Shaykh Mehmet Adil’s Suhbahs

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُولَٰئِكَ أَصْحَابُ الْجَنَّةِ ۖ هُمْ فِيهَا خَالِدُونَ (Qur’ān 02:82) “Wa-alladhīna āmanū wa ʿamilu ṣ-ṣāliḥāti ulāika aṣḥābu l-jannati hum fīhā khālidūna” “And those who believe and do righteous good deeds, they are dwellers of Paradise, they will dwell therein forever.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “Those … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n: “There is good in some things you dislike, and there is no good in some things you like.” That is, don’t think of evil negatively. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla will create good in it. Good will come from what you perceive as evil. Now, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَلَا تَرْكَنُوا إِلَى الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا فَتَمَسَّكُمُ النَّارُ (Qur’ān 11:113) ‘Wa lā tarkanū ‘ila l-ladhīna zalamū fatamassakumu n-Nār’ ‘And do not incline toward those who do wrong, lest you be touched by the Fire.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Do not associate with the oppressors, do not incline towards them. The fire will touch … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm أَلَا فِي الْفِتْنَةِ سَقَطُوا ۗ وَإِنَّ جَهَنَّمَ لَمُحِيطَةٌ بِالْكَافِرِينَ (Qur’ān 09:49) “Alā Fī Al-Fitnati Saqaţū ۗ Wa ’Inna Jahannama Lamuĥīţatun Bil-Kāfirīn” “Surely, they have fallen into trial. And verily, Hell is surrounding the disbelievers.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Those who fall into fitnah (discord), He ﷻ says. They deserve hell. Fitnah means … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “If Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla wants someone to do something unusual, He ﷻ takes away their mind and makes them do it. Then the person wonders, ‘How did I do this? How did I make this mistake, how did I do this action?’” Everything happens … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim used to say that one must appreciate life while alive. Uttering this single word, “Lā ilāha illā Llāh Muḥammadun Rasūlu Llāh”, is more beneficial for a person than lying in a grave for a thousand years. Therefore, one must appreciate life while living in this world and prepare … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُدَافِعُ عَنِ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا (Qur’ān 22:38) ‘Inna Allaha yudafi’u ‘ani l-ladhina ‘amanu’ ‘Truly, Allah defends those who believe.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “He ﷻ defends and protects those who believe.” This is His ﷻ true promise. Believers, those who possess true īmān, are under the protection … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَأَنَّا ظَنَنَّا أَن لَّن تَقُولَ الْإِنسُ وَالْجِنُّ عَلَى اللَّهِ كَذِبًا (Qur’ān 72:05) “Wa ’Annā Žanannā ’An Lan TaqūlaAl-’Insu Wa Al-Jinnu `Alá Allāhi Kadhibāan” “And verily, we thought that men and jinns would not utter a lie against Allah.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. In Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n, our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla created man perfectly. “لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ فِي أَحْسَنِ تَقْوِيمٍ”, “Laqad Khalaqnā Al-’Insāna Fī’Aĥsani Taqwīmin”, “Verily, We created man of the best stature (mould).” (Qur’ān 95:04). Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, He ﷻ created mankind in the best way. Because He ﷻ created everything perfectly, if a person lives according … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُولَٰئِكَ أَصْحَابُ الْجَنَّةِ ۖ هُمْ فِيهَا خَالِدُونَ (Qur’ān 02:82) “Wa-alladhīna āmanū wa ʿamilu ṣ-ṣāliḥāti ulāika aṣḥābu l-jannati hum fīhā khālidūna” “And those who believe and do righteous good deeds, they are dwellers of Paradise, they will dwell therein forever.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Those who believe and do … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm الَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُمْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ ثُمَّ لَا يُتْبِعُونَ مَا أَنفَقُوا مَنًّا وَلَا أَذًى (Qur’ān 02:262) “Al-Ladhīna Yunfiqūna ’Amwālahum Fī Sabīli Allāhi Thumma Lā Yutbi`ūna Mā ’Anfaqū Mannāan Wa Lā ’Adhan” “Those who spend their wealth in the Cause of Allāh, and do not follow up their gifts with reminders of … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّمَا الْخَمْرُ وَالْمَيْسِرُ وَالْأَنصَابُ وَالْأَزْلَامُ رِجْسٌ مِّنْ عَمَلِ الشَّيْطَانِ فَاجْتَنِبُوهُ (Qur’ān 05:90) “Innamā Al-Khamru Wa Al-Maysiru Wa Al-’Anşābu Wa Al-’Azlāmu Rijsun Min `Amali Ash-Shayţāni Fājtanibūhu” “Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), gambling, Al­Ansāb, and Al­Azlām (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of satan’s handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Today, shukr to Allāh ﷻ, is the third day of ‘Īd. It passed with goodness and barakah, shukr to Allāh ﷻ. Many ‘Īds have passed from the time of our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam until now. All of them were bestowed by Allāh ﷻ for the benefit of Muslims. We … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّا عَرَضْنَا الْأَمَانَةَ عَلَى السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَالْجِبَالِ فَأَبَيْنَ أَن يَحْمِلْنَهَا وَأَشْفَقْنَ مِنْهَا وَحَمَلَهَا الْإِنسَانُ ۖ إِنَّهُ كَانَ ظَلُومًا جَهُولًا (Qur’ān 33:72) ‘Innā Arađnā Al-’AmānataAlá As-Samāwāti Wa Al-’Arđi Wa Al-Jibāli Fa’abayna ’An Yaĥmilnahā Wa ’Ashfaqna Minhā Wa Ĥamalahā Al-’Insānu ۖ ’Innahu Kāna Žalūmāan Jahūlāan’ ‘Indeed, we offered the Trust to the heavens … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm فَمَنْ يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ خَيْرًا يَرَهُ (7) وَمَنْ يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ شَرًّا يَرَهُ (8) (Qur’ān 99:07-08) ‘Faman Ya’mal Mithqāla Dharratin Khayrāan Yarah (7) Wa Man Ya’mal Mithqāla Dharratin Sharrāan Yarah (8)’ ‘So whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see it (7) And whoever does an atom’s weight of evil … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَجَعَلْنَا مِنَ الْمَاءِ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ حَيٍّ (Qur’ān 21:30) “Wa-jaʿalnā mina l-māʾi kulla shayʾin ḥayy” “And We have made from water every living thing.” وَأَنزَلْنَا مِنَ السَّمَاءِ مَاءً طَهُورًا (Qur’ān 25:48) “Wa anzalnā mina s-samāi māan ṭahūran” “and We send down from the sky pure water.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُولَٰئِكَ أَصْحَابُ الْجَنَّةِ ۖ هُمْ فِيهَا خَالِدُونَ (Qur’ān 02:82) “Wa-alladhīna āmanū wa ʿamilu ṣ-ṣāliḥāti ulāika aṣḥābu l-jannati hum fīhā khālidūna” “And those who believe and do righteous good deeds, they are dwellers of Paradise, they will dwell therein forever.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, those … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm لَا تَحْزَنْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَنَا (Qur’ān 09:40) “Lā Taĥzan ‘Inna Allāha Ma`anā” “Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us,” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla tell us in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n about our Holy ‎Prophet ﷺ and Sayyidinā Abu Bakr. Sayyidinā Abu Bakr was in distress during the migration. When … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm هَلْ يَسْتَوِي الَّذِينَ يَعْلَمُونَ وَالَّذِينَ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ (Qur’ān 39:09) ‘Hal yastawī lladhīna yaʿlamūna wa-lladhīna lā yaʿlamūn’ ‘Are those who know equal to those who do not know?’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, Are those who know the same as those who don’t know? They are not the same. Allāh … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm [No permission is granted for any materials shared here to be reproduced, altered, or presented as your own. Please observe proper adab when sharing, as this is the core of our beautiful Way.] The 17th of Ramadan is a profoundly significant day in Islamic history, marking two pivotal events that shaped … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اجْتَنِبُوا كَثِيرًا مِّنَ الظَّنِّ إِنَّ بَعْضَ الظَّنِّ إِثْمٌ ‘Yā ‘Ayyuhā Al-Ladhīna ‘Āmanū Ajtanibū Kathīrāan Mina Až-Žanni ‘Inna Ba`đa Až-Žanni ‘Ithmun’ (Qur’ān 49:12) ‘O you who have believed, avoid much [negative] assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says to stay away from … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ we met again in this holy place, the maqām of Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim in these beautiful days. The month of Ramaḍān is a beautiful month. These are beautiful days. Of course, the worldly situation is obvious. This world is not the place of comfort, it is a … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “Whoever believes should speak good or remain silent.” If a person is not going to speak good, then silence is better. Because sometimes people speak without knowing, and when that happens, instead of good, evil and fitnah arise. Therefore, silence is sometimes better. People … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shayṭān, “عليه ما يستحق”, ‘alayhi ma yastahiq, never stops. He is constantly striving. He tirelessly and relentlessly pursues mankind to drag them into Hell. Most people are already subject to him, together with him. He shows no tolerance for those who are not with him; he wants to send them all … Read more

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]. Who is the lucky one? It is the person whom Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has guided. Because it happens by the will … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَقُلِ الْحَقُّ مِن رَّبِّكُمْ ۖ فَمَن شَاءَ فَلْيُؤْمِن وَمَن شَاءَ فَلْيَكْفُرْ (Qur’an 18:29) “Wa Quli Al-Ĥaqqu Min Rabbikum, Faman Shā’a Falyu’umin Wa Man Shā’a Falyakfur” “And say, “The truth is from your Lord, so whoever wills – let him believe; and whoever wills – let him disbelieve.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. “Speak … 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

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “خَيْرُ الْأُمُورِ الْوَسَط” “Khayru l-‘Umoori l-Wasat” “The middle of everything is best.” Aw kama qāl. Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam that it is best not to go to extremes in any matter. Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam said, “It is good to … Read more

BismiLlahi r-Rahmani r-Raḥīm ‘وَقِهِمُ السَّيِّئَاتِ ۚ وَمَن تَقِ السَّيِّئَاتِ يَوْمَئِذٍ فَقَدْ رَحِمْتَهُ’ (Qur’ān 40:09) ‘Wa Qihimu As-Sayyi’āti Wa Man Taqī As-Sayyi’āti Yawma’idhin Faqad Raĥimtah’ ‘And protect them from the evil consequences [of their deeds]. And he whom You protect from evil consequences that Day – You will have given him mercy.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Doing … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Today AlhamduliLlah is Friday which is a hadiyyah, gift from Allāh ﷻ for Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam and his ﷺ nation. Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam praises Jum’ah. He ﷺ said, Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla gave the best day especially for Ummat Muhammad ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. Friday is special, and … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Rajab has ended. Now it’s Sha’bān. We are nearly reaching the middle of Sha’bān. It is the blessed month of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. AlhamduliLlah this is a big ni’mah to be making what Allāh ﷻ likes. He ﷻ gave us all this ni’mah, to be gathering for His ﷻ … Read more

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

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرُسُلِهِ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الصِّدِّيقُونَ ۖ وَالشُّهَدَاءُ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ لَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ وَنُورُهُمْ (Qur’an 57:19) “Wa Al-Ladhīna ‘Āmanū Billāhi Wa Rusulihi~ ‘Ūlā’ika HumuAş-Şiddīqūna ۖ Wa Ash-Shuhadā’u `Inda Rabbihim Lahum ‘AjruhumWa Nūruhum” “And those who have believed in Allah and His messengers – those are [in the ranks of] the supporters … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَقُلِ الْحَقُّ مِن رَّبِّكُمْ ۖ فَمَن شَاءَ فَلْيُؤْمِن وَمَن شَاءَ فَلْيَكْفُرْ (Qur’an 18:29) “Wa Quli Al-Ĥaqqu Min Rabbikum, Faman Shā’a Falyu’umin Wa Man Shā’a Falyakfur” “And say, “The truth is from your Lord, so whoever wills – let him believe; and whoever wills – let him disbelieve.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying, “جُعِلَتْ لِيَ الْأَرْضُ مَسْجِدًا وَطَهُورًا” “The earth has been made for me a place of worship and a means of purification.” Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla created earth and it is clean for us. For Ummat Sayyidina Muhammad ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam, the whole earth is … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm مِّنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ رِجَالٌ صَدَقُوا مَا عَاهَدُوا اللَّهَ عَلَيْهِ ۖ فَمِنْهُم مَّن قَضَىٰ نَحْبَهُ وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَنتَظِرُ (Qur’an 33:23) “Mina l-mu’minīna rijālun ṣadaqū mā ‘āhadū Llāha ‘alayhi fa-minhum man qaḍá naḥbahu wa-minhum man yantaẓir” “Among the believers are men true to what they pledged to Allah. Among them is he who has … Read more

BismiLlahi r-Rahmani r-Raḥīm 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.” Sadaqa RasuLlah fi-ma qāl aw kama qāl. To get knowledge you must study. You must teach yourself. Of course, somebody must teach you. ʿIlm is … Read more

BismiLlahi r-Rahmani 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.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla describes the Mu’mins, believers as brothers. Many ḥadīths also say so. “لا يُؤْمِنُ أحدُكُم حتى يُحِبَّ لِأَخِيهِ ما يُحِبُّ لنفسِه”, “No … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm We are thanking Allāh ﷻ. AlhamduliLlah wa ShukruliLlah. We meet again. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla helps us in everything. Every breath, every second, every minute, Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is with us. We must know this and we must thank Him ﷻ for this. Many people, ignorant people are not knowing what is … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ “Allah ﷻ loves the believers.” فَإِنَّ اللّهَ عَدُوٌّ لِّلْكَافِرِينَ “Then indeed, Allah is an enemy to the disbelievers.” (Qur’ān 02:98). Allāh ﷻ loves the believer, the Mu’min. Allāh ﷻ says in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n that He ﷻ is enemy for the kāfirs. What does kāfir mean? Those … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَتَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْبِرِّ وَالتَّقْوَىٰ ۖ وَلَا تَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْإِثْمِ وَالْعُدْوَانِ (Qur’ān 05:02) ‘Wa ta‘āwanū ‘ala l-birri wa t-taqwā wa la ta‘āwanū ‘ala l-lithmī wa l-‘udwān’ ‘And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. This is the best thing for all humanity, for … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah, we arrived safely to London. And the first place we came to visit is this mosque. It’s our first time coming here, alhamduliLlah. MashaAllāh, Muslims are building many mosques. Nearly 50 years ago, when Mawlānā Shaykh first came, there was nothing, no mosque at all. Even the central mosque was … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “الدِّين النَّصِيحَة”, “Ad-Dīnu n-Naṣīḥah”, “Religion is advice”. Everybody is asking for naṣīḥah which means advice. When somebody asks you – “المستشارَ مؤتمنٌ”, “Who is consulted is in a position of trust”, says Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. The one you ask something must be honest. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm May Allāh ﷻ bless you. You are respecting us. We are not worthy of this, but alhamduliLlah through us you respect Mashāyikh and respect Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. For this, thank you for you. May Allāh ﷻ give you more and more love and light, nūr, in shā’a Llāh. And … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَ الَّذِينَ اتَّقَوا وَّالَّذِينَ هُم مُّحْسِنُونَ (Qur’ān 16:128) “Inna Llāha ma‘a lladhīna it-taqaw wa lladhīna hum muḥsinūn” “Indeed, Allah is with those who fear Him and those who are doers of good.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ﷻ is with who are aware staying away from bad things and are … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm We say in the Khutbah (sermon), “اسْمَعُوا وَعَوْا وَإِذَا وَعِيتم فَانْتَفعُوا”. I think Sayyidina Omar was saying this. Listen and understand, and when you understand do what you understand not the opposite. For many years, Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim was teaching, saying sohbahs. Even now, his sohbahs are also everywhere, on YouTube, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَلِكُلِّ قَوْمٍ هَادٍ (Qur’an 13:07) “Wa li-Kulli Qawmin Haad” “And for every people is a guide.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is saying, for each nation Allāh ﷻ sent somebody to show them the way, the right way. Hād means who shows the way. Al-Hādi who shows us. One of … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam said, “In the end times, fitnahs (discord) will be like the darkness of night.” Even if it’s daytime, there’s the darkness of night. “So what will you do then? Everyone should stay at home, not leave their homes unnecessarily, perform their worship at home, be … Read more

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, “Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is your guide; follow him ﷺ, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَفَوْقَ كُلِّ ذِي عِلْمٍ عَلِيمٌ (Qur’ān 12:76) “Wa Fawqa Kulli Dhī IlminAlīm” “But over every possessor of knowledge is one [more] knowing.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Over each knowledge and each scholar is a greater scholar superior to him. Of course, Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is greater than all of them. Allāh ‘Azza … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَلَقَدْ أَضَلَّ مِنكُمْ جِبِلًّا كَثِيرًا (Qur’ān 36:62) “Wa Laqad ’Ađalla Minkum Jibillāan Kathīrāan” “And he (satan) had already led astray from among you much of creation.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in this ayah that shayṭān leads people astray. Dalālah means going astray, doing bad things. Shayṭān commands and … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “فَمَن شَاءَ فَلْيُؤْمِن وَمَن شَاءَ فَلْيَكْفُرْ” (Qur’ān 18:29) “Fa-man shāʾa fa-l-yuʾmin, wa-man shāʾa fa-l-yakfur” “So whoever wills – let him believe; and whoever wills – let him disbelieve.” (Qur’ān 18:29). Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. “Speak the truth, speak the word of truth,” commands Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. He ﷻ says, “Let whoever wishes … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm [Al-Fatiha for Shaykh Abd Jalilق, the trusted representative of Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق in Egypt, who returned to his Lord yesterday.] “رِجَالٌ صَدَقُوا مَا عَاهَدُوا اللَّهَ عَلَيْهِ ۖ فَمِنْهُم مَّن قَضَىٰ نَحْبَهُ وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَنتَظِرُ” (Qur’an 33:23) “Rijālun ṣadaqū mā ‘āhadū Llāha ‘alayhi fa-minhum man qaḍá naḥbahu wa-minhum man yantaẓir” “Men true … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “A person who seeks the approval of the people at the expense of violating the commands of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is doomed to failure.” If you say something wrong to please the people, so that they’ll like you, or because this is what they … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm ذَٰلِكَ هُدَى اللَّهِ يَهْدِي بِهِ مَن يَشَاءُ مِنْ عِبَادِهِ ۚ وَلَوْ أَشْرَكُوا لَحَبِطَ عَنْهُم مَّا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ ‘Dhālika Hudá Allāhi Yahdī BihiMan Yashā’u Min Ibādihi ۚ Wa Law ‘Ashrakū LaĥabiţaAnhum Mā Kānū Ya`malūn’ (Qur’ān 06:88) ‘That is the guidance of Allah by which He guides whomever He wills of His servants. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “لَيْسَ بَعْدَ الْكُفْرِ ذَنْب”, “Laysa baa’da l-kufri dhanb”, “There is no sin after disbelief.” The greatest sin is disbelief itself. Being kāfir is the greatest sin. There is nothing greater than it. You cannot call it a sin for a disbeliever to drink alcohol, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam said, “Always do good. When you commit a mistake, repent and do good,” whether it’s helping others, materially, spiritually, or repenting and seeking forgiveness. Allāh ﷻ will erase that sin. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has infinite mercy. He ﷻ accepts the repentance of those who repent. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا الذِّكْرَ وَإِنَّا لَهُ لَحَافِظُونَ” “Innā naḥnu nazzalnā dh-dhikra wa-innā lahu la-ḥāfiẓūn” (Qur’ān 15:09) “Indeed, it is We who sent down the Qur’an and indeed, We will be its guardian.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “We sent down the Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n and We are preserving it.” … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam said that a person who doesn’t truly believe is one who doesn’t wish for his fellow believer what he wishes for himself. That is what we call true īmān. In Islām, everyone is Muslim, but those who truly believe are few. Therefore, if a true … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ كُلُوا مِمَّا فِي الْأَرْضِ حَلَالًا طَيِّبًا ٌ” “Yā ayyuhā n-nāsu kulū mimmā fī l-arḍi ḥalālan ṭayyiban” (Qur’ān 02:168) “O mankind, eat from whatever is on earth [that is] lawful and good.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla commands us to eat pure things. This is what Allāh ‘Azza … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm May it be of goodness, in shā’a Llāh, and may it be a means for goodness. Goodness begets goodness, and evil begets evil. Therefore, shukr to Allāh ﷻ, the way shown by Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim and the mashāyikh is a way of goodness for humanity, for Muslims, for everyone. They say, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَارْكَعُوا مَعَ الرَّاكِعِينَ ‘Wa ‘Aqīmū Aş-Şalāata Wa ‘Ātū Az-Zakāata Wa Arkaū Maa Ar-Rāki`īna’ (Qur’ān 02:43) ‘And establish prayer and give zakah and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].’ Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla commands, do what you do for the sake of Allāh’s … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ لِيُبَيِّنَ لَكُمْ وَيَهْدِيَكُمْ ‘Yurīdu Allāhu Liyubayyina LakumWa Yahdiyakum’ (Qur’ān 04:26) ‘Allāh wishes to make clear (what is lawful and what is unlawful) to you, and to show you the way.’ Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “He desires to guide you, He desires to bestow goodness upon you.” … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَمَا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلَّا مَتَاعُ الْغُرُورِ “Wa Mā Al-Ĥayāatu Ad-Dunyā ‘Illā Matā’u Al-Ghurūr” (Qur’ān 57:20) “And what is the worldly life except the enjoyment of delusion.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Life, as Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, is temporary, not permanent. Millions and billions have come and gone before us. Allāh ﷻ says … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in Ayah Karīmah that He ﷻ wants to bring us out of darkness into light. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla desires goodness for humanity. He ﷻ has also given free will to mankind. Only He ﷻ knows what His ﷻ wisdom is, but Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla desires goodness for … Read more