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As-salamu alaikum

May this reach you all in the best state of health and iman. Ameen.

If you're ever in need of materials for a halaqa or small talk somewhere, check out Seekers Guidance Islamic Knowledge Podcasts which are short clips by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani on various topics.

You can download podcasts directly onto your iPod by going to Seekers Guidance Islamic Knowledge Podcasts or click on each individual link for direct download.

The Prophet - A Tremendous Blessing
In His Book, Allah Most High describes the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) as a person of tremendous character. In this khutba, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains what a tremendous blessing the Prophet is, and provides practical advice on how to establish a living connection with Allah's Final Messenger.

Prayer - The Best Remembrance
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Prophetic Supplication for Guidance, Piety, Restraint, and Freedom from Need
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Seeking Allah - The Goal of Seeking Knowledge
Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Introduction) - This is the first of a series of podcasts in which Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will cover the text Fada'il al'A'mal by the great Imam Diya' al-Maqdisi. In this lecture Shaykh Faraz sets the context for approaching this work of hadith.

Wudhu - Purifying Oneself Inwardly and Outwardly
Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson One): This is a series of daily podcasts in which Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will cover the text Fada'il A'mal by the Great Imam Diya al-Maqdisi. In this lesson Shaykh Faraz examines the significance of wudu.

Wudhu and Rising in Rank with Allah
Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Two): It is related that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Should I not point you to that which Allah wipes away errors through and by which He raises one numerous ranks." In this lesson Shaykh Faraz Rabbani comments on the three actions one can do to raise in rank with Allah.

Opening the Gates of Paradise with Wudhu
Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Three): In this lesson Shaykh Faraz explain how a believer can have the gates of paradise opened by perfecting their wudu. Umar ibn al-Khattab (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Whoever performs the ritual ablution and does so well, and then says, ‘Ashhadu al-la ilaha illa’l Llah(a) wahdahu la sharika lahu wa anna Muhammadan `abduhu wa rasuluh(u). Allahumma’j`lni mina’t tawwabin wa’j`alni mina’l mutatahhirin (I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, One without partner, and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. O Allah, make me of the truly repentant and make me of those who truly purify themselves),’ all eight of the doors of Paradise are opened for them--and they can enter from whichever they wish.” [Muslim (144), Tirmidhi (55), and Abu Dawud (169), though Muslim didn’t mention the second part of the supplication]

The Virtues of the Call to Prayer
Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Four): " The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), said, "Everything that hears the call of the muezzin -- whether jinn, human, or otherwise -- will bear witness to it on the Day of Resurrection." In this lesson Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reflects on the greatness of the call to prayer, and the sunnahs related to the call to prayer.

Virtues of Supplicating Between the Adhan and Iqama
Understanding Virtue Through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Five): It is related that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Supplication between the adhan and iqama is not rejected." In the following lesson Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the merit of calling upon Allah during specific sacred times, and shed light on what a believer should be asking for from Allah.

Virtues of Building Mosques
Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Six): It is related that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Whoever builds a mosque seeking the pleasure of Allah, Allah builds for them its like in Paradise." In this lesson Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the importance of building and maintaining mosques.

The Virtue of Cleaning the Mosque
Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings Lesson Seven: In this lesson Shaykh Faraz Rabbani examines the hadith pertaining to cleaning the mosque. From this one hadith Shaykh Faraz draws out the criteria for increasing the reward of one's works.
Praying in Congregation
Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings Lesson Eight: In this lesson Shaykh Faraz looks that the spiritual benefits of congregational prayer. Furthermore, Shaykh Faraz explains why there is gender distinction in certain rulings of law.

The Virtue of Praying in the First Row
Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Nine): In this lesson Shaykh Faraz discusses the reward, etiquette, and wisdom of praying in the first row.

The Virtue of Saying Amin
Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Ten): In this lesson Shaykh Faraz discusses the reward and ruling of saying Amin.

Also, summer registration for classes are now open. Classes start on May 24th!
http://www.seekersgu.../site/index.php

May Allah (subhana wa ta'ala) grant us knowledge that benefits. Ameen!

wassalam

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Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Ten): In this lesson Shaykh Faraz discusses the reward and ruling of saying Amin.

http://seekersguidan...of-saying-amin/

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Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Eleven): In this lesson Shaykh Faraz discusses the reward and Sunnah of tahmeed after ruku.

http://seekersguidan...eed-after-ruku/

[jinnzaman]

As-salamu alaikum,

May this reach you in the best state of health and iman. Ameen!

It’s not too late to be part of the SeekersGuidance summer 2009 semester - there is still 1 day left to go! Sign up now at http://www.seekersgu...ses/all-courses.

Alhamdulillah, we will be welcoming two new instructors this session: Shaykh Yahya Rhodus and Mufti Umer Ismail. Shaykh Yahya will be teaching "Imam Ghazali’s Faith in Divine Unity and Trust in Divine Providence." Shaykh Umer will be teaching " Introduction to the Rules of Qur’anic Recitation (Tajwid) - Part One" and "The Shatibi Certificate in the Seven Qur'anic Recitations (Qira'at) - Part One"

Here is a complete listing of courses for the Summer Session:

1. Gardens of the Righteous: the Sunnah of the Sunnah

This course explains chapters 1-24 of Riyadh al Salihin. It is unique in that Imam Nawawi gathers the Qur'anic verses and hadiths that define for us how to approach, adopt, and uphold the Prophetic example; how to make one's following the Prophetic sunna meaningful, beautiful, and transformative. Learn More

2. Absolute Essentials of Islam: Beliefs & Worship

This course covers what you absolutely must know to have sound beliefs; to make your purification and prayer valid and proper; and key principles on how to walk uprightly on the straight path-the path of salvation. Based on Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s "The Absolute Essentials of Islam..."

3. Islamic Manners in Everyday Life

This course serves to exemplify the sublime Islamic Personality and provide insightful glimpses to the Prophetic personality and manners. Explanation & Contextualization of Shaykh Abd al-Fattah Abu Ghudda’s Islamic Manners Description. Learn More


4. Money Matters: The Importance of Islamic Finance

This interactive course is for any adult Muslim seeking to fulfill their obligations with Allah, Most Exalted, regarding money matters and daily contractual obligations we tend to overlook. Based on classical and contemporary texts, such as Mufti Taqi Usmani’s Islamic Finance: An Introduction. Learn More

5. Islamic Beliefs for Seekers: Dardir’s Kharida Explained

This course aims to enhance ones understanding of Islamic Beliefs and will cover one of the foremost core texts (mutun) in Islamic beliefs, Imam Ahmad al-Dardir’s al-Kharida al-Bahiyya. Learn More

6. Islamic Law for Seekers: Mawsuli's Mukhtar Explained: Worship

Shaykh Faraz's Mukhtar Dars serves to provide a proper understanding of Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh), which is crucial for obeying Allah SWT in a way which pleases Him. All the chapters of Worship in Imam Mawsuli's great primer of Hanafi fiqh, al-Mukhtar, will be covered. Learn More

7. The Fiqh of Life: The Essentials of Halal and Haram

Learn the limits of Allah related to your everyday life. Get answers to critical life questions on food, dress, gender interaction, work, earnings, relations, speech, and the avoidance of sin. Understand the wisdom of the Shariah related to the halal and haram, and the way of Prophetic excellence in our everyday conduct. Learn More


8. Islamic Parenting: Prophetic Guidance on Raising Children

This course is based on two texts, Simt al-`Uqyan, (Thread of Pure Gold) and its commentary. Simt al-`Uqyan is a classical text on parenting written 500 years ago by Imam Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Ramli who was one of the leading authorities of the Shafi`i school in the tenth century after Hijra. Its commentary was authored by the Yemeni scholar Shaykh Abdullah ibn Ahmad Basudan in the thirteenth century after Hijra.

9. Imam Ghazali’s Faith in Divine Unity and Trust in Divine Providence

This course is based on Book XXXV of The Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya `Ulum al-Din) by Imam al-Ghazali. It explains the meaning of faith in Divine Unity (Tawhid) and trust in Divine Providence (Tawakkul), and details how both formal religious knowledge and one’s state of being are to be combined in pursuit of the Ultimate Reality in our daily lives. Learn More


10. Introduction to the Rules of Qur’anic Recitation (Tajwid) - Part One

This is the first part of four courses that constitute the Jazari Certificate of Proficiency in Qur'anic Recitation. Students will learn the basics of Qur’anic recitation, including the proper pronunciation of the Arabic letters, the special symbols which appear in the Arabic text, and the various rules associated with each of the letters. Upon successful completion of this four-part series, the students will be awarded the Jazari Certificate of Completion in Qur’anic Recitation. Those whom the instructor feels have demonstrated sufficient mastery will receive the Jazari Certificate for Instruction (Ijazah) in Qur’anic Recitation. Learn More

11. The Shatibi Certificate in the Seven Qur'anic Recitations (Qira'at) - Part One

An Advanced Course in Understanding & Mastery of the Seven Qur'anic Recitations (Qira'at)
This is first of 3 courses, 24 weeks each
Certificate (Ijazah) Program

May Allah (subhana wa ta'ala) grant us knowledge that benefits. Ameen.

wasalam

Seekers Guidance
www.seekersguidance.com

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Beyond Hijab
In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives impeccable advice on how to approach the issue of Hijab within the community.

http://seekersguidan...5/beyond-hijab/

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Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Twelve): In this lesson Shaykh Faraz discusses how prayer is a form of seeking assistance from Allah (the most exalted), how it expiates our sins, and the importance of sincerity in making our prayers transformative. Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) relates that he heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “If there were a river at the door of one of you from which they can bathe five time a day, do you think any of their dirt would remain on them?” They replied, “No, none of their dirt would remain.” He said (peace and blessings be upon him), “That is the example of the five prayers: by them, Allah wipes out sin.” [Bukhari (528) and Muslim (667)]

http://seekersguidan...e-daily-prayer/

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http://seekersguidan...-friday-prayer/

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Thirteen): In this lesson Shaykh Faraz discusses the importance of the Friday prayer, how it may expiate our sins, and some etiquette pertaining to it. Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Whoever performs ritual ablution and does so well, and then goes to the Friday prayer, listens, and is attentive shall have all their sins between that Friday and the previous Friday as well as three extra days. And whoever touches pebbles has idled.” [Muslim and others]

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Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings(Lesson Fourteen): In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz discusses the the importance of praying the Sunnah of Fajr. `A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) relates that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “The two rakats of (the Sunnah of) Fajr are better than the world and all it contains.” [Muslim (725) and others]

http://seekersguidan...sunnah-of-fajr/

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“Call to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and good admonition, and argue with them in the ways that are best.”
(Surah al-Nahl v. 125)

In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz reminds us that the purpose of dawah and discourse is to call people to Allah (the most exalted) alone. This entails following the Prophetic character by exhibiting wisdom, mercy, and sincere concern. Lastly, he mentions the importance of avoiding arguments and dealing with disagreements when they arise.

http://seekersguidan...d-disagreement/

[Ibn Muhammad ash-Shadhili]

jinnzaman, on Jun 1 2009, 05:49 AM, said:

“Call to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and good admonition, and argue with them in the ways that are best.”
(Surah al-Nahl v. 125)

In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz reminds us that the purpose of dawah and discourse is to call people to Allah (the most exalted) alone. This entails following the Prophetic character by exhibiting wisdom, mercy, and sincere concern. Lastly, he mentions the importance of avoiding arguments and dealing with disagreements when they arise.

http://seekersguidan...d-disagreement/

As salaam alaikum wa rahmatullah,

I listened to one of the clips and found that the speaker wasn't Shaykh Faraz, but was in-fact Imam Suhaib Webb.

[jinnzaman]

Ibn Muhammad ash-Shadhili, on Jun 1 2009, 06:04 AM, said:

jinnzaman, on Jun 1 2009, 05:49 AM, said:

“Call to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and good admonition, and argue with them in the ways that are best.”
(Surah al-Nahl v. 125)

In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz reminds us that the purpose of dawah and discourse is to call people to Allah (the most exalted) alone. This entails following the Prophetic character by exhibiting wisdom, mercy, and sincere concern. Lastly, he mentions the importance of avoiding arguments and dealing with disagreements when they arise.

http://seekersguidan...d-disagreement/

As salaam alaikum wa rahmatullah,

I listened to one of the clips and found that the speaker wasn't Shaykh Faraz, but was in-fact Imam Suhaib Webb.

Wa alaikum as-salam wa rahmutallahi wa barakatuh,

Hmm, strange. Which clip?

wassalam

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The Virtues of Duha’ Prayer

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lessons Fifteen to Seventeen): In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz discusses the Duha’ (mid-morning prayer), its virtues, and how to perform it.

Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Whoever consistently performs two rakats of Duha, their sins are forgiven, even if like the foam of the sea.” [Ibn Maja (1382) and Tirmidhi (476)]

Nu`aym ibn Hammar (Allah be pleased with him) relates that he heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say, “Allah Most High says: O child of Adam, don’t fail to perform four rakats in the beginning of your day, and I shall be your sufficiency at its end.” [Abu Dawud (1289) and Tirmidhi (475)]

http://seekersguidan...of-duha-prayer/

The Virtues of Four Rakats Before `Asr

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Eighteen): In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz discusses the the importance of praying the four rakats of the Sunnah before ‘Asr.

Ibn `Umar (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “May Allah have mercy on a person who prays four rakats before `Asr.” [Abu Dawud (1271) and Tirmidhi (429)]
http://seekersguidan...ats-before-asr/

The Virtues of Prostrating to Allah Alone

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Nineteen): In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtues of prostrating to the one alone worthy of worship. Rabi`a ibn Ka`b al-Aslami (Allah be pleased with him) said that he would sleep by the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and then give him water for his ritual ablutions (wudu’) and needs. He said to me, “Ask.” I said, “I ask you for your close company in Paradise.” He said, “Anything else?” I said, “This is what I want.” He replied, “So assist me against yourself with much prostration.” [Muslim (489), Abu Dawud (1320), Nasa’i (1139)]
http://seekersguidan...to-allah-alone/

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http://seekersguidan...nth-of-ramadan/

The Virtues of Standing in Prayer in the Month of Ramadan

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Twenty): In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtues of performing Taraweeh in Ramadan. Additionally, he discusses the importance of Laylat al-Qadr and its characteristics. Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Whoever stands in prayer in Ramadan out of faith and seeking reward shall have their past sins forgiven.” And he said, “Whoever stands in prayer on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and seeking reward shall have their sins forgiven.” [Bukhari (1901) and Muslim (1097)

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http://seekersguidan...rayer-at-night/

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Twenty-three): In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtues of praying at night. Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “The best of fasting after Ramadan is in the Month of Allah--Muharram. And the best of prayer after obligatory prayer is night prayer.” [Muslim (1163), Abu Dawud (2429), and Tirmidhi (740)]

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http://seekersguidan...thics-in-islam/

“… Allah will exalt those of you who believe, and those who are given knowledge, in high degrees;”
(Surah al-Mujadila v. 11)

In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the tremendous virtue of knowledge in Islam and explains how our knowledge of the deen should not consist of mere factoids and to-do-lists but should be a transformative experience that draws us closer to Allah (the Most Exalted) by seeking His pleasure.