SeekersGuidance

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.

 

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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 advice on how to improve one's connection to the Quran's meanings. The verses are: "Do you not see how God makes comparisons? A good word is like a good tree whose root is firm and whose branches are high in the sky, yielding constant fruit by its Lord’s leave--God makes such comparisons for people so that they may reflect--but an evil word is like a rotten tree, uprooted from the surface of the earth, with no power to endure. God will give firmness to those who believe in the firmly rooted word, both in this world and the Hereafter, but the evildoers He leaves to stray: God does whatever He will."

 

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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 building. Beginning with the seed of faith, he draws links between nurturing the soil of the heart and modern destructive overfarming practices that produce dead soil.

Shaykh Yahya talks about nurturing our hearts, and how, just as trees don’t bear fruit overnight, nor do institutions: the results of one's service might not appear for generations. He closes giving a few more insights related to the metaphorical Tree of Faith and shared meanings with the natural tree.

 

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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 that our tradition is alive not only in its textual form but also through the living presence of scholars, he warns of the danger of textual manipulation and offers insight into the rich diversity of our scholarly tradition. Moving on to offer practical advice, he recommends taking knowledge at a moderate pace. He gives examples of the scholars’ refining the knowledge they had collected, not focusing on mere acquisition. He highlights the importance of taking knowledge from trustworthy sources, citing the maxim that knowledge requires sound books, intelligence, a well-versed teacher, and persistence.

 

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In this series of podcasts, Imam Yama Niazi will help Muslim youth develop a holistic understanding of religion. This series covers topics of worship, spirituality, as well as discussions that are most relevant to youth in the current age we live in. Attaining certainty and contentment with Allah and always turning to Him is essential for the youth. Often youth need advice and guidance in their life that they are deprived of due to many reasons; among them being a lack of teachers, busy lifestyles, or just simply disinterest. This podcast series focuses specifically on a youth audience

Imam Yama Niazi begins by explaining the importance of having a connection to the Qur’an. Of the chapters in the Qur’an, there are those chapters that help with this connection one of such chapters is Surat Yasin. 

Imam Yama expounds on some of the many merits, and virtues of Surat Yasin mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace). 

Imam Yama continues by reminding all the believers of the importance of conveying the message of Islam. Imam Yama ends by counseling all to reflect on the Qur’anic message of Allah. That Allah is the absolutely one without partners or co-sharer. It is Allah who brings water to the earth. It is Allah who gives us all we have.

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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 (peace be upon her". It has come from Sayyiduna Abu Bakr as-Siddiq that he said: "Be mindful of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) when it comes to his household".

Shaykh Faraz explains that this has several meanings. One meaning is to be respectful and loving to the household of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), which is from the rights of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). Another meaning is to watch out for and find the prophetic qualities, which could be found manifest in the prophetic household.

 

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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 to live the meanings of the religion and its rituals—not just its forms. “Mean it, then say it,” he advises.

Two. Cultivate Gratitude. Gratitude is a key to living faithfully. It entails (a) seeing—with faith—everything as a blessing from Allah; then (b) appreciating these blessings, through active reflection; and then (c) expressing this appreciation

Three. Cultivate Contentment. If we realize that the greatest blessings and gifts are those we already have—namely: (a) existence; (b) live; (c) faith; and (d) guidance

Four. Recognize Tests as Blessings. If we understand these realities, we should realize that all of life—its good and bad, the ease and the distress—are all tests.

 

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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 month.

1. Choose a work on the life (Seera) or description (Shama'il) of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), and read it throughout the month to complete it by the end of the month.

2. Set a daily goal of a number of peace and blessings (Salawat or Durud) to send upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), and complete it daily.

3. Find one sunna of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) that you are not currently implementing and strive to implement it throughout the month so it becomes part of your life moving forward.

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 began this school in the home of a teenage boy called Arqam, which explains why there are so many learning centers around the world named Dar al Arqam (House of Arqam). 

What lesson does this very strategic move by the Prophet teach those who of us who are keenly invested in how Islam will survive and flourish in our communities?

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In this series of podcasts, Imam Yama Niazi will help Muslim youth develop a holistic understanding of religion. This series covers topics of worship, spirituality, as well as discussions that are most relevant to youth in the current age we live in. Attaining certainty and contentment with Allah and always turning to Him is essential for the youth. Often youth need advice and guidance in their life that they are deprived of due to many reasons; among them being a lack of teachers, busy lifestyles, or just simply disinterest. This podcast series focuses specifically on a youth audience

Imam Yama Niazi begins this podcast by explaining that power and authority is a trial if misdirected. Imam Yama goes through several Hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and saying from the early Muslims in regard to power and authority.

Imam Yama moves on to give key insights on the story of Dhul Qarnayn, and the key takeaways from his story as mentioned in Surat al-Kahf. Imam Yama emphasis that Dhul Qarnayn not only stop oppression but he stood up for the weak and oppressed in innumerable ways. 

Imam Yama ends by giving an important counsel on how power and leadership can be good when coupled with doing that which will bring about peace, justice, and liberty for all. 

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