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

  • 144 – Being Lazy and What it Causes
    In this podcast Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues 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  being lazy and what it causes. Laziness is to not act upon what should be acted upon, when and how it should be acted upon. The foundation of the sunna is to approach action with resolve and determination. What causes laziness is eating one's fill. Food fills the animal self. Restrain the animal self and nurture the angelic self.
    Food will overcome the heart in what the heart wants. What one needs is Allah and the hereafter. Its cure is to make oneself hungry, and not eat to one's fill. In hunger their is a  restraining and disciplining of the self. Operationalize this hunger by following the sunna.
     

    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/
    34 min
  • Days of Beloved Actions: The Ten Days of Dhul Hijja, Day of Arafa, and Eid — and the Sunna of Returning to Allah – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    In this khutba Shaykh Faraz begins by reminding the believers that the first days of Dhul Hijja are beloved to Allah, and that there is a significant reward for actions during these days. The objective of the ten days of Dhul Hijja is Allah and the love of Allah. These days are the best days of the year. It is recommended to fast all nine days of Dhul Hijja, particularly the ninth (the day of Arafa), which is an expiation for at least the preceding year. Charity has more reward during the days of Dhul Hijja. Giving brings the hearts together. These are days of opportunity to engage in more worship and remembrance of Allah. The greatest of good deeds is returning to Allah. Expressing love to Allah. On the ninth of Dhul HIjja one should start to do takbirat beginning at the Fajr prayer. On the tenth, if able, one should slaughter and give to those in need. Don’t make Eid just like another day. Make it a day of rejoicing.
     

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    26 min
  • Oaths in the Qur’an: Reflecting on the Opening Verses of Surat al-Shams – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    In this khutba Shaykh Faraz Rabbani calls the believers to reflect  on the opening verses of Surat al- Shams. In those verses Allah Most High makes oaths by the sun, the moon, the day, the night, the heavens, the earth and the self. One of the amazing aspects of the Qur’an is the swearing of oaths. The oaths in the Qur'an are for one to think and reflect on. One should reflect and know what Allah Most High is swearing by so one can pay attention to those things and the meanings behind them. Those oaths are signs around us that we should take heed of. Those signs can help us draw closer to Allah Most High. Oaths emphasis a meaning, oaths move and Inspire.
    For more SeekersHub podcasts and podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts.

    Help SeekersGuidance build a Global Islamic Seminary and spread the light of guidance to millions around the world by supporting us through monthly donation by going to https://seekersguidance.org/donate – your donations are tax deductible in the US and Canada.
    32 min
  • Be Grateful for Everything – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said
    In this podcast Shaykh Faid reminds us of shukr (gratitude) , and what it means to be included amongst the grateful. One of the greatest attributes one can have is gratitude. Being grateful is not easy. Allah Most High calls Himself al-Shakur. The foundation of gratitude is knowledge. It is a great blessing for the tongue to be busy with thanking Allah. Shaykh Faid ends by reminding all the believers not to take anything for granted, and to strive to be people who remember Allah abundantly.
    For more SeekersHub podcasts and podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts.

    Help SeekersHub build a Global Islamic Seminary and spread the light of guidance to millions around the world by supporting us through monthly donation by going to https://seekersguidance.org/donate – your donations are tax deductible in the US and Canada
    20 min
  • Change and the Reality of Life – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    Change is a reminder of things being created. Change is a sign of Allah. Change is a proof of the oneness of Allah. Anything that changes has the necessary quality of being dependent. Anything that has a beginning couldn’t possibly not have an end.
    “ Verily, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of insight.” [Surat al-Imran 3:190]. It was regular practice of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) to recite these verses when getting up at night for night worship. Every moment all created things are changing, and in it are numerous signs for people of insight. The believer should strive to know what these signs, and know how to reflect on these signs. These signs point to Allah, the creator and sustainer of everything which is given to change. The believer sees this with the eye of the heart. Allah is the creator and sustainer at every moment. Everything besides Allah is perishing.
    For more SeekersHub podcasts and podcast shows, visit seekersGuidance.org/podcasts.

    Help SeekersHub build a Global Islamic Seminary and spread the light of guidance to millions around the world by supporting us through monthly donation by going to https://seekersguidance.org/donate – your donations are tax deductible in the US and Canada.
    26 min
  • 143 – Seeking Recognition for One’s Actions and Its Cure
    In this podcast Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues 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 seeking recognition for one’s actions. This is ascribing good to oneself which against reality, Qur’an, and the Sunna. It is Allah who is sustaining everyone and their actions at every moment. Seeking recognition for one’s work is from forgetting who is sustaining one, and a lack of slavehood to Allah. Treatment from excepting recognition is beholding one’s shortcomings outwardly and inwardly. The smart person turns away from seeking recognition out of proper manners with Allah.

     

    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 143 – Seeking Recognition for One’s Actions and Its Cure appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

    49 min
  • 143 – Seeking Recognition for One’s Actions and Its Cure
    In this podcast Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues 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 seeking recognition for one's actions. This is ascribing good to oneself which against reality, Qur’an, and the Sunna. It is Allah who is sustaining everyone and their actions at every moment. Seeking recognition for one's work is from forgetting who is sustaining one, and a lack of slavehood to Allah. Treatment from excepting recognition is beholding one's shortcomings outwardly and inwardly. The smart person turns away from seeking recognition out of proper manners with Allah.
     

    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/podcast/
    49 min
  • 143 – Seeking Recognition for One’s Actions and Its Cure
    In this podcast Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues 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 seeking recognition for one's actions. This is ascribing good to oneself which against reality, Qur’an, and the Sunna. It is Allah who is sustaining everyone and their actions at every moment. Seeking recognition for one's work is from forgetting who is sustaining one, and a lack of slavehood to Allah. Treatment from excepting recognition is beholding one's shortcomings outwardly and inwardly. The smart person turns away from seeking recognition out of proper manners with Allah.
     

    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/
    49 min
  • Dying, Living, and Heart Matters – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    In this Friday khutba Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins by reminding that people are neglectful of death, and that life and death are from Allah Most High. Death is mentioned in the Qur’an several times, and one is called to reflect on death. Death is a point of reflection to the believers personally and collectively. The reality of death should make us reflect on: (1) what is my responsibility, (2) what is the collective responsibility, and (3) what is the more broad responsibility. Death of scholars is one of the most dangerous things that happens to the community of believers. Through scholars there are gifts of mercy. There are many lessons to heed when some scholars pass away. Anything that changes or perishes could not be eternal. At the point of death all that matters is the heart and what it contains. If the heart is sound the whole body is sound. Imam Ibrahim al-Khawwas, one of the righteous early predecessors (died 231 a.h.), said: "The medicine for the heart and healing the heart are in five things. (1) reciting Qur’an with reflection, (2) emptying of the stomach, (3) praying at night, (4) beseeching Allah in the pre-dawn time, and (5) keeping the company of the righteous. We should all take heed from the reality of death. We should strive to have a moment of reflection upon death after each of the five obligatory prayers.
    For more SeekersHub podcasts and podcast shows, visit SeekersGuidance.org/podcasts.

    Help SeekersHub build a Global Islamic Seminary and spread the light of guidance to millions around the world by supporting us through monthly donation by going to https://seekersguidance.org/donate – your donations are tax deductible in the US and Canada.

    34 min
  • 142 – The Blameworthy Trait of Beholding the Self and Then Feeling Self Pity and Its Cure

    In this podcast Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues 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 traits of beholding the self and having self pity. This refers to the blameworthy trait of beholding one’s ego, and then feeling sorry for one’s self. Its cure is to behold Allah’s bounty in all one’s moments. Life is not about inflating one’s self, rather it is about beholding Allah Most High.

    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 142 – The Blameworthy Trait of Beholding the Self and Then Feeling Self Pity and Its Cure appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

    41 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,…