SeekersGuidance/Islamic Relief Feed the Needy Online Fundraiser: Over $252,000 Raised!

Feed the Needy Online Fundraiser: Over $252,000 Raised

Dear Seeker,

Alhamdulillah, earlier today, SeekersGuidance and Islamic Relief were able to raise over $252,000 within the span of just two hours at the “Feed the Needy Online Fundraiser.” If you were unable to attend the event, pictures and videos will be uploaded to our blog, but please take a moment and make a donation to Islamic Relief for the noble cause of eliminating global hunger.

We would like to give special thanks to our wonderful scholars and speakers – Imam Zaid Shakir, Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick, Shaykh Muhammad Ninowy, Imam Tahir Anwar, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Preacher Moss, Hadia Mubarak, and Nura Sediqe. And also to Sidi Shahid Constantino (Tech), Sidi Khuram Zaman (Outreach), Sr. Nora Alfaham (Design), and Sidi Abu Bakr Batasi (Outreach), for their efforts in making this event a success. Special thanks also to Sr. Hafsa Hasan of Islamic Relief Canada, and Sidi Naeem Muhammad of Islamic Relief US for their reaching out to us and their help in making this possible.

Imam Zaid’s Challenge: Get 10 people to Donate in the Next 24 Hours While the event was a success, the work is not done. During the closing remarks, Imam Zaid Shakir exhorted us not to remain content with reaching the goal, but to rise above and beyond it. He’s calling upon each and every one of us to spread the word about the ills of malnourishmen,t and wants each of you to find 10 people within the next 24 hours who can donate.

To facilitate this, SeekersGuidance will give a free course for the Fall 2009 semester to anyone who donates over $500.

(To view our course catalog, click here.)

You can donate at any one of the following links:
IR CA: http://www.islamicreliefcanada.org
IR USA: http://www.islamicreliefusa.org/home
IR UK: http://www.islamic-relief.org.uk
IR Worldwide: http://www.islamic-relief.com

SeekersGuidance Fall Semester 2009

Keep the momentum you’ve gained during Ramadan with an SG course this Fall. We are offering affordable courses in Law, Beliefs, Spirituality, and more. Visit our new and improved Online Academy to learn more!

Desperation: Canadian newspaper likens Naomi Klein to…. Goebbels

Desperation: Canadian newspaper likens Naomi Klein to…. Goebbels

Travelling Light Imam al-Ghazali’s Books 35-38 of the Ihya with Sidi Yahya Rhodus, from Alqueria de Rosales, Granada

NEW :: Part II of the Travelling Light Series :: Now available to order on Vimeo

NEW :: Part II of the Travelling Light Series :: Now available to order from Cambridge Mosque is Moving on Vimeo.

Imam al-Ghazali’s Revival of the Religious Sciences with Sidi Yahya Rhodus, from Alqueria de Rosales, Granada.

A four DVD box set encompassing books 35-38, including:
Divine Unity and Reliance on God
Love, Longing, Intimacy and Contentment
Intention, Truthfulness and Sincerity
Vigil and Self-Examination

Lectures delivered in July 2009 to a diverse Muslim, non-Muslim, and new Muslim audience. Includes traditional Morisco Sacred Songs by Alatar, Spain’s sensational Muslim vocal group, plus part of the famous Du’a Nasiri sung by the Fez Singers.

Order your copy at cambridgemosqueismoving.org - all proceeds to benefit the Cambridge New Mosque Project.

Shaykh Yahya Rhodus is also teaching Book 35 of the Ihya: Divine Unity & Reliance on Allah as a full course through the SeekersGuidance Academy (www.SeekersGuidance.org). Do check it out, insha’Allah.

TRAVELLING LIGHT :: Lecture Series on Imam Ghazali’s Ihya’ `Ulum al-Din - Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad… Shaykh Yahya Rhodus…

TRAVELLING LIGHT :: Lecture Series on Imam Ghazali’s Ihya’ `Ulum al-Din

The Travelling Light Project intends to release a series of forty lectures in DVD format, covering each of the forty ‘Books’ of this Islamic classic.

Speakers are chosen for their deep knowledge of the text, and for their continuity with ancient chains of transmission going back from teacher to teacher, to the Imam himself.

The locations chosen represent the diversity and beauty of the settings where the Ihya has been taught. They include historic mosques, tekkes, and khanqahs which are showcases of Islamic art and architecture.

Each lecture begins with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an, and includes songs drawn from the indigenous spiritual culture which has flourished in the lands where the lectures are taking place.

Some of the films include interviews with local experts and scholars who explain the impact of Imam al-Ghazali’s work in their communities.

All proceeds from sale and broadcast of these films are donated to the Cambridge New Mosque Project

Advice for Seekers of Islamic Knowledge - Five Counsels - Faraz Rabbani

Advice for Seekers of Islamic Knowledge - Five Counsels - Faraz Rabbani from Faraz Rabbani on Vimeo.

Five Key Counsels for Seekers of Islamic Knowledge. Originally given by Faraz Rabbani to students of the SeekersGuidance Academy (www.SeekersGuidance.org) Summer 2009 session.

Ramadan Reminders 22: Concern for the Halal & Haram - Faraz Rabbani - SeekersGuidance Podcasts

Ramadan Reminders 22: Concern for the Halal & Haram

Remaining within the limits of Allah with respect to the lawful (halal) and prohibited (haram) is of the most important of matters; a religious duty; and a key to drawing closer to Allah. This brief reminder discusses central aspects of that in one’s life, and why this is something to pay attention to in the closing days of Ramadan.

Download this talk: here

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The Fasting Person Who Eats After Fajr or Before Maghrib – Sh. Abd al-Hayy al-Luknawi « Dar al-Hadith

The Fasting Person Who Eats After Fajr or Before Maghrib – Sh. Abd al-Hayy al-Luknawi « Dar al-Hadith

Reaction from the Speakers on the United Against Malaria Event » United For Change

Reaction from the Speakers on the United Against Malaria Event » United For Change

 

“It was indeed an historic event! I LOVED the entirety of it. The articulation of the speakers was simply superb! I was blown away by the information given, and the profound commitment of the organizers for the cause of those with malaria. I don’t know if I have ever heard, and been more affected by a speech then that of the one given by professor Fatimah Jackson! I thank Allah for the organizers! Let’s do it again!” - Imam Siraj Wahhaj

“It was an informative program with inspiring steps towards Muslims engaging in global health issues.” - Imam Mohamed Magid

“It was my honor to attend the United Against Malaria launch in our nation’s capital. I was thrilled to join this unprecedented, formal effort by US-based Muslims to join the global movement against malaria. Indeed this work represents our greatest hope for the first humanitarian breakthrough of the century. The conference was well-organized and presented the diverse aspects of this cause as well as how the community can impact the movement. Many thanks to the coordinating committee, Imam Zaid Shakir and Islamic Relief for their tremendous commitment and remarkable leadership.” - Saleemah Abdul-Ghaffur

“The United Against Malaria event was one of the most memorable programs I’ve participated in or attended. It was significant not only because we raised almost $200,000 to combat malaria, but because there was a spirit of love, mutual concern, and a deep sense of the need for unity and cooperation that was manifest throughout. For me, the personal highlight of the program was going for a walk (and some ice cream) the night before the event with Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, in which we discussed some of the most pressing larger religious concerns of the Muslim community in North America–especially in terms of meaningful means of Islamic Finance, and some of the critical legal issues related to marriage–and how we must work together to address them. May Allah make this event the first step in our uniting for change, and in becoming of those who promote justice and good with excellence, in accordance with the radiant example of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).” - Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

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Reminders on Zakat, Charity, and Giving with Excellence, Benefit, and Meaningfulness - Faraz Rabbani - SeekersGuidance Podcasts

Ramadan Reminders 18: The Inward Manners of Zakat

This reminder gives an overview of eight key inward manners of zakat, as explained by Imam Ghazali in his Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya’ `Ulum al-Din). Download this talk: here

Ramadan Reminders 17: Giving Zakat With Excellence

Zakat isn’t a burden: it is an act of worship that is both a means of seeking Allah’s pleasure and a sign of the sincerity of one’s avidness for Allah. This reminder discusses how to give zakat with excellence. Download this talk: here

Ramadan Reminders 16: Nine Keys to Meaningful Giving

Ramadan is a month of charity and giving–and among the best times to give one’s zakat. This reminder discusses nine keys to making our giving meaningful and transformative–both for ourselves and those we give to. Download this talk: here

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Naomi Klein: Enough. It’s time for a boycott of Israel | Comment is free | The Guardian

Naomi Klein: Enough. It’s time for a boycott of Israel |
Comment is free |
The Guardian

It’s time. Long past time. The best strategy to end the increasingly bloody occupation is for Israel to become the target of the kind of global movement that put an end to apartheid in South Africa. In July 2005 a huge coalition of Palestinian groups laid out plans to do just that. They called on ‘people of conscience all over the world to impose broad boycotts and implement divestment initiatives against Israel similar to those applied to South Africa in the apartheid era’. The campaign Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions was born.

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Ramadan Reminders 12: Mending Harmed Relations

Ramadan Reminders 12: Mending Harmed Relations

The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) described mending harmed relations as being an action that is greater in rank with Allah than prayer and fasting. This reminder explains why, and how to realize that in our lives.

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Response to President Obama’s Ramadan Message - Ustadh Khalid Latif - The Chaplain

Response To Barack Obama’s Ramadan Message « The Chaplain

May Allah increase Ustadh Khalid Latif in all good, and make him a lasting, radiant light of guidance, clarity, and good.

Arguably the Best Islamic Audiobooks and Storybooks for Children (Young & Old!) - Nur al Qasas, The Light of the Spoken Word

Nur al Qasas, The Light of the Spoken Word

Umm Ibrahim (Mehded Sinclair) is an captivating and engaging storyteller and writer. Her audiobooks and storybooks are among the very best Islamic resources for children (young and old). I would highly recommend her titles for any concerned parents.

See:
Nur al Qasas, The Light of the Spoken Word

Ramadan Reminders (10): Faith, Character, and Marriage - Faraz Rabbani

Ramadan Reminders (10): Faith, Character, and Marriage

An explanation of the Prophet’s saying (peace and blessings be upon him) that, “The believers most perfect in faith are those best in character, and the most virtuous of you are those most virtuous to their spouses.” [Tirmidhi] Why is excellence of character the best of faith — and greater in reward and consequences — than the outward acts of worship? The relationship of excellence of character and sincerity is explained, as well as the highest of good character: forbearance (hilm).

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SeekersGuidance Podcasts: Ramadan Reminders (10): Faith, Character, and Marriage