Category Archives: Shaykh Mehmet Adil’s Suhbahs

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has granted mankind specialties. And he has responsibilities. He must do these things. When he does them, it will benefit him. It will be a great benefit to him. If he doesn’t do … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, we are in the month of Shawwāl. It was a heavy month. This month falls between holy Ramaḍān and ḥajj. Now, in shā’a Llāh, after tomorrow is the start of the month … Continue reading →

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.” … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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” … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm May Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla bless all our days. Some days are blessed days. The holy days are holy according to the Hijrī Calendar. The Gregorian is for the dates. It is valueless because of other things. … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm To be from people of ṭarīqah is a gift given from Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla to mankind. People enter ṭarīqah for the sake of Allāh ﷻ, and they also enter for the sake of our Holy ‎Prophet … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, don’t forget that everyone will go to the place where Allah Azza wa Jalla made him come from. There, he will give an account of what he did in dunyā. Every person, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →