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In this brief overview of Imam Ghazali’s opus magnum, Ihya Uloom ud-Din (Renewing the Religious Sciences), this series will serve as blueprint for how the believer can bring to life their religion. It will aim to help the believer to not just practice the form of the religion properly, but to also practice it with excellence.
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There is no inherent disconnect or contradiction between Islamic Spirituality and social or political activism. In fact, Islamic spirituality is not only relevant but essential to all forms of activism. This Podcast will present a paradigm for a spiritually-inspired activism where activism achieves what it was always meant to be: a vehicle for nearness to the Divine through genuine individual and social ethical change. This series will comprise of seven discussions that will explore 1. The f ...
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This podcast presents the series “Noble Ones Around The Chosen One”, by Shaykh Sadullah Khan, originally delivered at Masjid al-Furqan, Islamia College, in Cape Town, South Africa (https://www.islamiacollege.co.za/). The series highlights snapshots of the lives of the phenomenal people who were in the company of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said about his companions (may God be pleased with them): “The best people are ...
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In this final episode, Shaykh Sadullah delivers a befitting reminder to us all. This day of Eid should be a day of happiness, joy, and celebration. Despite the circumstances that we find ourselves in we should continue to remain hopeful for a better tomorrow. It is on this day that we proclaim the greatness of God over everything else. God is the g…
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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah explains how we can miss out on the blessings of Allah in our lives. Whilst we search for the Night of Power in the last ten nights of Ramadan, it is very easy to lose the opportunity to truly benefiting from this auspicious occasion. Through bickering, fighting, and arguing Muslims cause more problems for themselve…
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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah discusses the importance of building a relationship with the Quran. The Quran deserves to be treated with respect and honor. This entails that we develop our basic capacities to read and understand the Quran so that we are able to implement its lessons and injunctions in our lives. For more SeekersGuidance podcast s…
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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah reflects on the condition of the oppressed. Whilst many of us have the luxury of spending these last few days of Ramadan in the comforts of our homes, many people around the world do not have the same privileges as ourselves. So, as we try to attain the Night of Power, let us remember the powerless. For more Seekers…
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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah discusses the importance of spiritual purification through the attainment of God-consciousness. When we become more conscious of God and his obligations upon us, we become more willing to purify our spiritual states. This in turn beautifies us as individuals and ensures that our hearts are illumined. Beautiful heart…
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In this lesson of Renewing Religion, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin, reflects upon the chapters from Imam Ghazali’s Ihya on sincerity, self-examination, meditation and reflecting on death. Ustadh Amjad begins with the chapter on sincerity, explaining that true sincerity can lead habits to be acts of worship if they are done with the right intentions. Many of …
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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah presents to us the paradoxes of the modern age. As human beings, we have progressed technologically in so many areas, however despite our achievements we have failed in developing our sense of humanity. Let us take the opportunity now in understanding that quality is more important than quantity. For more SeekersGui…
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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah reminds us of the great effort and sacrifices our womenfolk have made during this Ramadan. Whilst most services within society has been limited and restricted, our womenfolk continue to work around the clock to take care of their households. Let us spare a thought and appreciate their unselfish work ethic, and let u…
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In this re-broadcast lesson of Renewing Religion, Shaykh Faraz gives an overview of the chapters on faith in Divine Oneness and trusting in Allah as well as the chapters on love, longing, and intimacy from Imam Ghazali’s Ihya. Shaykh Faraz begins by explaining that knowing Divine Oneness in its true meaning entails certitude within your heart and t…
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In this lesson, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin gives an overview of the chapters on patience and thankfulness, fear and hope, poverty, and abstinence from Imam Ghazali’s Ihya. In this chapter, Imam Ghazali explains that faith is of two halves: half is patience and half is gratitude, and having certainty of Allah is the whole of faith. Ustadh Amjad explains th…
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In this lesson, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives an overview of the chapters on the condemnation of the Dunya; pride; conceit and delusion; and on repentance. These chapters are part of Imam Ghazali’s Ihya and a series of sessions on renewing religion. Shaykh Faraz begins by explaining that each person has a self that requires affirmation and that affirm…
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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah discusses the dangers of self-righteousness and self-confidence. By adopting sanctimonious attitudes, we only end up damaging our standing with Allah. A true believer is humble and accommodating of the views, feelings, and emotions of others. Arrogance is an extremely lethal spiritual malady, as it consumes the hear…
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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah discusses the importance of giving. Whilst most people believe that generosity can be enacted only with the giving wealth, the truth is that one can display generosity with one’s time and character. During this testing time of Covid-19, there are many people who are in need. If we are able to give from our time and …
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In this re-broadcast lesson, visiting scholar, Shaykh Walead Mosaad, gives an overview of Imam Ghazali’s chapters on the condemnation of miserliness, love of wealth, status; and the condemnation of ostentation. These chapters fall in the third quarter of Imam Ghazali’s opus magnum that focuses on the vices of person. All these vices are primarily a…
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In this re-broadcast lesson, visiting scholar, Shaykh Walead Mosaad, reviews the chapters on holding one’s tongue and condemnation of rancor and envy. These chapters are originally written by Imam Ghazali in his book Ihya Ulum al-Din. Shaykh Walead begins with the chapter on holding one’s tongue and the criteria for one should or should not speak. …
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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah reminds us of the great importance of the last ten days of Ramadan. The night of power is one of the most significant events for us as Muslims. Furthermore, we should remember that the Quran was revealed on the night of power. Therefore our true power comes from our connection with the Quran. For more SeekersGuidanc…
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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah discusses the importance of appreciating beauty. It is very easy to lose appreciation for the simple things in life. When we are not able to see the grandeur and majesty of Allah we become somber and inert. By appreciating the beauty around us we are able to rekindle our hearts and add meaning to our lives.For more …
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In this re-broadcast lesson, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin gives an overview of three books from Imam Ghazali’s Ihya: Marvels of the Heart, Discipling the Soul, and Breaking Desires. Struggling against one’s lower self is an obligation that Allah talks about in the Quran, that whoever purifies their heart is successful and whoever doesn’t is at loss. The imp…
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In this re-broadcast lesson, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin gives an overview of the chapter from Imam Ghazali’s Ihya on the etiquette of living and the prophetic mannerism. This chapter is the last in the section on worship and it details the main life skills that one should utilize on a daily basis. One of the most damaging things to a community is people f…
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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah reminds us of the importance of being honest. As we know, honesty is always the best policy. However, we should be careful not to use the truth to hurt people. Sometimes it is better to be more prudent when we wish to make a statement or comment that affects others.For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seeke…
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In this re-broadcast lesson, Shaykh Faraz gives an overview of the chapter on spiritual music from Imam Ghazali’s Ihya. In this chapter, the Imam’s reference to music is constrained only to spiritual music and should be understood as such for the remainder of the lesson. This is music that inspires to seek Allah and His messenger. Within the Islami…
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In this episode, Shaykh Sadullah discusses the various emotions that we can feel when we are constrained or restricted. Sometimes, when people are under pressure they tend to be irritable. We should remember that even if people act in a displeasing manner to us, we should always respond with what is better.For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, vi…
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In this episode. Shaykh Sadullah reminds us of the various emotions we feel as human beings. In this testing time that we are all facing it is imperative that we exude love and compassion to everyone. Love has the capacity to heal the deepest of wounds, and to provide light in the darkest of timeFor more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekers…
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