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Walaikum assalam,
 
I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits.
 
The general “treatment” is four matters:
 
(1) Renew commitment to perform the five daily prayers on time, with renewed commitment to turn to Allah in them. This is the greatest protection of light, from Allah.
 
(2) Renew your commitment to leave sins—particularly major sins such as wronging others, nor fulfilling their rights, breaking closing relations, or other wrongdoing. This is the source of greatest darkness in life, and repentance from such sins removes the darkenesses that lead to spiritual and other harms.
 
(3) Recite the three Qul’s (Surat al-Ikhlas, Surat al-Falaq, Surat al-Nas—Suras 112-114 of the Qur’an), regularly. At least, commit to reciting them upon waking and when going to sleep. Ideally, also recite them after every obligatory prayer—bringing to mind their meanings, each time, as one recites them. Surat al-Ikhlas tells us about the Absolute Uniqueness and Perfection of Allah (al-Ahad, the Unique One); that Allah is the Absolutely Independent (al-Samad), whom all depend upon; and that He is Absolutely Self-Reliant, and Absolutely Distinct from everything, in every way—for everything besides Him is created by Him and dependent upon Him. Surat al-Falaq and Surat al-Nas teach us to seek shelter in the protection, care, and mercy of Allah from every type of harm—recognizing that we our hope and fear, reliance and trust are only upon Him.
 
(4) Recite Ayat al-Kursi, similarly—morning and night, and ideally after every prayer. Recite it with reflection on its meanings. Ayat al-Kursi tells us about Allah’s Unique Oneness: that He alone is the Absolutely Living (al-Hayy), whom all life depends upon for its very existence; and that He is the Absolutely Sustaining (al-Qayyum), who needs none to sustain Him, and who sustains all things in every way, at every moment—and the rest of the verse tells us about the Absolute Knowledge, Will, and Power of our Mighty and Merciful Lord.
 
If you wish further assistance, three recommended practices are:
 
1. Perform the prayer of need (salat al-haja):
 
Perform wudu, and pray two rakats of prayer, after which you should make heart-felt dua, asking Allah for your needs. It is good to recite the specifically-recommended sunna supplication (dua) of need:
 
 
2. Recite this brief Prophetic supplication, regularly:
 
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ
“O Alive and everlasting One, 
I beseech You by Your mercy.” [Mustadrak Hakim]
 
See also:
 
3. Many scholars (such as Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf) recommend this practice:
 
After Isha, recite Hasbuna’l Llahu wa ni`ma’l Wakeel (Allah is our sufficiency and is the best of guardians) 450 times, sitting alone in a quiet room, facing the qibla, in state of wudu, with reflection on its meanings.
 
This is taken from the Qur’anic praise of true believers, in Surah Aal-Imran:
 
"Those whose faith only increased when people said, ‘Fear your enemy: they have amassed a great army against you,’ and who replied, ‘God is enough for us: He is the best protector,’ returned with grace and bounty from God; no harm befell them. They pursued God’s good pleasure. God’s favour is great indeed." [3.173-175]
 
And Allah is the giver of success and facilitation. 
 
If there remain harms beyond this, then consult a reliable, learned scholar about the specifics.

wassalam,  

Faraz Rabbani


An explanation of the power of taqwa and trust in Allah in decision-making. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how, "Whoever has mindfulness of Allah, Allah grants a way out and provides for them in ways they could never imagine." [Qur'an, 65.2-3]

This is not only through spiritual assistance but also through the practical facilitation of making right choices--as taqwa is committing to leave all that is displeasing to Allah and choosing what is pleasing to Allah. This is the practical way to good in all choices.

But people have their worldly and spiritual fears and misgivings, so Allah Most High promises, "And whoever places their trust in Allah, Allah is their sufficiency.." [Qur'an, 65.3]

 

All SeekersHub programming is free so consider joining us online or at the Toronto Hub where Shaykh Faraz teaches regularly from. Your financial support is crucial to our #SpreadLight campaign, which seeks to provide truly excellent Islamic learning to at least 1,000,000 seekers of knowledge in the coming years! This will serve as an ongoing charity (sadaqa jariyah) so please donate today.

Direct download: SFR-PositiveThinking_F.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:27pm PDT

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin, and Ustadha Shireen Ahmed answer critical questions about activism, social change, and the true spirit of service in Islam.


This podcast is from a recent seminar at SeekersHub Toronto, on "Activism & Social Change."

About the seminar:

Want to save the world? Given the troubling nature of events around the globe, many of us are turning to activism in order to bring on positive social change. Learn how to root your activism in Prophetic tradition, make a positive impact on society and uphold excellence in your concern for others.

In this timely and important seminar Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explore what activism and service mean and share practical guidelines and keys of how to express one's concerns and serve with excellence.

Consider joining a class. All classes are FREE: http://seekershub.org/toronto/class/

All SeekersHub programming is free. Your financial support is crucial to our #SpreadLight campaign, which seeks to provide truly excellent Islamic learning to at least 1,000,000 seekers of knowledge in the coming year! This will serve as an ongoing charity (sadaqa jariyah) so please donate today (http://seekershub.org/toronto/donate).


Who was the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), and what was his concern for his community? In this powerful talk, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin describes the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and his deep concern for the well-being of all of Allah's creation.

Using anecdotal examples, Ustadh Amjad paints a beautiful picture of what it means to be a concerned Muslim who reflects Prophetic concern in the modern context.

This podcast is from a recent seminar at SeekersHub Toronto, on "Activism & Social Change."

About the seminar:

Want to save the world? Given the troubling nature of events around the globe, many of us are turning to activism in order to bring on positive social change. Learn how to root your activism in Prophetic tradition, make a positive impact on society and uphold excellence in your concern for others.

In this timely and important seminar Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explore what activism and service mean and share practical guidelines and keys of how to express one's concerns and serve with excellence.

Consider joining a class. All classes are FREE: http://seekershub.org/toronto/class/

All SeekersHub programming is free. Your financial support is crucial to our #SpreadLight campaign, which seeks to provide truly excellent Islamic learning to at least 1,000,000 seekers of knowledge in the coming year! This will serve as an ongoing charity (sadaqa jariyah) so please donate today (http://seekershub.org/toronto/donate).


What is the purpose of serving humanity? Why has Allah made us responsible for ensuring the preservation of good for other people?

Listen to Shaykh Faraz Rabbani as he answers these and other fundamental questions, which shape our view of service and ultimately decide how and why we serve.

About the seminar:

Want to save the world? Given the troubling nature of events around the globe, many of us are turning to activism in order to bring on positive social change. Learn how to root your activism in Prophetic tradition, make a positive impact on society and uphold excellence in your concern for others.

In this timely and important seminar Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explore what activism and service mean and share practical guidelines and keys of how to express one's concerns and serve with excellence.

Consider joining a class. All classes are FREE: http://seekershub.org/toronto/class/

All SeekersHub programming is free. Your financial support is crucial to our #SpreadLight campaign, which seeks to provide truly excellent Islamic learning to at least 1,000,000 seekers of knowledge in the coming year! This will serve as an ongoing charity (sadaqa jariyah) so please donate today (http://seekershub.org/toronto/donate).


Ustadha Shireen Ahmed explains the foundations which lead to fruitful activism and service. Speaking from many years of experience, she offers deep insight into the pitfalls of many young students and activists, and how these can be addressed so that one's work is more blessed and closer to the Prophetic way.

This podcast is from a recent seminar at SeekersHub Toronto, on "Activism & Social Change."

About the seminar:

Want to save the world? Given the troubling nature of events around the globe, many of us are turning to activism in order to bring on positive social change. Learn how to root your activism in Prophetic tradition, make a positive impact on society and uphold excellence in your concern for others.

In this timely and important seminar Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Ustadh Amjad Tarsin explore what activism and service mean and share practical guidelines and keys of how to express one's concerns and serve with excellence.

Consider joining a class. All classes are FREE: http://seekershub.org/toronto/class/

All SeekersHub programming is free. Your financial support is crucial to our #SpreadLight campaign, which seeks to provide truly excellent Islamic learning to at least 1,000,000 seekers of knowledge in the coming year! This will serve as an ongoing charity (sadaqa jariyah) so please donate today (http://seekershub.org/toronto/donate).


What is meant when we are told "deen is easy" - do we take it easy when it comes to matters of religion or is the meaning more subtle? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains this and provides a tafsir of a dua that the Prophet (saw) told his companion never to leave after each salah. Full details in this brief podcast.

Your financial support is crucial to our #SpreadLight campaign, which seeks to provide truly excellent Islamic learning to at least 1,000,000 seekers of knowledge in the coming years! This will serve as an ongoing charity (sadaqa jariyah) so please donate today.

Direct download: SFR-AskingforAllTheGood-ExplainingSupplicationAfterPrayer_F.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:27am PDT

This new podcast from Shaykh Faraz Rabbani offers some powerful advice on attaining true sincerity - and maintaining it. If you missed this free class at SeekersHub Toronto, here's your chance to catch up from the comfort of your own home. Listen to it in full here.

All SeekersHub programming is free so consider joining us online or at the Toronto Hub where Shaykh Faraz teaches regularly from. Your financial support is crucial to our #SpreadLight campaign, which seeks to provide truly excellent Islamic learning to at least 1,000,000 seekers of knowledge in the coming years! This will serve as an ongoing charity (sadaqa jariyah) so please donate today.

Direct download: SFR-TrueSincerityAvoidExcessiveness_F.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:56pm PDT