Simply The Best: Great Companions Around The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reads the discussion on zakat and charity in Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance. He first outlines some practical guidelines on when and how to give one’s zakat, as well as certain practices to avoid. He also warns severely against the non-payment of the obligatory charity. Next, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtue of zakat al-fitr, secret charity, giving even a small amount daily, and giving to beggars. He closes by explaining some of the merits of charitable giving and the great opportunity it presents.

 

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Ustadh Amjad Tarsin continues the series “Embracing Excellence - 30 Steps on the Straight Path,” covering the Book of Assistance by Imam Haddad. In this session, he discusses prayer in congregation, its merit, and how it is to be properly performed for both men and women. He highlights the importance of following the imam properly, the virtue of the first row for men, straightening the rows in prayer, and praying in congregation in general, clearing some confusions in this regard along the way. Ustadh Amjad explains traditions of the Prophet Muhammad encouraging going to the mosque and chastising those who hold back from doing so. He also underscores the importance of the Friday prayer, even if one has work, shedding light on the immense value of these sacred acts and offering guidelines to judge whether one’s excuse in not attending prayer is genuine. In addition, he discusses how to deal with friends and relatives who don’t pray.

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Ustadh Amjad Tarsin looks at the ritual prayer, covering Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. He discusses the importance of praying at the beginning of the time and preparing for the prayer in advance. He sheds light on the outward and inward manners to be observed while praying, highlighting the importance of concentration. He closes by discussing the importance of varying one's Qur'an recitation in prayer, and, if leading others, not making one's recitation too lengthy.

 

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers the chapter of Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on conduct in mosques. He first discusses the great virtue of mosques and devotional retreat (iʿtikaf) therein. Next, he highlights things to avoid in the mosque, as well as particular adab and supplications to make the most of one's time in the houses of God. He closes by touching on the merits of answering the call to prayer (adhan).

 

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Ustadh Amjad Tarsin continues to look at the chapter in Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance on following the sunna. In this episode, he discusses the importance of following the sunna, and gives a recap of the sunnas related to one’s clothing, speech, walking, sitting, sleep, eating and drinking, and sexual relations. Next, Ustadh Amjad completes the chapter with discussions on whether to marry or devote oneself to worship, the etiquettes of using the toilet (and why we follow the sunna even there) and other proprieties related to hygiene, such as the adab of sneezing and covering vessels before sleep.

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Ustadh Amjad Tarsin begins looking at the most comprehensive chapter in Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance, on Following the Sunna. In this episode, he cites examples of the stringent following of the sunna by the righteous. He also gives a thorough discussion of sunnas related to one’s clothing and dress, speech and conversation, walking, sitting, sleep, eating and drinking, and sexual relations.

 

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Imam Haddad characteristically begins his chapter on cleanliness in the Book of Assistance not with outward but inward cleanliness -- purifying the heart from character traits he describes as "vile": envy, showing off, and so forth. And when he moves on to outward cleanliness, he first looks at purifying one's outward from sin and adorning it with virtue, before moving on to discussions of ritual purity and outward cleanliness according to the sunna.

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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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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explores the chapter of Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on Doctrine. He highlights the importance of learning one's beliefs (ʿaqidah) soundly and from reliable sources. He sheds light on ahl al-sunna wa'l-jamaʿa, the mainstream of Muslims, and warns against sectarianism. In this chapter, the author, Imam Haddad, explains how the traditional Ashʿari doctrine is that followed by the early Muslims as well as his own Ba-ʿAlawi tradition. He encourages studying a traditional statement of creed, recommending particularly that of Imam Ghazali. At the same time, he warns against delving too deeply into theology and philosophy, as faith is strengthened through reflection and righteous action.

 

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Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explains the chapter of Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on following the Qur'an and sunna. He highlights its centrality to faith and warns against innovations contradicting the sunna, while clarifying that this does not refer to everything not practiced by Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace). He also sheds light on the importance of connecting with scholars who can guide one to proper implementation of the teachings of the Qur'an and sunna.

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