There is a Sunna of following the Sunna.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n– Validity & Soundness<\/p>\n
– Propriety & Perfection<\/p>\n
– Outward & Inward: Sincerity & Remembrance<\/p>\n
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6)\u00a0 Know the Limits of Allah and Prophetic excellence related to all actions and life situations before you act.<\/p>\n
– Knowledge: Gives you clarity, dispels confusion<\/p>\n
-Action: Not only what you do, but how you respond<\/p>\n
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7)\u00a0\u00a0 When unsure, ask… Before you act.<\/p>\n
– Consideration, Consultation, Clarification & Confirmation<\/p>\n
– Asking is strength, not weakness.<\/p>\n
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8)\u00a0 Caution is a virtue. Caution requires knowledge.<\/p>\n
– Caution: Being careful to do what is more likely to be pleasing to Allah.<\/p>\n
Part of caution is to know when to be cautions ; when there is sufficient cause to be cautious.<\/p>\n
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9)\u00a0 Learn a madhhab. Follow it. Avoid dispensations unless there is a clear need, benefit or hardship.<\/p>\n
-Following a madhhab gives you a general statement of conduct.<\/p>\n
– Never give absolute answers. Actions have considerations.<\/p>\n
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10)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellence in submission entails seeking the greatest, widest, and most lasting benefit in life – for yourself and others’.<\/p>\n
The strong believer:<\/p>\n
– Does not second guess<\/p>\n
– Is an \u2018abid of all that is benefits (most-lasting benefits)<\/p>\n
– Seeks Allah\u2019s Assistance<\/p>\n
-Does not deem themselves incapable<\/p>\n
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Shaykh Faraz covered 10 counsels on spirituality (Ihsan) without specific reference to counsel points due to the lack of time.<\/p>\n
A spiritual path is the path of Ihsan, the path of seeking good.<\/p>\n
Spiritual excellence is the counsel on seeking.<\/p>\n
It is to recognize your neediness to Allah and to strive to attain the path of Allah SWT.<\/p>\n
Islamic spirituality: Know Allah, then be as you wish.<\/p>\n
Knowing Allah \u2013 is the ma\u2019rifah of Allah SWT, to have active consciousness which is also the purpose of life. Everything else are approximations.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo that which will nurture your presence with Allah<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\nTo transit into speaking about the love for Allah, Shaykh Faraz shared the story of a righteous who dreamt of Majnun after Majnun had died.<\/p>\n
He asked Majnun, \u201cWhat did Allah do with you?\u201d<\/p>\n
And Majnun replied, \u201cHe Forgave me and made me a proof of love for the lovers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shaykh Faraz defines true belief as love.<\/p>\n
Love for the Messenger salAllahu \u2018alayhi wasallam is a love from Allah.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnything lovable should be loved for Allah.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\nIhsan is making Allah, your one love.<\/p>\n
The paths to Allah SWT vary in their spiritual emphasis.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe point is to be righteous, not be with the righteous. You want to attain what they attain.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cWhat do you seek from a Shaykh? To seek Allah and the prophetic way.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\nIn conclusion of his sessions during the retreat, Shaykh Faraz leaves us with an invaluable tip:<\/p>\n
\u201cLive the Sunna and seek consistency. Establish spiritual routines in a spiritual manner.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n[divider]<\/p>\n
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani delivers knowledge with much clarity and compactness. His humorous stories of the fictional characters, \u201cZubair & Zubaidah\u201d while discussing relevant topics were energizing and would bring about laughter from the seekers. Certainly these compilations are an injustice to the elaboration and tactfulness Shaykh Faraz has included with each and every counsel for the seekers.<\/p>\n
May Allah Guide and Assist us in implementing them in ourselves as seekers of Him, and may He Forgive me for all that is lacking.<\/p>\n
[divider]<\/p>\n
Nazeera Mohamed<\/strong>
\nA\u00a0flawed servant with a voice to and for trust.\u00a0Your sister in\u00a0faith, your friend in deen and your\u00a0Ummah in congregation.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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