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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَسَخَّرَ لَكُمُ الشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ دَائِبَيْنِ ۖ وَسَخَّرَ لَكُمُ اللَّيْلَ وَالنَّهَارَ “Wa Sakhkhara Lakumu Ash-Shamsa Wa Al-Qamara Dā’ibayni ۖWa Sakhkhara Lakumu Al-Layla Wa An-Nahār” “And He has made the sun and the moon, both constantly pursuing their courses, to be of service to you; and He has made the night and the … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Today is the last Wednesday of the blessed month of Safar. MashaAllah, this month of Safar has passed. Years pass. It is the decree of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla; nothing remains still. Even mountains move and pass. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla states in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n that nothing remains the same; everything changes. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, أَرْبَعٌ مَنْ كُنَّ فِيهِ كَانَ مُنَافِقًا خَالِصًا، وَمَنْ كَانَتْ فِيهِ خَصْلَةٌ مِنْهُنَّ كَانَتْ فِيهِ خَصْلَةٌ مِنَ النِّفَاقِ حَتَّى يَدَعَهَا إِذَا اؤْتُمِنَ خَانَ وَإِذَا حَدَّثَ كَذَبَ وَإِذَا عَاهَدَ غَدَرَ، وَإِذَا خَاصَمَ فَجَرَ There’s a ḥadīth we read in last Friday’s Khutbah that beautifully explains the … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَ الَّذِينَ اتَّقَوا وَّالَّذِينَ هُم مُّحْسِنُونَ (Qur’ān 16:128) ‘Inna Llāha ma‘a lladhīna it-taqaw wa lladhīna hum muḥsinūn’ ‘Indeed, Allah is with those who fear Him and those who are doers of good.’ Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says: “Allāh ﷻ is with those who fear Him ﷻ and … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam described the end times. He ﷺ said there will be such fitnah that it will be, “كَقِطَعِ اللَّيْلِ الْمُظْلِمِ”, “Ka kita’il layli l-muzlim,” meaning “Like a part of the dark night.” Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam said there will be many parts of fitnahs, … Read more

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 friends of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they grieve.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “There is neither fear nor sorrow nor grief … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam said, in order for people to love you, “وَازْهَدْ فِيمَا عِنْدَ اَلنَّاسِ يُحِبُّكَ اَلنَّاسُ”, “Iz’had fi-ma inda n-nas yuhibbuka n-nas,” “Have no desire for what people possess, and the people will love you.” Having Zuhd (asceticism) means turning away from what is in the hands … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “خَيْرُكُمْ مَنْ تَعَلَّمَ القُرْآنَ وَعَلَّمَهُ” “Khayrukum man ta‘allama l-Qur’ān wa ‘allamah” “The best among you is he who learns and teaches the Qur’ān.” Ṣadaqa RasuluLlah. The best among you is the one who learns and teaches the Qur’ān. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has given … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The miracles of our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam are many. Everything he ﷺ said and did is Sunnah for us. Imitating him ﷺ and emulating him ﷺ earns a person reward in the sight of Allāh ﷻ. Thus, one’s rank is elevated. Honoring our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Wa min Allah at-Tawfiq. Al-Fatiha. •⁠ ⁠Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil ar-Rabbaniق 8 July 2026/ 23 Muharram 1448 Fajr Prayer – Akbaba Dergah, Istanbul

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “Alcohol is the mother of all evils.” All kinds of wickedness stem from it. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla commands us to stay away from it in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n. Its evil is greater than anything else, because things that cloud the mind are sinful. It’s … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm […] Be with the sādikīn, truthful people. Truthful people have become very rare in this time. Truthful means those who don’t lie and don’t deceive people. Be with them so that Allāh ﷻ loves you, and Allāh ﷻ bestows barakah upon you. People have been given mind and reason by Allāh … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “A believer neither harms nor reciprocates harm;” he does not cause harm to anyone. The nature and characteristic of a believer is to do good. Doing evil is not among the characteristics of a believer. A Muslim is always obligated to do good. He … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam said: says, “هلك المسوفون” “Halaka l-musawwifūn” “Those who procrastinate have certainly perished.” Sadaqa RasuluLlah fi ma qāl aw kama qāl. He ﷺ said, “Those who say, ‘I will do it, I will do it later,’ have perished.” Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam meant, when … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا (Qur’ān 07:180) ‘Wa li-Llāhi l-asmā’u l-ḥusnā fad‘ūhu bihā’ ‘And to Allah belong the Most Beautiful Names, so call on Him by them.’ Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has ninety-nine names. Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “Recite them.” He ﷺ also said, “Whoever memorizes or recites them … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “ تَفَكُّرَ سَاعَةٍ خَيْرٌ مِنْ عِبَادَةِ سَبْعِينَ سَنَةٍ”, “Tafakkur sā‘atin khayrun min ‘ibādati sab‘īn sanah.” Aw kama qāl. Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “One hour of contemplation and reflection is better than seventy years of worship.” This is because people act without … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam said in a ḥadīth: “Allāh ﷻ honors the person who forgives even though he’s been wronged. And the person whom Allāh ﷻ honors will never be humiliated.” This is what is important. To be honored and valued in the sight of Allāh ﷻ is what … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَمَا أُمِرُوا إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ حُنَفَاءَ (Qur’ān 98:05) “Wa Mā ‘Umirū ‘Illā Liya`budūAllaha Mukhlişīna Lahu Ad-Dīna Ĥunafā’a” “And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Allāh, and worship none but Him Alone (abstaining from ascribing partners to Him).” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla ordered people … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَهُوَ الَّذِي يُنَزِّلُ الْغَيْثَ مِن بَعْدِ مَا قَنَطُوا وَيَنشُرُ رَحْمَتَهُ ۚ وَهُوَ الْوَلِيُّ الْحَمِيدُ (Qur’ān 42:28) “Wa Huwa Al-Ladhī Yunazzilu Al-Ghaytha Min Ba`di Mā Qanatū Wa Yanshuru Raĥmatahu Wa Huwa Al-Walīyu Al-Ĥamīd” “And it is He who sends down the rain after they had despaired and spreads His mercy. And He … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, every believer, who believes in Allāh ﷻ, should speak good; if they are not going to speak good, then they should remain silent. Silence is more virtuous, it is better. It is better to remain silent than to speak bad. People today are the … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Stirring up or causing fitnah is not a good thing. Fitnah is a bad thing. Even if it seems good – there are some things that, even if you are right, you shouldn’t do. It’s not right to do everything according to your own minds. Whatever your Shaykh or Murshid tells … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy ‎Prophet’s ﷺ du’ā’, “اللَّهُمَّ خِرْ لِي وَاخْتَرْ لِي”. “Allāhumma khir lī wakhtar lī”, “O Allah, make it good for me and choose for me.” It means, “Choose what is best and good for me and grant it to me.” This is one of the du’ā’s of our Prophet ﷺ. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَأَحْسِنُوا ۛ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُحْسِنِينَ (Qur’ān 02:195) “Wa ‘Ahsinū ‘Inna Allāha Yuĥibbu Al-Muĥsinīn” “And do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. “Do everything in the best way,” says Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla for He ﷻ loves those who do good. Ṭarīqah teach the most beautiful aspects … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَالسَّابِقُونَ الْأَوَّلُونَ (Qur’ān 09:100) “Wa As-Sābiqūna Al-’Awwalūna” “And the first forerunners [in the faith].” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, the first are the Companions, the first are the brothers, the first are the believers; they are the ones who are steadfast and who continue. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla praises them. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The essence of ṭarīqah is adab and love. Adab is important. The first adab is to have it towards Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. Islām teaches this adab. Islām is the religion of all the Prophets. Apart from Islām, those who now consider themselves having a religion have done so according to their … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا (Qur’ān 07:180) “Wa li-Llāhi l-asmā’u l-ḥusnā fad‘ūhu bihā” “And to Allah belong the Most Beautiful Names, so call on Him by them.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has many names. He ﷻ bestowed different names upon each prophet. The power and majesty of Allāh ‘Azza … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يَسِّرُوا ولا تُعَسِّرُوا “Yassirū wa-lā Tu‘assiru” “Make things easy and do not make them difficult”. [Hadith]. Make things easy, do not make them difficult. Show ease in your affairs, both for worldly matters and for the hereafter, so that things don’t become burdensome for people. What they consider difficult is actually … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَقُلِ اعْمَلُوا فَسَيَرَى اللَّهُ عَمَلَكُمْ وَرَسُولُهُ وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۖ وَسَتُرَدُّونَ إِلَىٰ عَالِمِ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ فَيُنَبِّئُكُم بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ (Qur’ān 09:105) ‘Wa Quli Amalū Fasayará AllāhuAmalakum Wa Rasūluhu Wa Al-Mu’uminūna Wa Saturaddūna ’Ilá Ālimi Al-Ghaybi Wa Ash-Shahādati Fayunabbi’ukum Bimā Kuntum Tamalūna’ ‘And say, “Do [as you will], for Allah will see your deeds, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has placed different things within humankind at its creation. He ﷻ created both good and evil within each human being. Then He ﷻ sent prophets to humanity so that they could distinguish between good and evil. He ﷻ sent prophets to guide them to do good, to perform … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu alayhi wa sallam says in ḥadīth sharīf: إِدْخَالُ السُّرُورِ في قَلْبِ الْمُؤْمِنِ “Idkhālu s-surūr fi l-qalbi l-Mumin” “Bringing joy to the heart of the believer.” Bringing joy to the heart of a believer is one of the most beloved deeds to Allāh ﷻ. Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَتِلْكَ الْأَيَّامُ نُدَاوِلُهَا بَيْنَ النَّاسِ (Qur’ān 03:140) “Wa-tilka l-ayyāmu nudāwiluhā bayna n-nās“ “And these days [of varying conditions] We alternate among the people.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, everybody is coming and going in these days. When one finishes, another one takes his place. This is a real thing … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm First of all, we must say again, we are happy to be here. Old Murids, new Murids, everybody masha’Allah coming and coming alhamduliLlah. Allāh ﷻ says in the Qur’ān, We created you from Earth and made the ground flat to grow everything; vegetables, trees, wheat. Some people think – I heard … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm When I entered this place, I remembered this Ayah in the Qur’ān that says: ‘إِنَّهُمْ فِتْيَةٌ آمَنُوا بِرَبِّهِمْ وَزِدْنَاهُمْ هُدًى’ (Qur’ān 18:13) ‘Innahum Fityatun ‘Āmanū Birabbihim Wa Zidnāhum Hudan’ ‘Indeed, they were youths who believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. There are young people … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm People are thirsty for spirituality. We’ve been traveling since nearly nine or ten days. This is before the last station; alhamduliLlah people are thirsty for spirituality. They are coming more and more. This morning we were in Kassel and we visited Kassel Garden. We were going through Kassel to another place. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In shā’a Llāh, we are gathering for the sake of Allāh ﷻ. May Allāh ﷻ accept and be happy with us, in shā’a Llāh. The teaching of Islām alhamduliLlah is the real teaching. We say the best because there’s no comparison to the teaching of Islām. Even when they build mosques, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm ‘وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِحَبْلِ اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا’ (Qur’ān 03:103) ‘Wa-‘taṣimū biḥabli Llāhi jamī‘an wa lā tafarraqū’ ‘And hold firmly to the rope of Allāh all together and do not become divided.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “Hold fast to the rope of Allāh ﷻ and do not be divided among … Read more

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 money and your children are a test for you. It means you must teach them to be out of fitnah; money or children … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Jum’ah Mubarak, in shā’a Llāh. We are gathering for the sake of Allāh ﷻ. May Allāh ﷻ bless us all, in shā’a Llāh. Jum’ah is the day of every good thing. Allāh ﷻ gave it to His ﷻ most beloved one Sayyidinā Muhammad ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam and his ﷺ ummah, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In shā’a Llāh, our gathering will be of benefit for all of us, in shā’a Llāh, and all Muslims, in shā’a Llāh. We will speak in English and you’ll translate into German, in shā’a Llāh, because Turks here also understand German. So, in shā’a Llāh, it be of benefit for all … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our ṭarīqah, Naqshbandi ṭarīqah – those who come to this masjid are happy to follow ṭarīqah. They are happy with ṭarīqah and people of ṭarīqah. Masājid are the houses of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. They are for everybody. And they are calling everybody to this place, place of obedience, to obey Allāh … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah we meet again; Allāh ﷻ has given us life. Time is passing by very quickly. It’s been seven years now since we’ve been here in Holland. It’s our duty to call people, to go and see them, to bring them to ṭarīqah, to Islām. But as we are human beings, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm ‘الخير في ما اختاره الله’ ‘Goodness is in what Allāh ﷻ has chosen.’ This is the first thing our ṭarīqah people must learn after Adab. Whatever happens, this is what Allāh ﷻ chose for us. And it is the best thing. Of course, it is just easy to say it like … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Welcome to you. Thank you for you. You are coming for the sake of Allāh ﷻ. Allāh ﷻ bless you, in shā’a Llāh. This is a blessed place in the heart of Paris. This is a gift from Allāh ﷻ for the Muslims, and those who will become Muslim later on. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah I’m happy to be here again after so many years, but it seems like not so much ago. AlhamduliLlah every time we come, we think of coming to Paris, but we go to other places in France. This is an important place for human beings, as they say, they are … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm May this month of Dhul-Qa’dah be blessed. Today is the first day of Dhul-Qa’dah. Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, those sacred months have begun. They are three months. These months are even more virtuous for the blessed ḥajj season. The divine decree and wisdom of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla are boundless. Shukr to … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sayyidinā Ali karrama Allahu wajhahu says, “رَأْسُ الْحِكْمَةِ مَخَافَةُ الله”, “The head of wisdom is fear of Allāh ﷻ.” The pinnacle of everything is fear of Allāh ﷻ. The head of every good deed, every intelligent act, is the fear of Allāh ﷻ, being ashamed before Allāh ﷻ, and not disobeying … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm We must always make shukr to Allāh ﷻ. A person who is on the way that Allāh ﷻ loves must always be grateful, for Allāh ﷻ guides whomever He ﷻ wants and leads astray whomever He ﷻ wants. His ﷻ work cannot be interfered with, His ﷻ wisdom cannot be comprehended. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm We are approaching the end of the month of Shawwāl, in shā’a Llāh. After that is Dhul-Qa’dah, Dhul-Hijjah, and Muharram; these three are the sacred months. During these three months, Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla specifically says, “Do not wage war. But you may, of course, fight against those who wage war against … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا (Qur’ān 07:180) ‘Wa li-Llāhi l-asmā’u l-ḥusnā fad‘ūhu bihā’ ‘And to Allah belong the Most Beautiful Names, so call on Him by them.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. “Whoever recites or memorizes the names of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla will enter Paradise,” says our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. These … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَقُلِ اعْمَلُوا فَسَيَرَى اللَّهُ عَمَلَكُمْ (Qur’ān 09:105) ‘Wa-quli ʿmalū fa-sa-yarā llāhu ʿamalakum‘ ‘And say, Do, for Allāh ﷻ will see your deeds.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla will see everything you do. Whatever you do, He ﷻ sees it. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla, everyone, the prophets and all people, will see … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm May Allāh ﷻ protect us all from the fitnahs of the end times. The fitnah is great; shayṭān attacks from all sides to make people lose their faith, to end their faith, to make them faithless. Shayṭān is mankind’s greatest enemy. Shayṭān wants to keep mankind away from all of Allāh’s … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُولَٰئِكَ أَصْحَابُ الْجَنَّةِ ۖ هُمْ فِيهَا خَالِدُونَ (Qur’ān 02:82) “Wa-alladhīna āmanū wa ʿamilu ṣ-ṣāliḥāti ulāika aṣḥābu l-jannati hum fīhā khālidūna” “And those who believe and do righteous good deeds, they are dwellers of Paradise, they will dwell therein forever.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “Those … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n: “There is good in some things you dislike, and there is no good in some things you like.” That is, don’t think of evil negatively. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla will create good in it. Good will come from what you perceive as evil. Now, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَلَا تَرْكَنُوا إِلَى الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا فَتَمَسَّكُمُ النَّارُ (Qur’ān 11:113) ‘Wa lā tarkanū ‘ila l-ladhīna zalamū fatamassakumu n-Nār’ ‘And do not incline toward those who do wrong, lest you be touched by the Fire.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Do not associate with the oppressors, do not incline towards them. The fire will touch … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm أَلَا فِي الْفِتْنَةِ سَقَطُوا ۗ وَإِنَّ جَهَنَّمَ لَمُحِيطَةٌ بِالْكَافِرِينَ (Qur’ān 09:49) “Alā Fī Al-Fitnati Saqaţū ۗ Wa ’Inna Jahannama Lamuĥīţatun Bil-Kāfirīn” “Surely, they have fallen into trial. And verily, Hell is surrounding the disbelievers.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Those who fall into fitnah (discord), He ﷻ says. They deserve hell. Fitnah means … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “If Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla wants someone to do something unusual, He ﷻ takes away their mind and makes them do it. Then the person wonders, ‘How did I do this? How did I make this mistake, how did I do this action?’” Everything happens … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim used to say that one must appreciate life while alive. Uttering this single word, “Lā ilāha illā Llāh Muḥammadun Rasūlu Llāh”, is more beneficial for a person than lying in a grave for a thousand years. Therefore, one must appreciate life while living in this world and prepare … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُدَافِعُ عَنِ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا (Qur’ān 22:38) ‘Inna Allaha yudafi’u ‘ani l-ladhina ‘amanu’ ‘Truly, Allah defends those who believe.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “He ﷻ defends and protects those who believe.” This is His ﷻ true promise. Believers, those who possess true īmān, are under the protection … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَأَنَّا ظَنَنَّا أَن لَّن تَقُولَ الْإِنسُ وَالْجِنُّ عَلَى اللَّهِ كَذِبًا (Qur’ān 72:05) “Wa ’Annā Žanannā ’An Lan TaqūlaAl-’Insu Wa Al-Jinnu `Alá Allāhi Kadhibāan” “And verily, we thought that men and jinns would not utter a lie against Allah.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. In Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n, our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla created man perfectly. “لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ فِي أَحْسَنِ تَقْوِيمٍ”, “Laqad Khalaqnā Al-’Insāna Fī’Aĥsani Taqwīmin”, “Verily, We created man of the best stature (mould).” (Qur’ān 95:04). Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, He ﷻ created mankind in the best way. Because He ﷻ created everything perfectly, if a person lives according … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُولَٰئِكَ أَصْحَابُ الْجَنَّةِ ۖ هُمْ فِيهَا خَالِدُونَ (Qur’ān 02:82) “Wa-alladhīna āmanū wa ʿamilu ṣ-ṣāliḥāti ulāika aṣḥābu l-jannati hum fīhā khālidūna” “And those who believe and do righteous good deeds, they are dwellers of Paradise, they will dwell therein forever.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Those who believe and do … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm الَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُمْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ ثُمَّ لَا يُتْبِعُونَ مَا أَنفَقُوا مَنًّا وَلَا أَذًى (Qur’ān 02:262) “Al-Ladhīna Yunfiqūna ’Amwālahum Fī Sabīli Allāhi Thumma Lā Yutbi`ūna Mā ’Anfaqū Mannāan Wa Lā ’Adhan” “Those who spend their wealth in the Cause of Allāh, and do not follow up their gifts with reminders of … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّمَا الْخَمْرُ وَالْمَيْسِرُ وَالْأَنصَابُ وَالْأَزْلَامُ رِجْسٌ مِّنْ عَمَلِ الشَّيْطَانِ فَاجْتَنِبُوهُ (Qur’ān 05:90) “Innamā Al-Khamru Wa Al-Maysiru Wa Al-’Anşābu Wa Al-’Azlāmu Rijsun Min `Amali Ash-Shayţāni Fājtanibūhu” “Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), gambling, Al­Ansāb, and Al­Azlām (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of satan’s handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Today, shukr to Allāh ﷻ, is the third day of ‘Īd. It passed with goodness and barakah, shukr to Allāh ﷻ. Many ‘Īds have passed from the time of our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam until now. All of them were bestowed by Allāh ﷻ for the benefit of Muslims. We … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّا عَرَضْنَا الْأَمَانَةَ عَلَى السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَالْجِبَالِ فَأَبَيْنَ أَن يَحْمِلْنَهَا وَأَشْفَقْنَ مِنْهَا وَحَمَلَهَا الْإِنسَانُ ۖ إِنَّهُ كَانَ ظَلُومًا جَهُولًا (Qur’ān 33:72) ‘Innā Arađnā Al-’AmānataAlá As-Samāwāti Wa Al-’Arđi Wa Al-Jibāli Fa’abayna ’An Yaĥmilnahā Wa ’Ashfaqna Minhā Wa Ĥamalahā Al-’Insānu ۖ ’Innahu Kāna Žalūmāan Jahūlāan’ ‘Indeed, we offered the Trust to the heavens … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm فَمَنْ يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ خَيْرًا يَرَهُ (7) وَمَنْ يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ شَرًّا يَرَهُ (8) (Qur’ān 99:07-08) ‘Faman Ya’mal Mithqāla Dharratin Khayrāan Yarah (7) Wa Man Ya’mal Mithqāla Dharratin Sharrāan Yarah (8)’ ‘So whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see it (7) And whoever does an atom’s weight of evil … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَجَعَلْنَا مِنَ الْمَاءِ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ حَيٍّ (Qur’ān 21:30) “Wa-jaʿalnā mina l-māʾi kulla shayʾin ḥayy” “And We have made from water every living thing.” وَأَنزَلْنَا مِنَ السَّمَاءِ مَاءً طَهُورًا (Qur’ān 25:48) “Wa anzalnā mina s-samāi māan ṭahūran” “and We send down from the sky pure water.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُولَٰئِكَ أَصْحَابُ الْجَنَّةِ ۖ هُمْ فِيهَا خَالِدُونَ (Qur’ān 02:82) “Wa-alladhīna āmanū wa ʿamilu ṣ-ṣāliḥāti ulāika aṣḥābu l-jannati hum fīhā khālidūna” “And those who believe and do righteous good deeds, they are dwellers of Paradise, they will dwell therein forever.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, those … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm لَا تَحْزَنْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَنَا (Qur’ān 09:40) “Lā Taĥzan ‘Inna Allāha Ma`anā” “Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us,” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla tell us in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n about our Holy ‎Prophet ﷺ and Sayyidinā Abu Bakr. Sayyidinā Abu Bakr was in distress during the migration. When … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm هَلْ يَسْتَوِي الَّذِينَ يَعْلَمُونَ وَالَّذِينَ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ (Qur’ān 39:09) ‘Hal yastawī lladhīna yaʿlamūna wa-lladhīna lā yaʿlamūn’ ‘Are those who know equal to those who do not know?’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, Are those who know the same as those who don’t know? They are not the same. Allāh … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm [No permission is granted for any materials shared here to be reproduced, altered, or presented as your own. Please observe proper adab when sharing, as this is the core of our beautiful Way.] The 17th of Ramadan is a profoundly significant day in Islamic history, marking two pivotal events that shaped … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اجْتَنِبُوا كَثِيرًا مِّنَ الظَّنِّ إِنَّ بَعْضَ الظَّنِّ إِثْمٌ ‘Yā ‘Ayyuhā Al-Ladhīna ‘Āmanū Ajtanibū Kathīrāan Mina Až-Žanni ‘Inna Ba`đa Až-Žanni ‘Ithmun’ (Qur’ān 49:12) ‘O you who have believed, avoid much [negative] assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says to stay away from … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ we met again in this holy place, the maqām of Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim in these beautiful days. The month of Ramaḍān is a beautiful month. These are beautiful days. Of course, the worldly situation is obvious. This world is not the place of comfort, it is a … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “Whoever believes should speak good or remain silent.” If a person is not going to speak good, then silence is better. Because sometimes people speak without knowing, and when that happens, instead of good, evil and fitnah arise. Therefore, silence is sometimes better. People … Read more