The Rawha: Daily Guidance for Seekers with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

The Rawha: Daily Guidance for Seekers with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

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The Rawha: Daily Guidance for Seekers with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani episodes

  • 152 – Having Self-Satisfaction and its Cure
    In this podcast Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues with the text, “Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure” (‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha) by Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami (died 412 A.H.). This work deals with states of the self, and how to rid oneself from blameworthy traits. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz covers the blameworthy trait of self-satisfaction and its cure. Human beings are granted potential inclinations towards the good. The human being without directed reason is just an animal. The blameworthy trait of the self is for one to have care and pity for one’s self, and direct it toward its whims and wants. One should not prioritize desires and whims over the presence with Allah. The cure for the trait of desiring self-satisfaction is turning away from it, and not busying oneself with it.

    In the Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers. The text covered in this episode is Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami’s “ Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure”(‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha).

    The texts in the Rawha will be read in Arabic, translated, and commented upon briefly. This class is of benefit both for committed students of knowledge—particularly given the reading in Arabic—and for those simply seeking daily guidance, reminders, and inspiration in learning to live the light of Prophetic guidance.

    Checkout all of the SeekersGuidance podcasts by visiting https://seekersguidance.org/podcasts/

     

     

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    19 min
  • 152 – Having Self-Satisfaction and its Cure
    In this podcast Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues with the text, “Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure” (‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha) by Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami (died 412 A.H.). This work deals with states of the self, and how to rid oneself from blameworthy traits. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz covers the blameworthy trait of self-satisfaction and its cure. Human beings are granted potential inclinations towards the good. The human being without directed reason is just an animal. The blameworthy trait of the self is for one to have care and pity for one's self, and direct it toward its whims and wants. One should not prioritize desires and whims over the presence with Allah. The cure for the trait of desiring self-satisfaction is turning away from it, and not busying oneself with it.
    In the Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers. The text covered in this episode is Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami’s “ Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure”(‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha).

    The texts in the Rawha will be read in Arabic, translated, and commented upon briefly. This class is of benefit both for committed students of knowledge—particularly given the reading in Arabic—and for those simply seeking daily guidance, reminders, and inspiration in learning to live the light of Prophetic guidance.

    Checkout all of the SeekersHub podcasts by visiting http://seekershub.org/podcasts/

     

    19 min
  • 152 – Having Self-Satisfaction and its Cure
    In this podcast Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues with the text, “Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure” (‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha) by Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami (died 412 A.H.). This work deals with states of the self, and how to rid oneself from blameworthy traits. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz covers the blameworthy trait of self-satisfaction and its cure. Human beings are granted potential inclinations towards the good. The human being without directed reason is just an animal. The blameworthy trait of the self is for one to have care and pity for one's self, and direct it toward its whims and wants. One should not prioritize desires and whims over the presence with Allah. The cure for the trait of desiring self-satisfaction is turning away from it, and not busying oneself with it.
    In the Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers. The text covered in this episode is Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami’s “ Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure”(‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha).

    The texts in the Rawha will be read in Arabic, translated, and commented upon briefly. This class is of benefit both for committed students of knowledge—particularly given the reading in Arabic—and for those simply seeking daily guidance, reminders, and inspiration in learning to live the light of Prophetic guidance.

    Checkout all of the SeekersHub podcasts by visiting http://seekershub.org/podcasts/

     

    19 min
  • Allah’s Pleasure and the Next Life – and Five Qualities of the True Servants of Allah – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    Allah blessed and gifted the believers with the gift of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and the message he came with. His message is one that highlights what truly matters in life. In this Friday khutba, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds us of the nature of this life and the nature of the hereafter through verses 14-17 of Sura al-Imran:
    زُيِّنَ لِلنَّاسِ حُبُّ الشَّهَوَاتِ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ وَالْبَنِينَ وَالْقَنَاطِيرِ الْمُقَنطَرَةِ مِنَ الذَّهَبِ وَالْفِضَّةِ وَالْخَيْلِ الْمُسَوَّمَةِ وَالْأَنْعَامِ وَالْحَرْثِ ۗ ذَٰلِكَ مَتَاعُ الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا ۖ وَاللَّـهُ عِندَهُ حُسْنُ الْمَآبِ ﴿١٤﴾ قُلْ أَؤُنَبِّئُكُم بِخَيْرٍ مِّن ذَٰلِكُمْ ۚ لِلَّذِينَ اتَّقَوْا عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ جَنَّاتٌ تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا وَأَزْوَاجٌ مُّطَهَّرَةٌ وَرِضْوَانٌ مِّنَ اللَّـهِ ۗ وَاللَّـهُ بَصِيرٌ بِالْعِبَادِ ﴿١٥﴾الَّذِينَ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا إِنَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ ﴿١٦﴾ الصَّابِرِينَ وَالصَّادِقِينَ وَالْقَانِتِينَ وَالْمُنفِقِينَ وَالْمُسْتَغْفِرِينَ بِالْأَسْحَارِ(١٧
    The enjoyment of ˹worldly˺ desires—women, children, treasures of gold and silver, fine horses, cattle, and fertile land—has been made appealing to people. These are the pleasures of this worldly life, but with Allah is the finest destination.
    Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Shall I inform you of what is better than ˹all of˺ this? Those mindful of their Lord will have Gardens under which rivers flow, to stay there forever, and pure spouses, along with Allah’s pleasure.” And Allah is All-Seeing of ˹His˺ servants, ˹It is they˺ who are patient, sincere, obedient, and charitable, and who pray for forgiveness before dawn.
    Sura al-Imran 14-17
    These verses highlight five qualities of the true servants of Allah:

    Steadfast Patience - One who is fireman what is pleasing to Allah
    Those Who are True - Those who make the right commitment in life. Their actions correspond to their words.
    Truly Devoted to Allah - They turn to Allah in supplication and prayer, in a state of need.
    Ever Giving - They spend on the needy, and spend in the ways of good.
    Those Who Seek Forgiveness in Depths of the Nights

     

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    20 min
  • A Day in Madina (Part 4) – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said
    In this fourth part of the series A Day in Madina by Shaykh Faid, he continues by describing how the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) loved each and everyone of his umma. He (peace and blessings be upon him) called those who believed in him even though they never met him as his brothers. The Prophet’s actions (peace and blessings be upon him) have been transmitted from generation to generation. Shaykh Faid goes on and explains how after the companion Bilal (may Allah be pleased with him) calls for the prayer, the companions wouldn’t stand up until they saw the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). All of the Prophet’s actions were with absolute humility. He (peace and blessings be upon him) would stand for his daughter Fatima as a way to honor her (may Allah be pleased with her). He gave attention to everyone, and honored everyone. Respect was learned from Prophetic actions. Shaykh Faid then explains some of the meanings of the prayer that are learned from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
     

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    25 min
  • The Power of Speaking Truth in Life – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    In this Friday khutba, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani speaks about the power of speaking the truth. It was from Prophet's practice (peace and blessings be upon him) to recite particular verses during his khutba. The verses 70-71 from Sura Ahzab are two such verses.
    “ O  believers! Be mindful of Allah, and say what is right. He will bless your deeds for you, and forgive your sins. And whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger, has truly achieved a great triumph.” (Ahzab: 70-71)
    Shaykh Faraz explains that being mindful of Allah is to uphold taqwa. Mindfulness of Allah is to fulfill the purpose of this life in submitting to Allah Most High, seeking His good pleasure, and seeking His closeness. The first step in mindfulness is to leave what Allah has prohibited.
    Shaykh Faraz then reminds to not be silent when the truth is called for.  Always say what is right. The most honored with Allah is the most mindful. Speak truthful and upright speech, and Allah will rectify all your actions. Speaking that which is wrong harms other people. One is commanded to say what is right. In doing what is right a believer is concerned with all the truths.
    The purpose of speech  is to say things of benefit. Being considerate in one’s speech is the key to change. One should learn restraint and how to act with purpose. One of the keys to speech is to speak with intention, seeking the pleasure of Allah, and  in accordance with the sunna. Prophetic concern was to always speak what is right.
    30 min
  • 151 – Avidness For This World and Its Cure
    In this podcast Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues with the text, “Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure” (‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha) by Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami (died 412 A.H.). This work deals with states of the self, and how to rid oneself from blameworthy traits. In this episode Shaykh Faraz covers the blameworthy trait of keeness for building up worldly gain and seeking ongoing increase in it. This is a type of delusion. The cure for this disease is to know this life is not an adobe that will remain. An intelligent person is the one who acts for the adobe that will remain. Next life is better than this life, and lasts for eternity. The next adobe is better for those who are mindful, or have taqwa. Taqwa is a quality that one should strive to nurture.

     

    In the Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers. The text covered in this episode is Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami’s “ Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure”(‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha).

    The texts in the Rawha will be read in Arabic, translated, and commented upon briefly. This class is of benefit both for committed students of knowledge—particularly given the reading in Arabic—and for those simply seeking daily guidance, reminders, and inspiration in learning to live the light of Prophetic guidance.

    Checkout all of the SeekersGuidance podcasts by visiting https://seekersguidance.org/podcasts/

    The post 151 – Avidness For This World and Its Cure appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

    20 min
  • 151 – Avidness For This World and Its Cure
    In this podcast Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues with the text, “Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure” (‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha) by Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami (died 412 A.H.). This work deals with states of the self, and how to rid oneself from blameworthy traits. In this episode Shaykh Faraz covers the blameworthy trait of keeness for building up worldly gain and seeking ongoing increase in it. This is a type of delusion. The cure for this disease is to know this life is not an adobe that will remain. An intelligent person is the one who acts for the adobe that will remain. Next life is better than this life, and lasts for eternity. The next adobe is better for those who are mindful, or have taqwa. Taqwa is a quality that one should strive to nurture.
     

    In the Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers. The text covered in this episode is Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami’s “ Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure”(‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha).

    The texts in the Rawha will be read in Arabic, translated, and commented upon briefly. This class is of benefit both for committed students of knowledge—particularly given the reading in Arabic—and for those simply seeking daily guidance, reminders, and inspiration in learning to live the light of Prophetic guidance.

    Checkout all of the SeekersHub podcasts by visiting http://seekershub.org/podcasts/
    20 min
  • 151 – Avidness For This World and Its Cure
    In this podcast Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues with the text, “Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure” (‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha) by Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami (died 412 A.H.). This work deals with states of the self, and how to rid oneself from blameworthy traits. In this episode Shaykh Faraz covers the blameworthy trait of keeness for building up worldly gain and seeking ongoing increase in it. This is a type of delusion. The cure for this disease is to know this life is not an adobe that will remain. An intelligent person is the one who acts for the adobe that will remain. Next life is better than this life, and lasts for eternity. The next adobe is better for those who are mindful, or have taqwa. Taqwa is a quality that one should strive to nurture.
     

    In the Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers. The text covered in this episode is Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami’s “ Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure”(‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha).

    The texts in the Rawha will be read in Arabic, translated, and commented upon briefly. This class is of benefit both for committed students of knowledge—particularly given the reading in Arabic—and for those simply seeking daily guidance, reminders, and inspiration in learning to live the light of Prophetic guidance.

    Checkout all of the SeekersHub podcasts by visiting http://seekershub.org/podcasts/
    20 min
  • A Mawlid To Celebrate The Blessing That Is The Messenger Of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace)
    Sung by Shaykh Muhammad Adel and Shaykh Abdullah Adel.

    The Adel brothers, of prophetic descent, hail from a family known for their righteousness and deep love of Allah and His Messenger, Allah bless him and give him peace. Since childhood they have been singing in public and private gatherings in Amman, Damascus, and other places in the Levant. They are highly sought out globally for their mastery of traditional Inshad.

    To date, they have produced two albums of praise of the the Messenger of Allah, Allah bless him and give him peace, which can be found here:

    https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/The_Adel_Brothers?id=A62ohpp5bgzmqb75gbphj45n65y&hl=en_GB

    https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/the-adel-brothers/1171282072

    This mawlid is the perfect way to prepare oneself for the blessed month of the birth of the Messenger of Allah. After a moving recitation of the Qurʾan by Shaykh Abdullah, it starts with a recitation of some of the blessed names of the Prophet, Allah bless him and give him peace.

    Next, Shaykh Idris Watts, founder of www.quraniccircle.com, discusses keeping the company of the righteous, contemplating the Qurʾan, and singing the poetry of the righteous as means of igniting the spark of longing for the Messenger of Allah, Allah bless him and give him peace.

    Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat next briefly touches on how the Messenger of Allah, Allah bless him and give him peace, is a such a blessing from Allah that we will never be able to thank Him for. A blessing whose effects which we benefit from now, as we will on the Day of Judgement.

    Shaykh Muhammad then discusses the importance of understanding who a message has come from in order to understand the true consequence of the message. One such message is the command to send blessings on the Messenger of Allah, Allah bless him and give him peace. Understanding who it is from give a new depths to the significance of this great act which is a tremendous means to having our needs fulfilled.



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    1 hr 37 min

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The Messenger of Allah ﷺ encouraged us to strive for uprightness by seeking assistance in the early mornings, late afternoons (al-rawha), and something of the depths of the night. From this tradition,…