Shaykh Amin Buxton

May 5, 2021 2 mins

Allah forgiving sins

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 […]
May 4, 2021 1 min

The Kingdom of Allah in hadith explained

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 […]
April 24, 2021 3 mins

Doubts in belief

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 […]
March 8, 2021 6 mins

Raising a Believing Generation by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: Intentions and Supplicat...

(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 […]
February 4, 2021 5 mins

Raising a Believing Generation: Good Qualities are Inherited

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 […]
December 9, 2020 5 mins

The Prophet’s Smile – “Around Us But Not on Top of Us”

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 […]
November 28, 2020 6 mins

Raising a Believing Generation by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: Choosing a Spouse

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 […]
November 27, 2020 6 mins

The Prophet’s Smile – “Are You Making Fun of Me, My Lord?”

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, […]
November 20, 2020 5 mins

Raising a Believing Generation by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: On Marriage

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 […]
November 12, 2020 4 mins

The Prophet’s Smile: Responding to Rudeness With a Smile

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 […]
November 6, 2020 4 mins

The Prophet’s Smile – Giving Charity

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, […]
October 25, 2020 3 mins

The Prophet’s Smile: The Special Supplication

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 […]
October 24, 2020 3 mins

The Prophet’s Smile: Remembering Allah

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 […]
October 19, 2020 3 mins

The Prophet’s Smile: Salawat – A Source of Joy for the Prophet

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 […]
October 8, 2020 3 mins

The Prophet’s Smile – Special Rabi Al Awwal Series: Part One

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 […]
March 20, 2020 1 min

COVID-19 Webinar: A Global Islamic Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic

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 […]
September 8, 2018 1 min

Reflections and Lessons from the Hijra – Shaykh Amin Buxton

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 […]
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