Spiritual Counsel: Wisdom on Turning to God from the Islamic Tradition

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz explains the twenty-fifth, twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh hadiths from the Chapter on Matters That Soften the Heart from the hadith compilation, Mishkat al-Masabih, compiled by Muḥammad ibn Abdullah Khatib al-Tabrizi (d. 741 AH). The twenty-fifth hadith relates us “that whoever loves their worldly life harms their hereafter, and whoever loves their hereafter harms their worldly life, so choose that which lasts over that which perishes”. Shaykh Faraz explains the meaning of love and that it is that which takes over one’s concern. The twenty-sixth hadith relates that “accursed is the slave of the dinar, accursed is the slave of the dirham” (the slave of wealth and material gain). Shaykh Faraz explains that God isn’t cursing anyone, however, “accursed” means that which is distant from Allah. He clarifies that being attached to wealth and material gain distances from Allah. The twenty-seventh hadith relates that “two hungry wolves that are set upon a herd of sheep do not cause more harm to that herd than a person’s avidness for wealth and religious honor”. Shaykh Faraz explains that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) warns from two qualities that are more destructive than hungry wolves attacking a herd of sheep: excessive avidness for worldly gain and seeking religious honor for its own sake, as they slaughter one’s relationship with Allah Most High.

“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence.

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers:How can I raise my children in the West?

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“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence.

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: Do I have to follow one madhhab (school of law)?

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz explains the twenty-second and twenty-third hadiths from the Chapter on Matters That Soften the Heart from the hadith compilation, Mishkat al-Masabih, compiled by Muḥammad ibn Abdullah Khatib al-Tabrizi (d. 741 AH). The twenty-second hadith relates us “that this world is accursed and accursed is all that is within it, except for the remembrance of Allah and what relates to it, and accept to a person of knowledge or a person seeking it”. Shaykh Faraz explains that “the world” refers to anything that busies one away from Allah, and that “accursed” means that which is distant from Allah’s mercy. He elaborates and gives advice on how that could be avoided and how one could connect with Allah constantly. The twenty-third hadith highlights the absolute insignificance of worldliness in the sight of Allah Most High. The hadith relates that “if this world was to matter to Allah the extent of the wing of a fly, then the disbeliever wouldn’t be granted from it even a sip of water”. Shaykh Faraz explains how one could attain Allah’s favor.

“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence.

The SeekersGuidance Answers service https://seekersguidance.org/submit-a-question/ is one of the leading sources for clear, reliable, balanced, merciful answers from qualified scholars.

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: Is marrying the most religious person always the best choice?

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The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) told us that the smartest believers are those who remember death the most, and best prepare for it. [Ibn Maja]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how to remember and practically prepare for death in this inspiring and uplifting talk.

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“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence.

A reader on waswasa: https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-waswasa-baseless-misgivings/

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: What is the difference between waswasa (internal whispering) and the ego?

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“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence.

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: How important is it to learn Arabic?

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds us to appreciate the greatest gift that Allah has given humanity: the gift of the Beloved Messenger of Allah (peace & blessings be upon him & his folk). He explains the Divine Reminder: "Truly, Allah has bestowed great favor upon the believers, for He has sent to them a Messenger from themselves, reciting to them Allah's verses and purifying them--and teaching them the Book and Wisdom, even though before this they were in manifest loss." (Quran, 3.164)

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“The cure for confusion is simply to ask,” said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the Islam FAQ, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other SeekersGuidance scholars give clear, reliable answers to common questions that people ask about Islam–on faith, worship, spirituality, social issues, halal and haram, and a wide range of practical issues related to living Islam with faith, uprightness, and excellence.

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz answers: How can I battle bad thoughts during worship?

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