The Rawha: Daily Guidance for Seekers with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

The Rawha: Daily Guidance for Seekers with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

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  • 054 – How Sound Faith Leaves A Person | Hypocrisy in Our Times | Harms of Overeating

    In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths seventeen and eighteen from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of faith and submission. In hadith seventeen, we learn that faith “leaves” the one who commits fornication while he is engaged therein. Here, Shaykh Faraz explains that one of the causes of misguidance is holding to literal meanings that contradict affirmed meanings, continuing by providing a sound explanation and clarification of this hadith. In hadith eighteen, we learn that the distinct social categorization of hypocrites will not exist after the time of the Prophet (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him); Shaykh Faraz explains how this does not negate the presence of hypocrisy in our times – rather, that we no longer deal with them as a group. One should thus maintain outward caution, and inward good opinion of others. Shaykh Faraz then continues the section on Striving, Consistency, and High Resolve from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”, where we continue to learn about the harms of overeating and the means of reducing eating. We learn that the rulings of eating ultimately revolve around purpose and consequence.
    In the Daily Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers, beginning with two texts:

    (1) Imam Zarnuji’s Guidance for Seekers of Knowledge Regarding the Ways of Seeking Knowledge (Ta`lim al-Muta`allim Turuq al-Ta`allum); and

    (2) Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (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.

    The post 054 – How Sound Faith Leaves A Person | Hypocrisy in Our Times | Harms of Overeating appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

    0 min
  • 054 – How Sound Faith Leaves A Person | Hypocrisy in Our Times | Harms of Overeating
    In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths seventeen and eighteen from Imam Nabahani's set of hadiths on the virtues of faith and submission. In hadith seventeen, we learn that faith "leaves" the one who commits fornication while he is engaged therein. Here, Shaykh Faraz explains that one of the causes of misguidance is holding to literal meanings that contradict affirmed meanings, continuing by providing a sound explanation and clarification of this hadith. In hadith eighteen, we learn that the distinct social categorization of hypocrites will not exist after the time of the Prophet (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him); Shaykh Faraz explains how this does not negate the presence of hypocrisy in our times - rather, that we no longer deal with them as a group. One should thus maintain outward caution, and inward good opinion of others. Shaykh Faraz then continues the section on Striving, Consistency, and High Resolve from Imam Zarnuji's "Instruction of the Student", where we continue to learn about the harms of overeating and the means of reducing eating. We learn that the rulings of eating ultimately revolve around purpose and consequence.

    In the Daily Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers, beginning with two texts:


    (1) Imam Zarnuji’s Guidance for Seekers of Knowledge Regarding the Ways of Seeking Knowledge (Ta`lim al-Muta`allim Turuq al-Ta`allum); and




    (2) Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (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.
    0 min
  • 054 – How Sound Faith Leaves A Person | Hypocrisy in Our Times | Harms of Overeating

    In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths seventeen and eighteen from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of faith and submission. In hadith seventeen, we learn that faith “leaves” the one who commits fornication while he is engaged therein. Here, Shaykh Faraz explains that one of the causes of misguidance is holding to literal meanings that contradict affirmed meanings, continuing by providing a sound explanation and clarification of this hadith. In hadith eighteen, we learn that the distinct social categorization of hypocrites will not exist after the time of the Prophet (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him); Shaykh Faraz explains how this does not negate the presence of hypocrisy in our times – rather, that we no longer deal with them as a group. One should thus maintain outward caution, and inward good opinion of others. Shaykh Faraz then continues the section on Striving, Consistency, and High Resolve from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”, where we continue to learn about the harms of overeating and the means of reducing eating. We learn that the rulings of eating ultimately revolve around purpose and consequence.

    In the Daily Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers, beginning with two texts:

    (1) Imam Zarnuji’s Guidance for Seekers of Knowledge Regarding the Ways of Seeking Knowledge (Ta`lim al-Muta`allim Turuq al-Ta`allum); and


    (2) Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (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.

    39 min
  • 053 – Hypocrisy Belies Truthfulness | Foundations of Faith | The “Taste” of Knowledge | Holistic Wellbeing for the Seeker

    In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths fifteen and sixteen from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of faith and submission. In hadith fifteen we learn about the signs of a hypocrite. We learn that faith entails sincerity and being true, while each sign of hypocrisy goes against this fundamental truthfulness. In hadith sixteen, the Prophet (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him) tells us about three things that are from the foundation of faith: holding back from deeming someone a disbeliever by their actions; jihad remaining from his (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him) time until the ummah fights the last Messiah – while not being negated by the oppression of an oppressor nor the justice of the just; and belief in destinies. Here, Shaykh Faraz tells us that the basis of jihad is striving for truth, explaining that it has multiple expressions. Shaykh Faraz then continues the section on Striving, Consistency, and High Resolve from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”. We learn about what it means to experience the benefit, reality and light of knowledge, and how this should increase our appreciation and resolve. We further learn about the harms of overeating in study, how to reduce our eating, and the importance of holistic health and wellbeing, especially for a seeker of knowledge and caller to Allah Most High.
    In the Daily Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers, beginning with two texts:

    (1) Imam Zarnuji’s Guidance for Seekers of Knowledge Regarding the Ways of Seeking Knowledge (Ta`lim al-Muta`allim Turuq al-Ta`allum); and

    (2) Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (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.

    The post 053 – Hypocrisy Belies Truthfulness | Foundations of Faith | The “Taste” of Knowledge | Holistic Wellbeing for the Seeker appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

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  • 053 – Hypocrisy Belies Truthfulness | Foundations of Faith | The “Taste” of Knowledge | Holistic Wellbeing for the Seeker
    In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths fifteen and sixteen from Imam Nabahani's set of hadiths on the virtues of faith and submission. In hadith fifteen we learn about the signs of a hypocrite. We learn that faith entails sincerity and being true, while each sign of hypocrisy goes against this fundamental truthfulness. In hadith sixteen, the Prophet (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him) tells us about three things that are from the foundation of faith: holding back from deeming someone a disbeliever by their actions; jihad remaining from his (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him) time until the ummah fights the last Messiah - while not being negated by the oppression of an oppressor nor the justice of the just; and belief in destinies. Here, Shaykh Faraz tells us that the basis of jihad is striving for truth, explaining that it has multiple expressions. Shaykh Faraz then continues the section on Striving, Consistency, and High Resolve from Imam Zarnuji's "Instruction of the Student". We learn about what it means to experience the benefit, reality and light of knowledge, and how this should increase our appreciation and resolve. We further learn about the harms of overeating in study, how to reduce our eating, and the importance of holistic health and wellbeing, especially for a seeker of knowledge and caller to Allah Most High.

    In the Daily Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers, beginning with two texts:


    (1) Imam Zarnuji’s Guidance for Seekers of Knowledge Regarding the Ways of Seeking Knowledge (Ta`lim al-Muta`allim Turuq al-Ta`allum); and




    (2) Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (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.
    0 min
  • 053 – Hypocrisy Belies Truthfulness | Foundations of Faith | The “Taste” of Knowledge | Holistic Wellbeing for the Seeker

    In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths fifteen and sixteen from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of faith and submission. In hadith fifteen we learn about the signs of a hypocrite. We learn that faith entails sincerity and being true, while each sign of hypocrisy goes against this fundamental truthfulness. In hadith sixteen, the Prophet (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him) tells us about three things that are from the foundation of faith: holding back from deeming someone a disbeliever by their actions; jihad remaining from his (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him) time until the ummah fights the last Messiah – while not being negated by the oppression of an oppressor nor the justice of the just; and belief in destinies. Here, Shaykh Faraz tells us that the basis of jihad is striving for truth, explaining that it has multiple expressions. Shaykh Faraz then continues the section on Striving, Consistency, and High Resolve from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”. We learn about what it means to experience the benefit, reality and light of knowledge, and how this should increase our appreciation and resolve. We further learn about the harms of overeating in study, how to reduce our eating, and the importance of holistic health and wellbeing, especially for a seeker of knowledge and caller to Allah Most High.

    In the Daily Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers, beginning with two texts:

    (1) Imam Zarnuji’s Guidance for Seekers of Knowledge Regarding the Ways of Seeking Knowledge (Ta`lim al-Muta`allim Turuq al-Ta`allum); and


    (2) Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (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.

    47 min
  • 052 – The Greatest Threat to Faith | Major Sins | Failing to Act in Accordance With Faith | Knowledge is Light

    In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths twelve to fourteen from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of faith and submission. In hadith twelve, we learn that about faith and submission as means to forgiveness. Shaykh Faraz explains that the greatest thing that can take one out of the circle of mercy is associating partners with Allah Most High, whether explicitly or implicitly. Hadith thirteen is a prohibition of some of the major sins, including associating partners with Allah Most High, disrespecting parents, killing any person, and the false oath. Hadith fourteen explains that the one who commits the sins of fornication, stealing, drinking wine, taking the wealth of others when they don’t notice, and misappropriating the spoils of war, does not do so while they are a believer. Shaykh Faraz explains that this is not to be taken literally; rather, this negation simply means that at that moment, they are not acting in accordance with what faith entails. Shaykh Faraz then continues the section on Striving, Consistency, and High Resolve from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”, where he explains a poem on the virtues and honour of learning by Imam Burhan al-Din al-Marghinani.
    In the Daily Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers, beginning with two texts:

    (1) Imam Zarnuji’s Guidance for Seekers of Knowledge Regarding the Ways of Seeking Knowledge (Ta`lim al-Muta`allim Turuq al-Ta`allum); and

    (2) Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (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.

    The post 052 – The Greatest Threat to Faith | Major Sins | Failing to Act in Accordance With Faith | Knowledge is Light appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

    0 min
  • 052 – The Greatest Threat to Faith | Major Sins | Failing to Act in Accordance With Faith | Knowledge is Light
    In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths twelve to fourteen from Imam Nabahani's set of hadiths on the virtues of faith and submission. In hadith twelve, we learn that about faith and submission as means to forgiveness. Shaykh Faraz explains that the greatest thing that can take one out of the circle of mercy is associating partners with Allah Most High, whether explicitly or implicitly. Hadith thirteen is a prohibition of some of the major sins, including associating partners with Allah Most High, disrespecting parents, killing any person, and the false oath. Hadith fourteen explains that the one who commits the sins of fornication, stealing, drinking wine, taking the wealth of others when they don't notice, and misappropriating the spoils of war, does not do so while they are a believer. Shaykh Faraz explains that this is not to be taken literally; rather, this negation simply means that at that moment, they are not acting in accordance with what faith entails. Shaykh Faraz then continues the section on Striving, Consistency, and High Resolve from Imam Zarnuji's "Instruction of the Student", where he explains a poem on the virtues and honour of learning by Imam Burhan al-Din al-Marghinani.

    In the Daily Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers, beginning with two texts:


    (1) Imam Zarnuji’s Guidance for Seekers of Knowledge Regarding the Ways of Seeking Knowledge (Ta`lim al-Muta`allim Turuq al-Ta`allum); and




    (2) Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (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.
    0 min
  • 052 – The Greatest Threat to Faith | Major Sins | Failing to Act in Accordance With Faith | Knowledge is Light

    In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths twelve to fourteen from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of faith and submission. In hadith twelve, we learn that about faith and submission as means to forgiveness. Shaykh Faraz explains that the greatest thing that can take one out of the circle of mercy is associating partners with Allah Most High, whether explicitly or implicitly. Hadith thirteen is a prohibition of some of the major sins, including associating partners with Allah Most High, disrespecting parents, killing any person, and the false oath. Hadith fourteen explains that the one who commits the sins of fornication, stealing, drinking wine, taking the wealth of others when they don’t notice, and misappropriating the spoils of war, does not do so while they are a believer. Shaykh Faraz explains that this is not to be taken literally; rather, this negation simply means that at that moment, they are not acting in accordance with what faith entails. Shaykh Faraz then continues the section on Striving, Consistency, and High Resolve from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”, where he explains a poem on the virtues and honour of learning by Imam Burhan al-Din al-Marghinani.

    In the Daily Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers, beginning with two texts:

    (1) Imam Zarnuji’s Guidance for Seekers of Knowledge Regarding the Ways of Seeking Knowledge (Ta`lim al-Muta`allim Turuq al-Ta`allum); and


    (2) Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (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.

    47 min
  • 051 – Keys to Paradise | “Making Good” One’s Islam | Signs of Faith | Laziness and Its Treatment

    In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths nine, ten, and eleven from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of faith and submission. In hadith nine, we learn that they key to Paradise is bearing witness that there is no God except Allah; but the indispensable teeth of this key are acts of obedience and avoiding sins. In hadith ten, we learn about the multiplication of good deeds and diminishment of sins to the extent that one seeks Allah Most High in one’s inward commitment to submission and surrender. Hadith eleven teaches us that happiness upon performing good works and sadness upon sinning are signs of faith. Here, Shaykh Faraz explains three levels of faith, what is meant by sadness and happiness, and how to know if one is committing a sin. Shaykh Faraz then continues the section on Striving, Consistency, and High Resolve from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”. We learn that the roots of laziness are in failing to reflect on the virtues and merits of knowledge, and that good mention that lasts after death is from attaining beneficial knowledge; as Shaykh Faraz explains, the basis of benefit in life is to know.
    In the Daily Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily Guidance for Seekers, beginning with two texts:

    (1) Imam Zarnuji’s Guidance for Seekers of Knowledge Regarding the Ways of Seeking Knowledge (Ta`lim al-Muta`allim Turuq al-Ta`allum); and

    (2) Imam Yusuf al-Nabahani’s beautiful collection of 40 sets of 40 Hadiths of the Prophet (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.

    The post 051 – Keys to Paradise | “Making Good” One’s Islam | Signs of Faith | Laziness and Its Treatment appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

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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,…