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

  • 195 – The Rawha- Reviving the Heart with Righteous Intentions- Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
    In this podcast, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch begins by reminding everyone that gatherings are an opportunity to make new intentions and the importance of making intentions. He goes on to explain how gatherings especially ones that are done consistently are a chance to revive the heart.

    Shaykh Yusuf ends by explaining that the overarching character trait of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) was mercy.

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    6 min
  • Welcome to Rabi’ al-Awwal & the Virtues of Praising the Prophet(Allah bless him and give him peace) – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    Shaykh Faraz provides a welcome and introduction to Rabi' al-Awwal, the month of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), who is the means to our having every good. He highlights praise of the Prophet(Allah bless him and give him peace)  and sending blessings on him as an expression of gratitude for the Prophet’s (Allah bless him and give him peace)  struggles on our behalf and his concern for us.

    Shaykh Faraz gives advice on how to renew one’s relationship with Allah's Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) in the month he was brought into this world. He closes by shedding light on some of the history behind the praise of the Prophet(Allah bless him and give him peace), starting with the poetry composed by his own companions and family—while acknowledging that no poetry can fully capture the amazing reality of the Prophet(Allah bless him and give him peace).

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    18 min
  • Imam Abu Hanifa: Six Lessons from His Life – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    Shaykh Faraz Rabbani highlights six key lessons for seekers of knowledge from six beautiful stories from the life of Imam Abu Hanifa (Allah be pleased with him). These six practical lessons are relevant for everyone who wishes to become a true seeker of Islamic knowledge, and to fulfill the true purpose of knowledge--namely, seeking Allah's pleasure, and living and spreading the light of the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

     

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    29 min
  • Importance of Circles of Remembrance of Our Beloved Prophet (Peace be upon him)- Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
    Shaykh Yusuf Weltch begins by reminding the believers of the reasons for the gatherings of the remembrance of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) that is to stir up the good in one’s soul that is already there. He goes on to explain what are the two gardens of paradise mentioned in Surat al Rahman, and how they relate to the circles of remembrance.

    Shaykh Yusuf ends by explaining two essential traits of the Prophetic Message that is knowledge and remembrance, and who is the real scholar it is the one who is constantly seeking knowledge.

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    10 min
  • COVID-19: A Global Islamic Response | Recognizing Divine Control | Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat
    In this lesson, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat reminds of the need to look at the bigger picture. He encourages us to recite and reflect upon Sura al-Mulk (Qur‘an, 67) and looks at several lessons we can find at the opening verse to help us deal with this crisis.

    1. Have a good opinion of Allah and expect the best from Him, realizing that everything is under His Power and control. Allah takes care of everything and will continue to do so. Even this trial contains much good (Shaykh Abdul-Rahim even suggests we make a list!). Indeed, believers find benefit in every circumstance through their response.

    2. Relax and don’t they to micromanage—trust in God. Even the companions couldn’t understand some choices the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) made until later.

    3. Turn to Allah Most High. Ask him for wellbeing, and “seek assistance in patience and prayer” (Qur‘an, 2:153).

     

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    17 min
  • Knowledge Comes First: Examples of Veneration of Knowledge – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
    Shaykh Faraz Rabbani relates some examples of veneration of knowledge he had experienced with his teachers. Illustrating that one should not be shy of seeking knowledge at any age, he starts with the story of one of his teachers, Shaykh Adib Kallas, insisting to sit at the back of a high-level class by a peer whom he considered more advanced.

    He relates that two distinguished scholars were invited to a wedding at the same time as this class, and requested Shaykh ʿAbd al-Razzaq al-Halabi, whose class it was, for permission to skip the class to attend. Shaykh ʿAbd al-Razzaq refused, and the scholars complied with his order.

    Shaykh Faraz also tells how he went once went to Shaykh Adib Kallas' house to find the usual students absent. He read extra, but as he left, noticed an obituary notice at the door: Shaykh Adib's brother had passed away the previous night, but he hadn't canceled his classes. In fact, he contacted the scholars of Damascus to request that they not cancel their classes to attend his brother's funeral: knowledge takes precedence.

    Shaykh Faraz closes by reminding us that we should appreciate the great efforts of our scholars and parents in transmitting the religion through the generations.

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    15 min
  • 194-The Rawha- Guidance for Seekers-Living Trueness – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

     

    Shaykh Faraz begins by explaining how the believer’s trueness is constantly tested. He highlights how the believer should maintain self-vigilance, by watching over one’s inclinations for the sake of Allah and taking oneself to task as to whether one is living trueness in tribulations. He reminds that one should “know one’s worth” as an honored slave of Allah and remain firm on the way of truth, a consequence of which is Allah’s placing love for one in the hearts of His creation.

    Next, Shaykh Faraz sheds light on how trueness in seeking leads to inward knowledge and gnosis by Divine facilitation. It’s not about how much you know, it’s how much you act on what you know, he explains. He discusses how this knowledge bequeaths awe of Allah, confidence in Allah bequeaths trust in Him, certitude—through nurturing one’s faith—bequeaths reverence, and how increase is for the grateful. The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) would pray at night to “be a grateful servant,” and Shaykh Faraz closes by shedding light on how night prayer is a practical way we can direct Allah’s blessings towards gratitude to Him.

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    24 min
  • 194-The Rawha- Guidance for Seekers-Living Trueness – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani


    Shaykh Faraz begins by explaining how the believer’s trueness is constantly tested. He highlights how the believer should maintain self-vigilance, by watching over one’s inclinations for the sake of Allah and taking oneself to task as to whether one is living trueness in tribulations. He reminds that one should “know one’s worth” as an honored slave of Allah and remain firm on the way of truth, a consequence of which is Allah’s placing love for one in the hearts of His creation.

    Next, Shaykh Faraz sheds light on how trueness in seeking leads to inward knowledge and gnosis by Divine facilitation. It’s not about how much you know, it’s how much you act on what you know, he explains. He discusses how this knowledge bequeaths awe of Allah, confidence in Allah bequeaths trust in Him, certitude—through nurturing one’s faith—bequeaths reverence, and how increase is for the grateful. The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) would pray at night to “be a grateful servant,” and Shaykh Faraz closes by shedding light on how night prayer is a practical way we can direct Allah’s blessings towards gratitude to Him.
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    24 min
  • 193-The Rawha- Guidance for Seekers- Seeking Guidance – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

     

    Continuing to look at Imam Harith al-Muhasibi’s “Treatise for the Seekers of guidance” Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses reliance on Allah and seeking guidance from Him, two qualities highlighted in the Fatiha. We take the outward means, but we turn to Allah first—only He has true Ability and Power. He also talks about the prayer of seeking guidance (istikhara), its importance, and how it offers guidance on making a choice pleasing to Allah.

    Shaykh Faraz sheds light on leaving objection to Decree, which only brings harm to one. Instead, one should ask oneself how to respond in a way pleasing to Allah Most High and cites a parable to illustrate this concept. Next, he looks at a criterion in making choices: only do something you’d want to die doing. He gives the example of some early Muslims who “could not increase in good works if they were to die tomorrow.” Having false hopes is to imagine you will live to the next moment without the possibility of death. Shaykh Faraz closes by looking at counsels to leave qualities one dislikes in others and to leave the discretionary company that doesn’t improve one. Finally, he highlights the importance of actively seeking out good company.

     

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    22 min
  • 193-The Rawha- Guidance for Seekers- Seeking Guidance – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani




    Continuing to look at Imam Harith al-Muhasibi’s “Treatise for the Seekers of guidance” Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses reliance on Allah and seeking guidance from Him, two qualities highlighted in the Fatiha. We take the outward means, but we turn to Allah first—only He has true Ability and Power. He also talks about the prayer of seeking guidance (istikhara), its importance, and how it offers guidance on making a choice pleasing to Allah.

    Shaykh Faraz sheds light on leaving objection to Decree, which only brings harm to one. Instead, one should ask oneself how to respond in a way pleasing to Allah Most High and cites a parable to illustrate this concept. Next, he looks at a criterion in making choices: only do something you’d want to die doing. He gives the example of some early Muslims who “could not increase in good works if they were to die tomorrow.” Having false hopes is to imagine you will live to the next moment without the possibility of death. Shaykh Faraz closes by looking at counsels to leave qualities one dislikes in others and to leave the discretionary company that doesn’t improve one. Finally, he highlights the importance of actively seeking out good company.

     
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    22 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,…