The Rawha: Daily Guidance for Seekers with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues covering Muhasibi’s “Treatise for Seekers of Guidance” (Risalat al-Mustarshidin). He begins by looking at counsels to prepare for one’s ultimate interest, the Hereafter, not making worldly people one’s advisors, and seeking what is actually beneficial for one. He advises to truly examine one’s state and how one uses Allah’s blessings.

Shaykh Faraz explains how one who makes the Hereafter his first priority will be sufficed by Allah from his worldly concerns, and references a Prophetic statement to that effect. He closes by discussing reflection and spiritual planning and prioritization.

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Covering Muhasibi’s “Treatise for Seekers of Guidance” (Risalat al-Mustarshidin), Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins by looking at a reminder to act keeping in mind that one will be recompensed for one’s good and evil. He reminds us that this doesn’t relate solely to the obligatory alone, but also to seeking good for others.

Shaykh Faraz moves on to explain counsels on being thankful, decreasing one’s worldly wishes (as opposed to next worldly ones), visiting graves to remember death, and imagining the Resurrection mentioned throughout the Quran. He closes with a warning against evil and wrongdoing—particularly through usury (riba)—and a reminder of the blessing in truly enriching activities.

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Continuing to cover Muhasibi’s “Treatise for Seekers of Guidance” (Risalat al-Mustarshidin), Shaykh Faraz Rabbani starts by looking at the counsel “Choose to be true in every circumstance.” He explains what it means to be true to Allah Most High and to oneself. Next, he discusses leaving the useless—excesses beyond need or benefit. Shaykh Faraz also covers counsels highlighting the consequences of truthfulness and lying, not speaking without benefit, not arguing, and only mentioning others in a positive manner.

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues covering Muhasibi’s “Treatise for Seekers of Guidance” (Risalat al-Mustarshidin), where he continues to shed light on receiving counsel. Muhasibi says, “The one who gives you sincere counsel truly loves you, and the one who ‘butters you up’ cheats you.”

Shaykh Faraz explores this concept of true friendship, noting that one should keep the company of those who aid one in one’s spiritual and worldly goals. He laments the nature of our superficial relationships today, contrasting it with the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), who manifested concern for others.

Shaykh Faraz notes that this counsel also relates to those who one takes advice from. He also looks from the angle of giving advice: “One who does not accept one’s advice is not a true friend,” Imam Muhasibi warns.

Shaykh Faraz closes by looking at additional Islamic proverbs which highlight the importance of sharing counsel in our communities.

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Continuing to look at Muhasibi’s “Treatise for Seekers of Guidance” (Risalat al-Mustarshidin), Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explores the counsel on expressing sincere concern (nasiha) for Allah, His Messenger, and the believers. He explains what each means and how true concern and care, both social and spiritual, is lived and expressed in one’s life, citing examples from stories of the righteous. He encourages having a share in every door of the good, making dua, and consistent, sincere action to express concern.

Shaykh Faraz moves on to Imam Muhasibi’s reminder to consult those who revere Allah. He emphasizes taking counsel from the Quran, hadith, and those around us. He closes by reminding us to connect to religious guidance for counsel and to make consistent one’s turning to Allah.

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