In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series—based upon the course The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s Manual of […]

The following article was transcribed by a SeekersGuidance scholarship student, based on a lecture series: “Servants of the All-Merciful: Understanding the Qualities of True Servants of Allah.” This is the second of six lectures, delivered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, that explores the qualities of the true servants of Allah described in Surat al-Furqan. Introduction In […]

On Friday September 17th, SeekersGuidance kick-started the Critical Seminars in Istanbul, Turkey at Bilim ve İnsan Vakfı Genel Merkezi with our esteemed guest speakers including Shaykh Basim Itani, Shaykh Muhammad Badhib, and Shaykh Abd al-Rahman Kharsa, and Shaykh Faraz Rabbani amongst many other distinguished teachers. The first of the Istanbul Critical Issues Seminars was titled, […]

In this Friday Khutba (sermon), Shaykh Faraz Rabbani unravels the wisdom behind Allah’s command for each Muslim to seek virtuous company, and how one can identify righteous traits among those who surround them. One of the best ways that the mindful believer can preserve and safeguard their religion is to be selective of whom they […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series is based upon Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s course “The Path of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I want to stay in Islam, but I saw many videos about against beliefs and Islam and other stuff. I want to stay, but I am worried about the future. Do you have any advice for me? Answer Stop watching such videos; ask the questions you have without hesitation […]

The following article was transcribed by an internal student, based on a lecture series: “Servants of the All-Merciful: Understanding the Qualities of True Servants of Allah.” This is the first of six lectures, delivered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, that explores the deeper meanings of verses from Surat al-Furqan, and the prophetic characteristics embodied by the true servants of […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series is based upon Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s course “The Path of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In one post, you mentioned the permissibility of praying with shoes on. Some of the students of knowledge who taught us were unaware of this ruling in the Hanafi school of law, and so I wondered if you could provide a (or some) reference(s) for it and perhaps slightly […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series—based upon Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s course “The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani has compiled a list of trusted Hadith Commentaries. Share this list with a student of knowledge or anyone who is interested in studying this important science. Notable Starter Commentaries For Studying the Science of Hadith Dalil al-Falihin fi Sharh Riyad al-Salihin by Imam Ibn ‘Allan al-Bakri Al-Fawa’id al-Mutra‘a al-Hiyad fi Sharh Kitab […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discussed the Spiritual sunnas and how we can uphold them in this uplifting short lecture.    In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Following in the Way of the Beloved Prophet We strive to know, love, and follow the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) through his beautiful example […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series—based upon Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s course “The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is the group remembrance with the singing of spiritual poetry and rhythmic swaying, called the hadra, permitted? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful. The hadra is in itself permitted, as writings of major Hanafi authorities make clear. Among the imams of the Hanafi school who have specifically […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series—based upon Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s course “The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is Allah Most High able to lie? I ask for forgiveness for the question if it is inappropriate. Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Even entertaining such questions is unbecoming of the believer’s reverence (ta‘dhim), awe, and adab with Allah. Allah is Absolutely Perfect, exalted, and transcendent beyond […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If in prayer I go up slowly from prostration so I have enough time to know if I have to sit or stand up, is my prayer valid? Is that allowed? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate May Allah bless you for your concern and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Did Allah create us to worship him or to be tested? Because apparently – and I seek refuge in Allah – there seems to be a contradiction in these two aspects. Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. As the following answers, articles, and on-demand courses make clear, Allah […]

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Allah Most High says, “And hold firmly to the rope of Allah and do not be divided. Remember Allah’s favor upon you when you were enemies, then He united your hearts, so you—by His grace—became brothers.” [Quran, 2:186] The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series—based upon Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s course “The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s […]

This article is transcribed by an internal student based on the lecture series “Hope and Closeness: The Way to Allah” by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani. This is the twelfth session of the series. Attaining Success through Transforming Our Prayer In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz looks at the essential features of reciting Surat al-Fatiha during prayer, as […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I know it is from the sunna not to criticize food. But is it sinful to criticize food, like if someone said this burger doesn’t taste nice? Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. It isn’t sinful to criticize food, but it is contrary to the sunna of the […]

This article is based on the seminar by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Shaykh Abdullah Misra, and transcribed by a SeekersGuidance student. It extracts the relevant points from the Fiqh of Social Media Seminar. The seminar provides guidelines on how we should engage with social media and outlines the realities of these platforms. You can watch […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am a University student, and I have cheated in two of my online exams in the past two years. I had many ongoing mental health issues. I have not gone back to University and intend to go next year. However, I know I have done wrong, and gaining […]