Hijri New Year

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, today is the last day of the year according to the Hijri Calendar. Tonight is the Hijri new year. This calendar is the calendar of Muslims. May Allāh ﷻ make this year blessed, in shā’a Llāh. May it be the means for goodness. May there be the … Read more

Believers Submit and Don’t Worry

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “مَا شَاءَ اللهُ كَانَ وَمَا لَمْ يَشَأْ لَمْ يَكُنْ” “What Allāh ﷻ wills comes to pass, and what He does not will does not come to pass.” The will of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is that what He ﷻ wants happens, and what He ﷻ does not wants doesn’t happen. These are … Read more

The Hijri New Year by Hjh Rukiye Sultan

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 7th August 2021 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-RahimTariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyyaMadad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Happy Hijri New Year! In Prophet’s ﷺ time the mushrik, unbelievers, were so … Read more

Maulana Sheikh Nazim’s Instructions For Safar

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 07 January 2011 As-salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh, yaa ibaadAllah. Always try to say as-salaamu`alaykum because it brings safety for you and for all people. Today, many people have forgotten to say it. The Seal of Prophets ﷺ said, ad-deenu nasihah. This means that religion is sincere advice. Religion was sent … Read more

Yawm Ashuraa – The Day of Ashura by Hjh Rukiye Sultan

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 25th July 2023 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-RahimTariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyyaMadad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Mubarak the New Year Muharram al-Haram. The month of Muharram has 10 holy days … Read more

Beware of Those Interpreting Qur’ān

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّ هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنَ يَهْدِي لِلَّتِي هِيَ أَقْوَمُ وَيُبَشِّرُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ” (Qur’an 17:9) “Inna hādhā l-qur’āna yahdī lillatī hiya aqwam wa yubash-shiru l-mu’minin” “Indeed, this Qur’an guides to that which is most suitable and gives good tidings to the believers.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in this ayah karīmah that Qur’ān … Read more

Ask for Spiritual Strength

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim used to always say this – I’m not sure if it’s a ḥadīth or a saying of the elders, “اللَّهُمَّ قَوِّي في رضاكَ ضَعْفي”, “Allahumma Kawwi fi Ridāka Da’fī.” [Ḥadīth]. It means, O Allāh ﷻ strengthen my weakness in what pleases you. Mankind is weak. People are weak; … Read more

#SgSohbah: Our Way is Companionship (Commemorating Shah Naqshband’s Birthday)

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Following Mawlanaق’s calendar, tonight is the eve of 14th Muharram, marking the birth of Mawlana Shaykh Baha’uddin Shah Naqshbandق. Shah Naqshbandق made this du’a, O my Lord ﷻ, do not let any one who takes me as … Read more

Allāh ﷻ Doesn’t Love the Lazy

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَقُلِ اعْمَلُوا فَسَيَرَى اللَّهُ عَمَلَكُمْ وَرَسُولُهُ (Qur’ān 09:105) “Wa-quli ʿmalū fa-sa-yarā llāhu ʿamalakum wa rasūlih” “And say, Do, for Allah will see your deeds, and [so, will] His Messenger.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, Do good. Do good and don’t be idle. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla and Prophet ṣallá Llāhu … Read more

Warn Your Children On Knowledge

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَقُل رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا (Qur’ān 20:114) “Wa Qul Rabbi Zidni ‘Ilman” “And say, “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Studying is one thing, and knowledge is another. These days, children are finishing school. It ends, so that they pass to other classes. They keep bringing children [to schools] … Read more

Martyrdom Is the Highest Rank in Islām

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Wherever the family of our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam and his ﷺ companions go, there becomes light there. The barakah of that place increases. The light of that place increases. Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam called this island of Cyprus Jazīratu l-Khaḍra, the green … Read more

The Greatest Jihād Is Against Your Ego

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has bestowed these blessed months as a gift for Muslims. This month of Muḥarram is the last month of the three forbidden (sacred) months; Dhul Qa’dah, Dhul Ḥijjah and Muḥarram. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has made these three months forbidden for ḥajj. “You mustn’t make war in them,” He … Read more

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. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says it is also numbered in the fasting. This last month of … Read more

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 village near Bistam in Persia. He carried several noble nicknames, “King of the Kings of … Read more

Plant the Qur’ān in a Child

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّ هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنَ يَهْدِي لِلَّتِي هِيَ أَقْوَمُ” (Qur’an: 17:9) “Inna hādhā l-qur’āna yahdī lillatī hiya aqwam” “Indeed, this Qur’an guides to that which is most suitable.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n shows the way best. It is a means to guidance. Read Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n, says … Read more

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 his childhood, the light of Guidance and the traces of Piety shone from his forehead. … Read more

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 Abdullah ad-Daghestaniق (the 38th and 39th Grandshaykhs in the Naqshbandi Golden Chain) narrated the following story: … Read more

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 Servants to learn from.” “The Naqshbandi Sufi Order is based on four characteristics of behavior:•⁠ … Read more

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 asking for it to be a holy year for all of mankind. O people, the … Read more

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 Nūruhum” “And those who have believed in Allah and His messengers – those are [in … Read more

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 Messenger and those in authority among you.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Obey Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla, obey … Read more

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 wa-Jalla says, shayṭān is your enemy, know him as an enemy. Do not take him … Read more

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 provision.” We should make shukr for every breath we take. We should make shukr for … Read more

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. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla’s advice to us: be with the Sādiq (truthful). Who is the Sādiq? … Read more

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 though they are a [single] structure joined firmly.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, … Read more

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) – those who can afford the journey.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla ordered ḥajj … Read more

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 rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu As-Salamu alaykum wa Rahamat Allah. Welcome to all of you ladies and … Read more

The Wisdom of Opposites

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm قُلْ أَرَأَيْتُمْ إِن جَعَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْكُمُ اللَّيْلَ سَرْمَدًا إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ مَنْ إِلَٰهٌ غَيْرُ اللَّهِ يَأْتِيكُم بِضِيَاءٍ (Qur’ān 28:71) “Qul ‘Ara’aytum ‘In Jaala AllāhuAlaykumu Al-Layla Sarmadāan ‘Ilá Yawmi Al-Qiyāmati Man ‘Ilahun Ghayru Allāhi Ya’tīkum Bi-điyā’in” “Say, ‘Have you considered: if Allah should make for you the night continuous until the Day … Read more

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 yā Rasūla Llāh, madad yā Sādātī Aṣḥābi Rasūli Llāh, madad yā Mashāyikhanā, dastūr Mawlānā Shaykh … Read more

#SgSohbah: Muharram is Very Special to Us

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Here is a transcription of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 21st July 2023: MashaAllah, Alhamdulillah, we are now in the New Muslim Year and New Muslim Month of Muharram. Muharram is very … Read more

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 hearts that Ramadhan is beginning. 3) At the Azan of Maghrib, look at the sky … Read more

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) – those who can afford the journey.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. The pillar of ḥajj is one … Read more

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 or tomorrow night. Of course, according to the calendar, it starts tonight, but still, we … Read more

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 no day on which Allah ﷻ frees more people from the Fire than the Day … Read more

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 we have given you, do good. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla orders and recommends so. A believer … Read more

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 Istanbul. When our ‎Prophet ﷺ said his ﷺ blessed words, “Constantinople will be conquered,” it … Read more

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 clearly known.Allah Almighty made it known to people so they could gain multiple folds of … Read more

Adhan Gives Value to Life

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “وَأَذِّن فِي النَّاسِ” (Qur’an 22:27) “Wa ‘Adhdhin Fī An-Nāsi” “And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. He ﷻ told Sayyidina Ibrahīm to call the adhan after building the Kaa’ba Mu’azzamah. Everyone who heard that adhan certainly goes … Read more

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 on the Day of Judgment. ✅ Perform Solatul Sunnat ‘Arafah – 4 rakaʿāt with one salām In … Read more

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 ﷻ, “Let me hide your amanat. ” So Allah ﷻ placed the black stone safely … Read more

#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 First Ten Nights/Days of Zulhijjah, believers are exhorted to increase their acts of Ibadah. This … Read more

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 be happy for what He ﷻ gives. What He ﷻ gives are things to be happy for. They are … Read more

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 in these days. There are many [Tasbih] that we wrote in our Awrad/Duties of Dhu … Read more

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 ‘Azza wa Jalla makes an Oath in this Surah, specially for these ten nights. From … Read more

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 Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House (Ka’bah) – those who can … Read more

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 ‘Azza wa-Jalla to us. Certainly, He ﷻ gives barakah to those who accept this favor. … Read more

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 seven Companions: ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAmr, Ibn ʿAbbās, ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿUmar, Abū Hurayrah, Ibn … Read more

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. Inna l-ḥamda, wa n-niʻmata, laka wa l-mulk, lā sharīka lak.” This is Yawmu ‘Arafah. It … Read more

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 1) On 10th Dhul Hijjah, pray Solatul Ishraq before proceeding to Eid prayers. Recite ‘Subhanallah … Read more

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 the Holy Prophet ﷺ said: Hajj is Arafah. Summary of Devotions ✅ Do fast on … Read more

Muharram & The New Year by Hjh Rukiye Sultan

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 11th July 2023 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-RahimTariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyyaMadad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu The month of Hajj is nearly over. In a week’s time, InshAllah, we … Read more

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 are these ten nights. ‘وَالْفَجْرِ’ (Qur’ān 89:01) ‘By the dawn.’ Fajr means dawn. It is … Read more

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 worship of one night during this period is equal to the worship in the Laylatul … Read more

The Saved Sect

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm May goodness be in our gathering, in shā’a Llāh. Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “The nation of Isrāil, Bani Isrāil split into seventy-two sects. They are all in hell, except one.” Our Prophet ﷺ says, “My nation will split into seventy-three sects. They are all in hell, except one.” … Read more

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 you. They are a trust. Strive for them to be in the way of Allāh … Read more

19th Muharram: Urs of Maulana Shaykh Darwish Muhammad, 22nd Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 19th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Maulana Shaykh Darwish Muhammadق. Heق was the 22nd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Maulana Shaykh Darwish Muhammadق is the Ghawth, the Arch-Intercessor among the renowned saints, and a blessing upon the scholars of Islam. He is the dawn and light of both East … Read more

17th Muharram: Urs of Maulana Shaykh Muhammad Effendi Al-Yaraghi, 34th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Maulana Shaykh Muhammad Effendi Al-Yaraghiق. Heق was the 34th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Maulana Shaykh Muhammad Effendi Al-Yaraghiق was a pious Imam, honored and respected by all. He unveiled the treasures of knowledge and revealed the refined code of conduct that governs … Read more

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. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, We made sleep for you so that you can rest. Sleep … Read more

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. These pieces of advice are for the believers to only work for their ākhirah in … Read more

“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 that one as a friend (28) He indeed led me astray from the remembrance.” Ṣadaqa … Read more

16th Muharram: Birth of Shaykh Jamaluddin Al-Ghumuqi, 35th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 16th of Muharram marks the blessed birth of Shaykh Jamaluddin Al-Ghumuqiق. Heق was the 35th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Shaykh Jamaluddin Al-Ghumuqiق was a Master of Masters, a Light of Lights, and a Knower among Knowers. A true guide of the Naqshbandi Order, he inherited his spiritual power … Read more

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 ‘Azza wa-Jalla will surely end up in hell. When they go to hell, those who … Read more

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 will be dragged into the fire with iron chains around their necks. Who are those? … Read more

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 ‘Akramakum Inda Allāhi ‘Atqākum” “O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female … Read more

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 priest) came to visit us. He came very humbly, asking for nothing and never expecting … Read more

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 eat and drink, how they live to be cured. There are two ways of treatment. … Read more

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) – those who can afford the journey.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Trips to ḥajj have started. It … Read more

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 test for you in dunyā. Beg Allāh ﷻ to make them steadfast in the way … Read more

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 you didn’t wear. It was like that in the old days too, but now there … Read more

14th Muharram: Birth of Maulana Shaykh Baha’uddin Shah Naqshband, 17th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 14th of Muharram marks the blessed birth of Maulana Shaykh Baha’uddin Shah Naqshbandق. Heق was the 17th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Maulana Shaykh Baha’uddin Shah Naqshbandق is an Ocean of Knowledge without shore. Its waves are woven with pearls of Heavenly Wisdom. He cleansed humanity through his innocence … Read more

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 He ﷻ has destined for you – since everything is by His ﷻ will, you … Read more

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 perfect state. Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim says, it is ḥadīth sharīf, when one looks in the … Read more

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 is for the anniversary of the passing of the awliyā’uLlah Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim. He passed … Read more

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 Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla created man weak, He ﷻ says. He ﷻ wants to … Read more

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 on the friends of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they grieve (62). Those … Read more

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 Saints. He was the Treasure of those who came before and those who came after. … Read more

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 ‘Azza wa-Jalla has declared and made clear what is ḥalāl, and also the ḥarām. Allāh … Read more

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 eternal illumination, belongs to You, and Your grants know no limit. Shaytan is the most … Read more

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 Forgiving. This is a du’ā’ of Holy ‎Prophet ﷺ asking Allāh ﷻ to forgive us. … Read more

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 and sea.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla honored mankind. Mankind is honorable in the … Read more

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 tolerates people and gets by. This worldly life passes in peace for the believer. He … Read more

#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 days of Zulhijjah are the holiest of the year, which is why this Khatam is … Read more

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 what you say will not happen will happen. He says that the time that does … Read more

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 preferred the life of the world (38) Verily, his abode will be Hell-fire (39).” Ṣadaqa … Read more

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 Minhā Arba’atun Hurum” “Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in … Read more

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.” If Allāh ﷻ wants, He ﷻ makes the weak strong and the strong weak. Therefore, … Read more

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 they grieve.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Those who believe will have no fear and no sadness, … Read more

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” “Indeed, Allah holds the heavens and the earth, lest they cease. And if they should … Read more

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