Shaykh Faraz Rabbani starts by calling all believers to reflect on the new beginning. By committing to journeying to Allah and to understand that the prophetic migration was not from Makka to Madina in its reality. He goes on to give an example of how one should be in this world by giving an example from one of the great scholars of our time Shaykh Abdul-Razzaq Al-Halabi in the advice he gave his son to 1) call to Allah, 2) have high resolve, and 3) have a sound heart.

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Shaykh Faraz begins with insights on the opportunities found in Rabi’ al-Awwal of renewing faith and rejoicing. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) spoke about his birth, and scholars wrote works celebrating it. Perhaps the most famous of these mawlids was that of Imam Barzanji, who was of Kurdish descent and served as the Shafi`i mufti of Medina.

Shaykh Faraz highlights some of the hallmarks of this mawlid, which was widespread in the Muslim world. He also discusses why Muslims worldwide often read works like this in the original Arabic rather than the praise-works in their own languages. He closes by translating the opening couplet of the Mawlid al-Barzanji, and reminds us that works such as this one should be used to reconnect with the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and renew one’s faith.

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani highlights the narration of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), in which he tells us about two great blessings that most people lose out on health and free time. Shaykh Faraz then explains that one of the ways the righteous sought to make the most of free time, is to turn to Allah in supplication for that which benefits people.

He then narrates a great supplication from Ma`ruf al-Karkhi, one of the righteous imams of the early Muslims (salaf): “Whoever says, ‘Allahumma aslih Ummata Muhammad Allahumma farrij `an Ummati Muhammad Allahumma Rham Ummata Muhammad (O Allah, improve the state of the Umma of Muhammad O Allah, grant ease to the Umma of Muhammad O Allah, have mercy on the Umma of Muhammad),’ ten times every day will be written down as one of the highest of elect believers (abdal).” [Abu Nu`aym, Hilyat al-Awliya , 8.366]

 

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In this short clip, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives advice on how to avoid self-praise, conceit, and self-concern if one is successful in work and life. He looks at an aphorism of one of the great scholars of Islam, Ibn ʿAta'illah, on this issue: "The believer is busied by praising Allah from being too appreciative of his own good, and is busied by the rights of Allah from having too much concern for his own selfish interests."

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani starts this talk by explaining after knowing Allah, the next thing one will experience explains many scholars is one will feel discomfort. One should live this life for the next life explains Shaykh Faraz. 

Then Shaykh Faraz moves on to explain a Hikma of Imam Ibn Ibn Ata’illah when he says “Do not travel from one created thing to another created thing, lest you become like a donkey going around a mill.” Everything is a light explains Shaykh Faraz as they are creations of Allah Most High. Shaykh Faraz ends by reminding all of the power of intention, and a reminder for all to heed to is to make everything we do for Allah this how one reaps the benefit in this worldly life. 

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In this talk, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains some meanings, which are rooted in the Qur'an, behind why we gather to praise and celebrate Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). He does so through reflecting and on some lines of the poem by Habib Umar bin Hafiz relating the life and virtues of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him.

 



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In this short reminder, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch reminds all of the blessings of gathering for the sake of Allah. For these gatherings are not gatherings of this worldly life these are gatherings of the hereafter. So one should know, and realize these gatherings have a divine honoring in them.

Shaykh Yusuf goes on to explain that Allah has special days that are not like other days, so one should seek them out and recite much remembrance of Allah in them. Shaykh Yusuf ends by imploring all to stay away from the sins that cloud one's heart, rather one should seek Allah and polish the heart with the remembrance of Allah. 

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani answers the question: Was the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) ever misguided?  Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the state of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) before being sent with Islam as conveyed in Sura al -Duha. He clears the confusion regarding some of the wrongful interpretations of these verses.
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Shaykh Faid Said gives an inspiring talk in which he highlights the importance of loving the Prophet (May Allah bless him and give him peace). He emphasized that the strength of faith, forgiveness, and the favor of God is facilitated by nurturing and strengthening one's love of the Prophet ((May Allah bless him and give him peace). Shaykh Faid ends the talk by advising everyone to hold fast to strengthening their relationship with the Qur'an and expressed its importance in our lives. He advised having regular routines of reciting the Qur'an.

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In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains a hadith of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) in which he said  "Truly a person will attain through good character the rank of those who fast and pray at night.” Shaykh Faraz explains that the attaining mentioned in the hadith is achieved through one exerting effort.

Shaykh Faraz explains that true intelligence is not having a sharp intellect rather it is distinguishing between benefit and harm, and then acting accordingly. 

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Voluntary (nafl) prayers during the day are a neglected sunna, declares Shaykh Faraz Rabbani. He encourages us to aim not only for the most virtuous and difficult deeds, like night vigil (tahajjud), but also to take advantage of easy devotional works. He notes that while the Prophet’s prayers were inimitable, his Companions sought to imitate what they could.

Shaykh Faraz urges us to find excuses to insert extra prayers into our day. He highlights the ease of remembrance and prayer—allowed in virtually any time and place—in contrast with earlier religious traditions. He also mentions scholars’ advice on distinguishing one’s practice through voluntary works, not limiting one’s relationship with Allah to the prayer mat, and maintaining one’s spiritual practice wherever one goes.

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In this reminder, Shaykh Faraz looks at a reminder by Hatim al-Asamm, one of the great early masters of the spiritual path:  "Whoever wakes up any day upright in four matters, then he is turning over in the good pleasure of Allah Most High: (1) complete confidence in Allah Most High, (2) trust in Allah, (3) sincerity, and (4) knowing Allah (maʿrifa)—and all things are made complete by knowing Allah.” 

Shaykh Faraz explains these four traits and gives examples of their exemplification in the life of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), shedding light on the tremendousness of the Prophet’s character.

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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani recounts the saying of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), “The joy of my eyes has been placed within the prayer.” Citing quotes from the companions, he highlights how the reality of the Prophet’s worship was not just in its outward form, it was in its inward reality, of being with Allah Most High—a consciousness which extended even into his sleep. Shaykh Faraz explains that the ultimate standard of outward beauty found in the Prophet’s example must be matched with the inward beauty he exemplified of presence with Allah. He reminds us that this is the essence of the sunna, to which every sunna is a means.

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In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani reminds the believers of the importance of proper manners. How proper manners are an affirmation of love. Shaykh Faraz explains how proper manners are not small things.

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In this podcast, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch begins by reminding everyone that gatherings are an opportunity to make new intentions and the importance of making intentions. He goes on to explain how gatherings especially ones that are done consistently are a chance to revive the heart.

Shaykh Yusuf ends by explaining that the overarching character trait of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) was mercy.

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Shaykh Faraz begins by explaining how the believer’s trueness is constantly tested. He highlights how the believer should maintain self-vigilance, by watching over one’s inclinations for the sake of Allah and taking oneself to task as to whether one is living trueness in tribulations. He reminds that one should “know one’s worth” as an honored slave of Allah and remain firm on the way of truth, a consequence of which is Allah’s placing love for one in the hearts of His creation.

Next, Shaykh Faraz sheds light on how trueness in seeking leads to inward knowledge and gnosis by Divine facilitation. It’s not about how much you know, it’s how much you act on what you know, he explains. He discusses how this knowledge bequeaths awe of Allah, confidence in Allah bequeaths trust in Him, certitude—through nurturing one’s faith—bequeaths reverence, and how increase is for the grateful. The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) would pray at night to “be a grateful servant,” and Shaykh Faraz closes by shedding light on how night prayer is a practical way we can direct Allah’s blessings towards gratitude to Him.
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Continuing to look at Imam Harith al-Muhasibi’s “Treatise for the Seekers of guidance” Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses reliance on Allah and seeking guidance from Him, two qualities highlighted in the Fatiha. We take the outward means, but we turn to Allah first—only He has true Ability and Power. He also talks about the prayer of seeking guidance (istikhara), its importance, and how it offers guidance on making a choice pleasing to Allah.

Shaykh Faraz sheds light on leaving objection to Decree, which only brings harm to one. Instead, one should ask oneself how to respond in a way pleasing to Allah Most High and cites a parable to illustrate this concept. Next, he looks at a criterion in making choices: only do something you’d want to die doing. He gives the example of some early Muslims who “could not increase in good works if they were to die tomorrow.” Having false hopes is to imagine you will live to the next moment without the possibility of death. Shaykh Faraz closes by looking at counsels to leave qualities one dislikes in others and to leave the discretionary company that doesn’t improve one. Finally, he highlights the importance of actively seeking out good company.

 
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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins by looking at a hadith highlighting where one is in relation to Allah. Which is measured by one’s veneration and conscious knowledge of Him. Whoever chooses Allah, Allah chooses them, and as you are in your relationship with Allah, so shall you find. He highlights that Allah will not punish one for nor will one find loss in anything you left for His sake. The proof of these promises is in the living. He discusses leaving ill opinion, especially of Allah Most High, through good interpretations, leaving envy through not having long hopes, leaving arrogance through recognizing Allah's Might and Majesty, leaving any action for which one would have to apologize through mindfulness of consequences, and leaving putting on airs, contrasted with the beautiful simplicity of the sunna.

Next, Shaykh Faraz sheds light on the acquisition of other virtues. One guards one's religion through following the sunna of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) in everything. One preserves the trust of prophetic guidance through seeking knowledge and guards one's intellect through the proper manners of people of forbearance. He closes by mentioning being prepared with patience in every situation, staying in spiritual solitude (social solitude against sunna) through remembrance, and accompanying blessings with gratitude.
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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins with a counsel on returning anything unclear to the Quran, sunna, and the religious manners—scholars' applications of the Quran and sunna to particular life circumstances. He shows that this clear religious guidance is the basis of Islamic spirituality, and that religious literacy is needed to make moral judgments. This requires grounding ourselves in religious knowledge and having a daily connection with the Qur'an and hadith. Shaykh Faraz moves on to remind to take the opinion of someone whose religion & judgment one trust if something remains unclear. He explains the role of the spiritual heart in religious answers versus other inner faculties, in light of the hadith "Seek an answer from your heart." The question one should ask one's heart, he clarifies, is which choice is more likely to be most acceptable, pleasing, or beloved to Allah. He closes with a counsel on restraining one's limbs through knowledge and through the consciousness of Allah Most High's closeness.
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Shaykh Faraz Rabbani begins this session by warning against the harms of places of heedlessness and sin, and places where one will be deceived by one’s internal enemies—worldliness, the Devil, one’s lower self and whims. He warns against excesses that stir up one’s desires, directly or indirectly such as bad company, doubtful food, and false dreams without action. He closes by explaining the teaching of Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace): “The worst of your enemies is your lower self (nafs) between your two sides.”

 


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