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October 13, 2026 5 mins

How to Arrange Your Studies: The Right Order

This is the fifth in a series of articles on how a student ought to arrange their studies, drawn from a seminar delivered by Shaykh Talal al-Azem. You can watch the full seminar here: How to Arrange Your Studies of Islamic Sciences Whether a student begins as a child or comes to faith as an […]

October 12, 2026 5 mins

How to Arrange Your Studies: Laying the Foundations

This is the fourth in a series of articles on how a student ought to arrange their studies, drawn from a seminar delivered by Shaykh Talal al-Azem. You can watch the full seminar here: How to Arrange Your Studies of Islamic Sciences Effort alone is never the standard for a student. Method is. The Danger […]

October 10, 2026 3 mins

How to Arrange Your Studies: Why Students Trip

This is the third in a series of articles on how a student ought to arrange their studies, drawn from a seminar delivered by Shaykh Talal al-Azem. You can watch the full seminar here: How to Arrange Your Studies of Islamic Sciences Some students put in years of sincere effort, even decades, and never reach […]

October 9, 2026 4 mins

How to Arrange Your Studies: Knowledge Carries Moral Weight

This is the second in a series of articles on how a student ought to arrange their studies, drawn from a seminar delivered by Shaykh Talal al-Azem. You can watch the full seminar here: How to Arrange Your Studies of Islamic Sciences Knowledge is never a matter of mere utility. It is a means of […]

October 8, 2026 3 mins

How to Arrange Your Studies: The Author

This is the first in a series of articles on how a student ought to arrange their studies, drawn from a seminar delivered by Shaykh Talal al-Azem. You can watch the full seminar here: How to Arrange Your Studies of Islamic Sciences Why does one’s learning journey require structure? A Scholar Raised Inside a Family […]

October 7, 2026 4 mins

Mastering Theology: What It Takes to Stay Grounded

This is the seventh and last in a series of articles on mastering the science of theology drawn from a seminar delivered by Dr Hamza al-Bakri & Dr Omar Qureshi. The full seminar can be found here: Mastering Theology A student can spend years studying theology, working through book after book, and still feel like […]

October 6, 2026 5 mins

Mastering Theology: Mastering Terminology

This is the sixth in a series of articles on mastering the science of theology drawn from a seminar delivered by Dr Hamza al-Bakri & Dr Omar Qureshi. The full seminar can be found here: Mastering Theology The same word can mean one thing in theology and something else entirely in law. How does a […]

October 5, 2026 3 mins

Mastering Theology: No Science Stands Alone

This is the fifth in a series of articles on mastering the science of theology drawn from a seminar delivered by Dr Hamza al-Bakri & Dr Omar Qureshi. The full seminar can be found here: Mastering Theology No science in the Islamic tradition works entirely on its own—least of all theology. The Foundations of Theology […]

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December 24, 2025 5 mins

The Straight Path and the Age of Distraction by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

This article is based on the SeekersGuidance On-Demand Course titled Ihsan in the Age of Distraction, which provides both conceptual clarity about what Ihsan truly means and actionable strategies for implementation, moving from scattered, distracted engagement with faith to a centered, conscious practice of spiritual excellence. Time, Technology, and Living with Purpose We live in an […]

December 23, 2025 6 mins

Reflections on the Wisdom of Imam Abu Hanifa by Shaykh Dr Bassem Itani

This article is from the SeekersGuidance seminar ‘How Do We Live Knowledge?’, which explores the wisdom of Imam Abu Hanifa through three interconnected dimensions: his personal wisdom, his sense of social responsibility, and his mastery of the art of building human beings. When we speak about the counsel and legacy of Imam Abu Hanifa (Allah […]

December 22, 2025 6 mins

The Educational Counsel of Abu Hanifa by Shaykh Abd al-Rahman al-Kharsa

This article is based on the SeekersGuidance seminar, “How Do We Live Knowledge?”, which attempts to understand Abu Hanifa’s educational and pedagogical counsel and how it can be applied in our contemporary lives. Knowledge, Manners, and the Educational Method of the Righteous The stories of the righteous and their virtuous deeds hold a special place […]

December 21, 2025 8 mins

Shaykh Adib al-Kallas: Glimpses from His Life by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

This article draws on a SeekersGuidance seminar reflecting on the life, character, and scholarly legacy of the late Shaykh Adib al-Kallas, highlighting defining moments that exemplify his priorities, humility, reverence for the Sacred Law, and devotion to knowledge. The Passing of His Brother and His Priorities One of the most striking memories related to Shaykh […]

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