The Rawha: Daily Guidance for Seekers with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz emphasizes that our concern in life should be Allah Most High, which is true intelligence. He advises that we should only notice others’ faults to the extent necessary to (1) command good and forbid evil or (2) to give sincere counsel (nasiha). One should see one’s own faults reflected in theirs. He explains what it means to “use one’s intelligence for Allah” by seeking the outcomes and means pleasing to Him. He clarifies what it means to leave self-direction (tadbir), an important concept in Islamic spirituality. He also contrasts praiseworthy planning with blameworthy self-direction. Praiseworthy planning is seeking good outcomes with good intentions and good means. Blameworthy self-direction is when a person tries to control outcomes, worries about what might happen, relies on means, and fears others.

Shaykh Faraz closes with the counsel of Sayyiduna Ali, “Child of Adam, don’t rejoice in wealth, and don’t despair in poverty. Don’t be sad in tribulations, and don’t be happy in ease. Just as the gold is tested with fire, the righteous servant is tested with tribulations.” — In this series, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers and explains this early text of Islamic spiritual guidance, Imam Muhasibi’s “The Treatise for Seekers of Guidance” (Risalat al-Mustarshidin). This work contains precious gems of religious guidance on how to increase in faith, following of the Prophetic sunna, and how to turn to Allah with a pure heart and excellence of character.

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In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz emphasizes that our concern in life should be Allah Most High, which is true intelligence. He advises that we should only notice others' faults to the extent necessary to (1) command good and forbid evil or (2) to give sincere counsel (nasiha). One should see one's own faults reflected in theirs. He explains what it means to "use one's intelligence for Allah" by seeking the outcomes and means pleasing to Him. He clarifies what it means to leave self-direction (tadbir), an important concept in Islamic spirituality. He also contrasts praiseworthy planning with blameworthy self-direction. Praiseworthy planning is seeking good outcomes with good intentions and good means. Blameworthy self-direction is when a person tries to control outcomes, worries about what might happen, relies on means, and fears others.

Shaykh Faraz closes with the counsel of Sayyiduna Ali, "Child of Adam, don't rejoice in wealth, and don't despair in poverty. Don't be sad in tribulations, and don't be happy in ease. Just as the gold is tested with fire, the righteous servant is tested with tribulations." --- In this series, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers and explains this early text of Islamic spiritual guidance, Imam Muhasibi's "The Treatise for Seekers of Guidance" (Risalat al-Mustarshidin). This work contains precious gems of religious guidance on how to increase in faith, following of the Prophetic sunna, and how to turn to Allah with a pure heart and excellence of character.

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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah reflects on the nature of endings and beginnings. Whilst we all eagerly wait for the current situation to change for the better, we should not become obsessed with the end such that it inhibits us in doing anything positive. Rather, we should make the best of our current circumstances.

 

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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah reminds us about the importance of showing compassion to others during this time of Covid-19. We should not forget the well being of the less fortunate who are struggling to survive. Additionally, we should show our appreciation to all those serving in the front lines who are unselfishly risking their lives for others.

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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah Khan directs our attention to the importance of self-development. During this time we should be trying our best to improve our inward and outwards states. We should not be over-concerned about the opinions of others, rather we should sincerely commit ourselves to become better individuals. This is where you will find true contentment.

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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah reminds us that the Coronavirus does not discriminate between who it infects. We should all realize this fundamental point. We are all in this together and we all have a shared sense of responsibility. Racism should not be tolerated. If there is one lesson that Covid-19 has taught us, it is that we are equal as human beings.

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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah reminds us that during these stressful and anxious times it is important that we remain cheerful and jovial. There is much value to innocent humor as it positively lifts the spirits and mood of people. We should never neglect our emotional dimensions in difficult times because our psychological states have an impact on our physical well-being.

In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah Khan discusses the importance of focusing on our inner dimension and qualities. In this difficult time, we have an opportunity to refine our inner characteristics. True beauty is from within.

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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah discusses the importance of faith in current times. Faith leaders should be examples to their respective communities by following the preventative measures of social distancing. This is not a time to be self-righteous. Rather we should take into account the well being of our communities by abiding by the regulations of social distancing. We should not be a cause of harm to others.

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In this fourteenth episode, Shaykh Sadullah Khan reminds us that even though we as human beings have progressed scientifically, technological and materialistically, we find that so many people around the world do not live meaningful lives. Additionally, our relationship with the planet is greatly concerning as we have caused environmental damage to our natural resources. This is a time to reflect on what is truly important and the impact we will have on generations to come.

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