There is a lot of confusion — and a lot of talk — about marriage. To understand what a successful marriage is, and the key issues and challenges facing marriage, Shaykh Faraz looks at 40 hadiths of the words and example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The PDF of the hadiths covered […]
In this deep and insightful talk, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad explains why does one turn to the Kaaba, when “Allah is with you wherever you may be,” and “Wherever you turn, there is the Face of Allah,” as Allah tells us in the Qur’an. The Shaykh discusses the reality of the Closeness and Presence […]
Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Asslamu Alaykum My mother have been looking for a suitable match for me, however, I have not put enough effort into it. I want to get married but I was born with a chronic liver disease that may complicate married life. Am I sinful for not actively looking for […]
In this critical and timely talk, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani emphasizes and highlights the crucial role of Islamic scholarship and scholars in the health and wellbeing of the Muslim community. He gives the example of how the teachings of Imam Ghazali was a key driver and cause of saving Jerusalem at the hands of Salah al-Din […]
Some of the Proper Manners of Service (khidma) Ones Teachers—and in All Religious Activism Muwasala—an excellent resource for reliable Islamic guidance—share the following response from Habib Umar bin Hafiz: What are some of the etiquettes of service (khidma)? [Muwasala] [The Intention in Serving] Any type of service, whether it be service of a shaykh or […]
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Mercy-Giving; and peaceful prayers and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Folk, his Companions and all who are faithful. Two Qualities That Are Never Coupled in a Believer Welcome to episode 54 of “The Content of Character” podcast. Today, we will be looking at qualities […]
Imam Zaid Shakir visited SeekersGuidance Toronto on the evening of January 1st, dropping in for the marriage ceremony of a dear Guidance student. Imam Zaid emphasized being agents of good in times when forces of corruption spread harm against families. One of the key means of good in creation is marriage. Imam Zaid said, “Four […]
al-Hamduli’llah, 3 million people from more than 200 countries visited SeekersGuidance.org in 2017 to access knowledge and guidance from reliable Islamic scholars. Our online academy now has over 80,000 student registrations. And our growing number of podcasts are being downloaded at record numbers. But perhaps the biggest news of 2017 was the launch of our […]
In this critical and timely talk, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus emphasizes and highlights the urgency of the preservation and dissemination of knowledge, which is the Prophetic inheritance. He continues to explain that Imam al-Ghazali highlighted three principles in his magnum opus, Ihya Ulum al-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences), that are meant to bring about renewal […]
What a year for our podcasts. SeekersGuidance’s scholars and teachers made a wide array of topics on Islam fresh and relevant, discussing everything from getting along with neighbors and improving personal interactions to community engagement and setting new leadership standards. All of these high-quality recordings and more are powered by SeekersGuidance and available on iTunes, […]
