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Ustadha Shireen Ahmed

January 4, 2024 5 mins

Uphold Good Character

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the second in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Allah praises the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), thus: وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلَىٰ خُلُقٍ عَظِیم “And verily you […]
January 1, 2024 6 mins

Renunciation: Definition

This is the first in a series of articles on how to live simply and practice renunciation from the On Demand Course: Living Simply or How to Practice Zuhd in Complex Times.  The topic of living simply and upholding this key Prophetic quality of renunciation (Zuhd) is central to our religion. It is at the […]
December 28, 2023 5 mins

The Etiquette of Keeping Company

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with other people. This article is the first in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Learning about the etiquette of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) gives us a framework […]
April 27, 2020 1 min

Ramadan Rejuvenation for Kids | A Puppet Show on the Shifa – Ustadha Shire...

In this Ramadan daily series for young children, educator Ustadha Shireen Ahmed gives daily lessons from the Shifa of Qadi Iyad on the character and virtue of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace). The story is told from the perspective of a student of Qadi Iyad, who explains the text to […]
April 22, 2020 4 mins

Draw Near to Allah in Ramadan Through Service – Ustadha Umm Umar

Ustadha Umm Umar reminds us to incorporate service in Ramadan as a means of drawing near to Allah Most High. She advises not to make Ramadan just revolve around oneself but to be concerned with others and their needs. Ustadha Umm Umar gives key advice and practical methods to engage in service through Ramadan. I […]
March 20, 2020 1 min

COVID-19 Webinar: A Global Islamic Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic

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 […]
May 9, 2019 3 mins

Summary Notes of Embracing Excellence: 30 Steps on the Straight Path (01) –...

DAY 1: On Certainty Synopsis: Ustadh Amjad starts this class by reviewing who is the author and why this text is important.  He then delves into the topic of what is certainty (yaqīn), and what are the benefits of having strong faith.  He explained that one’s certainty can be strengthened by three actions, and that […]
October 4, 2016 0 mins

Rethinking How Our Actions and Habits Affect Our Children, by Ustadha Shireen Ah...

When adults, and parents in particular, fiddle with their smartphones are every given opportunity, what example does it set for the children watching us? It is that we know no better way to fill our time when we’re bored. Ustadha Shireen Ahmed uses this example and others to remind us how important it is to […]
September 14, 2016 0 mins

Why Married Couples Struggle and How to Respond Successfully

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 […]