Question: My father has been ill due to Covid-19 and has been in a medically induced coma for 7 weeks. He has been getting his oxygen from a ventilator all this time. The other organs are working and he is not brain dead. The doctors in the best hospital in the country (Netherlands) have concluded […]

Living Faith Fully – Meanings, Gratitude, Certitude, and Tests & Blessings   What does it mean to have faith? And then to live faith fully? In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shares four keys to “Living Faith Fully.” He explains the journey of life as being a journeying from (a) merely living; to (b) having […]

What does it mean to love Allah? Friday Reminder by SeekersGuidance Executive Director Shaykh Faraz Rabbani   Love for Allah Too often when someone begins to become serious about religion, their concern for the outward manifestations of faith can cause them to diminish in their concern for parents, family and friends. This arises from a […]

This past Thursday, July 30th, we had an amazing online Arafat event.  We were joined by notable scholars, devotional artists, and community thinkers from around the world. Click the video above to watch the webinar. Speakers included: Imam Yama Niazi Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Ustadha Shireen Ahmed Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Shaykh Faraz […]

As Ramadan gets closer, here are some highlights from our popular On-Demand course, Making the Most of Ramadan. The Aims of Fasting by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani In this section, Shaykh Faraz covers portions of the book, “The Higher Aims of Fasting,” by the great scholar Izz ibn ‘Abd al-Salam, who was known as “The Sultan […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How does one make up for a large number of prayers (let’s say, years of them)? Does he/she have to make up for each individual prayer? Would they have to make up for all those prayers or would a general tawbah be required in such a case? Answer I […]

When Allah (Most High) tells us to fast, He closes the set of verses with a reminder on His closeness. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani sheds light what Allah’s closeness means for us and how we can realize it in our daily lives. SeekersGuidance offers FREE courses with clear learning streams for Islamic studies, Youth Islamic Studies, […]

In this timely reminder, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds us that our acts of worship in Ramadan are a means to an end – seeking Allah Most High. He uses the Quranic verses on fasting to show us the objectives of such works of worship. Furthermore, he urges us to find our purpose in our devotional […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin, Shaykh Adeyinka Mendes, and other leading scholars provide lessons on how to embody the values and realities of the month of Ramadan. *This video series was recorded during Ramadan 2016

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani (Executive Director) welcomes you to this Ramadan and invites you to take advantage of SeekersGuidance’s offerings during this blessed month. Join us from the comfort of your own homes and help to spread prophetic light and clarity within our communities. This Ramadan, SeekersGuidance—the Global Islamic Seminary—is offering a rich range of daily […]

* Originally posted on May 8, 2018 Shaykh Faraz Rabbani answers questions on the fiqh of fasting, including the nullifiers of fasts, expiation for broken fasts, and the spiritual retreat. Among the many questions and points Shakyh Faraz addresses, he mentions that if one breaks fast deliberately or by accident, the time of fasting is […]

Announcing the SeekersGuidance COVID-19 Webinar This Sunday! As this pandemic spreads across the world, the Muslim community is struggling to find answers to many questions. Along with the critical advice of health and medical professionals, we are in dire need of Prophetic Guidance. SeekersGuidance has put together an important program to provide clarity in these […]

In the beautiful historical mosque called Molla Zeyrek Camii or Zeyrek Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani delivered a talk entitled, “Seeking Allah: Finding the Divine in Your Life” taking concepts pertaining to Arabic grammar and applying them to the heart in what some call, “The Higher Grammar”.  When explaining the famous grammar text […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains lessons from the Year of Sorrow of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Contrary to some misunderstandings, the Sorrow of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was not of dejection or depression. Rather, his Sorrow was the most beautiful of sorrow: a deep sense of awe and […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the importance of being a person of true benefit through following in the footsteps of those who have succeeded us. A question and answer session follow. 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 […]

  The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) told us that the smartest believers are those who remember death the most, and best prepare for it. [Ibn Maja] Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how to remember and practically prepare for death in this inspiring and uplifting talk. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts. Help […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds us to appreciate the greatest gift that Allah has given humanity: the gift of the Beloved Messenger of Allah (peace & blessings be upon him & his folk). He explains the Divine Reminder: “Truly, Allah has bestowed great favor upon the believers, for He has sent to them a Messenger from […]

* Originally published on the 11th of November 2018 Shaykh Faraz provides a welcome and introduction to Rabiʿ al-Awwal, the month of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), who is the means to our having every good. To introduce the series on the Great Praises of the Prophet from […]

In this Khutba, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the approach Muslims should have when engaging with elections and issues of politics. All Muslims should focus on bringing about the benefit for their communities. It is vital that Muslims should have a concern about how they are governed and how various policies affect them and their communities. […]

One of the key sunnas of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is that he was always positive and full of hope in Allah Most High. It didn’t matter what was happening to him or around him, the Prophet’s positive attitude and hope were unconditional. In this Friday khutba, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani highlights […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses salat al-istikhara (the prayer of guidance) by defining it, debunking misconceptions regarding it, the best way to perform it, and easy ways to integrate it into our lives in a meaningful manner Some of the common misonceptions include Istikhara is a prayer in matters of marriage The signs come in the […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the lessons of the great day of Ashura – the 10th of Muharram. This is one of the greatest days of the year – a day the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) highly encouraged us to fast. This is the day in which… Prophet Adam was absolved of his error; the […]

Attention to all interested students. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will be teaching:   Dars al-Tanwir al-Absar wa Ifadat al-Anwar  (A Two Year Specialization in Hanafi Fiqh) In the Name of Allah, Merciful and Compassionate, with blessings and peace upon our Master Muhammad, his folk, and companions Imam Tumurtashi’s Tanwir, with extensive readings in Haskafi’s Durr al-Mukhtar […]

In this Friday sermon, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds us of the great bounties and blessings that God has bestowed upon us in this sacred month of Hajj. Shaykh Faraz calls upon us to recognize and appreciate the moments of life that God has gifted us with. The scholars of Islam state that the greatest moment […]