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...

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...

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. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit https://seekersguidance.org/podcasts/. Help...

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.  For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows,...

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...

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? For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit https://seekersguidance.org/podcasts/. Help...

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...

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. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world...

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. For more SeekersGuidance...

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the words of Abu Bakr al-Warraq, one of the great early Muslims, who said that “The heart has six states: (1) life or (2) death; (3) health or (4) sickness; (5) wakefulness or (6) sleep.  “Its life is guidance, and its death is misguidance. “Its health is purity and limpidity, and its sickness is being roiled up and attached. “Its wakefulness is remembrance, and its sleep is heedlessness. “Each of these has a sign: (1) The sign of life is avid news...

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains a counsel of Shah Ibn Shuja al-Kirmani, a great righteous scholar of the early Muslims, who would tell his students, “Avoid lying, cheating, and backbiting—and then do what you wish.” [Qushayri, Risala] These are “foundational vices,” as Imam Arusi explains. Shaykh Faraz explains why each is fundamentally against Prophetic teachings—and how their opposites are the essence of the sunna: (1) Being truthful (sidq); (2) Being trustworthy (amana); and (3) Saying...

What does doing sincerely for the sake of Allah Most High mean, and how do we attain it? In this short reminder, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains that doing good deeds for the pleasure of Allah Most High requires effort, particularly in our acts of devotion. He stresses that Allah Most High does not accept actions without intentions and reminds us to do everything purely for the sake of Allah Most High - whether mundane matters like eating, drinking, the way we dress, or when in worship. He...

In this short reminder, Shaykh Abdullah Misra delves into the true meaning of Prophetic love. How and why did the men and women around the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) follow him? Are we copying The Beloved’s example mindlessly and mechanically? Shaykh Abdullah Misra explains that everything the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) did was an act of worship. We take the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) as our exemplar, hoping that Allah Most High...

Trials and tests are undeniably part of this worldly life. How we respond can help us navigate these tests, big or small, and ultimately gain contentment. In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives a beautiful and uplifting reminder that tests and tribulations are great opportunities to cultivate trust (Tawakkul) in Allah Most High. He unpacks the practical ways to cultivate Tawakkul and explains the essence of making Allah Most High our Wakil (agent). We do not rely on ourselves but...

We all strive to follow the Prophetic Way, whether it’s how we put on our shoes, sleep or eat. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds us that following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (Blessings and peace be upon him) are not meaningless acts. Through these small acts, we should aim to be present with Allah Most High. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit https://seekersguidance.org/podcasts/. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance...

Remembrance of Allah Most High (Dhikr) is one of the virtuous acts of worship through which we can draw closer to Him Most High. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds us that reciting the blessed words of dhikr such as “Subhan Allah”, “Alhamdulilah”, “Laa ilaaha ill-Allah” and “Allahu Akbar” is a gift. However, engaging our hearts can make us feel the Love and Magnificence of Allah Most High. He reminds us that Allah Most High knows all our weaknesses, accepts our every effort, and through His Mercy,...

Sayyida ‘A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) related that “The Messenger of Allah (peace & blessings be upon him) would remember Allah in all his states.” [Muslim] In this khutba, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how to connect with the heart and essence of the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him): being consistent in remembrance of Allah (dhikr)—and seeking and attaining presence (hudur) with Allah Most High. He explains how to make this remembrance and...

In this Friday Khutba, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses relationships and how being a vicegerent of Allah on earth is about being true to Allah. This is capitulated in one of the most comprehensive chapters in the Quran, Surah al Asr. Shaykh Faraz reflects on Sura al Asr in light of the day of Truth and Reconciliation.   For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcast Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance...

In this episode of the SeekersGuidance podcast, Shaykh Faraz explains the importance of praising Allah. He explains the concept of praise and how participating in praising Allah is a blessing in itself. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcast 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    

Shaykh Faraz reminds us of the fleeting nature of mortal love and the importance of love as it relates to Allah Most High and his messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace). Shaykh Faraz explains why lessons of Love should be approached with humility.   For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcast Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly...

In this podcast, Shaykh Abdullah Misra reflects on the similarities between covid quarantine and the spiritual retreat. A spiritual retreat is when one wants to be cut off from the worldliness of the world, explains Shaykh Abdullah. He also gives an example of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) migrating to the land of Madina in going to a new and familiar place. Shaykh Abdullah explains why one gathers to do dhikr of Allah and send salutations on the Prophet for...

In this Friday reminder, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains a few of the opening verses of the Burda of Imam Busiri. Shaykh Faraz explains not all the importance of counsel but the effect of bad counsel. The purpose of good counsel is one’s choice; the believer chooses what is most pleasing to Allah Most High. Seeking the relative good in this life and the ultimate good in the next life, explains Shaykh Faraz. Shaykh Faraz ends by reminding all to take the means to get good counsel within one’s...

In this Friday reminder, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds all of the importance of guarding one’s heart. How various things affect the heart, such as sins, wronging doings, and inappropriate thoughts. Shaykh Faraz explains one of the first things that affect one’s heart and one’s submission to Allah Most High is speaking ill of the Ulama. Guarding the heart against the various ills should be of the utmost importance to all believers, explains Shaykh Faraz.    For more SeekersGuidance...

In this Eid al-Adha sermon, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani draws on key passages of the Quran on Allah's mercy and love for His servants.   For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcast 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

In this Friday reminder, Shaykh Faraz reminds all why the month of Dhul Hijja is sacred. It is a month Allah swore by; it is a month one can take the opportunity to turn to Allah Most High. Renewing one’s subtle relationship with Allah reminds Shaykh Faraz. In the days of Dhul Hijja, is a chance to see the divine closeness.   For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcast Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge...