Renewal By The Book: Quran Tafsir Based on Imam Ghazali's Ihya

"Wealth is not through a lot of possessions," said the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). "Rather, wealth is only wealth of spirit." [Related by Ahmad and others; sound]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the neediness (faqr) of humans, and how the desire to amass--wealth and possessions--is a natural impulse.

However, no worldly amassing ultimately matters. On the Day of Reckoning, all that matters is coming to Allah with a sound heart.

Shaykh Faraz explains this Prophetic hadith, and shares three signs of a sound, healthy, wealthy heart and spirit.

 

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“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence.

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: Can I work in a kitchen with impermissible food?

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“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence.

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: How should Muslims engage with politics?

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If we love Allah, why do we fear Him? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains that "fear" (khawf) of Allah is having reverential awe of the Greatness of our Merciful Lord and His tremendous favor upon us.

Likewise, hope isn't just wishing for the good.

"Hope and fear are the wings of faith," said Imam Ghazali."By them, the seeker flies to the stations of Closeness with Allah."

Shaykh Faraz explains the meaning of hope (raja’) and awe (khawf), with reference to key verses of the Quran.

And he shares insights on how to focus our consciousness to acquire and cultivate true hope and awe--by letting go of attachments to the past and to distracting or useless things--so we can attain the Eternal Pleasure of Allah and His Paradise:

"And as for the one who is not in awe of the station of their Caring Lord and who restrains their lower self from its wayward ways, then Paradise is indeed their resting place." Surat An-Nazi'at: 40-41

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“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence.

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: What are the principles of work and assisting in sin?

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani looks at the chapter of Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on religious obligations and seeking Islamic knowledge. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring we fulfill our religious obligations, reminding that these are not merely things we do but are keys to the love and closeness of Allah Most High. In this vein, he reminds of the importance of intention in how we view our life and priorities. Shaykh Faraz particularly highlights the necessity of gaining sound Islamic knowledge in order to be able to soundly practice one's faith. He explains which knowledge is the most important to prioritize, warning against neglecting the knowledge required in one's circumstances for lesser priorities.

 

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“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence.

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: What is the merit of dying on a Friday?

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“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence.

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: What is the definition of yateem (orphan)?

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As the guest of honor at a local Quran Institute in Cape Town, Mufti Taha Karaan discusses the divine promise of Allah (the exalted) in preserving the Qur’an. In addition to discussing how Allah has used human beings and other methods of preserving the Qur’an since its revelation, Mufti Taha emphasizes the critical importance of practicing and actualizing the injunctions of the Qur’an in our daily lives. We as Muslims will be questioned if we implemented the teachings of the Qur’an, therefore it is vital that we understand the responsibility of living the Qur’an as taught by our noble Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).

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“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence.

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: How cautious should I be when buying food?

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