Sincerity & Intentions

We explore the Islamic framework for men and women, their rights and responsibilities, qawwāmah, obedience within ma'rūf, and how these roles work together within the boundaries set by Allah. 

We explore the preservation and authenticity of Hadith, why the Sunnah is essential to understanding the Quran, and how astronomical data and early manuscripts provide compelling evidence for the historical accuracy of Hadith. 

We break down exactly how Islam's system of primary and secondary sources works, why the Quran and Sunnah are inseparable pillars, and why the modern "Quran-only" movement collapses under basic Islamic and linguistic scrutiny. 

With the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan, we renew our intentions and reflect on the legacy we wish to leave behind. How sincere are we in our actions? How do we hold ourselves accountable? How can we practice what we preach, and in doing so, earn Allah’s guidance?Join Sh ... Show More

<p>After emphasizing that Islamic spirituality must be rooted in the Quran and Sunnah, Imam al-Muhasibi reminds us to examine our intentions in all that we do. By remaining vigilant of and purifying our intentions and objectives, we develop God-consciousness, which is the path to ... Show More

Sincerity is rewarded. 

الاخلاص 

<p>In this podcast Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues with the text, “Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure” (‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha) by Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami (died 412 A.H.). This work deals with states of the self, and how to rid oneself from blameworthy traits. In this e ... Show More