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A Shaykh is a person of realization, knowledge, wisdom, radiant inner-sight, and beautiful character inwardly and outwardly.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The definition of a Shaykh

• Being connected to the Prophet ﷺ

• Having good manners

Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra

Seeking knowledge illuminates the inner sight, gives life to the soul, and successfully takes you into the Hereafter.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The virtue of seeking knowledge

• The special sustenance for the seeker

• What to study

Additional resource:

• https://seekersguidance.org/course-catalog/

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Silence helps us become more reflective and allows us to gain knowledge and wisdom.

In this episode, we will cover:

• How silence is safety

• The harvest of the tongues

• Minding your own business

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Lying only makes a person lose honor with God and with His creation.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The harms of lying

• Never to lie, even when joking

• Caution against quoting liars

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This episode was previously released in Season 4, but in commemoration of the Battle of Badr, we are releasing it as a special replay episode.

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One of the greatest events in the history of the early community of believers was the Battle of Badr, which occurred in Ramadan.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The significance of history

• The Great Battle of Badr

• A blessed night

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You must rid your heart of ostentation, arrogance, and envy. These are the core diseases of the spiritual heart.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Diseases of the heart

• Ostentation and its cure

• Arrogance and its cure

• Envy and its cure

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If news reaches you about someone that detracts from you, do not rush to retaliate against them without first verifying.

In this episode, we will cover:

• How to respond to backbiting and slander

• Conveying only that which beautifies

• Deliberation is from God

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Being tactful helps us minimize conflicts with those who have rights over us, helping us focus our energy on the most important things in our life.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Being patient with those closest to you

• Using tact when visiting relatives

• Being constantly tactful with people

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The way to continuously benefit people despite their ingratitude is by learning from the patience of the Prophets.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The whispering of the nafs

• The patience of the Prophets

• Stories of the righteous

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"Be with Allah as if there was no creation, and be with creation as if you have no nafs."

In this episode, we will cover:

• Being with Allah and being with creation

• Unwavering commitment to doing good

• Dealing with opposition

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