SeekersHub’s Free Islamic Podcast: Eid al-Fitr Khutba - 2011:
In the first Eid khutba at SeekersHub Toronto, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains that the central lesson of Ramadan–learned through the fasting, prayer, recitation of Qur’an, and other spiritual acts in the month–is seeking closeness to Allah.
It is this meaning of seeking closeness that we celebrate and express [...]
September 3rd, 2011
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Why Learn From a Teacher?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Question: What’s the significance of studying fiqh with scholars rather than just reading the text yourself, if it’s a reliable text. The texts have commentaries and are written by scholars, so you would still be getting your knowledge from scholars in a way. So what [...]
May 19th, 2011
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Join us for a SeekersSeminar this Saturday 24th July, in preparation for Ramadan
With:
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Shaykh Zahir Bacchus
Shaykh Yusuf Badat
Ustadha Shireen Ahmed
Mutfi Umer Esmail
and, a special performance by:
Nasheed artist Nader Khan
Date: Saturday 24th July 2010
Time: 11 - 7
Venue: The Multi Faith Centre (Koffler House), 569 Spadina Ave, Toronto
“O People! Indeed ahead of you is the blessed month [...]
July 22nd, 2010
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Notes from the SeekersGuidance Winter 2010 General Assembly
By Beenish Akhtar
SeekersGuidance held its first ever General Assembly for the Winter 2010 semester. Students from over 15 countries tuned in to listen to inspirational messages from Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Shaykh Yahya Rhodus. The following notes on Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s portion of the program were taken by [...]
March 12th, 2010
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Jihad Jane and the Muhammad Cartoons
(Wall Street Journal Blog)
By Wajahat Ali
The recent arrest of Americ Colleen LaRose (who reportedly called herself Jihad Jane online) and seven individuals for allegedly plotting the murder of Swedish Cartoonist Lar Vilks, could be a teachable moment.
Vilks was allegedly targeted by assassins for drawing the Prophet Muhammad as a [...]
March 12th, 2010
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Worldwide Celebration of Prophet Muhammad | StarTribune.com
Today, February 25th, will be a worldwide celebration of Prophet Muhammad, upon him peace and blessings. Millions of Muslims worldwide commemorate the Prophet Muhammad, by remembering his life, teachings and character. And for the first time ever, with the growing popularity of social media - this year, [...]
February 26th, 2010
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Facebook | LIVE Webcast with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Shaykh Muhammad Ninowy at MSA West Zone Conference
MSA National will be broadcasting one main session LIVE from the MSA West Zone Conference!
Date: Friday, February 12, 2010
Time: 9pm-11pm, Eastern Standard Time (6pm local Pacific Time)
Location: Chemistry 194, UC Davis Campus
Web Address: http://www.livestream.com/mcontributor
***Charting Our Map: Navigating our Path***
Shaykh [...]
February 12th, 2010
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Just in case you missed the “Help Haiti, Heal Haiti” Emergency Online Fundraiser, here are the videos from the event:
January 19th, 2010
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As-salamu alaikum,
May this reach you in the best state of health and iman. Ameen.
Alhamdulillah!
Earlier today, Islamic Relief, SeekersGuidance, MSA National, United for Change, Fawakih Institute, and Relief Works banded together for an emergency online fundraiser to alleviate the suffering of the victims of Haiti Earthquake. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, the country’s capital, resulting in [...]
January 18th, 2010
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The earthquake that hit Haiti this past weekend has resulted in the deaths of over 100,000 people. The devastation is widespread and people are in dire need of immediate assistance.
You’ve seen the devastating images of Haiti and the immense havoc it’s caused, and you’re asking, What Can I Do? InshaAllah, we should strive to do our [...]
January 16th, 2010
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