SeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad

"Migration" often conjures up images of leaving one place for another where opportunities are more favorable. In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains that, likewise, in Islam, the muhajir (migrant) migrates from all that Allah Most High prohibited to seeking His love and presence. He describes the antidotes to sin, engaging in disliked deeds, and heedlessness, and reminds us that Allah Most High is Most Merciful and forgives all sins. All that's required is sincere repentance and commitment to staying on the path. Shaykh Rabbani illustrates how to make remembrance of the Divine and intention (niyyah) part of our daily activities.

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What does the statement of faith and a tree have in common? In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains that Allah Most High strikes similitudes so that we may take heed and reflect. He beautifully unpacks verses (Quran, 14:24-25) - Surah Ibrahim -and explains that, like the roots of trees, our statement of faith (good word) should be rooted deep and firm. He elaborates on the qualities of faith, how to cultivate and nurture them, and the importance of communities entrenched in a common course. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode.

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What are our responses in times of fitna? Reflecting on the recent global Covid-19 pandemic and the demise of great scholars of our time should cause us to think and reflect. Do we try figuring out what is going on and engage in news and analysis, or cut ourselves off from society? In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani quotes the work of the late Al-Habīb Abu Bakr Al-‘Adny Bin 'Ali Al-Masyhur (Allah grant him peace), one of the senior teaching public scholars of Sadah Ba' Alawi. The lessons detail the attitude and actions we should adopt individually and collectively.

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What deed is better than giving gold and silver? Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) tells us it’s thikr (remembrance of Allah Most High). This beneficial act, says Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, is a vital pillar for reaching the closeness, love, and good pleasure of Allah Most High. He dives into the essence of thikr, what it means when Allah Most High causes one to remember Him, and how to edit one’s life with Divine Remembrance.

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In our society, being someone of few words is often frowned upon. However, if done for the right reasons, it is a trait that can benefit in this world and the next. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) practiced purposeful silence – a Prophetic trait that all believers should aspire for. This intentional silence also means reflecting on Allah Most High, His creation, and our duty towards The Devine and all creation.

On dua: He encourages that we make our duas expansive - Our Lord is Most Generous, loves to give, and His bounty is vast.

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This podcast is saturated with invaluable gems that will aid the believer in their path to seeking the love and pleasure of Allah Most High. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani elaborates on the greatness of Suras Al Fatiha, Ikhlaas, Al-Falaq, An-Naas, Ayat-al-Kursi, Yaseen, and the closing verses of Sura Al- Baqara, and why we are encouraged to recite them at specific times. Touching on the immense blessing of prayer, he urges us to strive for mindfulness when engaged in acts of devotion and making a firm commitment to renew our relationship with Allah Most High.

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What horror would it take to forget about your most prized possessions completely? To make you run from your nearest and dearest when they need your help? To be willing to give them up for punishment to save yourself?

The Day of Judgement is a reality. This sermon looks at some of the Qur'an's vivid descriptions and asks us what preparation we have made for that day. Ultimately, there is only one solution: flee to Allah.

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In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani likens ihram (the sanctified state the pilgrim enters) to the state of Takbeer al-Tahreemah (the Takbeer of Prohibition) in salah. In both instances, the believer refrains from certain acts they could previously do. Elaborating on some of the meanings of ‘salah’, he reminds us that prayer is our journey to Allah Most High and elucidates the magnanimity of this spiritual act - a gift from the Divine that one should never take lightly.

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The desire to gain nearness to Allah Most High is one of the greatest blessings one can attain. In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds us that the absolute and definite means to attain closeness to Allah Most High is by loving His Beloved, Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Shaykh Abdullah Misra explains that love for Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is cultivated by looking at and studying his life and what he did for humanity.

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What are the benefits of sending blessings upon Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani elaborates on these and explains the etiquette a believer should adopt when engaged in Salawat. He encourages training our hearts to remember Allah Most High and working towards having religious goals.

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