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Appreciate the Value of Time
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “أَيَّامٍ مَّعْدُودَاتٍ” “Āyyāmin Ma’đūdāt” (Qur’ān 02:203) “[Specific] numbered days.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. These are numbered days. Everything is numbered. It is numbered in the good, and it is numbered in the bad. … Continue reading
10th Muharram: Urs of Shaykh Abul Hasan al-Kharqani, 7th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 10th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Shaykh Abul Hasan al-Kharqaniق. Heق was the 7th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali ibn Jafar al-Kharqaniق was born in 963 in Kharaqan, a small … Continue reading
10th Muharram: Birth of Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindi, 25th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 10th of Muharram marks the blessed birth of Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindiق. Heق was the 25th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindiق was the Pearl of the Crown of the Knowledgeable … Continue reading
9th Muharram: Urs of Maulana Shaykh (Mazhar) Shamsuddin Habib Allah, 29th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 9th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Maulana Shaykh (Mazhar) Shamsuddin Habib Allahق. Heق was the 29th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Shaykh Mazharق was born in 1113 H / 1701 AD in India. From … Continue reading
9th Muharram: Urs of Shaykh Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr, 4th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 9th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Shaykh Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abu Bakrق. Heق was the grandson of Abu Bakr as-Siddiqر and the 4th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Grandshaykh Sharafuddinق and his successor, Grandshaykh … Continue reading
1st Muharram: Birth of Mawlana Shaykh Khas Muhammad Sirwani, 33rd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
The 1st of Muharram marks the blessed birth 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 a lesson for his … Continue reading
The Ḥajj that Allāh ﷻ Appointed
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm This is the month of Dhul-Ḥijjah. As we said, it is the month of the worship of Ḥajj. There are blessed days and nights in its first ten days. Now the ḥajjīs are returning. Most of … Continue reading
Virtues of ‘Ashura
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 18th August 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق May the day of ‘Ashura be blessed. May Allah ﷻ let us reach many more years. Today is among the days honored by our … Continue reading
Duties for the Day of ‘Ashura
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 17th August 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Today is the 9th of Muharram and the 8th in some countries. Tomorrow is the holy day of ‘Ashura. There is recommended worship on … Continue reading
The Barakah of ‘Ashura
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 16th August 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Insha’Allah there is the day of ‘Ashura on the 10th of Muharram. We have approached it. Insha’Allah it is a special and holy day … Continue reading
Heavenly Blessings of Muharram
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 01 April 1999 It is one of the holiest months, Muharram, and tonight is the 10th night, one of the holiest nights in Islam. Tomorrow is the 10th of Muharram, the Day … Continue reading
Important Instructions for Muharram and Beyond
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 25 November 2011 Thumma salaamu `alaykum ayyuha ’l-mu’mineen wa ’l-mu’minaat wa ’l-muslimeena wa ’l-muslimaat. As- salaamu `alaykum to all attendees. Today is the first day of the new year, and we are … Continue reading
Light Is Only for Believers
A‘ūdhu bi-Llāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرُسُلِهِ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الصِّدِّيقُونَ ۖ وَالشُّهَدَاءُ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ لَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ وَنُورُهُمْ” (Qur’an 57:19) “Wa Al-Ladhīna ‘Āmanū Billāhi Wa Rusulihi~ ‘Ūlā’ika HumuAş-Şiddīqūna ۖ Wa Ash-Shuhadā’u `Inda Rabbihim Lahum ‘AjruhumWa … Continue reading
An Order to Obey Ulī l-‘Amr
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَطِيعُوا اللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُوا الرَّسُولَ وَأُولِي الْأَمْرِ مِنكُمْ (Qur’ān 04:59) “Ya Ayyuha l-Lladheena Aamanu Aṭiū’ Llāha wa aṭiū’ r-Rasūla wa Ūli l-‘Amri minkum“ “O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the … Continue reading
Don’t Be Friends with Shayṭān
A‘ūdhu bi-Llāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّ فَاتَّخِذُوهُ عَدُوًّا” (Qur’an 35:06) “Inna Ash-Shayţāna LakumAdūwun Fa AttakhidhūhuAdūwāan” “Indeed, Satan is an enemy to you; so take him as an enemy.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza … Continue reading
Salvation Is in Thankfulness
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Praise and thanks be to Allāh ﷻ for everything. He ﷻ is showing us these beautiful days. Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim used to say, “يَوْمٌ جَديد، رِزْقٌ جَديد”, “Yawmun jadīd, Rizqun jadīd,” “A new day, a new … Continue reading
Be with the Sādiqīn
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَكُونُوا مَعَ الصَّادِقِينَ (Qur’ān 09:119) “Yā ‘Ayyuhā l-Ladhīna ‘Āmanū t-Taqū l-Llaha Wa Kūnū Ma’a s-Sādiqīn” “O you who have believed, fear Allah and be with the truthful.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. … Continue reading
Ego Needs Disciplining
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الَّذِينَ يُقَاتِلُونَ فِي سَبِيلِهِ صَفًّا كَأَنَّهُم بُنْيَانٌ مَّرْصُوصٌ (Qur’ān 61:04) “Inna Allāha Yuĥibbu Al-Ladhīna Yuqātilūna Fī Sabīlihi ŞaffāanKa’annahum Bunyānun Marsūs” “Indeed, Allah loves those who fight in His cause in a row as … Continue reading
Ḥajj Is for the Destined
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah. 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
Yawm Arafah by Hjh Rukiye Sultan
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 03rd June 2025 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim. Tariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyya. Madad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqani, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbani. Assalamu alaikum wa … Continue reading
Duties of the Day of Arafah (Complete Guide)
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tomorrow, Thursday 5th June 2025, is the 9th of Dhul Hijjah and one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar. It is the Day of Arafah, following the Meccan calendar. The Prophet ﷺ said:“There is … Continue reading
The Eighth and Ninth of Dhū l-Ḥijjah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 09th August 2019 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق As-Salāmu ‘alaykum wa-raḥmatu Llāhi wa-barakātuh. A‘ūdhu bi-Llāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm. Aṣ-ṣalātu wa-s- Salāmu ‘alá Rasūlinā Muḥammadin Sayyidi l-awwalīna wa-l-ākhirīn. Madad … Continue reading
The Pure Heart
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 01 June 1985 A pure heart (qalbun salim) is the perfection that Allah Almighty desires for His servants. In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate, who created all … Continue reading
Ḥajj Is the Most Beautiful Journey
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
Work in Dunyā for Ākhirah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَأَنفِقُوا مِن مَّا رَزَقْنَاكُم (Qur’ān 63:10) “Wa ‘Anfiqū Min Mā Razaqnākum” “And spend [in the way of Allah ] from what We have provided you.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, give from the rizq … Continue reading
The Conquest of Istanbul
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The miracles of our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam are many. Those who believe win. His ﷺ miracles are forever. His ﷺ miracles in this world remain until qiyāmah. One of them is the Conquest of … Continue reading
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
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
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