). In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the legal aspects of Surat ...
10.25.2020 Five Things the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) Prayed for Every Day – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus In this Friday sermon, delivered at our 2018 retreat by Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, he reminds of a prayer of the Prophet that applies to virtually every aspect of the human experience: "O Allah, I ask you for the good of ...
10.22.2020 What Is Beneficial Knowledge? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz covers eight characteristics of beneficial knowledge from Ghazali's Beginning of Guidance. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: ...
10.18.2020 Understanding the Divine Command – Introduction – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani This is an excellent Circle to appreciate the Qur’an, its guidance, and rulings. Based on classical works of Qur’anic commentary (tafsir) and verses of legal rulings (ayat al-ahkam) explained by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts ...
10.18.2020 Circles of Mercy in Islam: Embracing Good Through the Mercy of Community – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani In this talk given after the eclipse prayer, Shaykh Faraz counsels everyone to enter in the circles of mercy and embrace good through being with family and community. He draws on the hadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be ...
10.16.2020 Keys on How to Retain Knowledge – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani counsels students on some keys on how to retain knowledge. Shaykh Faraz relates the story of Imam Shafi’i and his avidness to gain knowledge and to act on the knowledge. For more SeekersGuidance podcast ...
10.11.2020 Welcome to Rabi’ al-Awwal & the Virtues of Praising the Prophet(Allah bless him and give him peace) – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Shaykh Faraz provides a welcome and introduction to Rabi' al-Awwal, the month of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), who is the means to our having every good. He highlights praise of the Prophet(Allah ...
10.03.2020 Imam Abu Hanifa: Six Lessons from His Life – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Shaykh Faraz Rabbani highlights six key lessons for seekers of knowledge from six beautiful stories from the life of Imam Abu Hanifa (Allah be pleased with him). These six practical lessons are relevant for everyone who wishes to become a ...
09.27.2020 Importance of Circles of Remembrance of Our Beloved Prophet (Peace be upon him)- Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Shaykh Yusuf Weltch begins by reminding the believers of the reasons for the gatherings of the remembrance of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) that is to stir up the good in one’s soul that is already there. He goes ...
09.26.2020 COVID-19: A Global Islamic Response \| Recognizing Divine Control \| Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat In this lesson, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat reminds of the need to look at the bigger picture. He encourages us to recite and reflect upon Sura al-Mulk (Qur‘an, 67) and looks at several lessons we can find at the opening verse ...
09.25.2020 Knowledge Comes First: Examples of Veneration of Knowledge – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Shaykh Faraz Rabbani relates some examples of veneration of knowledge he had experienced with his teachers. Illustrating that one should not be shy of seeking knowledge at any age, he starts with the story of one of his teachers, Shaykh ...
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05.22.2020 55- The Powerless on the Night of Power- Shaykh Sadullah Khan In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah reflects on the condition of the oppressed. Whilst many of us have the luxury of spending these last few days of Ramadan in the comforts of our homes, many people around the world do not ...
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05.20.2020 53- Much Less Than More- Shaykh Sadullah Khan In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah presents to us the paradoxes of the modern age. As human beings, we have progressed technologically in so many areas, however despite our achievements we have failed in developing our sense of humanity. Let us ...
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