In this khutbah, delivered at Princeton University, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains that true intelligence is the capacity to seek ultimate benefit and to know God.
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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.
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Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to teach [...]

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In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the characteristics of the way of knowledge, its virtues, and how it can be used to seek Allah (the Most Exalted) and Paradise. Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said “Whoever pursues a path seeking knowledge, [...]

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Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Thirty-Four):In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz discusses Remembering Allah When Getting up from a Gathering. Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Whoever sits in a gathering where there was much useless talk should say before [...]

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In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the importance of serving the creation of Allah (The Most Exalted) and by doing so through the prophetic example of mercy, gentleness, and intimate concern.
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Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Thirty-Three):
In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz discusses the immense spiritual benefits of pronouncing the oneness of Allah (The Most Exalted) upon entering the market place. `Umar ibn al-Khattab (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Whoever enters the [...]

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Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Thirty-Two):
In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz discusses the reward and power of tasbih through emphatic remembrance so that it assists us in rising in rank with Allah (The Most Exalted). Safiyya relates (Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) entered [...]

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Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings Lesson Thirty-one): In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtues of the remembrance of Allah (The Most Exalted).  Anas ibn Malik (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Verily, Allah is pleased for His servant to eat something [...]

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In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani describes why people often fail to follow the Sunnah or follow it but in an insufficient manner. He shares valuable lessons from Imam Nawawi’s “Riyadh us Saliheen” that teach us the Sunna of following the Sunna.
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Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Thirty): In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtues of the Most Beloved of Words to Allah. Samura ibn Jundub (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “The most beloved of words to Allah Mighty and Majestic [...]

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