Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Twenty-six): In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtues of Witr at the End of the Night. Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Whoever fears not being able to pray at the end of the night should perform Witr at the beginning of the night. But whoever is avid to pray at the end of the night should perform Witr then, for prayer at the end of the night is witnessed--and this is more virtuous.” [Muslim (755), Tirmidhi (455)]

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Twenty-five): In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtues of Lengthy Standing in Prayer. Jabir ibn Abd Allah (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about which prayer is best. He replied (peace and blessings be upon him), “Lengthy standing.” [Muslim (756), Tirmidhi (387), and others]

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Twenty-four): In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtues of praying between Maghrib and ISha Prayers. 82. Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Whoever prays six rakats after Maghrib--without speaking ill between them--shall have the reward of twelve years of worship.” [Tirmidhi (435); Ibn Maja (1374)]

"… Allah will exalt those of you who believe, and those who are given knowledge, in high degrees;" 

(Surah al-Mujadila v. 11)

In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the tremendous virtue of knowledge in Islam and explains how our knowledge of the deen should not consist of mere factoids and to-do-lists but should be a transformative experience that draws us closer to Allah (the Most Exalted) by seeking His pleasure.

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings(Lesson Twenty-three): In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtues of praying at night. Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “The best of fasting after Ramadan is in the Month of Allah--Muharram. And the best of prayer after obligatory prayer is night prayer.” [Muslim (1163), Abu Dawud (2429), and Tirmidhi (740)]

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Twenty-One): In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtues of praying while in ones home. Jabir ibn Abd Allah (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “If one of you prays at your mosque, then leave a share of your prayer for your home, for Allah (Mighty and Majestic) has placed good in one’s prayer at home.” [Muslim (778)]

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Twenty): In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtues of performing Taraweeh in Ramadan. Additionally, he discusses the importance of Laylat al-Qadr and its characteristics. Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Whoever stands in prayer in Ramadan out of faith and seeking reward shall have their past sins forgiven.” And he said, “Whoever stands in prayer on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and seeking reward shall have their sins forgiven.” [Bukhari (1901) and Muslim (1097)

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Nineteen): In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz discusses the virtues of prostrating to the One alone worthy of worship. Rabi`a ibn Ka`b al-Aslami (Allah be pleased with him) said that he would sleep by the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and then give him water for his ritual ablutions (wudu’) and needs. He said to me, “Ask.” I said, “I ask you for your close company in Paradise.” He said, “Anything else?” I said, “This is what I want.” He replied, “So assist me against yourself with much prostration.” [Muslim (489), Abu Dawud (1320), Nasa’i (1139)]

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Eighteen): In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz discusses the the importance of praying the four rakats of the Sunnah before 'Asr. Ibn `Umar (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “May Allah have mercy on a person who prays four rakats before `Asr.” [Abu Dawud (1271) and Tirmidhi (429)]

Understanding Virtue through the Prophetic Teachings (Lesson Fifteen to Seventeen): In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz discusses the Duha (mid-morning prayer), its virtues, and how to perform it.

Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Whoever consistently performs two rakats of Duha, their sins are forgiven, even if like the foam of the sea.” [Ibn Maja (1382) and Tirmidhi (476)]

Nu`aym ibn Hammar (Allah be pleased with him) relates that he heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say, “Allah Most High says: O child of Adam, don’t fail to perform four rakats in the beginning of your day, and I shall be your sufficiency at its end.” [Abu Dawud (1289) and Tirmidhi (475)]