Shaykh Faraz highlights the teaching of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) with regards to what a believer should ask for during trials that they will inevitably face. He calls believers to not focus on getting out of the trial, but rather to focus on being the strong and empowered believer who responds to the […]

Shaykh Faraz calls believers to embody and spread the prophetic light in times of darkness, as opposed to talking and dwelling on the darkness. He explains that there is a lot of good and blessings to reflect on, recognize and be thankful for. Of the rights of blessings upon us, is to rejoice in the […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shares clear, inspiring guidance on how to respond to trying and testing times–in view of the recent election of Donald Trump as US President. Shaykh Faraz reminds us of how the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) responded to loss, to trials, and to tribulations. He explains how the right response […]

Shaykh Faraz highlights what intentions Muslims should have in voting. He clarifies that in reality, the believer has one intention in everything they do: for the sake of Allah Most High. So the Muslim’s intention in voting is to seek Allah’s pleasure. How? Shaykh Faraz advises Muslims to pause for a moment before voting to gather their […]

Shaykh Faraz answers the question of how Muslims should approach the upcoming US elections. He reminds us that first and foremost a Muslim should look at the outcome with the eye of faith. A Muslim should see that it is all from Allah Most High. Shaykh Faraz gives guidelines of what Islamic values should be upheld in considering who […]

As believers, we see martyrdom as an honour to be recognized and—while feeling loss for death and the wrong underlying it—we rejoice in Allah’s honouring of those servants who live and die upholding Truth and Good. A radiant example of this sacrifice is Imam Husayn ibn Ali (Allah be pleased with him), the grandson of […]

One of the most important Prophetic traditions of our religion is to always rejoice. A believer isn’t happy because nice things happen, because this life and all that happens in it, is fleeting. We rejoice because of our connection to Allah, the Everlasting. Listen on in this brief reminder from Shaykh Faraz Rabbani.

“Keep good company of Allah’s blessings,” the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) told Sayyida Aisha (Allah be pleased with her). She relates that, “The Messenger of Allah (peace & blessings be upon him) entered my house and saw a piece of bread on the ground. He picked it up, wiped it and ate it, […]

Allah calls in the Qur’an to contemplate and reflect on particular matters as well as unconditionally, reminds Shaykh Faraz Rabbani in this Friday sermon. Contemplating and reflecting is a quality that every believer should strive to have about everything that happens around them. Shaykh Faraz explains that the believer is a person of insight who seeks […]

Put the First–Allah Most High–first in life, concerns, and striving, reminds Shaykh Faraz Rabbani in this Friday sermon. This is a central meaning of the takbir–when we say “Allah is Most Great,” it should be out of a realization and renewal of commitment to put Him first in our lives. This Friday sermon (khutba) was delivered […]

Why Married Couples Struggle and How to Respond Successfully. A Muslim Perspective from Ustadha Shireen Ahmed & Shaykh Faraz Rabbani The closest relationship a person will ever experience in their lifetime is with their spouse. In this SeekersGuidance seminar, we learn how to cultivate this union to the fullest, how to overcome common hurdles, and how to maintain a […]

In this Eid al-Adha sermon (khutba), Shaykh Faraz Rabbani stresses the importance and need for believers to rejoice, unconditionally, in God’s grace and mercy. Shaykh Faraz explains God’s call in the Qur’an, in Surat Yunus: “In God’s grace and mercy let them rejoice: these are better than all they accumulate” [10:58]. He highlights that the Prophet’s […]

How To Manage Problems With In-Laws. A Muslim Perspective from Shaykh Faraz Rabbani The closest relationship a person will ever experience in their lifetime is with their spouse. In this SeekersGuidance seminar, we learn how to cultivate this union to the fullest, how to overcome common hurdles, and how to maintain a high degree of moral conduct and […]

In this inspiring reminder, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the two key practical spiritual meanings of Hajj: gratitude (shukr) that causes one to turn to Allah, as expressed by journeying to the Kaaba; and love (mahabba) that causes one to always yearn for Him and make one’s life revolve around love of the One Beloved, as […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani highlights the narration (hadith) of the Prophet ﷺ, in which he tells us about two great blessings that most people lose out on: health and free time. He then explains that one of the ways the righteous sought to make the most of free time, is to turn to Allah in supplication for that […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shares a prophetic narration (hadith) from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, where he teaches one of the companions, Abu Umama (may Allah be pleased with him), an expression to remove his worry and relieve his debt. The expressions is: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ […]

What is entailed by a Muslim’s serious commitment to faith? What does a concerned Muslim need to learn? How does a Muslim go about learning? In this talk at the Madarik Centre in Amman, Jordan, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani answers some key questions about what a concerned Muslim needs to learn. He provides a brief framework for […]

“The heart is the basis of all good and evil, and the life of the heart or its death is the key to either its benefit or harm.” Imam Ahmed Zarruq. In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani highlights some keys and methods to identifying ailments of the heart and healing it. He does so through explaining a […]

The Messenger of Allah (peace & blessings be upon him) said, “Good opinion of Allah is from excellence in worship of Allah.” And then the said: “Renew your faith.” When asked how, he replied, “Make much mention of La ilaha illa’l Llah (there is no god but Allah).” [Related by Imam Ahmad] In this Friday […]

It is very easy to feel overwhelmed with how depressing and evil darkness is. But God tells us how to deal with darkness, by turning to light in the verses of light. What does that mean and how do we do that? In this Friday sermon, Shaykh Faraz reflects on the verses of light in the […]

When a great believer like Abdul Sattar Edhi passes away, how should we react? The guidance for this comes from Allah’s promises to us, as Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains in this brief talk. See also The great Muslim philanthropist, Abdul-Sattar Edhi, returns to his Lord and Three Acts That Formed The Core Of Abdul Sattar Edhi’s Life on […]

Eid Mubarak! SeekersHub Toronto held its first Eid prayer at the new hub location, followed by a potluck breakfast and qasaid by Hafidh Abdullah Francis. Here we present you with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s khutbah that morning.

As we all prepare to celebrate Eid, after a month of fasting and austerity, take a few minutes to refresh your memory on the rulings and sunnahs of this special day, with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani. Takbiraat For a refresher on the takbiraat of Eid, please have a listen to this by an Indonesia brother:

Ummah Boost: Serve The Community, by Ustadh Amjad Tarsin 30 Days, 30 Deeds Sacred Acts to Transform the Heart Every night, our scholars in residence explore one simple deed that could have far reaching spiritual impact on our lives – and the lives of others. Every day we’ll make the intention to put that teaching […]