12-Aqiqa– Believing Future- Shaykh Amin Buxton
In this episode, we focus on the aqiqa, the sacrifice which is performed out of gratitude for the birth of a child. We look at its significance, the wisdom behind it, and how and when it should be done. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekers.flywheelstaging.com/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekers.flywheelstaging.com/donate
11- What’s in a Name? – Believing Future – Shaykh Amin Buxton
Continuing on the theme of naming our children, we look at how our aspirations for our children are reflected in our choice of names. We also look at how the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) changed the names of certain companions. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekers.flywheelstaging.com/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekers.flywheelstaging.com/donate
10- After Birth– Believing Future- Shaykh Amin Buxton
We continue looking at what should be done when a child is born by exploring the sunnah of tahnik and shaving the baby’s head. Then we discuss choosing a good name for the child. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekers.flywheelstaging.com/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekers.flywheelstaging.com/donate
09-Hearing the Call – Believing Future- Shaykh Amin Buxton
We discuss the importance of being content with the gender of your child and then look at the sunnah of reciting the call to prayer in the baby’s ear after birth and the meaning and significance of this. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekers.flywheelstaging.com/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekers.flywheelstaging.com/donate
08-Joy for the Birth of a Child – Believing Future- Shaykh Amin Buxton
The arrival of a child is a huge blessing and a cause of joy and celebration, especially when there has been a long wait. Taking examples from the stories of the Prophets, we talk about sharing the good news and praying for the newborn child. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekers.flywheelstaging.com/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekers.flywheelstaging.com/donate
07- Manifestations of Mercy – Finding the Balance – Believing Future- Shaykh Amin Buxton
In the previous episode, we discussed mercy and looked at examples from the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). How does that mercy manifest itself in the way we raise our children? How do we show compassion while remaining true to our principles? For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekers.flywheelstaging.com/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekers.flywheelstaging.com/donate
06- Embodying Mercy- Believing Future- Shaykh Amin Buxton
Today we look at the quality of mercy which is fundamental to raising children. We examine how we can embody it, drawing on examples from the Prophet Muhammad, the Epitome of Mercy (Allah bless him and give him peace). For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekers.flywheelstaging.com/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekers.flywheelstaging.com/donate
05- Intentions and Supplications – Believing Future- Shaykh Amin Buxton
Here we examine the effect intentions have when it comes to having children and what we intend for our children. We also look at the supplications which God’s pious servants make either to be blessed with children or to bless the children they already had. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekers.flywheelstaging.com/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekers.flywheelstaging.com/donate
04-Good Qualities are Inherited- Believing Future- Shaykh Amin Buxton
Continuing the discussion around choosing a spouse, Shaykh Amin looks at how good qualities are passed down from generation and looks at examples from the Mothers of the Believers, may Allah be pleased with them all. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekers.flywheelstaging.com/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekers.flywheelstaging.com/donate
03-Making Religion the First Criteria- Believing Future- Shaykh Amin Buxton
Our faith is the most important thing that we have. It is what enables us to have the best of lives in this world and the next. It should therefore be the main concern when it comes to choosing a spouse. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekers.flywheelstaging.com/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekers.flywheelstaging.com/donate
02-The Purpose of Marriage- Believing Future- Shaykh Amin Buxton
The process of raising a child does not begin when the child is born. It is the state of the mother and the father, their marriage and the household they have established which dictates how the child will be raised. In this episode, Shaykh Amin explores the purpose and benefits of marriage. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekers.flywheelstaging.com/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekers.flywheelstaging.com/donate
01-Introduction -The Believing Future- Shaykh Amin Buxton
In the first episode, Shaykh Amin explains the concept of tarbiyah which implies education, growth and nurturing. He then introduces the text he will be covering, “Child Education in Islam”, and the author, Abdullah Nasih Ulwan as well as Habib Umar bin Hafiz, whose commentary he will be covering. For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekers.flywheelstaging.com/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – www.seekers.flywheelstaging.com/donate