24- Meanings of the Prayer-II – Pray Like Those Close to Allah – Rays of Redemption – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
In this episode, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch discusses the prostration and final sitting position of the prayer. He explores the meanings of the prayer and its positions and how these meanings permeate into our lives. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcast Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
23 – Meanings of the Prayer- I – Pray Like Those Close to Allah – Rays of Redemption – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
In this episode of Rays of Redemption, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch continues to discuss the meanings behind the physical form of prayer. Just as it is important to understand what we are saying, it is also important that we understand why we pray the way we do. In this episode, Shaykh Yusuf explains the meaning of bowing. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcast Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
22 – Path to Allah Most High- Pray Like Those Close to Allah – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
The path to Allah Most High, the straight path, is the path of Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace). It is a path of knowledge, action, and reliance on Allah's favor. In this episode, we describe the path to Allah Most High and the essential provisions needed by the wayfarer. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
21 – The Compassion of Allah Found in the Prayer – Pray Like Those Close to Allah – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
The true slave of Allah, the one who has been brought close to Allah, is the one who is in constant heed of the beautiful and majestic qualities of Allah Most High. In this episode, we discuss the mercy and compassion of Allah, His majestic qualities, and how the believer enters into the Divine Presence through presence with and reflection of these realities. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
20 – The Fatiha and the Implementation of Divine Oneness – Pray Like Those Close to Allah – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
In this podcast, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch explains how the Fatiha is Umm Al- Quran (the source of the Quran) and a summary of the profound Quran and the address of Allah Most High. Shaykh Yusuf explains how before reciting the Fatiha, the believer seeks protection from the source of deception, plots, and tribulation of Shaitan. Shaykh Yusuf explains how all one does, and all one has is by Allah Most High. All praise in its entirely is due to Allah. Even the good one finds in any action they should thank Allah. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
19 – Opening Du’a of Prayer and Pure Monotheism – Pray Like Those Close to Allah – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
In this podcast, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch continues going over the parts of the prayer, explaining how the opening of prayer is profound. It enables the believers to rely only on Allah and how proper submission is only by and through Allah Most High. The prayer is for Allah and is from Allah out of his generosity, explains Shaykh Yusuf. Therefore, the true believer will not ascribe any of one's prayer to self. Instead, all one does or has is ultimately is from Allah. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
18-The Prayer is a Gift- Pray Like Those Close to Allah – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Shaykh Yusuf Weltch explains from the beginning of this podcast how the prayer is a gift from Allah Most High to the believers. He explains how the prayer was given to the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) on the night of Al Isra wal Mi’raj. The prayer enables one to be in the Divine presence. One must pray in a way that one has a sense of gratitude, for this gift reminds Shaykh Yusuf. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
17-The Path to Allah Most High – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
In this episode of Saving Our Souls we are discussing the idea of ‘seeking’ and its tremendous importance as that which starts one on the path of self-rectification. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
16- Tribulation of Wealth – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
In this episode, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch begins by explaining what is one of the greatest trials and tribulations of the prophetic community and that is wealth. He goes on to explain how wealth can be used to bring one closer to Allah Most High. Shaykh Yusuf makes clear who the truly wealthy are. They are those who know all wealth comes from Allah, and the truly impoverish one is the one who longs for what others have and is always wanting more For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
15- Reverence for the Prophetic Community – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
In this episode, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch gives guidance on not having rancor for the prophetic companions and the prophetic household. Those whom Allah is well pleased with. Shaykh Yusuf goes on to convey that there are several verses from the Qur’an that speak of the blessed nature of the companions and the prophetic household. He goes on to explain who are Ahl Sunna wal Jam’a (The people of the prophetic way and the consensus group). He shows what are their qualities in sticking to the prophetic way. They are 1) love and respect of the prophetic household, 2) love, mercy, and reverence towards all the companions, and 3) respect for Muslims in general. Shaykh Yusuf closes by giving an important counsel of not deeming believers disbelievers, and how it is important to think well of the prophetic community. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
14- Purifying One’s Self From the Disease of Sinning – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this episode, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch gives guidance on not only the disease of sins but their nature as well. He explains how sins block one from making repentance. Another of the major blocks when it comes to repentance is not knowing something was a sin explains Shaykh Yusuf. Shaykh Yusuf goes on to expand on the harms of sins, and how they only harm the one who committed them. These sins do not harm Allah Most High in any way. Remorse from sins is one of the keys to staying away from them. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
13- Purifying the Heart From Reminding Others of One’s Own Favor – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this episode, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch begins by opening the topic of reminding others of one’s own favor, and the favors they have done for them. This disease destroys one’s deeds, and is void of sincerity explains Shaykh Yusuf. Of the ways to stay away from the destructive actions of saying all one’s has is due to one's self. Is by consigning each and everything one has to the true giver Allah Most High. Shaykh Yusuf goes on by giving remedies to cosigning things to self, and that is to make everything for Allah. No matter how small or large make it all for Allah. People are a means to the ultimate good which is Allah Most High. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
12- Keys to Purifying One’s Heart From Envy and Hatred – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this episode, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch begins by discussing the famous hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) in which he says: “The Religion is Sincere Concern.” Shaykh Yusuf explains what is meant by sincere concern, and how those missing out on this sincere concern are in need to purify their heart. Shaykh Yusuf goes on to expound on two destructive traits envy and hatred, and how these two traits ruin one’s good deeds, and they cloud the heart. Shaykh Yusuf ends by giving timely advice on how to rid one’s self of these two blameworthy traits of envy and hatred. That is to pray for the one who one is envious of or have hatred toward. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
11- Danger of the Evil Trait of Arrogance – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this episode, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch discusses the importance of adorning oneself with the qualities that Allah Most High love. He goes on to warn all one of the most disliked traits disliked by Allah this is the evil trait of arrogance. Shaykh Yusuf continues by not only defining what arrogance is but how to remove this ugly trait from within oneself. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
10- Fear and Hope – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this episode, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch discusses the importance of having fear and hope. He also discusses why it is important to constantly turn to Allah in all of one's states. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
09- Doubts in Allah – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this podcast, we will be looking at the fragile nature of the soul and how to save it from the poison of sin. In this episode, we will discuss the important topic of having doubts in Allah Most High. Shaykh Yusuf Weltch explains that doubts in Allah steam from a lack of understanding in Allah. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
08- Self Conceit- Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this podcast, we will be looking at the fragile nature of the soul and how to save it from the poison of sin. In this episode, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch discusses self-conceit its harm and why one should be concerned with not adorning themselves with it. Explaining the dangers of self- conceit. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
07- Showing Off – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this podcast, we will be looking at the fragile nature of the soul and how to save it from the poison of sin. In this episode, we will be looking at steps to purifying the heart. How to purify one's heart from doing actions for staus in the eyes of others. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
06- Love of Allah Most High – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this podcast, we will be looking at the fragile nature of the soul and how to save it from the poison of sin. In this episode, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch explains the importance of love of Allah Most High. The only one deserving of one's love is ultimately Allah Most High. Shaykh Yusuf explains that one should love that which Allah loves. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
05- The Enemies of the Heart – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this podcast, we will be looking at the fragile nature of the soul and how to save it from the poison of sin. Shaykh Weltch discusses the enemies that distract one from Allah Most High. He explains how to remove the lowly traits from one's heart. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
04-Self Accountability – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this podcast, we will be looking at the fragile nature of the soul and how to save it from the poison of sin. In this episode, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch discusses the lower self inclining toward a matter and the importance of striving to direct all thoughts to that which will be pleasing to Allah. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
03- Gratitude and Patience – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this podcast, we will be looking at the fragile nature of the soul and how to save it from the poison of sin. In this episode, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch discusses the importance of gratitude and patience. Shaykh Yusuf defines what is gratitude and patience he offers ways to attain them for the sake of Allah. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
01- The Obligations of the Heart – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this podcast, we will be looking at the fragile nature of the soul and how to save it from the poison of sin. Just as the limbs have obligations, the heart has obligations. By fulfilling these obligations the heart is drawn nearer to Allah Most High and further from the worries and grief of separation. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
Introduction – Saving Our Souls – Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
Everyone has what they deem to be the most important thing in life. But it could be argued that nothing is more central to the human condition than the very thing that makes us human, our souls. In a world concerned with the physical, the superficial we see that lives remain empty, purposeless. Let us close our eyes to the world and look inward. In this podcast, we will be looking at the fragile nature of the soul and how to save it from the poison of sin. The first episode starts with the speaker welcoming the listeners and introducing the topic. He sheds light on the importance and urgency of refining the heart based on prophetic teachings. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate