SeekersGuidance IslamCast
Summary: SeekersGuidance Islamcasts provide practical guidance on living the deen of Islam in your daily life. Sound scholarship and accessible teachers will help you apply the guidance of the Qur'an and Prophetic teachings (sunna) to living as a Muslim in the 21st Century.
Podcasts:
In the last 7 days, we look at Seven Elements of Success, which are seven key lessons we should leave Ramadan with: Elements of Success: [1] Make a commitment in life: seeking Allah and His good pleasure We have to have a clear sense of purpose...
Allah Most High has promised, "If you are thankful, We shall surely grant you increase." In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz explains the basis, reality, and expression of thankfulness, and how to increase in thankfulness--as a bridge to the love of Allah...
Remaining within the limits of Allah with respect to the lawful (halal) and prohibited (haram) is of the most important of matters; a religious duty; and a key to drawing closer to Allah. In this brief reminder, Shaykh Faraz discusses central aspects...
Supplication (du`a') is the very essence of worship, according to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), and Allah Most High has promised to answer our supplications. In this reminder,Shaykh Faraz touches on the reality of du`a', its key...
In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz discusses the Prophetic call to take oneself to account, and gives some of the keys to getting back on track in one's relationship with Allah. The reality of sincere and successful repentance is also discussed. [Duration...
An important sunna of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) in the last third of Ramadan is the spiritual retreat (i`tikaf). This is optimally for all of the last ten days, but it can also be for much shorter periods of time. In this...
In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz gives an overview of eight key inward manners of zakat, as explained by Imam Ghazali in his Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya' `Ulum al-Din). [Duration 11min 53sec] IslamCast IslamCast is a quick and easy way...
Zakat isn't a burden: it is an act of worship that is both a means of seeking Allah's pleasure and a sign of the sincerity of one's avidness for Allah. In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz discusses how to give zakat with excellence. [Duration 4min 4sec] ...
Ramadan is a month of charity and giving--and among the best times to give one's zakat. In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz discusses nine keys to making our giving meaningful and transformative--both for ourselves and those we give to. IslamCast ...
In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz explains that our work and jobs aren't just worldly engagement but should, rather, be deeply spiritual. Our work is a key means of seeking Allah's pleasure in life, and of drawing closer to Him. This reminder discusses...
The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) was asked what religion or religious practice was best. He explained that it is, "The upright, easy way (al-hanifiyya as-samha)." Shaykh Faraz, explains the reality of the Abrahamic uprightness and this...
In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz explains a beautiful incident from the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when a man came to him from in front, right, left, and back, repeating the same question: "What action is best?" The Prophet ...
The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) described mending harmed relations as being an action that is greater in rank with Allah than prayer and fasting. in this reminder, Shaykh Faraz explains why, and how to realize that in our lives. ...
In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz explains the virtues of assisting others, both through regular involvement in social causes and in one's daily life. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) reminded us that, "The people most beloved to Allah...
In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz explains the Prophet's saying (peace and blessings be upon him) that, "The believers most perfect in faith are those best in character, and the most virtuous of you are those most virtuous to their spouses." [Tirmidhi] Why...
