Shaykh Faraz Rabbani (Executive Director) welcomes you to this Ramadan and invites you to take advantage of SeekersGuidance’s offerings during this blessed month. Join us from the comfort of your own homes and help to spread prophetic light and clarity within our communities. This Ramadan, SeekersGuidance—the Global Islamic Seminary—is offering a rich range of daily […]

Ramadan Mubarak The Prophet’s dua (Allah bless him and give him peace) for when the new moon is seen: عن طلحة بن عبيد الله رضي الله عنه قال: كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذا رأى الهِلالَ قال: (اللَّهُمَّ أهلّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِاليُمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلاَمَةِ وَالإِسْلاَمِ، رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ) رواه الترمذي وحسنه Allahumma ahhilhu `alayna bil yumni wal imani […]

Shaykh Sohail Hanif makes sense of the annual moon-sighting debates. The blessed month of Ramadan is almost upon us. It is a month of contemplation, fasting, prayer and tranquility. But just as the tranquility of Paradise is “surrounded by disliked matters,”[1] Ramadan can only be arrived at after crossing the uncomfortable terrain of moonsighting debates. […]

The convert experience in Islam is tough for many. Muslim communities throughout the world get excited when someone enters their doors saying they want to accept Islam. There are hugs, laughter, and a large uproar – and then everything stops, and the convert must figure out how to move forward independently. Trying to navigate through […]