The Rawha: Daily Guidance for Seekers with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers the hadiths twenty one to twenty five of the ninth set of hadiths of Imam Nabahani on the virtues of the Prophet Muhammad's (peace and blessings be upon him). In the twenty first hadith we learn about Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) deep and sincere concern for his people (ummah) and how he wept in seeking forgiveness for them. The twentieth hadith highlights the great merit and reward in sending blessings upon Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). In the twenty third hadith, we learn something of the great rank and majesty of Prophet Muhmmad (peace ad blessings be upon him), through his story with the buraq on the event of the night journey. The twenty fourth and twenty fifth hadith showcase the high rank in the hereafter of those who are connected to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, "Letter to a Disciple" by Imam Ghazali, where he narrates a story of Imam Shibly, one of the great spiritual masters of the Muslim predecessors. He highlights a comprehensive hadith, which gathers the knowledge of how one should act in this life.

(1)Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him); and

(2) Imam Ghazali's "Letter to a Disciple" on his comprehensive advice to the seeker of knowledge.

The texts 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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In this talk, Shaykh Faraz reads and explains the lengthy hadith on Prophet Muhammad's (peace and blessings be upon him) great intercession in the hereafter. The hadith highlights the great rank of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), the events of the hereafter of people seeking the different prophets' intercessions, and the care and concern of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) for his people.

This talk was given as part of the live series at SeekersHub Toronto: "The Rawha: Daily Guidance for Seekers". The Rawha is available on podcast here: https://seekersguidance.org/names/the-rawha-daily-guidance/.

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In this Eid al-Adha sermon, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin calls all believers to rejoice in the bounties of Allah. He reminds us of all the great blessings that Allah has granted the Muslim community. Ustadh Amjad highlights hadiths and the sunna of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) of establishing communities upon, love, peace and joy. He points out that gathering for the Eid prayer in itself is an expression of that sunna of community.

Ustadh Amjad also encourages us to share that sense of community, love, peace and joy with others. We as Muslims have a lot to offer, give and share with the world, so we shouldn't let that good stop at us.

This Eid al-Adha sermon was delivered in September 2017, at SeekersGuidance Toronto (seekersguidance.org/toronto)

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers the hadiths twenty one to twenty five of the ninth set of hadiths of Imam Nabahani on the virtues of the Prophet Muhammad's (peace and blessings be upon him). In the twenty first hadith we learn about Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) deep and sincere concern for his people (ummah) and how he wept in seeking forgiveness for them. The twentieth hadith highlights the great merit and reward in sending blessings upon Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). In the twenty third hadith, we learn something of the great rank and majesty of Prophet Muhmmad (peace ad blessings be upon him), through his story with the buraq on the event of the night journey. The twenty fourth and twenty fifth hadith showcase the high rank in the hereafter of those who are connected to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, "Letter to a Disciple" by Imam Ghazali, where he narrates a story of Imam Shibly, one of the great spiritual masters of the Muslim predecessors. He highlights a comprehensive hadith, which gathers the knowledge of how one should act in this life.

(1)Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him); and

(2) Imam Ghazali's "Letter to a Disciple" on his comprehensive advice to the seeker of knowledge.

The texts 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/

In this Friday sermon, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani highlights some key meanings and themes underlying the hajj. He gives practical means of how one could bring those meanings into their lives. Shaykh Faraz reflects on the specific acts of hajj and identifies how through these acts we are called to seek and turn towards Allah Most High. If one seeks and turns towards Allah, then they would have realized the meanings of Hajj in their lives.

This Friday sermon was delivered in August of 2017 at the Jame Masjid Mississauga (http://blog.jamemasjid.org/).

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers the hadiths eighteen to twenty of the ninth set of hadiths of Imam Nabahani on the virtues of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). In the eighteenth and nineteenth hadith we learn that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) excellent of chareacter and was sent to perfect virtuous character. In the twentieth hadith we learn that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) mercy gifted by God. Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, “Letter to a Disciple” by Imam Ghazali, where he gives four duties incumbent on the spiritual aspirant in order to draw close to Allah.

The texts 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/

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers the hadiths eighteen to twenty of the ninth set of hadiths of Imam Nabahani on the virtues of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). In the eighteenth and nineteenth hadith we learn that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) excellent of chareacter and was sent to perfect virtuous character. In the twentieth hadith we learn that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) mercy gifted by God. Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, "Letter to a Disciple" by Imam Ghazali, where he gives four duties incumbent on the spiritual aspirant in order to draw close to Allah.

(1)Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him); and

(2) Imam Ghazali's "Letter to a Disciple" on his comprehensive advice to the seeker of knowledge.

The texts 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/

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers the hadiths eighteen to twenty of the ninth set of hadiths of Imam Nabahani on the virtues of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). In the eighteenth and nineteenth hadith we learn that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) excellent of chareacter and was sent to perfect virtuous character. In the twentieth hadith we learn that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) a mercy gifted by God. Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, "Letter to a Disciple" by Imam Ghazali, where he gives four duties incumbent on the spiritual aspirant in order to draw close to Allah.

(1)Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him); and

(2) Imam Ghazali's "Letter to a Disciple" on his comprehensive advice to the seeker of knowledge.

The texts 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/

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers the hadiths fourteen to seventeen of the ninth set of hadiths of Imam Nabahani on the virtues of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). In the fourteenth hadith we learn that a person’s qualities are not truly complete without loving Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) more than anyone else. In the fifteenth to the seventeenth hadiths, we learn about the special qualities and grants that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was given that no other prophet and no one else was given, highlighting his distinct rank and unique nature. Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, “Letter to a Disciple” by Imam Ghazali, where he tells us about the guidelines and appropriate ways to approach experiential spirituality.

The texts 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/

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers the hadiths fourteen to seventeen of the ninth set of hadiths of Imam Nabahani on the virtues of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). In the fourteenth hadith we learn that a person's qualities are not truly complete without loving Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) more than anyone else. In the fifteenth to the seventeenth hadiths, we learn about the special qualities and grants that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was given that no other prophet and no one else was given, highlighting his distinct rank and unique nature. Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, "Letter to a Disciple" by Imam Ghazali, where he tells us about the guidelines and appropriate ways to approach experiential spirituality.

(1)Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him); and

(2) Imam Ghazali's "Letter to a Disciple" on his comprehensive advice to the seeker of knowledge.

The texts 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/