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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani starts by calling all believers to reflect on the new beginning. By committing to journeying to Allah and to understand that the prophetic migration was not from Makka to Madina in its reality. He goes on to give an example of how one should be in this world by giving an example […]

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Shaykh Faraz begins with insights on the opportunities found in Rabi’ al-Awwal of renewing faith and rejoicing. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) spoke about his birth, and scholars wrote works celebrating it. Perhaps the most famous of these mawlids was that of Imam Barzanji, who was of Kurdish descent and served as […]

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Voluntary (nafl) prayers during the day are a neglected sunna, declares Shaykh Faraz Rabbani. He encourages us to aim not only for the most virtuous and difficult deeds, like night vigil (tahajjud), but also to take advantage of easy devotional works. He notes that while the Prophet’s prayers were inimitable, his Companions sought to imitate […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadith twenty-nine to thirty-five from Imam Nabahani’s eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the twenty-ninth and thirtieth hadith, we learn that one who loves another for the sake of Allah will be resurrected with […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadith twenty-six to twenty-eight from Imam Nabahani’s eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the twenty-sixth hadith, we learn that believers are of deep concern and love for one another even if they […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadith twenty-two to twenty-five from Imam Nabahani’s eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the twenty-second hadith, we learn that it is praiseworthy to express love and tell those whom one loves that […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadith nineteen to twenty-one from Imam Nabahani’s eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the nineteenth hadith, we learn that most beloved of actions to Allah Most High is to love for Allah’s sake, to hate […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadith fifteen and eighteen from Imam Nabahani’s eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the fifteenth hadith, we learn that best of faith is to love for Allah’s sake, to hate for Allah’s […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadith thirteen and fourteen from Imam Nabahani’s eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the thirteenth hadith, we learn that Allah’s love is incumbent for those who love one another, sit with one […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadith eleven and twelve from Imam Nabahani’s eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the eleventh hadith, we learn that people’s qualities of faith are not complete until they love one another, and that spreading salams […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadith nine and ten from Imam Nabahani’s eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the ninth hadith, we learn about how Allah’s love is attained through loving others purely for His sake. In […]

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å In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadith seven and eight from Imam Nabahani’s eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the seventh hadith, we learn about how loving for others what one loves for themselves is from the […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadith three to six from Imam Nabahani’s eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. In the third hadith, we learn that its is from faith to love someone solely for the sake of Allah. […]

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In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz looks at a reminder by Hatim al-Asamm, one of the great early masters of the spiritual path:  “Whoever wakes up any day upright in four matters, then he is turning over in the good pleasure of Allah Most High: (1) complete confidence in Allah Most High, (2) trust in Allah, […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins the eighth set of hadiths on the virtues of loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah from Imam Nabahani’s forty sets of forty hadiths, covering the first two hadiths. In the introduction to this set, we learn how love and hate for […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues the text, “Letter to a Disciple” by Imam Ghazali, where we learn about the relationship between acting on one’s knowledge and eternal reward. We learn that it is from delusion to seek reward without any action, and that praiseworthy action is rooted in knowledge. In the Daily Rawha, Shaykh […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths thirty-five to forty from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of “la ilaha illallah”. In hadith thirty-five, we learn how one may earn each day the like of Mount Uhud in gold by doing dhikr of “subhanAllah”, “la ilaha illah”, and “Allahu akbar”, each of […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths thirty to thirty-four from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of “la ilaha illallah”. In hadith thirty, we learn about constant recitation of “la ilaha illallah” granting one well-being from every worry and sorrow. On hadith thirty-one, we learn about the protection of “la ilaha […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths twenty-six to twenty-nine from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of “la ilaha illallah”. In hadith twenty-six, we learn about “la ilaha illallah” as a statement of taqwa. In hadith twenty-seven, we learn about the covenant one has by “la ilaha illallah”. In hadith twenty-eight […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths twenty-one to twenty-five from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of “la ilaha illallah”. In hadith twenty-one, we learn about what “dilutes” “la ilaha illallah”. In hadith twenty-two, we learn about Allah’s forgiveness of the one who says “la ilaha illallah”. In hadith twenty-three, we […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths fifteen to twenty from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of “la ilaha illallah”. In hadith fifteen, we learn about that one who says “la ilaha illallah” with sincerity will enter Paradise, and what it means to be sincere. In hadith sixteen, we learn about […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths eleven to fourteen from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of “la ilaha illallah”. In hadith eleven, we learn about the reward of different types of dhikr, and how Paradise is incumbent on the one who says “la ilaha illallah”. In hadith twelve, we learn […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths six to nine from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of “la ilaha illallah”. In hadith six, we learn about different forms of dhikr as a form of sadaqa, and that the duha prayer has the reward of all of these acts. In hadith seven, […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins the fifth set of hadiths on the virtues of “la ilaha illallah” (affirming Divine oneness) from Imam Nabahani’s forty sets of forty hadiths, covering hadiths one to five. In hadiths one to three, we learn about the virtue of “la ilaha illallah” in protecting one from the fire. […]

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani recounts the saying of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), “The joy of my eyes has been placed within the prayer.” Citing quotes from the companions, he highlights how the reality of the Prophet’s worship was not just in its outward form, it was in its inward reality, of […]

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In this special episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers a brief extract on beneficial knowledge from Ibn Ata’illah al-Iskandari’s work “Taj al-Urus”. We learn what is meant by beneficial knowledge when it is mentioned in the Qur’an and sunna. Ibn Ata’illah says that beneficial knowledge is that which comes with awe of Allah and is encompassed by […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani completes the section on Things the Facilitate Provision, Give One a Longer Life, and What Diminishes Them, thus concluding Imam Zarnuji’s work, “Instruction of the Student”. Here, we learn about the means of increasing provision. Finally Shaykh Faraz concludes the book by explaining Imam Zarniji’s closing, encompassing supplications that […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins the section on Things the Facilitate Provision, Give One a Longer Life, and What Diminishes Them from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”. We learn practical advice on actions that bring about provision in one’s life. Conversely, we learn about the actions that are of detriment and bring […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani completes the section on The Things that Facilitate Memory from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”. We learn about practical means of improving memory and retention. Contrasty, we learn about things to avoid which bring about forgetfulness. Overall, we learn that upholding adab is grants blessing in one’s memory […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues the section on the Importance of Scrupulousness When Seeking Knowledge from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”. We learn about the importance of upholding etiquette and Prophetic practice and being observant of commands and prohibitions. We also learn about the importance of always keeping a notebook on hand. Shaykh Faraz […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues the section on the Importance of Scrupulousness When Seeking Knowledge from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”. We learn about how the student should upholds good company and avoids bad company. We also  learn about the praiseworthiness of facing the qibla when seeking knowledge. Finally we see how students […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues the section on the Importance of Scrupulousness When Seeking Knowledge.We learn about the importance of guarding against satiety, excessive sleep, and and abundant speech about useless matters. We also learn about the dangers of eating food from the marketplace. In the Daily Rawha, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be covering Daily […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani completes the section on Seeking Benefit from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”. In closing the section we learn that attaining knowledge requires sacrifice and burden. He then begins the section on the Importance of Scrupulousness When Seeking Knowledge, where we learn about three things that may befall an […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani completes the section on Helpfulness and Good Advice from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”. He then begins the section on Seeking Benefit. In this section we learn about the importance of taking notes, building routines, benefitting from the learned, and concentrating on knowledge wholeheartedly. In the Daily Rawha, Shaykh Faraz […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues the section on Helpfulness and Good Advice from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”, where we learn about busying oneself with that which benefits them. This entails leaving that which does not concern oneself. We also learn about bearing with fools, and being wary of thinking ill of other […]

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In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds the believers of the importance of proper manners. How proper manners are an affirmation of love. Shaykh Faraz explains how proper manners are not small things. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths thirty-eight to forty from from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of the remembrance of Allah Most High. In hadith thirty-eight, we learn about the people whom are granted close proximity to Allah through choosing the best of speech to remember Him. In hadith thirty-nine, we learn […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths thirty-two to thirty-seven from from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of the remembrance of Allah Most High. In hadith thirty-two and thirty-three, we learn about the description of gatherings of remembrance as “gardens of paradise”. In hadith thirty-four, we learn that the benefit of […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths twenty-seven to thirty-one from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of the remembrance of Allah Most High. In hadith twenty-seven, we learn about the rank of one who remembers Allah Most High from the comfort of their beds. In hadith twenty-eight, we learn that one […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths twenty-three to twenty-six from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of the remembrance of Allah Most High. In hadiths twenty-three and twenty-four, we learn about the virtue of a tongue that is constantly in remembrance. In hadith twenty-five, we learn about the teaching of the Prophet […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths twenty-one and twenty-two from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of the remembrance of Allah Most High. In hadith twenty-one, we learn about remembrance of Allah Most High as the polishing of the hearts. In hadith twenty-two, we learn about the superiority of remembrance of […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths eighteen to twenty from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of the remembrance of Allah Most High. In hadith eighteen, we learn about the praiseworthiness of dying with one’s tongue moist in remembrance. In hadith nineteen, we learn that best bounty that Allah Most High […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths thirteen to seventeen from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of the remembrance of Allah Most High. In hadiths thirteen and fourteen, we learn about the pre-eminence of those who remember Allah Most High. In hadith fifteen, we learn about the clear distinction between doing […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths ten, eleven, and twelve from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of the remembrance of Allah Most High. Hadith ten details a story of the Prophet (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him) coming across a gathering of remembrance and informing them of Allah’s good pleasure […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadiths seven, eight, and nine from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of the remembrance of Allah Most High. Hadiths seven and eight further detail the virtues of group remembrance. In hadith nine, we learn about the analogy of the one who remembers their Lord as […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers hadith six from Imam Nabahani’s set of hadiths on the virtues of the remembrance of Allah Most High. In this hadith, we learn about the angels who seek out gatherings of remembrance, as well as the virtues of group remembrance. Shaykh Faraz then continues the section on Reliance […]

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In this podcast, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch begins by reminding everyone that gatherings are an opportunity to make new intentions and the importance of making intentions. He goes on to explain how gatherings especially ones that are done consistently are a chance to revive the heart. Shaykh Yusuf ends by explaining that the overarching character trait […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins the fifth set of hadiths on the virtues of the remembrance of Allah Most High from Imam Nabahani’s forty sets of forty hadiths, covering hadiths one to five. In the first two hadiths, Allah Most High says He is as his servant thinks of Him and that He […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues the section on the Beginning of Study, Its Amount, and Its Organization, from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”. Here, we learn about the methodologies and signs of sufficient review. In addition, we learn about the importance of avoiding any breaks that affect routines and focus in study. […]

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In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues the section on the Beginning of Study, Its Amount, and Its Organization, from Imam Zarnuji’s “Instruction of the Student”. We first learn that the way of the people of Truth in seeking knowledge, is that they seek it through God Most High, recognizing that He is the bestower […]

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