Renewing Religion: An Overview of Ghazali's Ihya

In this Friday reminder, Shaykh Faraz reminds all why the month of Dhul Hijja is sacred. It is a month Allah swore by; it is a month one can take the opportunity to turn to Allah Most High. Renewing one’s subtle relationship with Allah reminds Shaykh Faraz. In the days of Dhul Hijja, is a chance to see the divine closeness.

 

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In this reminder from the SeekersGuidance Canada Friday Circle of Remembrance. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds all the believers of what it means to love and the importance of loving but loving all else for the love of Allah.

He quotes some of the early Muslims on some of the signs of loving Allah and when one has loved Allah. Love entails that one loves what the beloved loves reminds Shaykh Faraz.

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In this short reminder, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds the believers that of the greatest gifts one has is the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace). One should recognize this gift and renew the commitment of this gift, explains Shaykh Faraz.

Shaykh Faraz explains why one should be in a state of joy on the sending of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and that the key to a gift is to accept it.

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In this podcast, Imam Yama Niazi reminds all that there are great days that remind everyone of Allah, and the day of Badr is one of those days. It is a victory of Allah. It is the first battle between truth and falsehood for Muslims. The night before the battle was to occur, the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) demonstrated his slavehood to Allah by calling out to Allah throughout the night. At the same time, calmness and tranquility overtook his companions.

All the believers should expect nothing but the good from Allah as was demonstrated on this day, explains Imam Yama. They were turning to Allah for all help and concern. All those who testify to the oneness of Allah and the finality of the Prophethood of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) up to this day have the sacrifices of the people of Badr to be thankful for, explains Imam Yama.

 

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This class is based on some of the key works on spiritual teaching. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani opens up by explaining how one deals with the test and how the nature of this life is meant to be a test for the believers. As a means to getting closer to Allah Most High.

He explains a few of the aphorisms of one of the greatest spiritual masters in Islam, Ibn Ata’illah, In his work the Hikam. How Allah’s giving could be prevention, and how Allah’s prevention could be giving. It is all about how one turns to Allah Most High.

Shaykh Faraz expounds on how the first proper manner is to see all things are from Allah. Secondly one is to be patient, and thirdly by being content. Shaykh Faraz goes on to explain that blessings with gratitude are to share the blessing with others.

 

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Shaykh Faraz presents Imam Ghazali's exposition in the second chapter of the Ihya on the Principles of Beliefs, that faith presented through submission and worship.

 

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains that the reality of religion and faith revolves around love and gratitude. Allah Most High tells us, "And those who believe are more intense in their love of Allah." (Quran) Everything we do in Ramadan and in our lives should express love for Allah, in the ways beloved to Allah. 

This Friday, khutba was delivered at the Sayeda Khadija Centre (http://www.sayedakhadijacentre.com​ (http://www.sayedakhadijacentre.com/​), in the Greater Toronto Area.

 

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani leads a special session of SeekersGuidance Canada’s Coffee and Connections discussion circle on why we remember Allah. In addition to discussing a variety of benefits, he explains that the main reason for our remembrance is Allah’s remembering us when we remember Him

 

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani leads a special session of SeekersGuidance Canada's Coffee and Connections discussion circle on why we remember Allah. In addition to discussing a variety of benefits, he explains that the main reason for our remembrance is Allah's remembering us when we remember Him.

 

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We may feel that work, studies, family, parents, and all the things we need to do, are unduly stealing our time and we are too busy to worship God. In this week's Friday Reminder, Shaykh Faraz beautifully shows us how this is simply not true and that Islam encompasses rewards, and honors all of these endeavors. It is simply about what resides in the heart - our intentions.

There is profound power in our intentions to transform everything we do into a means of traveling closer to God. Shaykh Faraz counsels us that there are three core intentions of the Muslim. One of them is to fulfill a communal obligation. Your work, whatever it is, is helping people and helping society. Whether you sweep the roads, take the calls, see the patients, teach the students or stack the shelves.

You are directly or indirectly fulfilling a human need. So consider that and intend what you do for God. When you leave your home to travel to work... don’t! Leave your home to travel to God. Watch the reminder to find out what the other two intentions are, so you too can transform the mere mundane into the super sacred and feel a deep peace and joy that you are always traveling to God in all that you do.

 

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