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Taking the Inward and Outward Means – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Apr 08, 2022

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What is the sunnah when in difficulty? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains that it is to turn to Allah Most High in everything through duah, belief, and trust in Him. He explains that Believers always take the means – both inward and outward, and leave the outcome to Allah Most High. He stresses that Believers are never passive and continue to take the apparent means. Shaykh Rabbani illustrates how luminaries of our time strived, focused on the good and served their communities.

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Four Keys to a Transformative Ramadan – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Apr 02, 2022

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shares four keys to a transformative Ramadan: (1) Reconnecting with the Quran; (2) Reconnecting with key relations—especially parents, family, and friends; (3) Renewing a commitment to physical health—which has great spiritual benefits, especially in the context of fasting; and (4) Asking—and answering—the critical question: “So, where are you headed in life?”

Shaykh Faraz explains each of these, and the practical to apply these in this brief but powerful and uplifting counsel as we enter the blessed month of Ramadan and fasting.

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Striving for Good in and Outside Ramadan – Shaykh Abdullah Anik Misra Apr 01, 2022

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What makes Ramadan special? What are we celebrating in this blessed month? In this podcast, Shaykh Abdullah Anik Misra explains that Allah Most gave us special times and opportunities to seek Him. He advises us to reflect on the true spirit of Ramadan and internalize our goals during and after this auspicious month. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit https://seekersguidance.org/podcasts/. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate

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Responding to Double Standards – Shaykh Abdullah Anik Misra Mar 25, 2022

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How should believers respond to the negative portrayal of Islam, racism, and the double standards of the world we inhabit? Shaykh Abdullah Anik Misra explains that our solution is in the example of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). He illustrates how Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) handled negative situations and how the companions understood and followed this.

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Having a Balanced Spiritual Routine – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Mar 18, 2022

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Why do we attend gatherings of knowledge? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds us that the main reason is to revive our hearts. He explains that we should aim to have a spiritual routine and that taking on too much may not be sustainable. Shaykh Rabbani elaborates how we can make most of the opportunities to perform additional forms of worship while simultaneously cautioning against becoming slack in our spiritual practices.

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Supplication and Cultivating True Hope – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Mar 09, 2022

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Assisting those in hardship and suffering, whether it’s giving charity or otherwise, is something we should all strive to do. However, the sunnah is to make dua for them. In this Friday sermon, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani elucidates on the poem The Prayer of the Oppressed by Imam Muhammad G. Nasir al-DarÏ, translated by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. Shaykh Rabbani elaborates on the benefits of supplication and warns against being ritualistic in acts of devotion. With the blessed month of Ramadan coming, he encourages us to implement small changes now, such as increasing our Quran recitation or sending salutations on our Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) and other acts of devotion. He emphasizes that true hope of attaining good is actualized only with a plan of action, commitment, and turning to Allah Most High without delay.

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Practicing Restraint with Creation – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Feb 25, 2022

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What does loving and doing for the sake of Allah Most High mean? In this Friday sermon, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how to relate to Allah Most High’s creation. He emphasizes that we should have no restraint with Allah Most High and elaborates that one way of assessing our connection with our creator is through the quality of our prayer. Do we rush when praying, or do we aim for quality?

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Etiquettes of Sharing Food – Shaykh Abdullah Misra Feb 14, 2022

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Why should we be concerned about what is commonly termed “table manners”? Shaykh Abdullah Misra explains that everything we do, including the simple activity of eating and sharing food, is a means for us to reach Allah Most High. In this podcast, he covers Imam Ghazali’s seven etiquettes of sharing food and encourages us to strive to follow the Prophetic example. He describes proper conduct when eating alone or in the company of others, the virtues of hospitality, and our conduct as guests or hosts.

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Cultivating Gratitude to Allah Most High – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Feb 04, 2022

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Do we express gratitude to Allah Most High irrespective of our state? In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani advises we reflect on the many favors Allah Most High gifted us – the greatest being His Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him). Shaykh Rabbani elaborates that blessings come in many guises and encourages us to practice gratitude in all matters.

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Closing Yearly Counsel – Supplication is Worship – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Jan 04, 2022

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In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani offers advice for the new (Gregorian) year. He explains that supplication (dua) is the essence of worship through which we express our utter need of Allah Most High. He urges us to ask Allah Most High for all our needs – the big, the small, or mundane – and to do so with gratitude and joy. Shaykh Rabbani shares valuable gems on what’s best to ask Allah Most High and cautions against making our religious practices habitual.

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