05 – The Ramadan of the Beloved Messenger – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
In this khutbah, Shaykh Faraz begins by speaking about the great gifts the month of Ramadan has. This entire life is a gift. Allah chose to create mankind and treat them on the basis of mercy. Everything about this life is mercy. Shaykh Faraz goes on to explain what drove the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) to be of great character, as he was described in the Qur’an. The Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) yearning for Allah, love of Allah, fear of Allah, and deep gratitude to Allah are what made his character greater. He (peace and blessings be upon him) showed excellence in slavehood to Allah. Everything about the sunna is beauty, virtue, and excellence. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) didn’t take anything for granted. Everything he did was an expression of thankfulness. Shaykh Faraz calls everyone to fast out of gratitude. Shaykh Faraz ends by showing the believers how to express their gratitude, especially in the month of Ramadan. For more SeekersGuidance podcasts, visit https://seekersguidance.org/podcasts/. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – https://seekersguidance.org/donate
04 – Embracing Excellence – Fasting and Ramadan – Ustadh Amjad Tarsin
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) during 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 us that “it’s not a lottery,” and that Allah’s mercy is continually manifest in all of the odd nights. Finally, Ustadh Amjad discusses the recommendation of hastening one’s iftar and delaying sahur, while giving guidelines on how this is to be practically applied. He closes by highlighting some of the meritorious days on which to fast throughout the year and the great virtue of fasting in general. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit http://seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – http://www.seekersguidance.org/donate
03 – Ready for Ramadan – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shared five key spiritual lessons related to fasting and the month of Ramadan. These same lessons are a means to prepare for Ramadan and reflection on changing our relationship with Allah. These lessons of fasting and Ramadan are taken from verses 183-187 of Sura al-Baqara, and are nurturing: (1) A living relationship with the Qur’an; (2) Mindfulness (taqwa) of Allah; (3) Gratitude (shukr); (4) Magnifying Allah (takbir), by making Allah the greatest concern in our lives; and (5) the most important and ultimate aim of fasting: realizing the reality of Allah’s Closeness. This khutba was delivered at the Bosnian Islamic Centre, as part of SeekersGuidance Canada’s community outreach and engagement. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit http://seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – http://www.seekersguidance.org/donate
02 – Reconnecting With the Quran in Ramadan – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds us of the gift of the guidance of the Qur’an, which provides the answers to the fundamental questions of life. He advises that we use Ramadan to reflect on the gift of the Quran and reconnect with Allah’s Book, and reminding of the great rank and virtue of “the people of the Qur’an” described in Prophetic traditions. Shaykh Faraz advises that we establish a sustainable goal of recitation of the Quran in Ramadan that we maintain after. He encourages us to take advantage of opportunities to recite, listen to, and learn the Qur’an for eternal joy. He closes by giving pointers on how we should make our relationship with the Qur’an a relationship of love. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit http://seekersguidance.org/podcasts Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – http://www.seekersguidance.org/donate
01 – When Was the First Ramadan? – Shaykh Hamza Karamali
Have you ever wondered when and how Ramadan became obligatory? In this podcast, Shaykh Hamza Karamali elaborates how Allah Most High, through His Mercy, legislated the fasting of Ramadan in stages. He also explains the merits of fasting on the 10th of Muharram (Day of Ashurah). For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit https://seekersguidance.org/podcasts/. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekersguidance.org/donate
