The Rawha: Daily Guidance for Seekers with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins covering the ninth set of hadiths of Imam Nabahani on the virtues of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). He begins with an introduction to the set where we learn about the importance of knowing the virtues of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him). We also learn that the Prophet's mention of his own virtues was not out of arrogance as he is far removed from that, rather he was commanded to inform us of his virtues. Shaykh Faraz shares some benefits from Imam Zaruq on three internal qualities that one must have to follow the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): (1) belief in him, (2) exalting him, and (3) loving him. He also shares other points of benefit from Imam al-Sha'rany and others. Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, "Letter to a Disciple" by Imam Ghazali, where he tells us about the advice of Luqman (may Allah be pleased with him) to reflect on the crying of the dove in the night, so one is moved to night worship. Shaykh Faraz also highlights the aspect of reflecting on God's signs in the universe to draw near to Him.

(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 begins covering the ninth set of hadiths of Imam Nabahani on the virtues of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). He begins with an introduction to the set where we learn about the importance of knowing the virtues of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him). We also learn that the Prophet's mention of his own virtues was not out of arrogance as he is far removed from that, rather he was commanded to inform us of his virtues. Shaykh Faraz shares some benefits from Imam Zaruq on three internal qualities that one must have to follow the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): (1) belief in him, (2) exalting him, and (3) loving him. He also shares other points of benefit from Imam al-Sha'rany and others. Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, "Letter to a Disciple" by Imam Ghazali, where he tells us about the advice of Luqman (may Allah be pleased with him) to reflect on the crying of the dove in the night, so one is moved to night worship. Shaykh Faraz also highlights the aspect of reflecting on God's signs in the universe to draw near to Him.

(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 hadith thirty-six to fourty from Imam Nabahani’s eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh hadith, we learn that the most secure knot of faith is loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. The thirty-eighth hadith informs us that if two people were to love each other, one in the east and the other in the west, then Allah would unite them on the day of judgement. Hadith thirty-nine and forty tell us about the weight of loving the close servants of Allah, and that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught us to supplicate for that. Thus, Shaykh Faraz concludes the eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. The next set, the ninth set of hadiths, is on the virtues of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

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 hadith thirty-six to fourty from Imam Nabahani's eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh hadith, we learn that the most secure knot of faith is loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. The thirty-eighth hadith informs us that if two people were to love each other, one in the east and the other in the west, then Allah would unite them on the day of judgement. Hadith thirty-nine and forty tell us about the weight of loving the close servants of Allah, and that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught us to supplicate for that. Thus, Shaykh Faraz concludes the eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. The next set, the ninth set of hadiths, is on the virtues of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

(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 hadith thirty-six to fourty from Imam Nabahani's eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh hadith, we learn that the most secure knot of faith is loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. The thirty-eighth hadith informs us that if two people were to love each other, one in the east and the other in the west, then Allah would unite them on the day of judgement. Hadith thirty-nine and forty tell us about the weight of loving the close servants of Allah, and that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught us to supplicate for that. Thus, Shaykh Faraz concludes the eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. The next set, the ninth set of hadiths, is on the virtues of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

(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 hadith twenty-nine to thirty-five from Imam Nabahani’s eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the twenty-ninth and thirtieth hadith, we learn that one who loves another for the sake of Allah will be resurrected with them and will be united with them in paradise. The thirty-first hadith informs us that between two people who love each other for the sake of Allah, the one most beloved to Allah is the one who loves the other more. Hadith thirty-two to thirty-five tell us about the different rewards and virtues of those who love each other for the sake of Allah, in the hereafter. Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, “Letter to a Disciple” by Imam Ghazali, where he emphasizes the importance of night worship, and encourages engaging in it.

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 hadith twenty-nine to thirty-five from Imam Nabahani's eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the twenty-ninth and thirtieth hadith, we learn that one who loves another for the sake of Allah will be resurrected with them and will be united with them in paradise. The thirty-first hadith informs us that between two people who love each other for the sake of Allah, the one most beloved to Allah is the one who loves the other more. Hadith thirty-two to thirty-five tell us about the different rewards and virtues of those who love each other for the sake of Allah, in the hereafter. Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, "Letter to a Disciple" by Imam Ghazali, where he emphasizes the importance of night worship, and encourages engaging in it.

(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 hadith twenty-nine to thirty-five from Imam Nabahani's eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the twenty-ninth and thirtieth hadith, we learn that one who loves another for the sake of Allah will be resurrected with them and will be united with them in paradise. The thirty-first hadith informs us that between two people who love each other for the sake of Allah, the one most beloved to Allah is the one who loves the other more. Hadith thirty-two to thirty-five tell us about the different rewards and virtues of those who love each other for the sake of Allah, in the hereafter. Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, "Letter to a Disciple" by Imam Ghazali, where he emphasizes the importance of night worship, and encourages engaging in it.

(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 hadith twenty-six to twenty-eight from Imam Nabahani’s eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the twenty-sixth hadith, we learn that believers are of deep concern and love for one another even if they are distant, and that corrupt people are treacherous towards one another even if they are close. The twenty-seventh hadith informs us that whoever visits a sick person or another for the sake of Allah, a caller in the heaven prays and supplicates for them. In the twenty-eighth hadith, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) tells us that whoever would be happy to find the sweetness of faith, then let them love another only for the sake of Allah. Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, “Letter to a Disciple” by Imam Ghazali, where he highlights balanicing knowledge and worship. He counsels that knowledge alone is not enough, and that the seeker should have routines of worship.

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 hadith twenty-six to twenty-eight from Imam Nabahani's eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the twenty-sixth hadith, we learn that believers are of deep concern and love for one another even if they are distant, and that corrupt people are treacherous towards one another even if they are close. The twenty-seventh hadith informs us that whoever visits a sick person or another for the sake of Allah, a caller in the heaven prays and supplicates for them. In the twenty-eighth hadith, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) tells us that whoever would be happy to find the sweetness of faith, then let them love another only for the sake of Allah. Finally, Shaykh Faraz continues the text, "Letter to a Disciple" by Imam Ghazali, where he highlights balanicing knowledge and worship. He counsels that knowledge alone is not enough, and that the seeker should have routines of worship.

(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/