In this episode, Shaykh Faraz highlights verse 14 of Surah Taha (Chapter 20), which is about establishing prayer out of remembrance: (إِنَّنِي أَنَا اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنَا فَاعْبُدْنِي وَأَقِمِ الصَّلَاةَ لِذِكْرِي)  “Truly, I am Allah. There is no god but me. So worship Me and establish prayer out of My remembrance.” Shaykh Faraz goes […]

In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz highlights verses 222 of Surat al-Baqara, and how it corresponds to the third chapter of Ghazali’s Ihya on purification. (إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ التَّوَّابِينَ وَيُحِبُّ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ) (Truly, Allah loves the oft-repentant and He loves those who purify themselves completely). Shaykh Faraz explains that repentance (tawba) is return (ruju’). He outlines the […]

In this epoisode, Shaykh Faraz gives an overview of the second chapter from Imam Ghazali’s Ihya Uloom ud-Din, Foundations of Islamic Belief. Shaykh Faraz highlights the what Muslims believe, how faith is nurtured and the understanding of faith. He concludes with an example of the Prophetic through one of narrated supplications of Prophet Muhammad (peace […]

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz highlights the closing verses of Surat al-Baqara, verses 284-286, and how they correspond to the second chapter of Ghazali’s Ihya on faith. He tells us about the verses’ great merit, key underlying meanings as they relate to faith and certitude, and some guiding advice on how to benefit from these […]

In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz gives an overview of the first chapter from Imam Ghazali’s Ihya Uloom ud-Din, the chapter on knowledge. Shaykh Faraz explains Imam Ghazali’s statement that “the purpose of religion is knowledge – knowing Allah”. Shaykh Faraz further explains that all the forms of religion require knowledge. A believer needs to know […]

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz highlights the oft-repeated verse and supplication from Surat al-Fatiha, verse 6: (ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ) – (Guide us to the straight path). Shaykh Faraz connects this verse with the first of chapter of Imam Ghazali’s Ihya, the Book of Knowledge. He explains that one asks guidance towards what they seek. As […]

In this introductory episode, Shaykh Faraz gives us an overview of this new series in Ramadan: Renewing Religion. Throughout the month of Ramadan Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin and our other visiting scholars will be sharing with us a thematic overview of each of the 40 chapters in Imam Ghazali’s Ihya Uloom ud-Din (Renewing […]

The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) told us: “I have left you on the clear, wide way. (So clear) its night is like its day. None will veer from it except for one who ruins themselves.” What are the clear characteristics and the core aspects of the way of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and […]

“By the mention of the Chosen One (peace and blessings be upon him) hearts come to life” – Imam al-Busiri. In this brief counsel to students of knowledge, Shaykh Faraz emphasizes the importance of regularly connecting with the life and example of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Shaykh Faraz urges students of […]

Shaykh Faraz explains what “light” is. What does it mean that Allah is the Light (al-Nur). Then, he explains the Verse of Light (Ayat al-Nur) in the Qur’an. “Allah is the Light of the Heavens and the Earth,” means that He is the One who gives the light of existence to all creation. He then […]

In this Friday khutba, Shaykh Faraz highlights the sunna of reflection and four ways Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) taught us to reflect. He emphasizes that faith is only nurtured through reflection. Therefore, we should embrace the sunna of reflection. Shaykh Faraz highlights that one of the sunnas of the Prophet (peace […]

Scholars say about the love of worldliness is an ailment for which cure is exceedingly difficult. Shaykh Faraz talks about the dangers of loving worldliness, and gives five principles that help us keep away from worldliness. The five principle that Shaykh Faraz explains in this podcast are: (1) having a clear purpose in life, (2) […]

Many Muslims may approach worship as a burden. However, our worship should be an expression of gratitude to Allah Most High as the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) has taught us and set an example for that. Our sense of gratitude could be nurtured through constant reflection of Allah’s overwhelming bounties and […]

In this interview, Shaykh Faraz tells about the inspirations led him to take the path of seeking knowledge. He talks about the importance and definition of religious activism. Shaykh Faraz also shares his memories from his days as a student of sacred learning including an incident with his teacher Shaykh Adeeb Kalas.  He then talks […]

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 Allah’s call […]

Have you asked yourself why you are Muslim? Is Islam an identity? How can our faith be preserved in testing time? In this Friday khutba, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how faith is the fuel of religion. Muslims should be be clear about why they are Muslim, and then nurture that in their children. Shaykh Faraz […]

How can we achieve unity when we are different? In a time where we find many plots of divisiveness, how can we appreciate diversity? In this timely and important talk, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives some key principles on how to deal with differences and how to find unity in diversity. These principles apply to dealing […]

Many people let fears, worries, and challenges–personal or social–affect their life choices and cause them to make disadvantageous decisions. In this talk, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains a powerful Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) describing the “strong believer” who is “better and more beloved to Allah.” الْمُؤْمِنِ الضَّعِيفِ، وَفِي كُلٍّ […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How do I see Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in my dreams? Answer Here is a video answer by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani in which he answers this question: Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a scholar and researcher of Islamic law and Executive Director of SeekersHub Global After ten years […]

Friday sermon on the #QuebecAttack. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ cried, but not like others cry. His crying was not a crying of dejection or loss–but, rather, a crying of concern and caring. It was a crying of Mercy. Our response to Islamophobia and other wrong can’t simply be to seek a cold, angry “justice.” Rather, […]

There were atheists and non-believers even in the early centuries of Islam. Many of the early Muslims engaged in discussions and debates with them regarding faith, religion, and belief in God. Here, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shares two stories from great early Muslims—Imam Abu Hanifa (founder of the Hanafi school of law) and Imam Ja`far al-Sadiq […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the difference between waswasa and ego? Answer Here is a video answer by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani to this question: Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a scholar and researcher of Islamic law and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance Global After ten years overseas, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in the […]

Who are true servants of Allah? What does it mean to be of “the servants of the All-Merciful,” praised and described in the Qur’an. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains four of the key qualities of these blessed, beloved servants of God, as mentioned in verses 63-77 of Surat al-Furqan. Shaykh Faraz explains what a true servant […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible for a man to insert his finger in his wife’s private part? Can a woman masturbate her husband? Is it permissible to look at one’s partner’s private part? Is it permissible to have sex standing? In a shower? Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. May […]