The SufiHub Team 313 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sohbah on 5 May 2021 by Hajjah Rukiyeق Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm According to calculations, Laylatul Qadr is this Saturday night; on the night of Saturday to Sunday. There is a prayer of 4 rak’ats after Tarawih and after the witr wajib, which you can pray yourself, not in jama’ah. Make niyyah for 4 rak’ats … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Al-ḥamdu liLlāh, Allāh ﷻ has given us this chance to be here again. Al-ḥamdu liLlāh, they were blessed days, especially Shā’bān, a blessed month. And we are gathering for the sake of Allāh ﷻ, Allāh ﷻ is happy with us. This is the most important thing for the life of Muslims. … Read more
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
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
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
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
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tonight in Singapore (30th March), at the azan of Maghrib, we bid blessed Ramadhan, farewell. Do look at the sky and read the new moon Du’a at Maghrib. The night of Eid is a very blessed night to stay up in, it is the night of Distribution of Rewards. There is … Read more
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
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
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
[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
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 10th of Ramadhan marks the passing of Sayyida Khadijah al-Kubra (Salāmullāh ʿAlayhā), the esteemed wife of the Holy Prophet ﷺ and Mother of the Believers. In Islamic history, few names shine as brightly as that of Sayyida Khadijah al-Kubra (RA), the beloved wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the very … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Welcome to all of you. We are coming for the sake of Allāh ﷻ to meet good people; those whom everybody wants to be from. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla created human beings clean and to be good. And He ﷻ created the ego and created shayṭān to be a test for human … Read more
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
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
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
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 8th of Ramadhan marks the blessed birth of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiqق. Heق was the great-grandson of the Holy Prophet ﷺ and the 5th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. His Noble Lineage Imam Ja’far as-Sadiqق’s lineage connects him directly to both Sayyidina Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) and Sayyidina Abu … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “يَا لَيْتَنِي كُنتُ مَعَهُمْ فَأَفُوزَ فَوْزًا عَظِيمًا” (Qur’an 04:73) “Yā Laytanī Kuntu Maahum Fa’afūza Fawzāan Ažīmāan” “Oh, I wish I had been with them so I could have attained a great attainment.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Sometimes time would be too late for regret. But while alive, if people regret and repent … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Ramaḍhān is a profoundly significant day in Islamic history, marking two pivotal events that shaped the course of Islām. It is the night of Nuzūl al-Qur’ān, the Descent of the Qur’an, where the first verses of the Qur’an were revealed to our Prophet ﷺ as divine guidance for all … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Du’a of Grandshaykh Abdullah al-Faiz ad-Daghestaniق “O my Lord! I am asking you to accept all the prayers I have made to You until the end of my life; also all the prayers at which I was present, or that I hear, before I go from this life. O my Lord! … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet Muhammad ﷺ deeply loved his daughter, Sayyidatina Fatimaر, and she is beloved by all the angels and righteous believers. We ask Allah ﷻ to grant us the honor of being under her protection on the Day of Judgement. The Prophet ﷺ once confided in her, saying, “I am experiencing stomach … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) of the greatest women in all of creation, Sayyida Fatima az-Zahraʾر. She is the mother of Sayyidina ʾImam Hassan and Sayyidina ʾImam Hussainر. She is the wife of Sayyidina ʾImam ʿAli ibn ʾAbi Talibر. She is the daughter of the Beloved of Allah … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In this month, we feast so much. Yet the Prophet ﷺ hardly had any food in his home, months would go by without cooked food in hisﷺ Holy Home, hisﷺ Holy Family ate dates and drank water mostly, and tied stones to their stomachs to alleviate their hunger. Ramadhan is a … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The final 10 days of Ramadhan is fast approaching, and these are the Days of Liberation from Hellfire. It is also the most important 10 days of Ramadhan, in which we do iktikaf and seek the Night of Power. We are to seek it on all the odd nights, but it … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Nabeez – a simple delicious drink made with dates. Nabeez is a Sunnah, healthy, tasty drink, ideal for Sahoor and iftar. Our Prophet ﷺ used to drink it as well. Lots of health benefits, dates have been a staple diet of the Prophet ﷺ all his blessed life. How to make:Soak … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan – Ramadhan Series Here is a short synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 12 March 2023: • Allah ﷻ created the Mind and Ego to lead us in different directions – one … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan – Ramadhan Series Here is a synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 7 April 2022: When Sayyidah Aisha (RadhiAllahu anha) asked the Prophet ﷺ, “O Messenger of Allah, if it is … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan – Ramadhan Series Here is a short synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 14 April 2022: وَلَوْ تَرَىٰٓ إِذِ ٱلْمُجْرِمُونَ نَاكِسُوا۟ رُءُوسِهِمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ رَبَّنَآ أَبْصَرْنَا وَسَمِعْنَا فَٱرْجِعْنَا نَعْمَلْ صَـٰلِحًا إِنَّا … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Everything has an equivalent in return. There’s nothing in dunyā that goes uncompensated. The deeds done are either good or bad. If we do nothing, it is also according to the condition of the person. A person cannot do badness 24 hours a day. But he can do goodness 24 hours … Read more
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
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm We are thanking our guests; they host us and they praised. Insha’Allah this praise is for Allāh ﷻ, not for us. Everybody can be Awliyā’uLlāh. Whoever follows the order of Allāh ﷻ is Waliyu’Llāh. AlhamduliLlāh all of us, in shā’a Llāh, we’ll be ‘awliyā’uLlāh, all together. We are happy to see … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “الْحُبُّ فِي اللَّهِ وَالْبُغْضُ فِي اللَّهِ”, “Al-ḥubbu fi Llāh wa l-bughdu fi Llāh.” [Hadith]. This means love for the sake of Allāh ﷻ and also do not love for the sake of Allāh ﷻ. You cannot love all your life. It cannot be. Sometimes you love something … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Nikāḥ can be done anywhere. When there are two witnesses and one asking if they really accept to be wife and husband – with two witnesses, nikāḥ is done. They become ḥalāl for each other. Without this, nothing. Because sometimes, some people claim to do something, making the ḥalāl ḥarām and … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah, we reached this day, a blessed day. May Allāh ﷻ accept our du’ā’, our prayers. We are not claiming we are doing good. We are just trying to obey Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. He ﷻ ordered us to pray, fast, make Zakat. All of this is His ﷻ order. And what … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Insha’Allah in this blessed night, Allāh ﷻ make His ﷻ Nur showering on us insha’Allah. Nur of Prophet ﷺ, Nur of Awliyā’ to shower us insha’Allah. You are, al-ḥamdu liLlāh, coming for the love of Allāh ﷻ, love of Prophet ﷺ. In shā’a Llāh, may Allāh ﷻ give you what you … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Al-ḥamdu liLlāh we are here for the love of Allāh ﷻ, love of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam. Al-ḥamdu liLlāh thank you for the imām and for mā shā’a Llāh, the munshid. This nashīd of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam, and for Mawlānā Shaykh is coming from his heart. May Allāh … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “Ṭarīqatunā ṣ-ṣuḥbah wa-l-khayru fi l-jam’iyyah.” Our Naqshbandī Shaykh, Baha’uddin Naqshbandī repeated this every ṣuḥbah. He made twelve thousand ṣuḥbahs. Ṭarīqah is to be together and to make ṣuḥbah, teaching the way of Allāh Azza wa Jalla: what Allāh Azza wa Jalla likes, what He ﷻ loves. Awliyā’u Llāh means those whom … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is making the ummah to wake up, to be careful, to not be cheated. Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “لاَ يُلْدَغُ الْمُؤْمِنُ مِنْ جُحْرٍ مَرَّتَيْنِ”, “Lā yuldaghu al-mu’minu min juḥrin marratayn”, “The believer is not stung from the same hole twice.” Meaning the mu’min, … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our meeting here, al-ḥamdu liLlāh, with our Mu’min, Muslim, Mu’minat, Muslimat: all are following ṭarīqah. Some of them are Naqshbandi, some of are Qadiri, Rifa’i, Badawi, Chishti. All together are the same: going to Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. This is the way of Allāh ﷻ. And the Imam Hazrat [host] said, “Awliyā’ … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “O Naqshband of the world! Engrave my impression on your heart and imprint it in such a way that you are remembered with the title of ‘Naqshband’ (the one who engraves) till the Doomsday.” – Ghawth al-Azam Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق to Shaykh Baha’uddin Shahق [Taken from The Spiritual Guides of … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Today is holy Friday. It is the first eve of the holy month of Ramaḍān. Tomorrow is the first day. We must look at the moon. But to look at the moon – Nobody knows from where it rises and where it sets anyway. Therefore, whatever the government, Ūli l-‘Amr say, … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Ṭarīqah is ordering to be together. This is an order for Muslims, for good people to be together because in Ākhirah they will also be together. Which in Qur’ān Aẓīmu sh-Shān He ﷻ is saying, one in Jannah with his friends, in Jannah also. People will be together; those who love … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ﷻ y-zidkum ‘izzan wa sharafan. (May Allāh ﷻ increase you in glory and honor.) Masha’Allah. May Allāh ﷻ help Muslims, help us insha’Allah. Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying, Muslims in end of times will be many. Lots of Muslim will be around countries, cities. But what Prophet ṣallá … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying, “كَلِمَتَانِ خَفِيفَتَانِ عَلَى اللِّسَانِ، ثَقِيلَتَانِ فِي الْمِيزَانِ، حَبِيبَتَانِ إِلَى الرَّحْمَنِ: سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ أسْتَغْفِرُ الله” “There are two statements that are light for the tongue to remember, heavy in the Scales and are dear to the Merciful: Subḥāna Llāh wa biḥamdī, … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm This is our way. AlhamduliLlah, Allāh ﷻ is gathering us for His ﷻ love, for the love of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. This is very important for human beings. They are asking “Why?” Many people don’t know why Allāh ﷻ created them. And many of them even don’t believe in … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ” (Qur’ān 13:28) “A-lā bi-dhikri llāhi taṭmainnu l-qulūb”, “Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Meaning, the heart is only satisfied with mentioning Allāh ﷻ, putting Allāh ﷻ in your heart, and not knowing anything else. This makes you satisfied and … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah, we thank Allāh ﷻ that we meet again after one year. AlhamduliLlah, Allāh ﷻ gave us life. AlhamduliLlah, we are here. AlhamduliLlah, you are also in the way of Allāh ﷻ, way of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. This is the biggest luck, ni’mah for us, for mu’min, for believer, … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “قُلْ إِنَّ صَلَاتِي وَنُسُكِي وَمَحْيَايَ وَمَمَاتِي لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ (162) لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ ۖ وَبِذَٰلِكَ أُمِرْتُ وَأَنَا أَوَّلُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ” (Qur’an 06:162-163) ‘Qul ‘Inna Şalātī Wa Nusukī Wa Maĥyāya Wa Mamātī Lillāh Rabbi Al-`Ālamīna (162) Lā Sharīka Lahu wa bi-dhalika Umirt wa ana awwalu l-Muslimin’, ‘Say, “Indeed, my prayer, my rites of … Read more
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