SeekersGuidance

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 this day: it's opening, its victory, its light, it's a blessing, and its guidance."

 

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In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz covers eight characteristics of beneficial knowledge from Ghazali's Beginning of Guidance.

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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 high rank of the Prophet Musa (peace and blessing be upon him) and how Allah honored him. Imam Yama goes on to give an overview of the story of the Prophet Musa (peace and blessing be upon him) that is mentioned in Surat al-Kahf along with Prophet Musa's (peace and blessing be upon him) meeting with Sayyidina Khidr and the lessons that are derived from this meeting. Sayyidina Khidr explaining to Prophet Musa (peace and blessing be upon him) that ultimately there is a reason for everything that happens.

Imam Yama continues with the themes in Surat Al-Kahf by explaining the proper manners and etiquettes one should have when seeking knowledge. These manners and etiquettes are derived from a single verse in Surat Al-Kahf. He explains the utmost importance of having  knowledge but also attaining it in the right way. Imam Yama ends by explaining that knowledge is a trust from Allah Most High.

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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 upon him): "Community is mercy, and being alone is torment."

Shaykh Faraz calls Muslims to gather with family and community around reading the Qur'an, reading hadith, remembrance of God, and doing acts of good and charity.

 

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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.

 

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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 continues with the key lessons and reflections from Surat al-Kahf. Reminding all the believers of the importance of Surat al-Kahf and why one should reflect on Surat al-Kahf. 

Imam Yama goes on to warn about the great trial of faith for those with wealth. Explaining all that one has is from Allah. Whatever one has in this world is temporal and it is the hereafter that is eternal. One should reflect on the Prophetic warning of amassing much wealth.

Imam Yama continues by explaining what are the everlasting deeds and the importance of them. He ends by reminding all to constantly implore Allah for the relative good in this life and the ultimate good in the hereafter.

 

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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 bless him and give him peace)  and sending blessings on him as an expression of gratitude for the Prophet’s (Allah bless him and give him peace)  struggles on our behalf and his concern for us.

Shaykh Faraz gives advice on how to renew one’s relationship with Allah's Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) in the month he was brought into this world. He closes by shedding light on some of the history behind the praise of the Prophet(Allah bless him and give him peace), starting with the poetry composed by his own companions and family—while acknowledging that no poetry can fully capture the amazing reality of the Prophet(Allah bless him and give him peace).

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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 starts by reminding all the believers of the importance of reciting the Qur’an and reflecting on its meanings.

Imam Yama goes on to explain that there is a chapter in the Qur'an that will shine light from one’s feet to the heavens if recited on Fridays. As mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that is called Surat al- Kahf.

Imam Yama explains that there are four main themes in Surat al-Kahf. He begins by explaining the story of the youth of the cave and how they sincerely worshipped Allah.

Imam Yama ends by explaining that the most important thing in any believer's life is Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him).

 

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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 true seeker of Islamic knowledge, and to fulfill the true purpose of knowledge--namely, seeking Allah's pleasure, and living and spreading the light of the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

 

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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 reminding the believers of the high rank with Allah the last two verses of Surat al Baqara have. How Surat al Baraqa as a whole will come as an intercessor on the Day of Judgment for the one who recites it, reflects on its meaning, and strives to put it into practice.

Imam Yama explains several hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that mention not only the reward of the last two verses of Surat al Baqara but how it will be a sufficiency, and what is meant by sufficiency in these two verses.

Imam Yama continues by explaining the high rank of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and what is meant by no difference in any of the prophets.

Imam Yama concludes by emphasizing the importance of obeying Allah and when we slip into sin we must seek Allah's forgiveness, and what it meant by Allah not giving one a burden greater than one can bear. 

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