This reminder gives us keys to benefiting from the Qur'an, through a brief overview of the ten inward manners of the Qur'an outlined by Imam Ghazali in his Adab al-Qur'an, Book Eight of the Ihya'.

Ramadan Reminders (Lesson 6): Making Ramadan a Month of Qur'an

Clear guidelines on how to practically bring the Qur'an into our lives in this month of Ramadan, and throughout our lives. How much should you be reciting? What about listening to the Qur'an? What about reading the translation of the Qur'an? What are the key inward manners with the Qur'an? These are some of the questions, Shaykh Faraz deals with in this brief reminder.

Ramadan Reminders Lesson 04 Keys to Accepted Fasts. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) warned about certain things that affect the acceptability and benefit of one's fast. This reminder looks at the most important of those matters, and how to avoid them, in order to have a successful month of fasting and turning to Allah Most High

Ramadan Reminders Lesson 03 Planning to Succeed. In order to make the most of the month of Ramadan, we need to have a plan to succeed. This reminder looks at the key elements of a successful plan for the month of Ramadan--so that it can be a month of transformation and of turning our lives towards Allah.

Ramadan Reminders Lesson 02 Fasting for Allah. We need to have the highest of intentions in our fasts--and not merely go through the motions of fasting. The best of intentions for fasting is to have a clear sense of fasting "for Allah." This reminder explores what it means to fast "for Allah," and explains the Prophetic hadith, related by Bukhari, in which Allah says, "All the actions of people are for them, except for fasting. Fasting is for Me and it is I who reward it."

Ramadan Reminders Lesson One. This lesson covers "The Transformative Fast: The Qur'anic Call to Mindfulness, Thankfulness, and Turning to Allah in Our Fasting" Qur'an: 183-186 O believers, prescribed for you is the Fast, even as it was prescribed for those that were before you -- haply you will be godfearing --for days numbered; and if any of you be sick, or if he be on a journey, then a number of other days. And for those who are unable to fast, a redemption by feeding a poor man. Yet better, it is for him who willingly gives more. And that you should fast is better for you, if you but know. The month of Ramadan, wherein the Koran was sent down to be a guidance to the people, and as clear signs of the Guidance and the Salvation. So let those of you, who are present at the month, fast it; and if any of you be sick, or if he be on a journey, then a number of other days; God desires ease for you, and desires not hardship for you; and that you fulfil the number, and magnify God that He has guided you, and haply you will be thankful. And when My servants question thee concerning Me -- I am near to answer the call of the caller, when he calls to Me; so let them respond to Me, and let them believe in Me; haply so they will go aright.

In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses istikharah (the prayer of guidance) by defining it, debunking misconceptions regarding it, the best way to perform it, and easy ways to integrate it into our lives in a meaningful manner.

The following slides can be used by the listener to assist them in following along the podcast "The Way of Seekers."

In this lecture, Shaykh Faraz discusses the characteristics of the way of knowledge, its virtues, and how it can be used to seek Allah (the Most Exalted) and Paradise. Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said "Whoever pursues a path seeking knowledge, Allah facilitates for them a path to Paradise." (Muslim, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood, et al)