YouTube - Shaykh Faraz Rabbani “Knowing God” // August 2009 // Radical Middle Way
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani talks about the Quranic definition and understanding of God
Archive for August, 2009
Syed Muhammad al Naquib bin Ali al-Attas (born September 5, 1931) is a prominent contemporary Muslim philosopher and thinker from Malaysia. He is one of the few contemporary scholars who is thoroughly rooted in the traditional Islamic sciences and who is equally competent in theology, philosophy, metaphysics, history, and literature. He is considered to be [...]
YouTube - Ummah Films - Ramadan Reruns”
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ReflectOnThis: Fasting - Imam al-Ghazali
Excerpt from Imam al-Ghazali’s (d. 1111 CE / 505 AH) Book of Forty Principles from the Foundations of Religion:
Translated by: Khalil Abu Asmaa (Christopher Moore)
[ After discussing the Prayer and Zakah, Imam al-Ghazali goes on to say: ]
The Third Principle: Fasting
The Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him) said [...]
The Inner Dimensions of Fasting - Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali
The full text of Imam Ghazali’s Secrets of Fasting can be found, in translation, at: The Secrets of Fasting (pdf)There is an excellent lecture by Dr. Abdal Hakim Murad on the Inner Dimensions of Fasting, here.
The Inner Dimensions of FastingImam al-Ghazali
Three Grades
It should be known that [...]
Practical tips for fasting during Ramadan
Muslims view the fasting month of Ramadan with much sanctity and honor. The fasting month brings about a personal reflection of where we are, what we have done and where we hope to go. Many Muslims feel a heightened sense of excitement as well as anxiety. In this state of [...]
Trials of Prophet Solomon – By Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui | ImanWireWhen facing our own tribulations, we often lose sight of the immense challenges of the Messengers (peace be upon them) who provided us with the divine message. In looking at their own personal example in facing these trials, we can derive inspiration and guidance when [...]
The Reality of Istikhara
In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses istikhara (the prayer of guidance) by defining it, debunking misconceptions regarding it, the best way to perform it, and easy ways to integrate it into our lives in a meaningful manner.
Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) [...]
YouTube - Professor Muhammad Hyder “Madrasah and the Ummah” // August 2009 // Radical Middle Way