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The Only Truth is What Allāh ﷻ Says
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm No matter how much we thank Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla, it is not enough. Because Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla increases His ﷻ blessings as we thank Him ﷻ. So we will be both thanking and attaining material benefit. … Continue reading
Welcoming Blessed Dhul Hijjah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “Everything related to Hajj is very holy and special.Some ‘ulama (scholars) say that these days are better than Ramadhan because in Ramadhan, we don’t know which night is Laylatul Qadr. But during these nights, it is … Continue reading
Guidelines for Ḥajjīs
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَٱلۡفَجۡرِ (١) وَلَيَالٍ عَشۡرٖ” (Qur’an 89:1-2) “Wa Al-Fajri (1) Wa Layālin `Ashr” “By the dawn (1) By the ten nights” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla swears by these blessed days. They most probably start tonight … Continue reading
Day of Arafah Wazifa
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Devotions for The Day of Arafah To be performed between Zuhur and Asar: ✅ Solatul Sunnat Khusoma – 4 rakaʿātMake the intention that the reward of this prayer be granted to those who may have claims against us … Continue reading
#SgSohbah: The Blessed 10 Days of Zulhijjah
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Here is a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 16th June 2023: We are already in the blessed ten … Continue reading
The Ka’aba by Hjh Amina Adilق
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem S. Ibrahim (as) was ordered to rebuild the Ka’aba, which had been hidden in the earth after the flood of Nuh (as). At the time of the flood, Mount Qubays (a mountain outside of Mecca) asked Allah … Continue reading
#SgSohbah: Clean Home, Clean Body, Clean Heart
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Here is a short summary of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 30 June 2022: 1) In these … Continue reading
Be Happy & Thankful on Eid
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 10th July 2022 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق فَبِذَٰلِكَ فَلْيَفْرَحُوا هُوَ خَيْرٌ مِّمَّا يَجْمَعُونَ (Qur’ān 10:58) ‘Fabidhālika falyafraḥū huwa khayrun mimmā yajma‘ūn’ ‘In that let them rejoice; that is better than what they accumulate.’ Allāh ﷻ tells us to … Continue reading
Duties of Dhu l-Hijjah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 29th June 2022 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق The Prophet salla Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says to say: “SubhanaLlah, wa l-HamduliLlah, wa la Ilaha illa Llah”. It has is a big value insha’Allah … Continue reading
The Ten Nights
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 29th June 2022 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق وَالْفَجْرِ ﴿01﴾ وَلَيَالٍ عَشْرٍ (Qur’ān 89:01-02) ‘Wa l-Fajr (01) Wa Layālin ‘Ashr’ ‘By the dawn (01) And [by] ten nights.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allah … Continue reading
Hajj Is a Matter Of Destiny
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 6th June 2022 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا (Qur’ān 03:97) ‘Wa li-Llāhi a’la n-nāsi hijju l-bayti man i-statā’a ‘ilayhi sabīlā’ ‘And [due] to … Continue reading
The First Day of ’Īd
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 20th July 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Today is ’Īd. ‘Īdu l-Aḍḥá Mubarak to everyone. May Allāh ﷻ make these virtues last for us. This ’Īd is a favor of Allāh … Continue reading
No Days Lovelier to Allah ﷻ and The Prophet ﷺ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “There are no days in this world more beloved to Allah ﷻ, and more beloved to me ﷺ, than the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah.” This Prophetic ḥadīth has been narrated with various wordings by … Continue reading
Be a Real Believer
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 18th July 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق “لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ، وَالنِّعْمَةَ، لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ” “Labbayka Llāhumma labbayk. Labbayka lā sharīka laka labbayk. … Continue reading
Eidul Adha Wazifa
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Eid Mubarak to all! Mabrook on completing the Devotions of Arafah and the fasting of the first nine days of Zulhijjah. Such a beautiful gift from Allah Almighty for the believers. Summary of Practices & Devotions … Continue reading
Advice for the Day of ‘Arafah & Eidul Adha
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The Day of Arafah, 9th Dhul Hijjah, is the holiest day in our Muslim Calendar. Pilgrims must gather at the plains of Arafah, between Zuhur and Maghrib, to be considered as having performed the Hajj. As … Continue reading
Qurbān Is a Gift from Allah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 15th July 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق This month of Dhū al-Ḥijjah is a holy month. There is a lot of goodness and worship to be performed. One of them is … Continue reading
#SgSohbah: Hajj, A Symbolic Devotion
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Here is a short summary of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 15 July 2021: The first ten … Continue reading
By the Morning and the Ten Nights
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 9th July 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla swears on precious things. We are entering the month of Dhū al-Ḥijjah in two days insha’Allah. Starting from tomorrow evening there … Continue reading
Advice for the First Ten Days of Zulhijjah (Dhul Hijjah)
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The Prophet ﷺ said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah, than these ten days. One fast during these ten days is equal to the fasting of one complete year, and the … Continue reading
Our Only Guarantee
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Mawlānā Rumī has beautiful poems masha’Allah. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has given to his heart every condition of mankind. And he had said it, masha’Allah. Every line, every word is full of great wisdom. He says that … Continue reading
Raise Your Children on Allāh’s ﷻ Way
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّمَا أَمْوَالُكُمْ وَأَوْلَادُكُمْ فِتْنَةٌ (Qur’ān 64:15) “Innamā amwālukum wa awlādukum fitnah” “Your wealth and your children are but a trial.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is saying, your wealth and children are a test for … Continue reading
Follow Him ﷺ to Not Stray
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm مَنْ يَهْدِ اَللَّهُ فَلَا مُضِلَّ لَهُ, وَمَنْ يُضْلِلْ فَلَا هَادِيَ لَهُ “Whoever Allah guides, no one can lead astray; and whoever Allah leads astray, no one can guide him.” [Ḥadīth]. If Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla wants guidance … Continue reading
Don’t Interfere with the Government
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “أَطِيعُوا اللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُوا الرَّسُولَ وَأُولِي الْأَمْرِ مِنكُمْ” (Qur’ān 04:59) “Aṭiū’ Llāha wa aṭiū’ r-Rasūla wa Ūli l-‘Amri minkum” “Obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Grand Shaykh Mawlana … Continue reading
Two Types of Nightlife
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَجَعَلْنَا نَوْمَكُمْ سُبَاتًا (9) وَجَعَلْنَا اللَّيْلَ لِبَاسًا” (Qur’an 78:9-10) “Wa Jaalnā Nawmakum Subātāan (9) Wa Jaalnā Al-Layla Libāsāan” “And made your sleep [a means for] rest (9) And made the night as clothing.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. … Continue reading
Stay Away from Politics
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Ṭarīqah, shukr to Allāh ﷻ is for the ākhirah. It is to make the ākhirah prosperous, to stay away from dunyā. It is to remove dunyā from the heart, not to put it in the heart. … Continue reading
“I Wish I Hadn’t Taken This as a Friend!”
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “يَا وَيْلَتَىٰ لَيْتَنِي لَمْ أَتَّخِذْ فُلَانًا خَلِيلًا (28) لَّقَدْ أَضَلَّنِي عَنِ الذِّكْرِ” (Qur’ān 25:28-29) “Yā Waylatī Laytanī Lam ‘Attakhidh Fulānāan Khalīlāan (28) Laqad ‘Ađallanī `Ani Adh-Dhikri” “Oh, woe to me! I wish I had not taken … Continue reading
Be from the Rijāl
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “رِجَالٌ لَّا تُلْهِيهِمْ تِجَارَةٌ وَلَا بَيْعٌ عَن ذِكْرِ اللَّهِ وَإِقَامِ الصَّلَاةِ” (Qur’ān 24:37) “Rijālun Lā Tulhīhim Tijāratun Wa Lā BayunAn Dhikri Allāhi Wa ‘Iqāmi Aş-Şalāati” “[Are] men whom neither commerce nor sale distracts from the remembrance … Continue reading
The Herd’s Destination Is Hell
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla describes in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n the state of the people of Hell. Those who follow bad people in dunyā will eventually meet in hell. That is their destination. Bad people who oppose Allāh … Continue reading
Chains of Dunyā and Ākhirah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِذِ الْأَغْلَالُ فِي أَعْنَاقِهِمْ وَالسَّلَاسِلُ يُسْحَبُونَ” (Qur’ān 40:71) “Idhi Al-‘Aghlālu Fī ‘A`nāqihim WaAs-Salāsilu Yusĥabūn” “When the shackles are around their necks and the chains; they will be dragged.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ﷻ says that they … Continue reading
The Best Among Mankind
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَاكُم مِّن ذَكَرٍ وَأُنثَىٰ وَجَعَلْنَاكُمْ شُعُوبًا وَقَبَائِلَ لِتَعَارَفُوا ۚ إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِندَ اللَّهِ أَتْقَاكُمْ (Qur’ān 49:13) “Yā ‘Ayyuhā n-Nāsu ‘Innā Khalaqnākum Min Dhakarin Wa ‘Untha Wa Ja’alnākum Shu’ūbāan Wa Qabā’ila Lita’ārafū Inna … Continue reading
Of Humility and Humbleness
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah What is the best and most beloved attribute of a servant to his Lord, Allah Almighty? What is it that Allah Almighty loves to see in His servants? Recently, a Swami (Hindu … Continue reading
When to Do Ḥijāmah?
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying, there can be treatment without illness. And there is treatment when illness comes as well. But the most important thing is people should be careful about what they … Continue reading
The Adab of Ḥajj
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا” (Qur’ān 03:97) “Wa li-Llāhi a’la n-nāsi hijju l-bayti man i-statā’a ‘ilayhi sabīlā” “And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House (Ka’bah) – … Continue reading
Raising Righteous Children
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّمَا أَمْوَالُكُمْ وَأَوْلَادُكُمْ فِتْنَةٌ” (Qur’ān 64:15) “Innamā amwālukum wa awlādukum fitnah” “Your wealth and your children are but a trial.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, your wealth, your family and your children are a … Continue reading
The Garment of Piety
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَلِبَاسُ التَّقْوَىٰ ذَٰلِكَ خَيْرٌ” (Qur’ān 07:26) “Wa Libāsu At-Taqwá Dhālika Khayrun” “But the clothing of righteousness – that is best.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Now people dress just for showing off, looking at what you wore, what … Continue reading
What Allāh ﷻ Wants Will Happen
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ﷻ is Aḥsanu l-Khaliqīn. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is the Most Perfect Creator. He ﷻ created everything in the most perfect way. Therefore, the believer must not object. What Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has given you, what … Continue reading
Real Beauty Comes with Adab
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Ṭarīqah is the beautiful way that is based upon adab. It teaches adab. Adab also raises people in ranks. If one has adab his value increases in everything. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla created man in the most … Continue reading
Mawlana Is Always With Us
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, we gathered here again for the sake of Allāh ﷻ. We gathered here to continue on that way with the beloved servants of Allāh ﷻ. We always gather, but our gathering today … Continue reading
Strong Through Belief
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ أَن يُخَفِّفَ عَنكُمْ ۚ وَخُلِقَ الْإِنسَانُ ضَعِيفًا” (Qur’ān 04:28) “Yurīdu Allāhu ‘An Yukhaffifa Ankum ۚ Wa Khuliqa Al-‘Insānu Đaīfāan” “And Allah wants to lighten for you [your difficulties]; and mankind was created weak.” Ṣadaqa … Continue reading
Resemble the Example of Awliyā’u Llāh
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm أَلَا إِنَّ أَوْلِيَاءَ ٱللَّهِ لَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ (62) الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَكَانُوا يَتَّقُونَ (63) (Qur’ān 10:62–63) ‘Alā inna Awliyā’ Llahi lā khawfun ‘alayhim wa lā hum yaḥzanūn (62) ‘Alladhīna āmanū wakānū yattaqūn (63) “Verily … Continue reading
In Which Hand Will You Receive Your Book?
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “فَأَمَّا مَنْ أُوتِيَ كِتَابَهُ بِيَمِينِهِ (7) فَسَوْفَ يُحَاسَبُ حِسَابًا يَسِيرًا (8) وَيَنقَلِبُ إِلَىٰ أَهْلِهِ مَسْرُورًا (9) وَأَمَّا مَنْ أُوتِيَ كِتَابَهُ وَرَاءَ ظَهْرِهِ (10) فَسَوْفَ يَدْعُو ثُبُورًا (11) وَيَصْلَىٰ سَعِيرًا” (Qur’an 84: 7-12) “Fa’ammā Man ‘Ūtiya Kitābahu … Continue reading
Stay Away from Doubtful Matters
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “الْحَلاَلُ بَيِّنٌ وَالْحَرَامُ بَيِّنٌ وَبَيْنَهُما أُمُورٌ مُشْتَبِهَاتٌ” “The Halal (lawful) is clear and the Haram (unlawful) is clear, and between them are matters that are doubtful (not clear).” Allāh … Continue reading
Man’s Main Problem Is Pride
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 03 September 2009 O our Lord! We are saying, A`udhubillahi mina ‘sh-Shaytani ‘r-Rajeem, Bismillahi ‘r-Rahmani ‘r-Raheem. We are running from the worst of creatures, Shaytan. We are fleeing to You, for all light, all … Continue reading
Allāh ﷻ Loves Those Who Forgive
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عنِّا” “Allahumma innaka afuwun karīmun tuhibbu l-afwa fa’fu anna” “Ya Allah, You are Forgiving and Generous, and You love forgiveness, so forgive us.” Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is Generous and … Continue reading
Salty Water Can’t Quench Your Thirst
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has granted mankind specialties. And he has responsibilities. He must do these things. When he does them, it will benefit him. It will be a great benefit to him. If he doesn’t do … Continue reading
Mankind Is Honored Everyday
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَلَقَدْ كَرَّمْنَا بَنِي آدَمَ وَحَمَلْنَاهُمْ فِي الْبَرِّ وَالْبَحْرِ” (Qur’ān 17:70) “Wa Laqad Karramna Bani Adam wa Hamalnahum fi l-Barri wal Bahri” “And We have certainly honored the children of Adam and carried them on the land … Continue reading
The Believer Tolerates All States
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “المُؤمِنُ يألَفُ ويُؤلَفُ” “The believer is friendly and can be befriended.” [Hadith] A believer gets along well. He gets along well with everyone. People are pleased with him. He … Continue reading
Prefer Ākhirah Not Dunyā
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “فَأَمَّا مَن طَغَىٰ (37) وَآثَرَ الْحَيَاةَ الدُّنْيَا (38) فَإِنَّ الْجَحِيمَ هِيَ الْمَأْوَىٰ” (Qur’ān 79:37-39) “Fa’ammā Man Ţaghá (37) Wa ‘Āthara Al-Ĥayāata Ad-Dunyā (38) Fa’inna Al-Jaĥīma Hiya Al-Ma’wá (39)” “So as for he who transgressed (37) And … Continue reading
Partial Seclusion Starting Dhul Qa’dah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّ عِدَّةَ الشُّهُورِ عِندَ اللَّهِ اثْنَا عَشَرَ شَهْرًا فِي كِتَابِ اللَّهِ يَوْمَ خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ مِنْهَا أَرْبَعَةٌ حُرُمٌ” (Qur’ān 09:36) “Inna ‘Iddata Ash-Shuhūri ‘Inda Allāhi Athnā ‘Ashara Shahrāan Fī Kitābi Allāhi Yawma Khalaqa s-Samāwāti Wa l-Arda … Continue reading
Choose The Right Way
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 07 May 1992 During this life, people will either reach goodness or badness. If a person wants goodness, the Lord of the Heavens will open the path to it. If a person … Continue reading
Accountability on the Obligation of Ḥajj
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, we are in the month of Shawwāl. It was a heavy month. This month falls between holy Ramaḍān and ḥajj. Now, in shā’a Llāh, after tomorrow is the start of the month … Continue reading
Trap of Ego and Shayṭān in Worship
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَخُلِقَ الْإِنسَانُ ضَعِيفًا” (Qur’ān 04:28) “Wa Khuliqa Al-‘Insānu Đa`īfāan” “And mankind was created weak.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ﷻ created human being weak. No one should boast saying, “I am like this. I am like that.” … Continue reading
True Believers Have No Sadness
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “فَمَنْ آمَنَ وَأَصْلَحَ فَلَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ” (Qur’ān 06:48) “Faman ‘Āmana Wa ‘Aşlaĥa Falā Khawfun `Alayhim Wa Lā HumYaĥzanūn” “So whoever believes and reforms – there will be no fear concerning them, nor will … Continue reading
Remember Allāh ﷻ Before You’re Reminded
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُمْسِكُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ أَن تَزُولَا ۚ وَلَئِن زَالَتَا إِنْ أَمْسَكَهُمَا مِنْ أَحَدٍ مِّن بَعْدِهِ” (Qur’ān 35:41) “Inna Allāha Yumsiku s-Samāwāti Wa Al-‘Arda ‘An Tazūlā ۚ Wa La’in Zālatā ‘In ‘Amsakahumā Min ‘Aĥadin Min Ba’dih” … Continue reading
The New Ignorance
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in many places in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n, do not be with the ignorant, do not follow the ignorant. In many places, He ﷻ warns people, He ﷻ warns the believers. Because ignorance … Continue reading
Who Follows Allāh’s ﷻ Way Is the Highest
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَلَقَدْ كَرَّمْنَا بَنِي آدَمَ” (Qur’ān 17:70) “Wa Laqad Karramnā Banī ‘Ādam” “And We have certainly honored the children of Adam.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, He ﷻ gave the highest rank to mankind. The … Continue reading
Learning Knowledge and Controlling Anger
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “إِنَّمَا الْعِلْمُ بِالتَّعَلُّمِ، وَإِنَّمَا الْحِلْمُ بِالتَّحَلُّمِ” “Knowledge is only by learning, and patience is only by exerting oneself to be patient.” How is knowledge learned? It is only by … Continue reading
Islamic Occasions Are Upon Hijrī Calendar
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm May Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla bless all our days. Some days are blessed days. The holy days are holy according to the Hijrī Calendar. The Gregorian is for the dates. It is valueless because of other things. … Continue reading
A Day In Which You Do Not Improve Is Wasted
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 01 March 1994 We must try to follow the ways of the Prophet ﷺ. He was created to be the best example for all of mankind. He is the praised servant of … Continue reading
Eat in Moderation and Variety
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “الْمَعِدَةُ بَيْتُ الدَّاءِ وَالْحِمْيَةُ رَأْسُ الدَّوَاءِ”, “Al-mi’dah bāytu d-dā’i wa l-ḥimya ra’su d-dawa’i”, “The stomach is the house of diseases, and diet is the best medicine.” Ṣadaqa Rasūlu Llāh … Continue reading
Ṭarīqah People Must Beware of the Attacks
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm To be from people of ṭarīqah is a gift given from Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla to mankind. People enter ṭarīqah for the sake of Allāh ﷻ, and they also enter for the sake of our Holy Prophet … Continue reading
Limit the Usage of Phones
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “لَاهِيَةً قُلُوبُهُمْ ۗ وَأَسَرُّوا النَّجْوَى” (Qur’an 21:03) “Lāhiyatan Qulūbuhum; Wa ‘AsarrūAn-Najwá” “With hearts preoccupied. And they confer in secret.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. The hearts of people are somewhere else. Their thoughts are somewhere else. People are … Continue reading
A Muslim Only Does Good
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The advice of our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam for the Muslim, “إِفعَلوا الخَير”, “If’alū l-Khayr.” Do goodness always. Make Sajdah. Make Ruku’. Don’t leave goodness, says our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. “الْمُسْلِمُ مَنْ سَلِمَ … Continue reading
Consult Before You Regret
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm From people’s states is there are many people who think they are smart but harm themselves. There haven’t been as many people who harm themselves as the people of this time, the end of times. They … Continue reading
Look at What’s Eternal
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n, certainly those who believe will be the winners. This is His ﷻ promise, His ﷻ word. This world belongs to Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. All the universe belongs to … Continue reading
Work for This Life and the Eternal Life
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 6 April 1985 “If you cannot be here without working, how can you say He will give you Eternal Life without working for it?” Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam advised his … Continue reading
The Best Answer for the Ignorant Is Silence
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَعَسَىٰ أَن تَكْرَهُوا شَيْئًا وَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ” (Qur’ān 02:216) “Wa `Asá ‘An Takrahū Shay’āan Wa Huwa Khayrun Lakum” “But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla … Continue reading
Elders Must Beware of Their Egos
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, the servants that Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla loves the most, are the youngsters who worship. He ﷻ loves them. He ﷻ loves them more than the elders. Because what the … Continue reading
Adab Distinguishes Mankind from Animals
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Ṭarīqah and Islām are based upon adab, “أَدَّبَنِي رَبِّي فَأَحْسَنَ تَأدِيبِي” “Addabani Rabbi fa ahsana ta’dibi” “Allāh ﷻ gave me good behavior and He ﷻ perfected it”, says our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. Adab is … Continue reading
Don’t Leave Prayer a Debt for Ākhirah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, perform the five daily prayers, fast, and enter paradise. This is what our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says. Prayer and fasting are from the pillars of Islām. Those … Continue reading
Don’t Be Sad for Dunyā
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, Ramaḍān has passed and Eid has passed. May they be blessed upon you. These are good things for ākhirah. “وَلَدَارُ الْآخِرَةِ خَيْرٌ” (Qur’ān 16:30) “Wa la-daru l-Akhirati Khayr” “And the home of … Continue reading
Hold Firm to the Rope of Salvation
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَأَقَامُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتَوُا الزَّكَاةَ لَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ وَلَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ (Qur’ān 02:277) “Inna Al-Ladhīna ‘Āmanū Wa ‘Amilū s-Sāliĥāti Wa ‘AqāmūAş-Şalāata Wa ‘Ātaw Az-Zakāata Lahum ‘Ajruhum ‘Inda Rabbihim … Continue reading
The End of Time
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The time we live in is the end of time. Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, He ﷻ created us in this time. What Allāh ﷻ wants happens. Nothing is as you want it to be. That’s why, … Continue reading
The Heart of Islām
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our ṭarīqah, shukr to Allāh ﷻ, is the Naqshbandī Ṭarīqah. It is the heart of sharī’ah. It is the heart of Islām, shukr to Allāh ﷻ. When you say ṭarīqah people misunderstand now. They think it’s … Continue reading
Adab is the Soul of Knowledge
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 01 April 1999 Don’t look down on anything or anyone, for the ego only loves itself. It is a kafir, not accepting Allah, and wants to sit alone on the Throne. The Holy Prophet … Continue reading
The Absolute Love Oceans of our Lord
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 01 July 1984 (Maulana Sheikh Nazimق visited a Centre dedicated to spiritual endeavour where there were two groups at odds) The Lord – our Lord, your Lord, their Lord – is One. … Continue reading
Be in This World as a Traveller
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, don’t forget that everyone will go to the place where Allah Azza wa Jalla made him come from. There, he will give an account of what he did in dunyā. Every person, … Continue reading
Fātiḥah a Gift Beyond Measure
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has bestowed many favors and gifts upon our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. Things that were not given to other prophets were given to our Holy Prophet ﷺ, so much that each one … Continue reading
Whoever Cheats Us Is Not from Us
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِن جَاءَكُمْ فَاسِقٌ بِنَبَإٍ فَتَبَيَّنُوا أَن تُصِيبُوا قَوْمًا بِجَهَالَةٍ فَتُصْبِحُوا عَلَىٰ مَا فَعَلْتُمْ نَادِمِينَ” (Qur’ān 49:06) “Yā ayyuhā lladhīna āmanū in jā’akum fāsiqun binabain fatabayyanū an tuṣībū qawman bijahālatin fatuṣbiḥū ‘alā mā … Continue reading
Leave What Does Not Concern You
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “مِنْ حُسْنِ إسْلَامِ الْمَرْءِ تَرْكُهُ مَا لَا يَعْنِيهِ” “Min ḥusni islāmi l-mar’i, tarkuhu mā lā ya‘nīh” “Part of the perfection of one’s Islām is his leaving that which does … Continue reading
Mending Ties on ‘Īd
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ ۚ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ“ (Qur’ān 49:10) “Innama l-mu’minūna ikhwa fa-‘aslihu bayna akhawaykum wa t-Taqu Allaha La’allakum Turhamoon” “The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And … Continue reading
The Gift of ‘Īd
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In shā’a Llāh, may this ‘Īd be blessed. May it be a means of goodness. May Allāh ﷻ accept your acts of worship and obedience. We rejoice on these days, for the sake of Allāh ﷻ, … Continue reading
Eid Day Dhikr
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm As narrated by Imam Al-Ghazaliق: “Whoever recites ‘Subḥāna Llāh wa biḥamdī’ 300 times on the day of Eid and dedicates its reward to the deceased Muslims, Allah will send 1,000 lights of mercy into the grave … Continue reading
Show Forbearance for Allāh’s ﷻ Sake
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “كُلُّ امْرِئٍ بِمَا كَسَبَ رَهِينٌ“ (Qur’ān 52:21) “Kullu Amri’in Bimā Kasaba Rahīnun” “Every person, for what he earned, is retained.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in this ayah that everyone is responsible for their … Continue reading
Īd Is a Gift from Allāh ﷻ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in this Ayatu l-Karīmah, “وَلِتُكْمِلُوا الْعِدَّةَ وَلِتُكَبِّرُوا اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا هَدَاكُمْ” (Qur’ān 02:185) “Wa Litukmilū Al-Iddata Wa Litukabbirū AllahaAlá Mā Hadākum” “And [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify … Continue reading
3rd Shawal: Our Mother Hajjah Amina
Sohbah on 15 May 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil ar-Rabbaniق Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “When you remember the righteous ones, mercy descends on you and your assembly.” Therefore, it is good to remember the Awliya, prophets and Sahabah. It … Continue reading
21st April: The Biggest Awliyā of Our Time
Sohbah on 21 April 2022 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil ar-Rabbaniق Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm أَلَا إِنَّ أَوْلِيَاءَ اللَّهِ لَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ (Qur’ān 10:62) “Alā inna awliyā’a Llāhi lā khawfun a’layhim wa-lā hum yaḥzanūn” “Verily on the … Continue reading
If You Love Allāh ﷻ, Follow the Prophet ﷺ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ ۗ وَاللَّهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ” (Qur’ān 03:31) “Qul in kuntum tuhibbuna Llāha fāttabi‘ūnī yuhbibkumu Llāh wa-yaghfir lakum dhunūbakum, wa Allāhu Ghafūrun Rahīm.” “Say, [O Muhammad], ‘If … Continue reading
How to Reach Laylatu l-Qadr
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In sha’a Llāh today we are honoring this night with the intention of Laylatu l-Qadr. That is our intention, in sha’a Llāh. If it is not this night, then another night. But to honor this night, … Continue reading
Loving What Allāh ﷻ Loves
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “الْحُبُّ فِي اللَّهِ وَالْبُغْضُ فِي اللَّهِ” “Al-ḥubbu fi Llāh wa l-bughdu fi Llāh.” To love for the sake of Allāh ﷻ, and to hate for the sake of Allāh … Continue reading
The Mirror of the Mu’min
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “الْمُؤْمِنُ مِرْآةُ الْمُؤْمِنِ” “Al-Mu’min mir’ātu l-Mu’min” “The believer is the believer’s mirror.” Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, the mu’min is the mirror of his mu’min brother. A … Continue reading
What Is Destined Will Happen
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim, may Allāh ﷻ raise his rank, used to say this poem. There are many Islāmic poems and beautiful sayings from the elders. There are thousands. They tell about the Majesty of Allāh ‘Azza … Continue reading
Adab of Laylatul Qadr
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm 1. Niyyah (Intention) نَوَيْتُ الْأرْبَعِيْن، نَوَيْتُ الْعُزْلَة، نَوَيْتُ الْخَلْوَة، نَوَيْتُ الْإعْتِگَاف، نَوَيْتُ الْسُّلُوك، نَوَيْتُ الرِّيَاضَةْ لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى فيِ هـَزَا الْجَامِع “Nawaitul-arba’in, nawaitul-‘uzla, nawaitul-khalwa, nawaitu l-i’tikāf, nawaitus-sulūk, nawaitur-rīyada lil-lahi ta’ālā fi hadhā l-jāmi” “I intend the forty … Continue reading
They Do Not Fear the Blame
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَلَا يَخَافُونَ لَوْمَةَ لَائِمٍ” (Qur’ān 05:54) “Wa Lā Yakhāfūna Lawmata Lā’imin” “And do not fear the blame of a critic.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n. This is for the people … Continue reading
Better Than a Thousand Months
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Today, shukr to Allāh ﷻ, this occasion of Ramaḍān is the means for all kinds of goodness. In this blessed month, Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n was revealed. Allāh ﷻ sent down the Qur’ān to our Prophet ﷺ … Continue reading
Everyone Admires Their Own Opinion
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says one of the signs of the end of times is, “إِعْجَاب كُلِّ ذِي رَأْىٍ بِرَأْيِهِ” “I’jābu kulli dhi ra’yin bi ra’yih” “Everyone admires his own opinion.” Everyone likes their … Continue reading
The Sunnah of I’tikāf
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Al-ḥamdu liLlāh today almost two-thirds of Ramaḍān have passed quickly. One-third remains which also has its worship. Everyone performs worship. And it is important to imitate the worship that our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu alayhi wa sallam … Continue reading
Be Good to Each Other
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ ۚ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ” (Qur’ān 49:10) “Innama l-mu’minūna ikhwa fa-‘aslihu bayna akhawaykum wa t-Taqu Allaha La’allakum Turhamoon” “The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And … Continue reading
The Need to Fight Evil
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَجَاهِدُوا بِأَمْوَالِكُمْ وَأَنفُسِكُمْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ” (Qur’an 9:41) “Wa jāhidū bi-amwālikum wa anfusikum fī sabīli Llāh” “And strive with your wealth and your lives in the cause of Allah.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla tells … Continue reading