Qur'anic Reflections: Keys to Allah's Love and Mercy (Qur'an 3.29-31)

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains Qur'an: 3.29-31, in which Allah Most High says: "Say, "Whether you conceal what is in your breasts or reveal it, Allah knows it. And He knows that which is in the heavens and that which is on the earth. And Allah is over all things competent. The Day every soul will find what it has done of good present [before it] and what it has done of evil, it will wish that between itself and that [evil] was a great distance. And Allah warns you of Himself, and Allah is Kind to [His] servants." Say, [O Muhammad], "If you should love Allah , then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." (Qur'an 3:29-31)

Among the key lessons are:

(1) Recognizing Allah's complete knowledge of all that one does, inwardly and outwardly.

(2) Knowing and realizing Allah's complete power over all things.

(3) Awareness of the realityy of the Day of Judgement, and that everyone will be held accountable for their actions.

(4) To obtain Allah's Mercy and Love, one must follow in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), outwardly and inwardly--in form and spirit.

[Duration 12min]

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"

"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." (Qur'an: 183-186)

In this radio interview, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shares some reflections from a recent month-long teaching trip regarding the critical Prophetic sunna of having concern for the affairs and state of the Umma, the need for communities and individuals to communicate and collaborate. He also highlights the need for us to establish ties of communication, friendship, and collaboration with individuals and institutions of diverse ethnic and social backgrounds. [Duration 9 min]

This weekly podcast series is focused on the lives of the righteous people.

Among the benefits of studying their lives is:
- Having one's heart attached to the righteous
- Emulate their example in praiseworthy qualities
- Learn how the Muslim should act in various situations, especially trying ones
- Spending one's time in a useful activity and discussing beneficial things
- Becoming more inspired towards good and the softening of the heart

This week's podcast is about Uwais Al-Qarni.

This weekly podcast series is focused on the lives of the righteous people.

Among the benefits of studying their lives is:
- Having one's heart attached to the righteous
- Emulate their example in praiseworthy qualities
- Learn how the Muslim should act in various situations, especially trying ones
- Spending one's time in a useful activity and discussing beneficial things
- Becoming more inspired towards good and the softening of the heart

This week's podcast is about Uwais Al-Qarni.

This weekly podcast series is focused on the lives of the righteous people. Among the benefits of studying their lives is:

- Having one's heart attached to the righteous 
- Emulate their example in praiseworthy qualities
- Learn how the Muslim should act in various situations, especially trying ones
- Spending one's time in a useful activity and discussing beneficial things
- Becoming more inspired towards good and the softening of the heart

This week's podcast is about Uwais Al-Qarni

In this brief Qur'anic Reflection, Shaykh Faraz comments on a verse from Surat al-Tawba on following the Prophetic example (sunna) according to the way of the Companions--the first and foremost of those who followed the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).

The verse:“And the first forerunners, of the Migrants & Helpers, & those who followed them in goodness - Allah is pleased with them & they are pleased with Him. He has prepared for them Gardens under which rivers flow, where they will abide for ever. That is the supreme triumph.” [Qur'an, 9.100]

Shaykh Faraz shares five practices the Companions were distinguished by, and five qualities of the Companions. [Duration: 8 min, 56 sec]