In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Allah Most High says: “As for those who repent, believe, and do good deeds, they are the ones whose evil deeds Allah will change into good deeds. For Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Quran, 25:70] Abu Hurayra reports that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible for me to shorten Prophet Muhammad’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) name to “PM” because I study Islam in school and have to write the Prophet’s name a lot in essays? It takes longer to write it completely. I don’t mean to offend anyone […]

Answered by Shaykh Farid Dingle Question What is the best dictionary for words in the Quran? Answer Raghib al-Isfahani’s Mufradat Alfadh al-Quran is the best Arabic-Arabic dictionary for words in the Quran. For an Arabic-English dictionary, Lane’s Lexicon would be the best. And Allah knows best. [Shaykh] Farid Dingle Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I used to be very far from Islam in practice and used to steal a lot; I stole from unlocked cars and a few people which whom I have no contact now, so I don’t even know the owners to return the money I always feel sad/anxious knowing Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How should Muslims conduct and engage in the political sphere, especially those interested in becoming lawyers or members of Congress? Many social issues run contrary to the Shari’a, such as same-sex marriage, the prevalence of alcohol, drugs, etc. How are Muslims meant to navigate these spheres? Answer This is […]

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Allah Most High says, “And We created you in pairs.” [Quran, 78:8] SeekersGuidance Readers provide the seeker with a purposely curated list of articles, answers, podcasts, and courses from SeekersGuidance, on a particular topic. These guides serve as a gateway to knowledge and guidance. This comprehensive […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Do you have to physically see the slaughter and ask every time about meat, even in stores and restaurants, even in Muslim countries? And is all meat assumed to be haram if its slaughter method is unknown, or do we assume it is halal as it is in a […]

The following article was transcribed by a SeekersGuidance scholarship student, based on a lecture series: “Friday Circle of Remembrance & Reminders.” This is episode 59 of the series, delivered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, reminding us of the gifts and realities of dua. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani also covers the reasons for one’s existence and Allah’s mercy towards […]

The following article was transcribed by a SeekersGuidance scholarship student, based on a lecture series: “Friday Circle of Remembrance & Reminders.” This is episode 58 of the series, delivered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, reminding us of the gifts and realities of dua. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani also re-awakens the reasons for one’s existence and Allah’s mercy towards […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series—based upon the course The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s Manual of […]

The following article was transcribed by a SeekersGuidance scholarship student, based on a lecture series: “Servants of the All-Merciful: Understanding the Qualities of True Servants of Allah.” This is the second of six lectures, delivered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, that explores the qualities of the true servants of Allah described in Surat al-Furqan. Introduction In […]

On Friday September 17th, SeekersGuidance kick-started the Critical Seminars in Istanbul, Turkey at Bilim ve İnsan Vakfı Genel Merkezi with our esteemed guest speakers including Shaykh Basim Itani, Shaykh Muhammad Badhib, and Shaykh Abd al-Rahman Kharsa, and Shaykh Faraz Rabbani amongst many other distinguished teachers. The first of the Istanbul Critical Issues Seminars was titled, […]

In this Friday Khutba (sermon), Shaykh Faraz Rabbani unravels the wisdom behind Allah’s command for each Muslim to seek virtuous company, and how one can identify righteous traits among those who surround them. One of the best ways that the mindful believer can preserve and safeguard their religion is to be selective of whom they […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series is based upon Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s course “The Path of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I want to stay in Islam, but I saw many videos about against beliefs and Islam and other stuff. I want to stay, but I am worried about the future. Do you have any advice for me? Answer Stop watching such videos; ask the questions you have without hesitation […]

The following article was transcribed by an internal student, based on a lecture series: “Servants of the All-Merciful: Understanding the Qualities of True Servants of Allah.” This is the first of six lectures, delivered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, that explores the deeper meanings of verses from Surat al-Furqan, and the prophetic characteristics embodied by the true servants of […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series is based upon Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s course “The Path of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In one post, you mentioned the permissibility of praying with shoes on. Some of the students of knowledge who taught us were unaware of this ruling in the Hanafi school of law, and so I wondered if you could provide a (or some) reference(s) for it and perhaps slightly […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series—based upon Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s course “The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani has compiled a list of trusted Hadith Commentaries. Share this list with a student of knowledge or anyone who is interested in studying this important science. Notable Starter Commentaries For Studying the Science of Hadith Dalil al-Falihin fi Sharh Riyad al-Salihin by Imam Ibn ‘Allan al-Bakri Al-Fawa’id al-Mutra‘a al-Hiyad fi Sharh Kitab […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discussed the Spiritual sunnas and how we can uphold them in this uplifting short lecture.    In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Following in the Way of the Beloved Prophet We strive to know, love, and follow the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) through his beautiful example […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series—based upon Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s course “The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is the group remembrance with the singing of spiritual poetry and rhythmic swaying, called the hadra, permitted? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful. The hadra is in itself permitted, as writings of major Hanafi authorities make clear. Among the imams of the Hanafi school who have specifically […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series—based upon Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s course “The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s […]