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The Crisis of ISIS: A Prophetic Prediction, A Sermon by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

Allah has given certain people to fight, to defend themselves and others. Who are they and to what end should they fight? Shaykh Hamza Yusuf explains in this sermon. Resources for seekers: Paris Attacks: Response and Responsibility Afraid to get groceries? On being a woman in turbulent times “Be Unapologetically Muslim No Matter What” Finding […]

A Timeless Love – The Prophet ﷺ and Khadijah, by Habib Ali al-Jifri

Habib Ali Al-Jifri beautifully recalls the loving companionship of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his loyal wife Khadijah. He explains how this love story began and continued even after she passed away; and most importantly, what lessons we can learn from this story for our own marriages. Islamic Marriage: Guidance for Successful Marriage and Married Life […]

"Stop Cherry-Picking From Islamic Texts To Justify Hatred"

SeekersGuidance seminars are unmissable. Broadcast live from Toronto, anyone, anywhere can log in and benefit. To receive a reminder before the next seminar on Refuting Radicalism, register your interest today. In the meantime, watch a brief teaser of what’s in store. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani speaks unequivocally on the dangers of cherry-picking hadiths and verses of […]

What Dua To Recite When Sick, from Habib Muhammad bin Ali al-Junayd

Shaykh Yahya Rhodus mentioned what he described as a “prayer for healing” that was given to him by Habib Muhammad bin Ali al-Junayd. With his permission, we produce it here for all to benefit. BISMILLAH AL-RAHMAN AL-RAHIM Allahumma Salli wa sallim ‘ala Sayyidina Muhammadin al-Hadi ila tariq al-milla. Allahumma salli wa sallim ‘ala Sayyidina Muhammad […]

Good News For a Change

How about some good news for a change? At SeekersGuidance Global, we want to take a moment to celebrate some of the good news Allah blessed us with in 2015. Watch the one-minute video below. 400 million Spanish speakers can now learn about Islam in their language. SeekersGuidance Espanol went live in 2015. There are […]

Allah is Shy, and Loves Shyness – Why?

Shyness is an attribute much loved in a Muslim. As Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said explains, it is valued not merely in our public conduct but in the way we approach our relationship with Allah. Want to learn more? Take an online course with reliable scholars at the SeekersGuidance Academy, where dozens of topics are covered […]

The Tashahhud is Lofty – Don’t Rush It

The ‘tashahhud’ consists of the words we recite in every sitting of our prayers. These are the words with which the Beloved Messenger of Allah ﷺ greeted Allah on his ascent beyond the Heavens, in a place beyond place–a place not even the Angel Gabriel could go. All greetings, blessings and good acts are from […]

Muslim Communal Obligation: Stories That Will Have You In Tears

Imagine spending years saving up for hajj. And then imagine, not being able to go because you gave all your money away, but Allah accepts your hajj anyway. This is the story of Ali, a humble cobbler from Damascus whose random act of sacrifice fulfilled the Muslim communal obligation – fard kifayah – of hundreds […]

Impoverished Muslim Converts in Chiapas Need Help

In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful To send financial assistance to the Chiapas Muslim converts in Mexico, please donate now via Paypal. Fellow Seeker, Sister Zainab Ismail, will be embarking on her third journey to San Cristobal de Las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico soon. Chiapas is in the south of […]

The Limits to Differences of Opinion In Islam – Dr Umar F Abd-Allah

Differences of opinion in Islam – do they harm Muslim communities or are they a source of strength and mercy? Are such discussions the domain of the knowledgeable or us laymen? What are the limits to this within the shariah? Are you fed up of hearing, “I don’t believe in schools of thought or madhabs, […]