Author Archives: The SufiHub Team 313
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
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
Advice for the Last Days of Ramadhan, Night of Eid & Syawal
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm As we are in the precious remaining days of this Blessed Month of Ramadhan, here is some advice on what to do in these last few days. For your benefit, please do take some time to … Continue reading
17th Ramadhan: Nuzul Qur’an & the Battle of Badr
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Ramaḍhān is a profoundly significant day in Islamic history, marking two pivotal events that shaped the course of Islām. It is the night of Nuzūl al-Qur’ān, the Descent of the Qur’an, where the first … Continue reading
3rd Ramadhan: The Sincerity of Ahlul Bayt
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet Muhammad ﷺ deeply loved his daughter, Sayyida Fatima (Raḍiy Allāhu ʿAnhā), and she is beloved by all the angels and righteous believers. We ask Allah ﷻ to grant us the honor of being under her … Continue reading
3rd Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyidā Fāṭimah az-Zahrāʾ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Ramaḍhān marks the passing (haul/uroos) of the greatest women in all of creation, Sayyidā Fāṭimah az-Zahrāʾ (Salāmullāh ʿAlayhā). She is the mother of Sayyidunā ʾImām Ḥassan and Sayyidunā ʾImām Ḥussain (Raḍiy Allāhu ʿAnhʾum). … Continue reading
Ramadhan Guidelines by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Saturday, 1st March is the first night of Ramadhan in Singapore. 1) After Asar, close to Maghrib, do a Sunnat bath with the intention to welcome the holy month of Ramadhan. 2) Express joy in your … Continue reading
Ramadhan – a month of fasting or a month of feasting?
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In this month, we feast so much. Yet the Prophet ﷺ hardly had any food in his home, months would go by without cooked food in hisﷺ Holy Home, hisﷺ Holy Family ate dates and drank … Continue reading
Ramadhan Advice for The Last Ten Days
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The final 10 days of Ramadhan is fast approaching, and these are the Days of Liberation from Hellfire. It is also the most important 10 days of Ramadhan, in which we do iktikaf and seek the … Continue reading
Nabeez | Prophetic Beverage for Sahoor & Iftar
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Nabeez – a simple delicious drink made with dates. Nabeez is a Sunnah, healthy, tasty drink, ideal for Sahoor and iftar. Our Prophet ﷺ used to drink it as well. Lots of health benefits, dates have … Continue reading
Advice For A Blessed 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 12 March 2023: … Continue reading
Know the Value 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 synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 7 April 2022: When … Continue reading
Value of Time in 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 14 April 2022: … Continue reading
First 10 Days of Mercy
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 15 April 2021: … Continue reading
Ramadhan Advice by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm 1) Keep away snacks, balance food. Do keep away snacks and unfinished food in the house, as we may accidentally start snacking, due to the force of habit that may have developed in the past. Should … Continue reading
Don’t Intend Hypocrisy in Building Mosques
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm We are thanking our guests; they host us and they praised. Insha’Allah this praise is for Allāh ﷻ, not for us. Everybody can be Awliyā’uLlāh. Whoever follows the order of Allāh ﷻ is Waliyu’Llāh. AlhamduliLlāh all … Continue reading
Love and Hate for Allāh ﷻ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “الْحُبُّ فِي اللَّهِ وَالْبُغْضُ فِي اللَّهِ”, “Al-ḥubbu fi Llāh wa l-bughdu fi Llāh.” [Hadith]. This means love for the sake of Allāh ﷻ and also do not love for the sake of … Continue reading
The Real Marriage
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Nikāḥ can be done anywhere. When there are two witnesses and one asking if they really accept to be wife and husband – with two witnesses, nikāḥ is done. They become ḥalāl for each other. Without … Continue reading
Adab of Obeying Allāh ﷻ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah, we reached this day, a blessed day. May Allāh ﷻ accept our du’ā’, our prayers. We are not claiming we are doing good. We are just trying to obey Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. He ﷻ ordered … Continue reading
Ask for the Real Awakening
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Insha’Allah in this blessed night, Allāh ﷻ make His ﷻ Nur showering on us insha’Allah. Nur of Prophet ﷺ, Nur of Awliyā’ to shower us insha’Allah. You are, al-ḥamdu liLlāh, coming for the love of Allāh … Continue reading
A Night Determining a Year
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Al-ḥamdu liLlāh we are here for the love of Allāh ﷻ, love of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam. Al-ḥamdu liLlāh thank you for the imām and for mā shā’a Llāh, the munshid. This nashīd of Prophet … Continue reading
Steps to Be Waliyu’Llāh
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “Ṭarīqatunā ṣ-ṣuḥbah wa-l-khayru fi l-jam’iyyah.” Our Naqshbandī Shaykh, Baha’uddin Naqshbandī repeated this every ṣuḥbah. He made twelve thousand ṣuḥbahs. Ṭarīqah is to be together and to make ṣuḥbah, teaching the way of Allāh Azza wa Jalla: … Continue reading
Aʿqal
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is making the ummah to wake up, to be careful, to not be cheated. Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “لاَ يُلْدَغُ الْمُؤْمِنُ مِنْ جُحْرٍ مَرَّتَيْنِ”, “Lā yuldaghu al-mu’minu min … Continue reading
The Karāmāt in Naqshbandī Ṭarīqah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our meeting here, al-ḥamdu liLlāh, with our Mu’min, Muslim, Mu’minat, Muslimat: all are following ṭarīqah. Some of them are Naqshbandi, some of are Qadiri, Rifa’i, Badawi, Chishti. All together are the same: going to Allāh ‘Azza … Continue reading
The Importance of Sha’ban: The Month of Remembrance of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tariqatuna as-suhbah wal-khayru fil-jam`iyya Alhamdulillah wa syukru lillah, Allah Almighty has gathered us up through the month of Rejab into the month of Sha’ban (Shahrun Nabi ﷺ). A month which the Prophet said most people neglect, between the … Continue reading
Ṭarīqah Is Īmān and Adab
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah we are in ṭarīqah which is the heart of sharī’ah. Like anything in our body, it is the same. We cannot say sharī’ah is different and ṭarīqah is different. No. Ṭarīqah is alhamduliLlah the heart. … Continue reading
Ṭarīqah Orders to Be Together
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Ṭarīqah is ordering to be together. This is an order for Muslims, for good people to be together because in Ākhirah they will also be together. Which in Qur’ān Aẓīmu sh-Shān He ﷻ is saying, one … Continue reading
Guidance for Youngsters
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ﷻ y-zidkum ‘izzan wa sharafan. (May Allāh ﷻ increase you in glory and honor.) Masha’Allah. May Allāh ﷻ help Muslims, help us insha’Allah. Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying, Muslims in end of times … Continue reading
Two Words Take You Straight to Paradise
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying, “كَلِمَتَانِ خَفِيفَتَانِ عَلَى اللِّسَانِ، ثَقِيلَتَانِ فِي الْمِيزَانِ، حَبِيبَتَانِ إِلَى الرَّحْمَنِ: سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ أسْتَغْفِرُ الله” “There are two statements that are light for the tongue to … Continue reading
Never Tolerate Badness
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm This is our way. AlhamduliLlah, Allāh ﷻ is gathering us for His ﷻ love, for the love of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. This is very important for human beings. They are asking “Why?” Many people … Continue reading
Only Put Him ﷻ in Your Heart
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ” (Qur’ān 13:28) “A-lā bi-dhikri llāhi taṭmainnu l-qulūb”, “Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Meaning, the heart is only satisfied with mentioning Allāh ﷻ, putting … Continue reading
Thank Allāh ﷻ for Following this Way
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah, we thank Allāh ﷻ that we meet again after one year. AlhamduliLlah, Allāh ﷻ gave us life. AlhamduliLlah, we are here. AlhamduliLlah, you are also in the way of Allāh ﷻ, way of Prophet ṣallá … Continue reading
Everything Must Be for Allāh ﷻ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “قُلْ إِنَّ صَلَاتِي وَنُسُكِي وَمَحْيَايَ وَمَمَاتِي لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ (162) لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ ۖ وَبِذَٰلِكَ أُمِرْتُ وَأَنَا أَوَّلُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ” (Qur’an 06:162-163) ‘Qul ‘Inna Şalātī Wa Nusukī Wa Maĥyāya Wa Mamātī Lillāh Rabbi Al-`Ālamīna (162) Lā Sharīka … Continue reading
Winning the True Life
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “Yaqūlu Yā Laytanī Qaddamtu Liĥayātī” (Qur’ān 89:24) “He will say, ‘Oh, I wish I had sent ahead [some good] for my life’.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Mankind says, “If only I valued my life. If only my … Continue reading
Muslims’ Oneness Is a Big Proof
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet ﷺ is saying that Muslims are like one body. If the body of a person has pain in one part, all parts of the body become restless, they feel that pain, says our … Continue reading
The Last Friday of Sha’ban
Bismillahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim Sultan ul Awliya Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Nazim Al-Haqqani An-Naqshibandi (QS), Sohbat – 2004 Last Friday (Thursday night) of Shaban Mu’azzam. There are many tajallis (manifestations) on this night. It came down heavily on me. I kept sleeping … Continue reading
Consequences of Earning Haram
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَيْلٌ لِلْمُطَفِّفِينَ” (Qur’an 83:01) “Waylun Lil-muţaffifīn”, “Woe to those that deal in fraud.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla is telling about those who cheat in trade. There is a valley called Wail in hell. It … Continue reading
The Holy Prophet ﷺ is Our Link to Allah ﷻ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sha’ban Al-Mu’azzam, the holy month belonging to our Prophet ﷺ, is of symbolic value, being between Rejab, month of Allah ﷻ and Ramadhan, month of the Ummah. Sha’ban is the link, a celebration of the impeccable … Continue reading
Not Honoring Him ﷺ Means No Iman
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm May the month of Sha’ban be blessed today. Our Holy Prophet ﷺ says, “It is my month.” Sha’ban Sharif is the month of our Holy Prophet ﷺ, and it is a holy month. It has a … Continue reading
Know Your Weakness
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. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla is saying mankind is created weak. If you look, mankind is the weakest among all creatures … Continue reading
The Mockers’ End
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “قُلِ اسْتَهْزِئُوا إِنَّ اللَّهَ مُخْرِجٌ مَّا تَحْذَرُونَ” (Qur’an 09:64) “Quli s-tahzi’ū ‘Inna Allāha Mukhrijun Mā Taĥdharūna”, “Say, “Mock [as you wish]; indeed, Allah will expose that which you fear.”” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla says … Continue reading
Have Adab and Don’t Object
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “اللَّهُ خَالِقُ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ ۖ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَكِيلٌ” (Qur’an 39:62) “Al-Lahu Khāliqu Kulli Shay’in ۖ Wa Huwa`Alá Kulli Shay’in Wakīl”, “Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is, over all things, Disposer … Continue reading
A Magnificent Night for Humanity
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tonight is a holy night again. May the barakah of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla be upon us. May we have the strength of īmān. Tonight is a big night. It is a magnificent night for humanity and … Continue reading
The Reward of Ḥajj and ‘Umrah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has holy places. And He ﷻ has holy times. He ﷻ granted them to Ummati Muḥammad ﷺ, to mankind so that they benefit from them. He ﷻ gave these beautiful things. It is … Continue reading
The Miracle of Isrā’ wa-l-Mi‘rāj
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, the holy month of Rajab is almost approaching its end. It is one of the forbidden months. There is a holy night in the beginning and a holy night in the end … Continue reading
Daily Ṣadaqah Is Your Insurance
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “الصَّدَقَةُ تَرُدّ الْبَلَاءَ وَتَزِيدُ الْعُمر”, “Aṣ-ṣadakah taraddu l-balā’ wa-tazīdu l-‘umur.” Aw kamā qāl. Ṣadaqah is important. It is very important. Mankind has 360 body parts; moving parts, fingers, … Continue reading
The Fitnah of Modernism
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنْ هَٰذَا إِلَّا أَسَاطِيرُ الْأَوَّلِينَ” (Qur’ān 08:31) “In hādhā illā asāṭīru l-awwalīn”, “This is not but tales of the former peoples.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. It is said in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n, they say, “It is like … Continue reading
Use the Mind Allāh ﷻ Gave You
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in several places in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n: “أفَلا تَعْقِلُونَ”, “A-fa-lā taʿqilūn”,”Then will you not use reason?” (Qur’ān 37:138) He ﷻ says, “Don’t you have mind? Do you not use your minds? Be … Continue reading
The Way to Inner and Outer Cleanliness
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The religion of Islām – “النَّظَافَةُ مِنْ الْإِيمَانِ”, “An-naẓāfatu mina l-īmān”, “Cleanliness is from īmān.” [Hadith] Islām is based upon cleanliness. Cleanliness is the basis of Islām. If there was no cleanliness, no worship would be … Continue reading
Do Good and Disregard Shayṭān
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَتَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْبِرِّ وَالتَّقْوَىٰ ۖ وَلَا تَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْإِثْمِ وَالْعُدْوَانِ” (Qur’ān 05:02) “Wa ta‘āwanū ‘ala l-birri wa t-taqwā wa la ta‘āwanū ‘ala l-lithmī wa l-‘udwān”, “And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in … Continue reading
Muslims Get Along Well
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet ﷺ is saying, “المُؤمِنُ يألَفُ ويُؤلَفُ” aw kama qal. A Mu’min and Muslim person is the one who gets along well. People get along well with him, and he gets along well with … Continue reading
From Ḥayy to Hu
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “هُوَ الَّذِي جَعَلَ الشَّمْسَ ضِيَاءً وَالْقَمَرَ نُورًا وَقَدَّرَهُ مَنَازِلَ لِتَعْلَمُوا عَدَدَ السِّنِينَ وَالْحِسَابَ” (Qur’ān 10:05) “Huwa Al-Ladhī Ja`ala Ash-Shamsa Điyā’an Wa Al-Qamara Nūrāan Wa Qaddarahu Manāzila Lita`lamū `Adada As-Sinīna Wa Al-Ĥisāba”, “It is He who made … Continue reading
The Greatest Gift from Allāh ﷻ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “يُضِلُّ مَنْ يَشَاءُ وَيَهْدِي مَنْ يَشَاءُ” (Qur’ān 16:93) “Yuđillu Man Yashā’u Wa Yahdī Man Yashā’u”, “He causes to stray whom He wills and guides whom He wills.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allah ﷻ guides whomever He ﷻ … Continue reading
The Loss of Pleasure in Worship: A Sign of a Hardened Heart
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tariqatuna as-suhbah wal-khayru fil-jam`iyya Alhamdulillah wa syukru lillah, extending our greatest happiness and thanks to Allah Almighty. He, having written our names among those who will attend a majlis of cleansing, a majlis of elevation, a majlis of … Continue reading
Mankind Oppress Themselves
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “مَّنْ عَمِلَ صَالِحًا فَلِنَفْسِهِ ۖ وَمَنْ أَسَاءَ فَعَلَيْهَا ۗ وَمَا رَبُّكَ بِظَلَّامٍ لِّلْعَبِيدِ” (Qur’ān 41:46) “Man `Amila Şāliĥāan Falinafsihi, Wa Man ‘Asā’a Fa’alayhā, Wa Ma Rabbuka bi- Zallaamin lil-Abeed’, ‘Whoever does righteousness – it is for … Continue reading
The Beneficial Regret
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “يَقُولُ يَا لَيْتَنِي قَدَّمْتُ لِحَيَاتِي“ (Qur’ān 89:24) “Yaqūlu Yā Laytanī Qaddamtu Liĥayātī”, “He will say, Oh, I wish I had sent ahead [some good] for my life.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Mankind says, “If only I did … Continue reading
Disapprove Badness in Your Heart
BismiLlahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim.“اللَّهُمَّ لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا بِمَا فَعَلَ السُّفَهَاءُ مِنَّا” (Qur’ān 7:155) “Allahumma la tu’akhithna bima faa’la s-sufaha’au minna”, “Our Lord, punish us not for what the foolish ones among us have done.” It is a beautiful saying. It says “We … Continue reading
Wildness of the Ego
BismiLlahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla created people. He ﷻ sent Prophets to teach them manners and discipline. In order to remove their wildness, so that they have good manners, He ﷻ sent the Prophets. What is wildness? Wildness is … Continue reading
Ask For Light
BismiLlahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim “اللَّهُ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ” (Qur’ān 24:35) “Al-Lahu Nūru s-samāwāti wal ard”, “Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Light belongs to Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla. He ﷻ gives it to those who … Continue reading
Value What’s Lasting
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَمَا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلَّا مَتَاعُ الْغُرُورِ (Qur’ān 57:20) “Wa Mā Al-Ĥayāatu Ad-Dunyā ‘Illā Matā’u Al-Ghurūr”, “And what is the worldly life except the enjoyment of delusion.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla is saying worldly life … Continue reading
Lucky Are Those on This Way
BismiLlahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim “إِنَّ الْمُتَّقِينَ فِي ظِلَالٍ وَعُيُونٍ (41) وَفَوَاكِهَ مِمَّا يَشْتَهُونَ (42) كُلُوا وَاشْرَبُوا هَنِيئًا بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ“ (Qur’ān 77:41-43) “Inna Al-Muttaqīna Fī Žilālin Wa `Uyūnin (41) Wa Fawākiha Mimmā Yashtahūna (42) Kulū Wa Ashrabū Hanī’āan Bimā Kuntum Ta`malūna” … Continue reading
The Wisdom of Creation
BismiLlahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim ‘وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ (56) مَا أُرِيدُ مِنْهُمْ مِنْ رِزْقٍ وَمَا أُرِيدُ أَنْ يُطْعِمُونِ’ (Qur’ān 51:56-57) “Wa-ma Khalaqtu l-Jinna wal Insa illa li-Ya’budun (56) Mā ‘Urīdu Minhum Min Rizqin Wa Mā ‘Urīdu ‘An Yuţ`imūni” “And … Continue reading
The Heart Matters, Not Appearances
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm There is a Hadith Sharif: “إِنَّ اللهَ لَا ينظرُ إلى صُوَرِكُمْ وَأمْوالِكُمْ ، ولكنْ ينظرُ إلى قلوبِكم وأعمالِكم” “Allah does not look at your figures and your wealth but He looks at your hearts and deeds”, … Continue reading
Following Him ﷺ Is Our Duty
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 example.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allah … Continue reading
What Is Wisdom?
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “يُؤْتِي الْحِكْمَةَ مَن يَشَاءُ ۚ وَمَن يُؤْتَ الْحِكْمَةَ فَقَدْ أُوتِيَ خَيْرًا كَثِيرًا“ (Qur’ān 02:269) “Yu’til-hikmata man yashā’u, waman yu’tal-hikmata faqad ūtiya khayran kathīrā” “He gives wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever has been given wisdom … Continue reading
Beware of False Testimony
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا۟ مَالَ ٱلْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ أَشُدَّهُۥ ۖ وَأَوْفُوا۟ ٱلْكَيْلَ وَٱلْمِيزَانَ بِٱلْقِسْطِ (Qur’ān 06:152). ‘Wa Lā Taqrabū Māla Al-Yatīmi ‘Illā Bi-Atī Hiya ‘Aĥsanu Ĥattá Yablugha ‘Ashuddahu ۖ Wa ‘AwfūAl-Kayla Wa Al-Mīzāna Bil-Qisţi’, … Continue reading
The Night of Wishes
Today is first Thursday and first Friday night of the holy month of Rajab. The night linking this Thursday to Friday is Laylat ul-Ragha’ib. And today is a blessed day. It has great Barakah. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla is generous and … Continue reading
Duties of Holy Rajab
The month of Rajab starts tonight insha’Allah. The three holy months – Rajab, Sha’ban, Ramadan. The specialty of the month of Rajab is that there is another thing: it is one of the forbidden months. Rajab, Dhu l-Qa’dah, Dhu l-Hijjah … Continue reading
Why Sahoor is So Important
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Here is a short synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 31 March 2023: (78) أَقِمِ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ لِدُلُوكِ ٱلشَّمْسِ إِلَىٰ غَسَقِ ٱلَّيْلِ وَقُرْءَانَ ٱلْفَجْرِۖ إِنَّ قُرْءَانَ … Continue reading
The Most Precious Gift from Allah
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Here is a short synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 24 March 2023: For a full elaboration on these points, do watch the Sohbah here: … Continue reading