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SeekersGuidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad

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Islamic lessons, talks, and reminders—with explanations of Qur’an, commentary on Prophetic hadiths, and practical guidance for living Islam–from reliable, qualified scholars from SeekersGuidance (https://seekersguidance.org).

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00:59:28

Embracing Excellence – 25 – Sincere Concern – Shaykh...

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2019/05/31

In this episode Shaykh Faraz covers the chapter in Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on sincere concern or counsel (nasiha). He explains how this is expressed, and delineates the harm of its against its opposite: envy. He then discusses what to do if one is praised and gives guidelines for praising others and giving them advice. He also highlights the importance of keeping trusts and speaking truthfully. Finally, he discourages argumentation, excessive joking, frightening others, and pride,

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01:26:07

Patience and Gratitude – The Two Sides Of the Coin of...

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2019/05/30

As with everything of value, there is a price for Paradise. That price is iman. Those who possess iman must nurture it with patience and gratitude, for they are the two appropriate responses to life's tests. To make sense of these tests we need a context which explains the wisdom behind difficulty and ease, and the appropriateness of patience and gratitude as a response. This lecture explains the words of the Messenger of Allah, Allah bless him and give him peace, "[I am] amazed at the affair of

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00:41:48

Embracing Excellence – 24 – Kindness and Charity –...

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2019/05/29

In this episode, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin continues the exploration of the chapters in Haddad's Book of Assistance related to good character with others. He first examines the concept of love and hate for the sake of God. Next, he explains the importance of good company and highlights the virtue of being merciful and easygoing and of assisting others through both religious guidance and general support. He elaborates on what constitutes excellence to one's fellow believer and fulfilling his rights, and

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00:44:55

Embracing Excellence – 23 – On Social Duties (from...

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2019/05/28

In this episode Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers the section on social duties in Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. The first duty he describes is the duty towards one's limbs in protecting them from sin for the sake of God. Next, he discusses one's social charges, beginning with one's family. He discusses how to protect their religious interests and fulfill their rights with excellence, advising to take particular care of the female members of the household. He also touches briefly on the public duties

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00:52:59

Embracing Excellence – 22 – Commanding Good and...

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2019/05/28

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz addresses the important yet often abused obligation of commanding the good and forbidding the evil, basing the discussion on the relevant chapter in Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. After explaining relevant Qur'anic verses and hadith on the topic, he delineates when commanding good and forbidding evil is obligatory, recommended, and not obliged, warns against leaving it for worldly considerations. Imam Haddad advises that commanding the good should be done with

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00:44:25

Embracing Excellence – 21 – Scrupulousness – Ustadh...

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2019/05/27

Ustadh Amjad Tarsin gives guidance on avoiding the religiously doubtful based on the section on scrupulousness in Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance. He explains how falling into the religiously suspect and unlawful tarnishes our spiritual works, emphasizing that this particularly applies as related to our food, as acts fuelled by the prohibited will be anything but good. Next, he gives guidelines on how to distinguish the prohibited and doubtful and their various degrees and cites the example of the

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00:34:49

Embracing Excellence – 20 – Fasting and Ramadan –...

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2019/05/27

Ustadh Amjad Tarsin inspires us to rev up our Ramadan devotions, giving a reminder on fasting and Ramadan from the section in Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. He underscores the importance of increasing one's good works, staying in the mosque, and performing night prayers (tarawih) in the sacred month. Next, he sheds light on the Night of Great Worth (laylat al-qadr), giving some pointers on which night it is. At the same time, he reminds that "it's not a lottery," and that Allah's mercy is

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01:04:44

Embracing Excellence – 19 – Zakat and Charity –...

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2019/05/24

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reads the discussion on zakat and charity in Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance. He first outlines some practical guidelines on when and how to give one’s zakat, as well as certain practices to avoid. He also warns severely against the non-payment of the obligatory charity. Next, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtue of zakat al-fitr, secret charity, giving even a small amount daily, and giving to beggars. He closes by explaining some of the merits of charitable giving and the great

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00:38:53

Embracing Excellence – 18 – Congregational Prayer –...

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2019/05/24

Ustadh Amjad Tarsin continues the series “Embracing Excellence - 30 Steps on the Straight Path,” covering the Book of Assistance by Imam Haddad. In this session, he discusses prayer in congregation, its merit, and how it is to be properly performed for both men and women. He highlights the importance of following the imam properly, the virtue of the first row for men, straightening the rows in prayer, and praying in congregation in general, clearing some confusions in this regard along the way

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00:24:01

Embracing Excellence – 17 – The Ritual Prayer –...

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2019/05/23

Ustadh Amjad Tarsin looks at the ritual prayer, covering Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. He discusses the importance of praying at the beginning of the time and preparing for the prayer in advance. He sheds light on the outward and inward manners to be observed while praying, highlighting the importance of concentration. He closes by discussing the importance of varying one's Qur'an recitation in prayer, and, if leading others, not making one's recitation too lengthy. This is part of the

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00:29:26

Embracing Excellence – 16 – Conduct in Mosques –...

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2019/05/23

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers the chapter of Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on conduct in mosques. He first discusses the great virtue of mosques and devotional retreat (iʿtikaf) therein. Next, he highlights things to avoid in the mosque, as well as particular adab and supplications to make the most of one's time in the houses of God. He closes by touching on the merits of answering the call to prayer (adhan). This is part of the series presented by SeekersGuidance Canada in

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00:33:36

Embracing Excellence – 15 – Following the Sunna (Part...

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2019/05/21

Ustadh Amjad Tarsin continues to look at the chapter in Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance on following the sunna. In this episode, he discusses the importance of following the sunna, and gives a recap of the sunnas related to one’s clothing, speech, walking, sitting, sleep, eating and drinking, and sexual relations. Next, Ustadh Amjad completes the chapter with discussions on whether to marry or devote oneself to worship, the etiquettes of using the toilet (and why we follow the sunna even there) and

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00:36:47

Embracing Excellence – 14 – Following the Sunna (Part...

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2019/05/20

Ustadh Amjad Tarsin begins looking at the most comprehensive chapter in Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance, on Following the Sunna. In this episode, he cites examples of the stringent following of the sunna by the righteous. He also gives a thorough discussion of sunnas related to one’s clothing and dress, speech and conversation, walking, sitting, sleep, eating and drinking, and sexual relations. This is part of the series presented by SeekersGuidance Canada in Ramadan 2019. Check out the

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00:31:11

Embracing Excellence – 13 – Cleanliness (from Imam...

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2019/05/19

Imam Haddad characteristically begins his chapter on cleanliness in the Book of Assistance not with outward but inward cleanliness -- purifying the heart from character traits he describes as "vile": envy, showing off, and so forth. And when he moves on to outward cleanliness, he first looks at purifying one's outward from sin and adorning it with virtue, before moving on to discussions of ritual purity and outward cleanliness according to the sunna. This is part of the series presented by

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00:52:26

Re-Broadcast- Embracing Excellence – 12 – Religious...

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2019/05/18

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani looks at the chapter of Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on religious obligations and seeking Islamic knowledge. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring we fulfill our religious obligations, reminding that these are not merely things we do but are keys to the love and closeness of Allah Most High. In this vein, he reminds of the importance of intention in how we view our life and priorities. Shaykh Faraz particularly highlights the necessity of gaining sound

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00:51:40

Embracing Excellence – 11 – Nurturing Faith – Shaykh...

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2019/05/17

In this episode, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explores the chapter of Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on Doctrine. He highlights the importance of learning one's beliefs (ʿaqidah) soundly and from reliable sources. He sheds light on ahl al-sunna wa'l-jamaʿa, the mainstream of Muslims, and warns against sectarianism. In this chapter, the author, Imam Haddad, explains how the traditional Ashʿari doctrine is that followed by the early Muslims as well as his own Ba-ʿAlawi tradition. He encourages studying a

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00:43:00

Embracing Excellence – 10 – Following the Book and...

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2019/05/17

Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explains the chapter of Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on following the Qur'an and sunna. He highlights its centrality to faith and warns against innovations contradicting the sunna, while clarifying that this does not refer to everything not practiced by Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace). He also sheds light on the importance of connecting with scholars who can guide one to proper implementation of the teachings of the Qur'an and sunna. This lesson is

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00:40:26

03- The Art of Reading- Shaykh Ahmed Hussein El Azhary

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2019/05/16

In this new podcast series, Shaykh Ahmed Hussein El Azhary will discuss why the art of reading is critical for students of knowledge to master. One of the greatest barriers in mastering a science is the inability to read with structure and comprehension. In this series, Shaykh Ahmed will provide students with a detailed approach to rectifying this problem. In addition to offering practical tips and guidance in improving one’s reading and learning skills, Shaykh Ahmed will also elaborate on the

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00:58:39

Embracing Excellence: 30 Steps on the Straight Path-...

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2019/05/16

In this session, Shaykh Faraz looks at the section on reflection from Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance. He first explains the centrality of reflection to religious practice. Next, he explores the various types of reflection -- reflecting on Allah's creation, His favours, His encompassing knowledge of one, one's shortcomings, the paltry nature of this world, death, the virtues mentioned in the Qur'an, and on the Divine names and attributes -- citing the relevant verses and hadiths related to

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00:34:00

Embracing Excellence: 30 Steps on the Straight Path-...

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2019/05/14

Ustadh Amjad Tarsin continues exploring Imam Haddad’s Book of Assistance as part of the series “Embracing Excellence: 30 Steps on the Straight Path.” In this session, he covers the chapter on remembrance. He explains the importance of remembrance from the Qur’an and hadith, as well as the importance of having a set litany of remembrance which one performs. Ustadh Amjad sheds light on some of the proprieties of remembering God, particularly that it involves both the tongue and heart. He also mentions

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