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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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