Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, Eid al-Fitr (Post-Fasting Festival) is one of the central days of celebration and festivity in Islam. It is a time to be thankful to Allah for the blessing of fasting the month of Ramadan, and the extra worship and good deeds performed in that blessed month. This day is also meant […]
In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful. May Allah’s blessings and peace be upon His Beloved Messenger, his folk, and companions Ramadan isn’t the “Month of Fasting.” It is a month of seeking closeness to Allah. Fasting is a means. Prayer is a means. Zakat is a means. Reciting the Qur’an is a […]
Although we all know that it’s the inward that matters, sometimes the outward helps us get there. But losing certain acts of worship in Ramadan doesn’t mean we have to lose out. Here is a handy resource list for menstruating women to get the best out of Ramadan. The Prophet, Allah bless him and give […]
Qur’an recitation forms the eighth chapter of Imam Al-Ghazali’s seminal work, the Ihya, which is widely regarded as the greatest work on Islamic spirituality in the world. Here are some of the best SeekersGuidance resources available on the subject of Qur’an recitation. We pray they help you to enliven and to savor your recitation during […]
Dread your period during the blessed month of Ramadan. Do you feel like you’re missing out on all the worship? Nour Merza gives women ten practical ways to benefit from this blessed month spiritually. Every Ramadan, most women will have about a week in which they cannot join in the major religious practices of the […]
We are blessed to reach one more Ramadan. Allah grant that we make the best use of our time. Allah willing, these On-Demand courses will help us focus and benefit from this month of the Qur’an. Each course contains a downloadable lesson set which you can listen to at your convenience. 1. Why Muslims Fast: […]
Making the Most of Ramadan The Complete Guide to Fasting Imam Tahir’s 5 Simple Steps to Prepare for Ramadan Preparing For Ramadan Advice from Habib Umar bin Hafiz Ramadan Detox for a Healthy Ramadan 40 Hadiths on Ramadan Tarawih Can I Pray 8 Rakats for Tarawih? Should We Stop Praying Tarawih Once the Qur’an is […]
In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful. The Seekers’ theme for this Ramadan is Hope and Closeness. This Ramadan Reader has been compiled for your benefit and in the hope that it may strengthen your hope and your closeness to Allah and help make the blessings of this Ramadan sweet and lasting. […]
The following is the third in a series of three excerpts on the heart of the believer from Hakim al-Umma Mawlana Ashraf Ali Thanwi’s book (Allah have mercy on him) Sukoon-e-Qalb, translated by Saad Razi Shaikh. For human beings, two kinds of worlds exist. The first is the material world, which we can see with […]
As we get closer to Ramadan, focusing on what we are seeking through our devotions is ever more crucial. The ultimate aim of any Muslim is to gain the closeness of Allah Most High. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives us clear guidelines with 10 key steps on the path to Allah Most High elucidating for us […]
