Archive for December, 2009
Islam & Tiger Woods: How should Muslims view the recent scandals?

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- Islam & Tiger Woods: How should Muslims view the recent scandals?
The media has been full of scandals and claims about golfer Tiger Woods’ private life. It is hard to miss these. But how should we as Muslims consider these? Can we read and listen to such matters?…  

Understanding the Ninety-Nine Names of Allah: Al-Salam

Al-Salam means “The Flawless” and comes from the same root as “peace” as entities are at peace when they are flawless.
Salam is also derived from the same word as “Islam.” While Islam is often translated as “to submit”, this is not the best translation. Shaykh  Abdul-Hakim Murad writes that Islam does not mean submission, rather, it entails letting go. This is [...]

The Intentions for Seeking Knowledge - Imam Abdullah al-Haddad

Towards Enlightment
Intention for studying from Imam Abdullah Al-Haddad (may God be pleased with him!) translated from Arabic to English by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed Fredericks (may God be pleased with him!) of Glasgow, as:
All praise to God, Lord of the Worlds. And salutations and greetings upon our master Muhammad and upon his family and [...]

SeekersGuidance Management Meetings in Anne Arbor, Michigan with Photos

Bismillah.

Alhamdulillah, SeekersGuidance held a series of highly productive management meetings in Anne Arbor, Michigan this past weekend. We refined our vision, set priorities, and clarified major goals for the upcoming year. Please remember us in your duas!
Here are some pictures from the meetings:

Remembering the Prophet: Brief Explanation of a line from Habib Umar’s Mawlid from [...]

Ta’leef Collective: An Amazing Project

Taleef Collective: An Amazing Project

Ta’Leef Collective Video from Mustafa Davis on Vimeo.
Promo video scripted, shot and edited for Ta’Leef Collective (a non-profit) organization dedicated to assisting new Muslims and emerging young adult Muslims.
MISSION STATEMENT: Ta’leef provides the space, content, and companionship necessary for a healthy understanding, embrace and realization of Islam.
Ta’leef Collective [...]

Shaykh Hamza’s “Spring’s Gift” - Nader Khan Live @ Ta’leef Collective

YouTube - Shaykh Hamza’s “Spring’s Gift” - Nader Khan Live @ Ta’leef, Ft. Marlon Deodato Altan.
An unplugged performance of “Spring’s Gift” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, to be featured on Nader Khan’s next album.

URL: http://www.naderkhan.com/
Purchase album from:USA - http://www.RumiBookstore.comCanada - http://www.soundvisioncanada.comUK - http://www.nuralhabib.comAustralia - http://www.alghazzali.org/
MP3:iTunes: http://tiny.cc/qWaUt

Remembering the Prophet: Brief Explanation of a line from Habib Umar’s Mawlid - Vimeo

Remembering the Prophet: Brief Explanation of a line from Habib Umar’s Mawlid on Vimeo

Remembering the Prophet: Brief Explanation of a line from Habib Umar’s Mawlid from Faraz Rabbani on Vimeo.

Remembering the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) at all times. A brief Explanation of a line from Habib Umar’s Mawlid, at a gathering in [...]

Powerful Song by Nader Khan - “Presence” - at Ta’leef Collective

YouTube - “Presence” - Nader Khan Live @ Ta’leef Collective
An unplugged performance of “Presence”, a song to be featured on Nader Khan’s next album.

URL: http://www.naderkhan.com/Twitter: http://twitter.com/nader_khanFacebook Page: http://tiny.cc/CRyrRFacebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/terminader
Purchase album from:USA - http://www.RumiBookstore.comCanada - http://www.soundvisioncanada.comUK - http://www.nuralhabib.comAustralia - http://www.alghazzali.org/
MP3:iTunes: http://tiny.cc/qWaUtAmazon MP3: http://tiny.cc/vQwgU
Ta’leef Collective: http://taleefcollective.org/

The Proper Manners of Keeping Allah’s Company - Imam Ghazali

Imam Ghazali states in his work, The Beginnings of Guidance:
The Proper Manners of Keeping Allah’s Company
Know that the companion who never leaves you whether you are resident or travelling, whether asleep or awake, both in your life and after your death is your Lord, Master, Protector, and Creator.
And whenever you make remembrance of Him, He is [...]

Results Are In for the Sixth Annual Brass Crescent Awards - SeekersGuidance Wins First Place in “Best New Blog” Category

Alhamdulillah, SeekersGuidance won the “Best New Blog” category in the Sixth Annual Brass Crescent Awards. SeekersGuidance is honored to receive this award and would like to thank everyone for their support.
The Annual Brass Crescent Awards were launched in 2004 with the purpose of promoting the best writing of the Muslim web. The other categories this year [...]