Shaykh Adib Kallas Died Today - October 21, 2009 - One of the Foremost Scholars of Our Times
October 21, 2009 by Faraz Rabbani · Leave a Comment
Shaykh Muhammad Adib Kallas, the great Islamic scholar, Hanafi faqih, theologian, and teacher of scholars, has died today–October 21st, 2009–in Damascus, Syria. He was 88 years old, having lived a life dedicated to knowledge, teaching, and selfless service to seekers of knowledge.
Those who were fortunate to have met him agree that he was one of the most remarkable of people you could meet. Despite being a mountain of knowledge, he was a man of deep humility and pure, sincere service to others. Even into his 80’s, he would serve tea himself to his guests, and give time to even beginner students and would entertain even the most basic of questions.
A biography of Shaykh Adib Kallas on marifah.net
The Virtues of Teaching & Transmitting Guidance - Faraz Rabbani - SeekersGuidance Podcast
October 21, 2009 by Faraz Rabbani · Leave a Comment
The Virtues of Teaching & Transmitting Guidance
In this podcast, Shaykh Faraz explains the virtues of conveying knowledge and discusses the following two narrations:
Sahl ibn Sa`d (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said to Ali ibn Abi Talib, “By Allah! For Allah to guide a single person through you is better for you than red camels.” [Bukhari & Muslim; this wording is Muslim’s]
Mu`adh ibn Anas (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Whoever teaches knowledge to others shall have the reward of those who act upon it, without this dimishing the reward of those people in any way.” [Ibn Maja]
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Women, Debts, and Marriage: A Caution - Faraz Rabbani - Video of Answer from Islamic Finance conference hosted by the ICNE at Boston U
October 18, 2009 by Faraz Rabbani · Leave a Comment
YouTube - Women, Debts, and Marriage
Answer by Faraz Rabbani during a Q&A Session at the end of a conference on Islamic Finance, hosted by the Islamic Council of New England (ICNE), October 17, 2009
Muwatta’ of Imam Malik: Online, Private Class in Arabic - Faraz Rabbani (Limited spaces, starts this Friday)
October 12, 2009 by Faraz Rabbani · Leave a Comment
Muwatta of Imam Malik
I will be teaching the Muwatta of Imam Malik in Arabic with two weekly recorded lessons and a monthly live session.
If interested, please email salman at seekersguidance dot org for details.
Student Requirements for the Muwatta Class
The students participating in the Muwatta course can be divided into one of two types, with each division being characterized by distinct requirements. They are:
(1) Listeners
The “Listener” is a student who wishes to fulfill the basic goals of the course, namely understanding the text itself. The requirements of the Listener, therefore, are as follows:
(a) Reading the text (matn) before every lesson.
(b) Listening to the recorded lessons.
It is recommended for the “Listener” to also avidly engage the teacher on the forums with questions relating to the text in order to confirm and furhter his understanding of the material being studied.
(2) Seekers
The “Seeker” is a student who wishes to go beyond the basics and attain some level of mastery (itqan) of the material being studied. The requirements of the Seeker, therefore, are much more rigorous than the Listener, requiring more time, effort, and resolve. These requirements are as follows:
(a) Reading the text (matn) itself before every lesson.
(b) Reading from the commentary Shaykh Zakariyyah Kandihlawi, available in full at http://www.waqfeya.net/book.php?bid=54
(c) Listening to the recorded lessons.
(d) Reading the material the instructor advises the students to read, and understanding the discussions therein.
(e) Asking questions related to the text, its details, legal nuances, and so forth.
And Allah alone gives success
Wasalam
Faraz Rabbani
