In this series, Shaykh Shoayb Ahmed of South Africa will take us on a journey through the lives and biographies of some of the most celebrated and well known scholars of the twentieth and twenty – first century. These historical accounts will provide us with refreshing insights and lessons, and motivate us to follow in […]
* Originally Published on 3/10/2016 Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said explains why Muharram, the first in the Islamic calendar, is an especially auspicious month on many levels. The Prophets Before Muhammad ﷺ For one, it celebrates the achievement of the prophets who preceded Prophet Muhammad, – on him peace and blessings, in particular the struggle and […]
We are deeply saddened at the news of the passing of one of our beloved teacher’s, Mufti Mohamed Umer Esmail. A religious scholar, community leader, and loving father and husband, he is survived by his wife and three daughters. Let us pray for Mufti Umer and his family, may God grant him the highest levels of Jannah and […]
In the Name of Allah, Merciful and Compassionate In six months, we’ve established a full schedule of classes; on-boarded two capable, dynamic scholars; moved into a beautiful New Home; held a sold-out 5-day Summer Retreat; and a full schedule of Fall classes and programs–including launching our Steps Essentials Certificate, a Seekers Youth Certificate, and new Islamic […]
Atheists object to the argument for God’s existence from design by asking the question, “Who designed the designer?” This objection is, in fact, a sound objection because the design argument in its common formulation by Christian theists is, in fact, flawed. But it is not a valid objection to the inferences that Muslim theologians make […]
Attention to all interested students. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be teaching: Dars al-Tanwir al-Absar wa Ifadat al-Anwar (A Two Year Specialization in Hanafi Fiqh) In the Name of Allah, Merciful and Compassionate, with blessings and peace upon our Master Muhammad, his folk, and companions Imam Tumurtashi’s Tanwir, with extensive readings in Haskafi’s Durr al-Mukhtar […]
Ustadh Tabraze Azam gives a detailed account of the adab or proprieties of speech according to the Sunna. One day, a man was sitting with Qadi Abu Yusuf, a senior companion of Imam Abu Hanifa. After a period of extended silence, which was strange given that Qadi Abu Yusuf was the chief justice and an […]
Sister Saliha Nazir, a student of SeekersGuidance, was motivated and inspired by her studies to write the following poem. The Truth Will Prevail You peer out from within the walls That you built standing so tall Wondering what you are doing here You are held back by your own fear The vast open fields and […]
Ibrahim: The Father of Prophets No study of the life of the Final Prophet, Allah bless him and give him peace, can ever be complete, nor properly understood, without a look at the influence of his greatest ancestor: Ibrahim. A man whose life and teachings have affected billions throughout history. A man who prophets look […]
Muslim Imperatives Smile endearingly like Al Mustafa Brighter than an iridescent star Rise celestially like Isa Transcending corporeal fever Conjure mystic snakes like Musa Which devour the pull of Lucifer Teach insightful lessons like Al Khidr Slay the evil imp lurking within Endure your quandaries like Ibrahim Scorched by worldly fires but still serene Supplicate […]