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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
Take Time to Think
Sohbah on 25 October 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm We should be careful while doing everything. Even while speaking, you should be careful and say good things, says our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu … Continue reading
Lessons from the Battle of Badr
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَلَقَدْ نَصَرَكُمُ اللَّهُ بِبَدْرٍ وَأَنتُمْ أَذِلَّةٌ” (Qur’ān 03:123) “Wa laqad naṣarakumu Llāhu bibadrin wa antum aḍillatun” “And already had Allah given you victory at [the battle of] Badr while you were few in number.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu … Continue reading
17th Ramadhan: Night of Nuzul Qur’an
Sohbah on 18 April 2022 by Almarhum Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan On the blessed night of Nuzul Qur’an back in 2022, … Continue reading
Angels of Badr
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Wear a turban, if you can, for all prayers, as it makes the prayer 70 times better. And for each winding of cloth around the taj, there is a huge reward, hence the pious ones wore … Continue reading
The Blessed Sahabah of Badr
Sohbah on 26 March 2024 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Bismillahir-Rahmani-Raheem Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here This holy month of Ramadan is a special month from all aspects. Not only did our Holy Prophet ﷺ content himself with fasting … Continue reading
Laylatul-Qadr – A Precious Night
Sohbah on 5 April 2024 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Bismillahir-Rahmani-Raheem Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, in shā’a Llāh tonight, Laylatu l-Qadr usually occurs on the 27th [of Ramadan]. There is a special sūrah for … Continue reading
Value the Numbered Days
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “أَيَّامًا مَّعْدُودَاتٍ” (Qur’ān 02:184) “Āyyāman Ma’đūdāt” “[Specific] numbered days.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Numbered days, says Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. Every person’s life and every time is numbered. The days we fast in the year, in the month … Continue reading
Reviving Laylatul Qadr
Sohbah on 8 May 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Tonight, as a tradition, the 27th of Ramadan is celebrated as Laylatul Qadr. People try to stay awake tonight. It is a nice tradition. However, … Continue reading
Sohbah by Hjh Rukiye on Laylatul Qadr
Sohbah on 5 May 2021 by Hajjah Rukiyeق Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm According to calculations, Laylatul Qadr is this Saturday night; on the night of Saturday to Sunday. There is a prayer of 4 rak’ats after Tarawih and after the … Continue reading
O My Lord, Leave my Heart to be in Ramadhan! – Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Now, Alhamdulillah, another night of Ramadhan has passed, and our egos are saying, “One more (day) is gone, one more (day) is gone of Holy Ramadhan.” Our souls are crying, but our egoes are laughing, enjoying … Continue reading
#SgSohbah: Preparation for Laylatul Qadr & Advise for the Last Ten Days of Ramadhan
Sohbah on 21 April 2022 by Almarhum Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Below are some precious points you may wish to ponder … Continue reading
30th March: Urs of Sultanul Quloob, Shaykh Raja Ashman Shah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 30th of March marks the haul/uroos of our beloved Shaykh Raja Ashman Shahق,who returned to his Lord on this date in 2012. Fondly remembered as, ‘Sultanul Quloob’ (King of Hearts), he dedicated his life to … Continue reading
Oh Our Lord, Grant us from Your Mercy Oceans!
Very important to read, understand and practise this Du’a, taught by Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق. For more resources on the Last 10 Nights of Ramadhan, please click here. For reproduction of articles or resources from this site, please seek SufiHub’s consent at thesufihubteam@gmail.com. … Continue reading
The Affliction of Not Paying Zakāt
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَأَطِيعُوا الرَّسُولَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ” (Qur’ān 24:56) “Wa ‘Aqīmū Aş-Şalāata Wa ‘Ātū Az-Zakāata Wa ‘Aţīū Ar-Rasūla Laallakum Turĥamūn” “And establish prayer and give zakah and obey the Messenger – that you may receive … Continue reading
We Have Our Ancestors’ Trust
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّ الْأَرْضَ لِلَّهِ يُورِثُهَا مَن يَشَاءُ” (Qur’ān 07:128) “Inna l-‘Arda li-Llāhi Yūrithuhā Man Yashā’u” “Indeed, the earth belongs to Allah. He causes to inherit it whom He wills.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. This earth, the entire universe … Continue reading
The Way of Istiqāmah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “فَاسْتَقِمْ كَمَٓا اُمِرْتَ وَمَنْ تَابَ مَعَكَ وَلَا تَطْغَوْاۜ” (Qur’ān 11:112) “Fa-staqim kamā umirta wa-man tāba ma‘aka, wa la tatghaw” “So remain on a right course as you have been commanded, [you] and those who have turned … Continue reading
Du’a of Ahlul Badr
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet ﷺ spent this night before the battle calling out to Allah ﷻ with the following dhikr: ‘Ya Hayyu, Ya Qayyum’ Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum is called Ism al-Azam, The Greatest Name of Allah. … Continue reading
Make Shukr for Guidance
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Listen to Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: “إِنَّكَ لَا تَهْدِي مَنْ أَحْبَبْتَ وَلَٰكِنَّ اللَّهَ يَهْدِي مَن يَشَاءُ” (Qur’ān 28:56) “Innaka la tahdi man ‘ahbabta wa lakinna Allaha yahdi man yasha’u” “Indeed, [O Muhammad], you … Continue reading
14th Ramadhan: Urs of Sultan-ul Arifeen, Shaykh Abu Yazid Tayfur al-Bistami, 6th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 14th of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) of Shaykh Abū Yazīd Tayfūr al-Bistāmīق, the 6th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandī Golden Chain. His life was a testament to divine love, unwavering sincerity, and ascetic devotion. He remains one … Continue reading
Islām Is Only Goodness
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اصْبِرُوا وَصَابِرُوا وَرَابِطُوا وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ” (Qur’ān 03:200) “Yā ayyuhā lladhīna amanū asbirū wa ṣābirū wa rābiṭū wa t-taqū Llāhu la’allakumu tuflihūn” “O you who have believed, be patient and endure … Continue reading
Be Continuous on the Middle
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “وَاللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ” (Qur’an 03:189) “Wa-Llāhu ‘alá kulli shay’in qadīr” “And Allah is over all things competent.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. The mind cannot imagine the power of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is … Continue reading
Regret and Repent in Dunyā
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “يَا لَيْتَنِي كُنتُ مَعَهُمْ فَأَفُوزَ فَوْزًا عَظِيمًا” (Qur’an 04:73) “Yā Laytanī Kuntu Maahum Fa’afūza Fawzāan Ažīmāan” “Oh, I wish I had been with them so I could have attained a great attainment.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Sometimes … Continue reading
Beware of Enmity Between Brothers
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ” (Qur’ān 49:10) “Innama l-mu’minūna ikhwa fa-‘aslihu bayna akhawaykum” “The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers.” Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says that the believers are brothers. Don’t cause … Continue reading
Barakah Is in Waking Up Early
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm One of the beautiful du’ā’s of our Holy Prophet ﷺ is: “اللَّهُمَّ أَيْقظنَا فِي أَحَبِّ الساعاتِ إِلَيْكَ يَا وَدود” “Allahumma aykidhna fi ‘aḥabbi s-sa’āti Ilayka, Ya Wadūd” “O Allah, wake us up at the most beloved … Continue reading
9th Ramadhan: Urs of Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, The Early Convert, Qur’anic Scholar, and Close Companion of the Prophet ﷺ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 9th of Ramadhan marks the Urs of the esteemed companion of the Prophet ﷺ, Abdullāh ibn Masʿūd (RA), who was one of the earliest and most knowledgeable companions of the Prophet ﷺ. His journey into … Continue reading
Nothing Goes in Vain
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Everything has an equivalent in return. There’s nothing in dunyā that goes uncompensated. The deeds done are either good or bad. If we do nothing, it is also according to the condition of the person. A … Continue reading
17th Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyida A’isha
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) of Sayyida A’isha (RA), the daughter of Sayyidina Abu Bakr (RA) and Sayyida Umm Rūmān, and the beloved wife of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Sayyida A’isha (RA) was … Continue reading
10th Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyida Khadijah al-Kubra, Mother of the Believers
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 10th of Ramadhan marks the passing of Sayyida Khadijah al-Kubra (Salāmullāh ʿAlayhā), the esteemed wife of the Holy Prophet ﷺ and Mother of the Believers. In Islamic history, few names shine as brightly as that … Continue reading
Suḥūr Is Barakah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is the one who shows us the way and teaches us every good thing. The adāb and principles of Ramaḍān, its beautiful farḍ and sunnah, all of them have been … Continue reading
8th Ramadhan: Birth of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq, 5th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 8th of Ramadhan marks the blessed birth of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiqق. Heق was the great-grandson of the Holy Prophet ﷺ and the 5th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. His Noble Lineage Imam Ja’far as-Sadiqق’s … Continue reading
Raise Your Children Upon Religion
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 property and your children are a … Continue reading
3rd Ramadhan: Urs of Mawlana Shaykh Khas Muhammad Sirwani, 33rd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) of Mawlana Shaykh Khas Muhammad Sirwaniق. He was the 33rd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. “The Almighty Lord did not send anything to this Earth, except as … Continue reading
Fasting and Sickness
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm َ”لَا عَلَى الْمَرِيضِ حَرَجٌ” (Qur’ān 24:61) “Wa Lā `AláAl-Marīđi Ĥarajun” “Nor upon the ill constraint.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says that the sick have permission. Permission for what? They can stay seated while praying. … Continue reading
The Qur’an – A Companion From The Cradle to The Grave
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Here is a short synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 7 July 2023: – The Holy … Continue reading
You Must Prune to Harvest
A‘ūdhu biLlāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَانِ” (Qur’ān 02:185) “Shahru Ramađāna Al-Ladhī ‘Unzila Fīhi Al-Qur’ānu Hudan Lilnnāsi Wa Bayyinātin Mina Al-Hudá Wa Al-Furqān” “The month of … Continue reading
Worship More in Ramaḍān, Don’t Be Cheated
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Today is holy Friday. It is the first eve of the holy month of Ramaḍān. Tomorrow is the first day. We must look at the moon. But to look at the moon – Nobody knows from … Continue reading
Follow One ﷺ Only
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: ‘إِنَّ الدِّينَ عِندَ اللَّهِ الْإِسْلَامُ’, ‘Inna d-Dīna inda Allāhi l-Islām’, ‘Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam.’ (Qur’ān 03:19). Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: ‘قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ … Continue reading
Give Happiness to Believers’ Hearts
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu alayhi wa sallam says that the most beloved of deeds is to bring joy to the heart of the believer. “إِدْخَالُ السُّرُورِ في قَلْبِ الْمُؤْمِنِ”, “Idkhālu s-surūr fi l-qalbi l-Mumin”, “Bringing joy … Continue reading
Allāh ﷻ Forgives but Ask Forgiveness
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ” (Qur’ān 05:39) “Inna Allāha GhafūrunRaĥīmun” “Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” May Allāh ﷻ forgive us all, in shā’a Llāh. We say Shukr to Allāh ﷻ. He ﷻ is The Most Forgiving. … Continue reading
The Real Happiness
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Al-ḥamdu liLlāh, Allāh ﷻ has given us this chance to be here again. Al-ḥamdu liLlāh, they were blessed days, especially Shā’bān, a blessed month. And we are gathering for the sake of Allāh ﷻ, Allāh ﷻ … Continue reading
A Guide to Dalailul Khayrat
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim The recitation of Dalailul Khayrat is a daily practice [awrad/wazifa] of our beautiful Naqshbandi Way. People of these end of times, would rather spend their time in useless activities like reading the newspapers and watching movies, whilst … Continue reading
Pay Attention to Sunnah Prayers
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying, “You must love what I love, and you mustn’t love what I don’t love.” This is what Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying. And he ﷺ said that … Continue reading
How Will You Face Your Grandfather ﷺ?
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah, we are approaching Ramadan. Shahr ul-Ghufran, the month of forgiveness, of every good thing. And to forget every bad thing insha’Allah in this dunyā. All days, months, years are for Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. But some … Continue reading
All Knowledge Is from Allāh ﷻ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “عَلَّمَ الْإِنسَانَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ” (Qur’ān 96:05) “A’llama l-‘Insāna Mā Lam Ya’lam” “Taught man that which he knew not.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh Azza wa Jalla is saying, Allāh ﷻ gave every knowledge to human beings. … Continue reading
Pronounce the Shahādah Correctly
A‘ūdhu biLlāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “لَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ“ (Qur’ān 33:21) “Laqad Kāna Lakum Fī Rasūli Llāhi ‘Uswatun Hasana” ‘There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent … Continue reading
A Collection of Ramadhan Resources
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيم The Prophet ﷺ says, Everyone’s book is closed after death, except for three persons. The first is a man who was guiding people on the right way by his writings. As long as people are taking … Continue reading
Keep Your Promise
A’ūdhu biLlāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “أَوْفُوا بِالْعُقُودِ”, “Wa ‘Awfu bil Uqūd”, “Fulfill (your) obligations.” (Qur’an 05:01) Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, what you promise, you must do. You must do it. Especially, if you … Continue reading
Treasure Every Moment of Ramadhan
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan – Ramadhan Series Here is a short synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 17 March 2023: … Continue reading
Many Muslims But of No Value
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In shā’a Llāh we make ṣuḥbah with our Muslim brothers. We are, in shā’a Llāh, asking Allāh ʿAzza wa Jalla to bless you. As Ḥaḍrati Abū Bakr said, may Allāh ﷻ make what they said to … Continue reading
15th Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyida Nafisa at-Tahira, The Rare Lady of Purity
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tonight marks the halfway point of Ramadhan, and the passing of The Rare Lady of Purity, Sayyida Nafisa at-Tahira (RA). She was born in Makkah on the same night as the Prophet ﷺ, in the year … Continue reading
1st Ramadhan: Birth of Sultanul Awliya Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “O Naqshband of the world! Engrave my impression on your heart and imprint it in such a way that you are remembered with the title of ‘Naqshband’ (the one who engraves) till the Doomsday.” – Ghawth … Continue reading
Welcoming Ramadhan Kareem
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “These three months are blessed months. Especially, the month of Ramadhan. Allah ‘Azza wa Jalla granted more beauties to it, as it is the month of the Ummah. Wherever you are, you feel that beauty, everywhere.” … Continue reading
On Differentiating Between Prophets
A’ūdhu biLlāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّن رُّسُلِه” (Qur’an 02:253) “Lā nufarriqu bayna aḥadin min rusulihi” “We make no distinction between any of His messengers.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. This āyah from Sūratu l-Baqarah … Continue reading
The Rare Lady of Purity – Sayyida Nafisa At-Tahira
[Excerpt from ‘From the Light of Ahl al-Bayt: My Spiritual Experiences Unveiled’] by Imam Metawalli ash-Sha`rawi Sayyida Nafisa was born in Makkah on the 11th of Rabia al-Awwal, the same night that the Prophet (s) was born, in the year … Continue reading
Attacks on Allāh’s ﷻ Sulṭānate
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرُسُلِهِ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الصِّدِّيقُونَ ۖ وَالشُّهَدَاءُ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ لَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ وَنُورُهُم (Qur’ān 57:19) ‘Wa l-Ladhīna ‘Āmanū Bi-Llāhi Wa Rusulihi, ‘Ūlā’ika Humu s-Siddīqūna Wa sh-Shuhadā’u ‘Inda Rabbihim Lahum ‘Ajruhum Wa Nūruhum’ ‘And those who … Continue reading
Cheaters Buying Dunyā with Ākhirah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm ‘الَّذِينَ يَشْرُونَ الْحَيَاةَ الدُّنْيَا بِالْآخِرَةِ’ (Qur’ān 04:74) ‘Al-Ladhīna Yashrūna Al-Ĥayāata Ad-Dunyā Bil-‘Ākhirati’ ‘Who sell the life of this world for the Hereafter.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh Azza wa Jalla says, there are people who buy this … Continue reading
Knowledge of the Beginning and End
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Welcome to all of you. We are coming for the sake of Allāh ﷻ to meet good people; those whom everybody wants to be from. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla created human beings clean and to be good. … Continue reading
30th Ramadhan: Night of Hari Raya Eidul Fitri
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tonight in Singapore (30th March), at the azan of Maghrib, we bid blessed Ramadhan, farewell. Do look at the sky and read the new moon Du’a at Maghrib. The night of Eid is a very blessed … Continue reading
#SgSohbah: End of Ramadhan & Eid-ul Fitr
Sohbah on 28 April 2022 by Almarhum Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan As we are approaching the final 10 nights of Holy … Continue reading
Terawih Prayers
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Do not reduce terawih prayer to 8 rakaats, do 20. In this Sobhah, which is also translated into English, Shaykh Muhammadق speaks of the great blessings of: 1) Striving our utmost in this month to become … Continue reading
4th Ramadhan: Urs of Grandshaykh Abdullah al-Faiz ad-Dagestani, 39th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Du’a of Grandshaykh Abdullah al-Faiz ad-Daghestaniق “O my Lord! I am asking you to accept all the prayers I have made to You until the end of my life; also all the prayers at which I … Continue reading