This is the sixth and final in a series of articles based on the SeekersGuidance Course on Imam Birgivi’s discussion on Beneficial Islamic Knowledge in his Tariqa al-Muhammadiyya. As we continue our exploration of Birgivi’s Tariqa al-Muhammadiyya, we will cover two key areas. First, we will examine some of the scholarly texts regarding the virtues […]

This is the third in a series of six articles based on the SeekersGuidance Course on Imam Birgivi’s discussion on Beneficial Islamic Knowledge in his Tariqa al-Muhammadiyya. Is Knowledge Generally Good? While knowledge is generally considered valuable, as it is often better to know than to remain unaware, its goodness depends on the nature of […]

This is the first in a series of six articles based on the SeekersGuidance Course on Imam Birgivi’s discussion on Beneficial Islamic Knowledge in his Tariqa al-Muhammadiyya. In Tariqa al-Muhammadiyya, Imam al-Birgivi devotes an entire section to knowledge. This focus reflects the essential role of knowledge on the prophetic path, the path illuminated by Allah’s […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani was asked by Shaykh Firas Shaheen – a Hanafi scholar who is part of the Jordanian Fatwa Council, and a student of Shaykh Faraz – to give advice to students on seeking knowledge. Topics addressed include the importance of gradual study, focus, mastery, and the importance of remaining under the mentorship and […]