Thank you for your question, your honesty, and your request for advice. I would say that, yes, Allah is All-Forgiving and All-Merciful, and we should always have a good opinion of Him that He will forgive our sins and show mercy to us. Yes, Allah says that He forgives all sins (39:53), but He also […]

Thank you for your question. It’s great you’re asking about the meaning of these supplications. Not many people recite them regularly and even less reflect upon their meaning. This is one of many affirmations that the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) taught us to make in the morning and evening and at other significant […]

Salam Alaykum Dear questioner, Thank you for your question. I’m sorry to hear you’ve been troubled by this story; really, leaving Islam should never even cross your mind. There is no doubt about the existence of Ya’juj and Ma’juj since they are mentioned in the Qur’an and authentic hadiths. Based on the hadith narrations we […]

(Four) Intentions and Supplications Shaykh Amin Buxton Children are a trust (amanah) that Allah most High has gifted us with. Raising believing children is a huge challenge and every pious parent passionately prays that they will be able to do so. We are blessed to have such guidance from one of the most illuminated scholars […]

Part Three: Inheriting Good Qualities By Shaykh Amin Buxton Children are a trust (amanah) that Allah most High has gifted us with. Raising believing children is a huge challenge that parents pray for. We are blessed to have such guidance from one of the most illuminated scholars of our time; Habib Umar bin Hafiz. These […]

The Prophet’s Amusement at Allah’s Mercy By Shaykh Amin Buxton   In this series, the Prophet’s Smile, we visit the moments where the Prophet smiled and laughed. We also discuss how he was described when smiling and laughing. By studying his characteristics, we gain insight into what he talked and thought about, and ultimately, the undeniable […]

Raising a Believing Generation (Two) Making Religion the First Criteria  By Shaykh Amin Buxton Children are a trust (amanah) that Allah most High has gifted us with. Raising believing children is a huge challenge and every pious parent passionately prays that they will be able to do so. We are blessed to have such guidance […]

The Prophet’s Amusement at The Man Who Was Entering Paradise By Shaykh Amin Buxton   In this series, the Prophet’s Smile, we visit the moments where the Prophet smiled and laughed. We also discuss how he was described when smiling and laughing. By studying his characteristics, we gain insight into what he talked and thought about, […]

Raising a Believing Generation (One) The Purpose and Benefits of Marriage  Compiled, translated and summarized by Shaykh Amin Buxton Children are a trust (amanah) that Allah most High has gifted us with. Raising believing children is a huge challenge and every pious parent passionately prays that they will be able to do so. We are […]

The Prophet’s Smile Series Part Six: Responding to Rudeness With a Smile By Shaykh Amin Buxton In this series, we discuss the practices and acts that brought a smile to the Prophet Muhammad’s blessed face and made him laugh. We hope that by applying these lessons, we can gain his pleasure, and gain closeness to […]

Giving Charity to Please our Beloved Prophet Muhammad By Shaykh Amin Buxton   In this series, the Prophet’s Smile, we visit the moments where the Prophet smiled and laughed. We also discuss how he was described when smiling and laughing. By studying his characteristics, we gain insight into what he talked and thought about, and ultimately, […]

The Prophet’s Smile Series Part Four: The Special Supplication By Shaykh Amin Buxton Every year in the blessed month of Rabi al-Awwal, we should put in effort towards connecting with our Beloved Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).  In this series, we discuss the things that brought a smile to his blessed face and […]

The Prophet’s Smile Series Part Three – Remembering Allah By Shaykh Amin Buxton Every year in the blessed month of Rabi al-Awwal, we should come to know our Prophet better (peace and blessings be upon him). In this series, we endeavor to do this by looking at the things that brought a smile to his […]

The Prophet’s Smile Series – Salawat: A Source of Joy for the Prophet by Shaykh Amin Buxton Every year in the blessed month of Rabi al-Awwal, we should endeavor to create a connection with our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). One way is to get to know him. In this series, we intend […]

The Prophet’s Smile Part One by Shaykh Amin Buxton   Every year in the blessed month of Rabi al-Awwal, we should spend time learning about our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and grow closer to him. In this series, the Prophet’s Smile, we visit the moments where the Prophet smiled and laughed. We […]

Announcing the SeekersGuidance COVID-19 Webinar This Sunday! As this pandemic spreads across the world, the Muslim community is struggling to find answers to many questions. Along with the critical advice of health and medical professionals, we are in dire need of Prophetic Guidance. SeekersGuidance has put together an important program to provide clarity in these […]

In this khutba Shaykh Amin Buxton starts by reminding the believers that a new hijri year is upon us (1440 A.H.), and a new decade as well. One should take account from the past year and make intentions for the coming year. Hijra (migration) is not strange for the Muslims. He goes on to remind […]