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 is a bad thing. The worst thing to give to a person is ignorance. In … Read more

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 pious of mankind is in the highest rank among the creatures in the sight of … Read more

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 learning. Students learn gradually. Knowledge is not learned all at once. A person cannot do … Read more

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 ﷺ fi ma qal aw kamā qal. (The Messenger of Allāh ﷻ says the truth … Read more

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 often heedless. And in this time, heedlessness is more than the old times. There weren’t … Read more

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 الْمُسْلِمُونَ مِنْ لِسَانِهِ وَيَدِهِ”, “Al-muslimu man salima l-muslimuna min lisānihī wa yadihī”, “A Muslim is … Read more

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 cause all kinds of harm to others and to themselves. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla doesn’t like … Read more

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 Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. This place we live in is the place where mankind are. And … Read more

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 ummah, that since we are living in this world, we must work for this life … Read more

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 says, sometimes things you don’t like happen, that you think are bad whereas they are … Read more

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 elders had done have passed. It is not clear what they did in their youth. … Read more

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 the most important thing in Islām. And adab is the most important thing for mankind. … Read more

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 for a person, no one can corrupt this person, no one can lead him astray. … Read more

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 who perform them win. It’s not difficult, but it seems difficult for people. It seems … Read more

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 of Allah and performance of prayer.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has shown us … Read more

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 the Hereafter is better.” Ākhirah is better than dunyā. That is certain. People don’t understand … Read more

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 Biyamīnihi (7) Fasawfa Yuĥāsabu ĤisābāanYasīrāan (8) Wa Yanqalibu ‘Ilá ‘Ahlihi Masrūrāan (9) Wa ‘Ammā Man … Read more

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 Wa Lā Khawfun ‘Alayhim Wa Lā Hum Yaĥzanūn” “Indeed, those who believe and do righteous … Read more

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, you must submit to the will of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. Nothing happens with saying, “If … Read more

The Absolute Love Oceans of our Lord

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 01 July 1984 (Maulana Sheikh Nazimق visited a Centre dedicated to spiritual endeavour where there were two groups at odds) The Lord – our Lord, your Lord, their Lord – is One. He created them and planted His Divine Love in the very best of their being. … Read more

Fātiḥah a Gift Beyond Measure

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has bestowed many favors and gifts upon our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. Things that were not given to other prophets were given to our Holy ‎Prophet ﷺ, so much that each one of them, each one individually is more valuable than the gifts given to all of … Read more

Whoever Cheats Us Is Not from Us

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِن جَاءَكُمْ فَاسِقٌ بِنَبَإٍ فَتَبَيَّنُوا أَن تُصِيبُوا قَوْمًا بِجَهَالَةٍ فَتُصْبِحُوا عَلَىٰ مَا فَعَلْتُمْ نَادِمِينَ” (Qur’ān 49:06) “Yā ayyuhā lladhīna āmanū in jā’akum fāsiqun binabain fatabayyanū an tuṣībū qawman bijahālatin fatuṣbiḥū ‘alā mā fa‘altum nādimīn” “O you who have believed, if there comes to you a disobedient one … Read more

Leave What Does Not Concern You

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “مِنْ حُسْنِ إسْلَامِ الْمَرْءِ تَرْكُهُ مَا لَا يَعْنِيهِ” “Min ḥusni islāmi l-mar’i, tarkuhu mā lā ya‘nīh” “Part of the perfection of one’s Islām is his leaving that which does not concern him.” What does this mean? How can a person, a Muslim, be a … Read more

Mending Ties on ‘Īd

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ ۚ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ“ (Qur’ān 49:10) “Innama l-mu’minūna ikhwa fa-‘aslihu bayna akhawaykum wa t-Taqu Allaha La’allakum Turhamoon” “The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And fear Allah that you may receive mercy.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says. On … Read more

The Gift of ‘Īd

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In shā’a Llāh, may this ‘Īd be blessed. May it be a means of goodness. May Allāh ﷻ accept your acts of worship and obedience. We rejoice on these days, for the sake of Allāh ﷻ, as shukr for these favors that Allāh ﷻ has given us. May Allāh ﷻ help … Read more

Eid Day Dhikr

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm As narrated by Imam Al-Ghazaliق: “Whoever recites ‘Subḥāna Llāh wa biḥamdī’ 300 times on the day of Eid and dedicates its reward to the deceased Muslims, Allah will send 1,000 lights of mercy into the grave of every Muslim. And when that person passes away, Allah will grant them 1,000 lights … Read more

Show Forbearance for Allāh’s ﷻ Sake

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “كُلُّ امْرِئٍ بِمَا كَسَبَ رَهِينٌ“ (Qur’ān 52:21) “Kullu Amri’in Bimā Kasaba Rahīnun” “Every person, for what he earned, is retained.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in this ayah that everyone is responsible for their own actions. Therefore, the religion of Islām is a religion of tolerance. A Muslim is … Read more

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 wants the wrong way, the bad way, the satanic way, that path will also open. … Read more

3rd Shawal: Our Mother Hajjah Amina

Sohbah on 15 May 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil ar-Rabbaniق Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “When you remember the righteous ones, mercy descends on you and your assembly.” Therefore, it is good to remember the Awliya, prophets and Sahabah. It is a good thing to remember their conditions and lives, to take example from them. … Read more

21st April: The Biggest Awliyā of Our Time

Sohbah on 21 April 2022 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil ar-Rabbaniق Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm ‎أَلَا إِنَّ أَوْلِيَاءَ اللَّهِ لَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ (Qur’ān 10:62) “Alā inna awliyā’a Llāhi lā khawfun a’layhim wa-lā hum yaḥzanūn” “Verily on the friends of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they grieve.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. There … Read more

If You Love Allāh ﷻ, Follow the Prophet ﷺ

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ ۗ وَاللَّهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ” (Qur’ān 03:31) “Qul in kuntum tuhibbuna Llāha fāttabi‘ūnī yuhbibkumu Llāh wa-yaghfir lakum dhunūbakum, wa Allāhu Ghafūrun Rahīm.” “Say, [O Muhammad], ‘If you should love Allah , then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive … Read more

The Mirror of the Mu’min

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “الْمُؤْمِنُ مِرْآةُ الْمُؤْمِنِ” “Al-Mu’min mir’ātu l-Mu’min” “The believer is the believer’s mirror.” Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, the mu’min is the mirror of his mu’min brother. A believer is different and a Muslim is different. He cannot not be another Muslim’s mirror. … Read more

What Is Destined Will Happen

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim, may Allāh ﷻ raise his rank, used to say this poem. There are many Islāmic poems and beautiful sayings from the elders. There are thousands. They tell about the Majesty of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla and the high rank of our Prophet ﷺ. They are many poems that tell … Read more

Adab of Laylatul Qadr

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm 1. Niyyah (Intention) نَوَيْتُ الْأرْبَعِيْن، نَوَيْتُ الْعُزْلَة، نَوَيْتُ الْخَلْوَة، نَوَيْتُ الْإعْتِگَاف، نَوَيْتُ الْسُّلُوك، نَوَيْتُ الرِّيَاضَةْ لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى فيِ هـَزَا الْجَامِع “Nawaitul-arba’in, nawaitul-‘uzla, nawaitul-khalwa, nawaitu l-i’tikāf, nawaitus-sulūk, nawaitur-rīyada lil-lahi ta’ālā fi hadhā l-jāmi” “I intend the forty (days of seclusion), I intend seclusion (from dunya), I intend isolation, I intend seclusion in … Read more

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 ﷺ said, “Allah Himself has taught me the best manners — Adab.” A human being is … Read more

Better Than a Thousand Months

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Today, shukr to Allāh ﷻ, this occasion of Ramaḍān is the means for all kinds of goodness. In this blessed month, Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n was revealed. Allāh ﷻ sent down the Qur’ān to our ‎Prophet ﷺ in this month, in the month of Ramaḍān. Therefore, this night is Laylatu l-Qadr. It … Read more

Everyone Admires Their Own Opinion

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says one of the signs of the end of times is, “إِعْجَاب كُلِّ ذِي رَأْىٍ بِرَأْيِهِ” “I’jābu kulli dhi ra’yin bi ra’yih” “Everyone admires his own opinion.” Everyone likes their own opinions and dislikes others. This is the time we live in. Everyone likes something, … Read more

The Sunnah of I’tikāf

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Al-ḥamdu liLlāh today almost two-thirds of Ramaḍān have passed quickly. One-third remains which also has its worship. Everyone performs worship. And it is important to imitate the worship that our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu alayhi wa sallam performed. In shā’a Llāh some brothers and people want to perform it. May Allāh ﷻ … Read more

The Need to Fight Evil

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَجَاهِدُوا بِأَمْوَالِكُمْ وَأَنفُسِكُمْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ” (Qur’an 9:41) “Wa jāhidū bi-amwālikum wa anfusikum fī sabīli Llāh” “And strive with your wealth and your lives in the cause of Allah.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla tells to make jihād on the way of Allāh ﷻ. Jihād – There are various types … Read more

Take Time to Think

Sohbah on 25 October 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm We should be careful while doing everything. Even while speaking, you should be careful and say good things, says our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. When someone speaks, he should either speak about good things or stay quiet. … Read more

Lessons from the Battle of Badr

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَلَقَدْ نَصَرَكُمُ اللَّهُ بِبَدْرٍ وَأَنتُمْ أَذِلَّةٌ” (Qur’ān 03:123) “Wa laqad naṣarakumu Llāhu bibadrin wa antum aḍillatun” “And already had Allah given you victory at [the battle of] Badr while you were few in number.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla made our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu alayhi wa sallam victorious in the … Read more

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 something else. They are being cheated. But ṭarīqah is more connected to Islām. Connected meaning, … Read more

Angels of Badr

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Wear a turban, if you can, for all prayers, as it makes the prayer 70 times better. And for each winding of cloth around the taj, there is a huge reward, hence the pious ones wore large turbans. And especially for Friday prayers, Angels make special doas for the one wearing … Read more

The Blessed Sahabah of Badr

Sohbah on 26 March 2024 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Bismillahir-Rahmani-Raheem Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here This holy month of Ramadan is a special month from all aspects. Not only did our Holy Prophet ﷺ content himself with fasting and performing worship in this month, but he ﷺ also had some great battles. One … Read more

Laylatul-Qadr – A Precious Night

Sohbah on 5 April 2024 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Bismillahir-Rahmani-Raheem Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, in shā’a Llāh tonight, Laylatu l-Qadr usually occurs on the 27th [of Ramadan]. There is a special sūrah for Laylatu l-Qadr. “إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ” (Qur’ān 97:01) ‘Innā anzalnāhu fī laylati l-qadr’ ‘Indeed, … Read more

Value the Numbered Days

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “أَيَّامًا مَّعْدُودَاتٍ” (Qur’ān 02:184) “Āyyāman Ma’đūdāt” “[Specific] numbered days.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Numbered days, says Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. Every person’s life and every time is numbered. The days we fast in the year, in the month of Ramaḍān are numbered days, He ﷻ says. Life is numbered too. Half of Ramaḍān … Read more

Reviving Laylatul Qadr

Sohbah on 8 May 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Tonight, as a tradition, the 27th of Ramadan is celebrated as Laylatul Qadr. People try to stay awake tonight. It is a nice tradition. However, it is not clear when Laylatul Qadr is. Allah ﷻ has hidden it. This night … Read more

O My Lord, Leave my Heart to be in Ramadhan! – Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Now, Alhamdulillah, another night of Ramadhan has passed, and our egos are saying, “One more (day) is gone, one more (day) is gone of Holy Ramadhan.” Our souls are crying, but our egoes are laughing, enjoying so much. “Oh, fasting is going (finishing) quickly.  Then, after Ramadhan finishes, every day we … Read more

Preparation for Laylatul Qadr & Advise for the Last Ten Days of Ramadhan

Sohbah on 21 April 2022 by Almarhum Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Below are some precious points you may wish to ponder upon from this Sohbah: 1) Which two deeds are allowed to give intercession/shafa’ah or to … Read more

Oh Our Lord, Grant us from Your Mercy Oceans!

Very important to read, understand and practise this Du’a, taught by Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق. For more resources on the Last 10 Nights of Ramadhan, please click here. For reproduction of articles or resources from this site, please seek SufiHub’s consent at thesufihubteam@gmail.com. No part of any article or resource on this website may be used for commercial … Read more

The Affliction of Not Paying Zakāt

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَأَطِيعُوا الرَّسُولَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ” (Qur’ān 24:56) “Wa ‘Aqīmū Aş-Şalāata Wa ‘Ātū Az-Zakāata Wa ‘Aţīū Ar-Rasūla Laallakum Turĥamūn” “And establish prayer and give zakah and obey the Messenger – that you may receive mercy.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. These are the things Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla ordered in Islām: prayer, … Read more

We Have Our Ancestors’ Trust

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّ الْأَرْضَ لِلَّهِ يُورِثُهَا مَن يَشَاءُ” (Qur’ān 07:128) “Inna l-‘Arda li-Llāhi Yūrithuhā Man Yashā’u” “Indeed, the earth belongs to Allah. He causes to inherit it whom He wills.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. This earth, the entire universe belongs to Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. He ﷻ says this about the earth. It belongs to … Read more

The Way of Istiqāmah

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “فَاسْتَقِمْ كَمَٓا اُمِرْتَ وَمَنْ تَابَ مَعَكَ وَلَا تَطْغَوْاۜ” (Qur’ān 11:112) “Fa-staqim kamā umirta wa-man tāba ma‘aka, wa la tatghaw” “So remain on a right course as you have been commanded, [you] and those who have turned back with you [to Allah ], and do not transgress.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza … Read more

Īd Is a Gift from Allāh ﷻ

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in this Ayatu l-Karīmah, “وَلِتُكْمِلُوا الْعِدَّةَ وَلِتُكَبِّرُوا اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا هَدَاكُمْ” (Qur’ān 02:185) “Wa Litukmilū Al-Iddata Wa Litukabbirū AllahaAlá Mā Hadākum” “And [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you.” There is a [specific] time for … Read more

How to Reach Laylatu l-Qadr

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In sha’a Llāh today we are honoring this night with the intention of Laylatu l-Qadr. That is our intention, in sha’a Llāh. If it is not this night, then another night. But to honor this night, reviving this night is performing prayers for the sake of Allāh ﷻ, performing Qiyāmu l-Layl, … Read more

Islām Is Only Goodness

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اصْبِرُوا وَصَابِرُوا وَرَابِطُوا وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ” (Qur’ān 03:200) “Yā ayyuhā lladhīna amanū asbirū wa ṣābirū wa rābiṭū wa t-taqū Llāhu la’allakumu tuflihūn” “O you who have believed, be patient and endure and remain stationed and fear Allah that you may be successful.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. He … Read more

Be Continuous on the Middle

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “وَاللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ” (Qur’an 03:189) “Wa-Llāhu ‘alá kulli shay’in qadīr” “And Allah is over all things competent.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. The mind cannot imagine the power of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is capable of all things. The believers know that. The believers know. Those who are not … Read more

Loving What Allāh ﷻ Loves

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “الْحُبُّ فِي اللَّهِ وَالْبُغْضُ فِي اللَّهِ” “Al-ḥubbu fi Llāh wa l-bughdu fi Llāh.” To love for the sake of Allāh ﷻ, and to hate for the sake of Allāh ﷻ. These are the things that a Muslim should do. Whom does he love? He … Read more

Beware of Enmity Between Brothers

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ” (Qur’ān 49:10) “Innama l-mu’minūna ikhwa fa-‘aslihu bayna akhawaykum” “The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers.” Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says that the believers are brothers. Don’t cause trouble between brothers, He ﷻ says. Reconcile between brothers. Because Islām is not for the … Read more

Barakah Is in Waking Up Early

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm One of the beautiful du’ā’s of our Holy ‎Prophet ﷺ is: “اللَّهُمَّ أَيْقظنَا فِي أَحَبِّ الساعاتِ إِلَيْكَ يَا وَدود” “Allahumma aykidhna fi ‘aḥabbi s-sa’āti Ilayka, Ya Wadūd” “O Allah, wake us up at the most beloved times to You, O Most Loving.” “Wake us at Your most beloved times,” he ﷺ … Read more

9th Ramadhan: Urs of Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, The Early Convert, Qur’anic Scholar, and Close Companion of the Prophet ﷺ

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 9th of Ramadhan marks the Urs of the esteemed companion of the Prophet ﷺ, Abdullāh ibn Masʿūd (RA), who was one of the earliest and most knowledgeable companions of the Prophet ﷺ. His journey into Islam, unwavering devotion to the Prophet ﷺ, and contributions to Islamic scholarship left a lasting … Read more

They Do Not Fear the Blame

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَلَا يَخَافُونَ لَوْمَةَ لَائِمٍ” (Qur’ān 05:54) “Wa Lā Yakhāfūna Lawmata Lā’imin” “And do not fear the blame of a critic.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n. This is for the people who dislike them. They say bad things to those who are Muslim. But they are … Read more

17th Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyida A’isha

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) of Sayyida A’isha (RA), the daughter of Sayyidina Abu Bakr (RA) and Sayyida Umm Rūmān, and the beloved wife of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Sayyida A’isha (RA) was born into the Quraysh tribe of Mecca. Her father, Abu Bakr (RA), was a dear … Read more

Be Good to Each Other

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ ۚ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ” (Qur’ān 49:10) “Innama l-mu’minūna ikhwa fa-‘aslihu bayna akhawaykum wa t-Taqu Allaha La’allakum Turhamoon” “The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And fear Allah that you may receive mercy.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, Muslims … Read more

Suḥūr Is Barakah

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is the one who shows us the way and teaches us every good thing. The adāb and principles of Ramaḍān, its beautiful farḍ and sunnah, all of them have been described to us by our Holy ‎Prophet ﷺ. One of these beautiful things is suḥūr. … Read more

17th Ramadhan: Night of Nuzul Qur’an

Sohbah on 18 April 2022 by Almarhum Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan On the blessed night of Nuzul Qur’an back in 2022, Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar gave a meaningful Sohbah on the lessons of this night. Here … Read more

Raise Your Children Upon Religion

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّمَا أَمْوَالُكُمْ وَأَوْلَادُكُمْ فِتْنَةٌ” (Qur’ān 64:15) “Innamā amwālukum wa awlādukum fitnah” “Your wealth and your children are but a trial.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, your wealth, your property and your children are a test for you. This is a test. You must use them well or raise them … Read more

3rd Ramadhan: Urs of Mawlana Shaykh Khas Muhammad Sirwani, 33rd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) of Mawlana Shaykh Khas Muhammad Sirwaniق. He was the 33rd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. “The Almighty Lord did not send anything to this Earth, except as a lesson for his Servants to learn from.” “The Naqshbandi Sufi Order is based on … Read more

Fasting and Sickness

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm َ”لَا عَلَى الْمَرِيضِ حَرَجٌ” (Qur’ān 24:61) “Wa Lā `AláAl-Marīđi Ĥarajun” “Nor upon the ill constraint.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says that the sick have permission. Permission for what? They can stay seated while praying. If he is sick, if he cannot fast, that is also allowed for him. Instead … Read more

The Qur’an – A Companion From The Cradle to The Grave

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Here is a short synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 7 July 2023: – The Holy Prophet ﷺ was known as the walking Qur’an. Every believer must aspire to this lofty … Read more

You Must Prune to Harvest 

A‘ūdhu biLlāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَانِ” (Qur’ān 02:185) “Shahru Ramađāna Al-Ladhī ‘Unzila Fīhi Al-Qur’ānu Hudan Lilnnāsi Wa Bayyinātin Mina Al-Hudá Wa Al-Furqān” “The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and … Read more

Du’a of Ahlul Badr

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet ﷺ spent this night before the battle calling out to Allah ﷻ with the following dhikr: ‘Ya Hayyu, Ya Qayyum’ Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum is called Ism al-Azam, The Greatest Name of Allah. This is the supplication to be recited when in dire need. [Hadith] The Battle of … Read more

Follow One ﷺ Only

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: ‘إِنَّ الدِّينَ عِندَ اللَّهِ الْإِسْلَامُ’, ‘Inna d-Dīna inda Allāhi l-Islām’, ‘Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam.’ (Qur’ān 03:19). Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: ‘قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ’, ‘Qul in kuntum tuhibbuna Llāha fāttabi‘ūnī yuhbibkumu Llāh wa-yaghfir lakum dhunūbakum’, ‘Say, [O Muhammad], … Read more

Give Happiness to Believers’ Hearts

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu alayhi wa sallam says that the most beloved of deeds is to bring joy to the heart of the believer. “إِدْخَالُ السُّرُورِ في قَلْبِ الْمُؤْمِنِ”, “Idkhālu s-surūr fi l-qalbi l-Mumin”, “Bringing joy to the heart of the believer.” To give happiness to the heart of a believer. … Read more

Allāh ﷻ Forgives but Ask Forgiveness

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ” (Qur’ān 05:39) “Inna Allāha GhafūrunRaĥīmun” “Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” May Allāh ﷻ forgive us all, in shā’a Llāh. We say Shukr to Allāh ﷻ. He ﷻ is The Most Forgiving. It is one of the greatest favors that everyone must be thankful for. No matter … Read more

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 the most beloved thing for him ﷺ is praying, Ṣalāt. This is what he ﷺ … Read more

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 months are more praised, give you more happiness. The month of Ramadan is the (most) … Read more

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. He ﷻ teaches him what he doesn’t know. He ﷻ shows him what he doesn’t … Read more

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 example.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh Azza wa Jalla says in Qur’ān Azīmu sh-Sha’n, the best … Read more

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 want to make something with other people, you must accept and not say, “I didn’t … Read more

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 read them. The Last Days of Ramadhan 1) Feel the intense sadness. Ramadhan is leaving … Read more

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 be, in shā’a Llāh. We are not claiming anything but, in shā’a Llāh, may Allāh … Read more

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 145 H.  She was the daughter of al-Hasan al-Anwar, the son of Zaid al-Ablaj, son … Read more

14th Ramadhan: Urs of Sultan-ul Arifeen, Shaykh Abu Yazid Tayfur al-Bistami, 6th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 14th of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) of Shaykh Abū Yazīd Tayfūr al-Bistāmīق, the 6th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandī Golden Chain. His life was a testament to divine love, unwavering sincerity, and ascetic devotion. He remains one of the greatest Ṣūfī masters, with Imam Junaid al-Baghdādī declaring: “Abū Yazīdق holds the same … Read more

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.” – Mawlana Shaykh Muhammadق 1) At Azan Maghrib tomorrow night (Saturday, 1st March), we enter … Read more

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 means we are not making any difference between prophets; all prophets. All of them are … Read more

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 145 H. Her father had been appointed governor of Madinat al-Munawwara in the year 150 … Read more

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 have believed in Allah and His messengers – those are [in the ranks of] the … Read more

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 dunyā, meaning the benefit of life with the benefit of ākhirah. Ākhirah must be bought … Read more

Make Shukr for Guidance

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Listen to Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: “إِنَّكَ لَا تَهْدِي مَنْ أَحْبَبْتَ وَلَٰكِنَّ اللَّهَ يَهْدِي مَن يَشَاءُ” (Qur’ān 28:56) “Innaka la tahdi man ‘ahbabta wa lakinna Allaha yahdi man yasha’u” “Indeed, [O Muhammad], you do not guide whom you like, but Allah guides whom He wills.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. … Read more

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 Ramadhan, do take some time to watch the Sohbah given by Almarhum Shaykh Abdul Sattar, … Read more

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 close to Allah, this month is a priceless gift to the Ummah of Rasulullahﷺ. 2) … Read more

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