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Living Faith Fully – Meanings, Gratitude, Certitude, and Tests and Blessings- Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Oct 31, 2020

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shares four keys to “Living Faith Fully.” He explains the journey of life as being a journeying from (a) merely living; to (b) having faith; to (c) living this faithfully.

For this, he advises that:

One. Strive to live the meanings of the religion and its rituals—not just its forms. “Mean it, then say it,” he advises.

Two. Cultivate Gratitude. Gratitude is a key to living faithfully. It entails (a) seeing—with faith—everything as a blessing from Allah; then (b) appreciating these blessings, through active reflection; and then (c) expressing this appreciation

Three. Cultivate Contentment. If we realize that the greatest blessings and gifts are those we already have—namely: (a) existence; (b) live; (c) faith; and (d) guidance

Four. Recognize Tests as Blessings. If we understand these realities, we should realize that all of life—its good and bad, the ease and the distress—are all tests.

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3 Ways to Connect to Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) in Rabi’ al-Awwal – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Oct 31, 2020

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani provides a comprehensive and practical counsel on how we can connect with Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) in the month of his birth, Rabi’ al-Awwal. He gives us three goals to aim for this month.

1. Choose a work on the life (Seera) or description (Shama’il) of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), and read it throughout the month to complete it by the end of the month.

2. Set a daily goal of a number of peace and blessings (Salawat or Durud) to send upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), and complete it daily.

3. Find one sunna of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) that you are not currently implementing and strive to implement it throughout the month so it becomes part of your life moving forward.

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Why The Prophet(May Allah bless him and give him peace) Started A School Before He Established A Mosque – Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Oct 29, 2020

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If there was any doubt about the importance of learning centers, this should settle the matter. Did you know, the Prophet Muhammad ((Allah bless him and give him peace) established a place of learning before he built a mosque? He began this school in the home of a teenage boy called Arqam, which explains why there are so many learning centers around the world named Dar al Arqam (House of Arqam).

What lesson does this very strategic move by the Prophet teach those who of us who are keenly invested in how Islam will survive and flourish in our communities?

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Five Things the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) Prayed for Every Day – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus Oct 25, 2020

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In this Friday sermon, delivered at our 2018 retreat by Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, he reminds of a prayer of the Prophet that applies to virtually every aspect of the human experience: “O Allah, I ask you for the good of this day: it’s opening, its victory, its light, it’s a blessing, and its guidance.”

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What Is Beneficial Knowledge? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Oct 22, 2020

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In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz covers eight characteristics of beneficial knowledge from Ghazali’s Beginning of Guidance.

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Circles of Mercy in Islam: Embracing Good Through the Mercy of Community – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Oct 18, 2020

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In this talk given after the eclipse prayer, Shaykh Faraz counsels everyone to enter in the circles of mercy and embrace good through being with family and community. He draws on the hadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him): “Community is mercy, and being alone is torment.”

Shaykh Faraz calls Muslims to gather with family and community around reading the Qur’an, reading hadith, remembrance of God, and doing acts of good and charity.

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Keys on How to Retain Knowledge – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Oct 16, 2020

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In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani counsels students on some keys on how to retain knowledge. Shaykh Faraz relates the story of Imam Shafi’i and his avidness to gain knowledge and to act on the knowledge.

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Welcome to Rabi’ al-Awwal & the Virtues of Praising the Prophet(Allah bless him and give him peace) – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Oct 11, 2020

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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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Imam Abu Hanifa: Six Lessons from His Life – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Oct 03, 2020

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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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Importance of Circles of Remembrance of Our Beloved Prophet (Peace be upon him)- Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Sep 27, 2020

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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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