The Rawha: Daily Guidance for Seekers with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

In this Friday sermon, Shaykh Faraz reminds the believers the importance of connecting with the Qur'an, especially with the short verses and chapters that are oft recited. The Qur'an is a gift from Allah Most High for those who are mindful of Him. The entirety of the Qur'an contains guidance for all of creation.  Certain verses of the Qur'an are keys to guidance. The shorter chapters and verses are some keys which encapsulate meanings of the entire Qur'an.

Shaykh Faraz goes on to remind the believers to constantly review the verses in the Qur'an that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) recited in his prayer upon waking at night (Surat Aal Imran, verses 190-200). This will help with one's connecting to the Qur'an. He ends by reminding the believers that the good of creation comes about by connecting to the Qur'an.

This Friday khutba was delivered at the Sayeda Khadija Centre (http://www.skcentre.com/) in Mississauga, in January 2018.

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Every age has its considerations and our age is one of encouragement, instilling hope and gratitude. With this Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins this brief but beautiful podcast about why it is from the Prophetic example to be grateful for every morsel of food we are blessed with.

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In this critical and timely talk, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani emphasizes and highlights the crucial role of  Islamic scholarship and scholars in the health and wellbeing of the Muslim community. He gives the example of how the teachings of Imam Ghazali was a key driver and cause of saving Jerusalem at the hands of Salah al-Din al-Ayubi. Shaykh Faraz sheds light on the current state of scholars, and some of the hardships they are facing. However, he expresses their dedication to spreading the Prophetic guidance and knowledge to preserve and restore the wellbeing of the Muslim community.  He calls everyone to help support Islamic scholarship and scholars through the Islamic Scholars Fund.

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Shaykh Faraz explains what it means to "recite the Quran as it deserves to be recited". He tells us that the the Arabic word of reciting, tilawa, means to follow. He explains that one meaning is that the reciter recites one verse followed by another. Another meaning is that the actions and states the Quran calls to, follows the recitation of the Quran.

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In this critical and timely talk, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus emphasizes and highlights the urgency of the preservation and dissemination of knowledge, which is the Prophetic inheritance. He continues to explain that Imam al-Ghazali highlighted three principles in his magnum opus, Ihya Ulum al-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences), that are meant to bring about renewal of faith in people: knowledge, devotion and service.

According to Shaykh Yahya, establishing SeekersHub and other institutions of Islamic knowledge is the most important obligation of this time and fulfills these principles. “Learning the sciences of the Sacred Law, with an unbroken chain in the established traditional way, while utilizing the beneficial modern methods and ways of instruction and making it relevant to the times we live in, in order to facilitate practice.”

He expresses that this is what he sees when he looks at SeekersHub, and that no one should underestimate their potential in bringing this matter to fruition. He explains that realizing this potential is through seeking great matters from Allah, through His Greatness.

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Shaykh Yahya highlights that the greatest gift that we have been given, is the gift of faith because enables us to live a life of purpose. Faith is also the greatest gift we can give to the modern world in which we live. As people move further and further away from belief, resulting in a state of agitation and a state of panic. Faith (iman) is related to security (amn). With faith one finds security in their Lord who absolutely sustains and takes care of everything from its beginning to its fruition.

Shaykh Yahya reminds us that history is in good hands. The umma of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is granted mercy. There are many things of this deen and in this world that one cannot fully understand or comprehend the wisdom of, until they take into consideration the afterlife, and see how it plays out in the next life.

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In this Friday khutba, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani calls the believers to reflect on the great favor sent by Allah Most High, the messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him). Shaykh Faraz goes on to remind us all to renew our gratitude during this month of Rabi al-Awwal, and be grateful for the Divine Mercy of Allah of sending us the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessing be upon him). He provides key advice on how we can express this gratitude by connecting to the guidance of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

Shaykh Faraz explains in this khutba that both faith and righteous deeds entail following the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessing upon him). Surat al-Asr (chapter 103 in the Qur'an) encapsulates how the believers should be. Be thankful of both the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessing  upon him), and the message that he came with. He ends the khutba by reminding all to send peace and blessings on the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him).

This Friday sermon was delivered in November of 2017 at the International Muslims Organization of Toronto (IMO)  (http://imooftoronto.com/).

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In this podcast Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said  calls the believers to realize the reality of repentance, it is not simply repenting and turning to Allah when one sins. But it is to be suspect of one’s repentance. He goes on to mention some secrets of repentance. The one constantly making repentance will make excuses for others as well.

Shaykh Faid also gave a prior talk on the Importance of Repentance found on our SeekersHub Podcast here: https://seekersguidance.org/podcasts/2017/11/12/importance-repentance-shaykh-faid-mohammed-said/

Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said is the resident scholar at the Larayb Institute For Education, in the UK.

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Shaykh Faraz continues the text, “Letter to a Disciple” by Imam Ghazali, where he explains some key qualities of Islamic spirituality. He first explains uprightness, which Imam Ghazali deemed as one of two qualities foundational to spirituality. In summary, Imam Ghazali says that uprightness is having good character. He then explains servanthood and what it means to be a servant of Allah through seeking His pleasure. Then Imam Ghazali explains the virtue of having reliance upon Allah, which stems from having certainty in His decree. Imam Ghazali then explains sincerity, which is to act only for the sake of Allah and not for anyone else. In contrast, he explains that hypocrisy and showing off to others stems from exalting creation over Allah. Finally, Imam Ghazali advises to act on what one knows, so that they may be granted knowledge of that which they don’t know.

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.

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Shaykh Faraz continues the text, "Letter to a Disciple" by Imam Ghazali, where he explains some key qualities of Islamic spirituality. He first explains uprightness, which Imam Ghazali deemed as one of two qualities foundational to spirituality. In summary, Imam Ghazali says that uprightness is having good character. He then explains servanthood and what it means to be a servant of Allah through seeking His pleasure. Then Imam Ghazali explains the virtue of having reliance upon Allah, which stems from having certainty in His decree. Imam Ghazali then explains sincerity, which is to act only for the sake of Allah and not for anyone else. In contrast, he explains that hypocrisy and showing off to others stems from exalting creation over Allah. Finally, Imam Ghazali advises to act on what one knows, so that they may be granted knowledge of that which they don't know.

In the Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers. The text covered in this episode is Imam Ghazali's "Letter to a Disciple" on his comprehensive advice to the seeker of knowledge.

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/