Seekersguidance Podcast - Islam, Islamic Knowledge, Quran, And The Guidance Of The Prophet Muhammad

In this class, visiting scholar, Shaykh Riad Saloojee, gives an overview of Imam Ghazali’s chapter on the Etiquettes of Seclusion from the book Ihya Ulum al-Din. Shaykh Riad delves into the benefits and harms of seclusion that one should keep in mind. The benefits of seclusion: [1] Taking time to reflect and remember Allah, which leads to solace and connectedness of the heart with Allah [2] Saving oneself from being in situations of disobedience [3] Avoiding ostentation or doing actions of obedience for others instead of for Allah. [4] To be safe from disputation and partisanship [5] Being away from the harm that may acrew to me because I deal with people [6] Be away from the inclinations of wanting to please others or engage in worldly matters [7] Shields one from interacting with people who are ignorant and the possibility of not responding properly to them The harms of seclusion or the benefits of interacting with others: [1] Learning knowledge and teaching others [2] Benefiting people with one’s time and