Shaykh Mehmet Adil’s Suhbahs

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm May Allāh ﷻ make these gatherings a means for goodness. These are gatherings that Allāh ﷻ loves. One of the brothers was asking, “How were those countries? Which place did you love more?” We said, Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, wherever we go, the dergahs are unaffected by the worldly preoccupations, its … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, we went and returned safely. It was a long journey, but Allāh ﷻ helped us. In shā’a Llāh, it happened for the sake of Allāh ﷻ; may Allāh ﷻ accept it. Of course, because it was a long journey—we had made this journey before—we wondered if it … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm May Allāh ﷻ make our gathering a blessed gathering. AlhamduliLlah we are servants of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. Allāh ﷻ created everyone and gave him a secret. Some follow the right way and some follow the wrong way. This is one secret of Allāh ﷻ. Some people say, “Why this, why that?” … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لاَ يَنْفَعُ وَقَلْبٍ لاَ يَخْشَعُ”, “Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min ‘ilmin la yanfa’, wa qalbin la yakhsha’”, “O Allah, I seek refuge with You from knowledge that is of no benefit, a heart that is does not fear … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In shā’a Llāh we are gathering for sake of Allāh ﷻ. May Allāh ﷻ make us happy and give guidance to people. AlhamduliLlah we’ve been together traveling from place to place in Argentina. Yesterday we were masha’Allah with our Murīds and a nice gathering in Córdoba. Today AlhamduliLlah we came to … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm […] We read the ḥadīth of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam [in Khutbah]: “لا يزال أربعون رجلا من أمتي قلوبهم على قلب إبراهيم يدفع الله بهم عن أهل الأرض ، يقال لهم الأبدال” “There will always be forty men from my nation whose hearts are like the heart of Ibrāhim, Allāh … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah, this gathering is very precious, very valuable. Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says Allāh Azza wa Jalla says, Allāh ﷻ orders the angels to put their wings under the feet of people who are gathering for this, for His ﷻ love, for listening to advice, in shā’a Llāh. This is … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In shā’a Llāh, may Allāh ﷻ give us to be all the time in good gatherings like this, in shā’a Llāh. Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, the best thing for the mu’min is to be helpful to other people. In everything; helpful in teaching people, or in any kind of … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm ‘إِنَّمَا يَعْمُرُ مَسَاجِدَ اللَّهِ مَنْ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ’ (Qur’ān 09:18) ‘Innamā Ya`muru Masājida Allāhi Man ‘Āmana Billāhi Wa Al-Yawmi Al-‘Ākhiri’ ‘The mosques of Allah are only to be maintained by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in the Qur’an, those … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our ṭarīqah is to be together, to give good advice and listen to advice. The Naqshbandi ṭarīqah is one of forty one ṭarīqah, way, which is coming from Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam. One from Sayyidinā Abū Bakr as-Siddiq and the other from Sayyidinā ʿAlī. The ṣaḥābah of Prophet ṣallá … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm We are thanking Allāh ﷻ again, every minute, every second for His ﷻ favor to be with believers, mu’min, mu’mināt, in shā’a Llāh. We are in this day of Jum’ah, a special day for Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam and his ﷺ nation. Because Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla gave the best thing … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm […] You are happy. Because everything is coming from Him ﷻ, everything happens by His ﷻ Will. So for this, you must be happy and thankful, and tell about what Allāh ﷻ gave you from good things. The most good thing for human beings is to be a believer. AlhamduliLlah, this … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm By the order of Mawlānā we will make, in shā’a Llāh, a little ṣuḥbah. We came again to this place. Al-ḥamdu liLlāh, our intention in everything must be for Allāh ﷻ. To make this long journey to see our friend, beloved one for Allāh ﷻ; in shā’a Llāh, Allāh ﷻ make … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm قُلْ سِيرُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ فَانظُرُوا كَيْفَ بَدَأَ الْخَلْقَ (Qur’ān 29:20) ‘Qul Sīrū Fī Al-‘Arđi Fānžurū Kayfa Bada’a Al-Khalqa’ ‘Say, [O Muhammad], travel through the land and observe how He began creation.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, travel through earth and look at the creations of Allāh ﷻ. One cannot … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَلَيَنصُرَنَّ اللَّهُ مَن يَنصُرُهُ (Qur’ān 22:40) ‘Wa layanṣurannā Llāhu man yanṣuruh’ ‘And Allah will surely help those who help Him.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. He who is with Allāh ﷻ and obeys the command of Allāh ﷻ is always victorious; victory belongs to Him. No harm will come to him. Indeed, the … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْرِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالْمَرْحَمَةِ (17) أُولَٰئِكَ أَصْحَابُ الْمَيْمَنَةِ (18 (Qur’ān 90:17-18) ‘Wa tawāṣaw biṣ-ṣabri wa tawāṣaw bil-marḥamah (17) Ūlā’ika aṣḥābu al-maymanah (18)’ ‘And they enjoined one another to patience and enjoined one another to mercy. They are those on the Right Hand, the dwellers of Paradise.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Patience and … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm When Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla created humankind, He ﷻ created him above other creatures, that is, at a higher level. And He ﷻ placed all kinds of goodness within him. Also, there’s the ego. He ﷻ put the ego inside him. As we constantly say, the ego desires evil. Allāh ﷻ also … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Mawlānā Sheikh ‘Abdu Llāh ad-Dāghestānī used to tell Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim to write down his Sohbahs. The first lesson in ṭarīqah is: “الطَّرِيقَةُ كُلِّهَا آدَاب,” “At-ṭarīqah Kulluha ‘Adaab.” Ṭarīqah is based upon adab (good manners). A person who doesn’t behaves with adab should not say, “I am from ṭarīqah.” You are … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “من تواضع للهِ رفعَه ومن تكبر وضعه”, aw kama qāl. He who humbles himself for the sake of Allāh ﷻ, Allāh ﷻ elevates him and raises him. When Allāh ﷻ elevates him, he becomes elevated. But the arrogant, Allāh ﷻ degrades him and does … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَإِذَا خَاطَبَهُمُ الْجَاهِلُونَ قَالُوا سَلَامًا (Qur’ān 25:63) ‘Wa ‘Idhā Khātabahumu Al-Jāhilūna Qālū Salāmāan’ ‘And when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of] peace.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says to mu’mins, “When ignorant people say such mischievous things to them, they ignore them and do not engage with … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm ‘وَكَذَٰلِكَ جَعَلْنَاكُمْ أُمَّةً وَسَطًا’ (Qur’ān 02:143) ‘Wa kadhalika ja’alnākum ‘ummatan wasatāa’ ‘Thus We have appointed you a middle nation.’ Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, be an ummah in a middle state. Middle state means don’t go too far to one side or the other; be in the middle. Don’t … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm When we say a ḥadīth of our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam, it must be read and recited correctly. Because ḥadīth sharīf were not written down; they were passed down from one companion of our ‎Prophet ﷺ to another. Of course, Jews and others have interspersed them with other ḥadīths. Most … 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 ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, indeed, if you want Allāh ﷻ to be with us, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “Do not prolong when leading a prayer or delivering a Khutbah.” When there’s a congregation behind you, it’s not obvious if there’s children, sick people, or elderly people. Therefore, our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “Make it short without prolonging it or causing … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا” (Qur’ān 02:286) ‘La yukallifu Llahu nafsan illa wus’aha’ ‘Allah does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says that He ﷻ does not command a person to do something they lack the strength to do; He … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَجَعَلْنَا نَوْمَكُمْ سُبَاتًا” (Qur’an 78:9) “Wa Ja`alnā Nawmakum Subātāan” “And made your sleep [a means for] rest.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n, “We gave you sleep for comfort.” Of course, people dream while sleeping. Most people don’t remember their dreams. Some people remember, they say, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “إِن لَمْ تَسْتَحِي فَاصْنَعْ مَا شِئْتَ”. He ﷺ says, “If you are not shy, then do whatever you want.” Without haya’ (modesty), a person can do anything. Modesty is from īmān. Modesty is adab. Not everything is free. Everything has its limits and boundaries. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “الدِّين النَّصِيحَة”, “Ad-Dīnu n-Naṣīḥah”, “Religion is advice”. Religion is based on advice. What is meant by advice is to say what’s good. If people ask something, ask for advice, or ask for an opinion, to offer the good one. Religion is not to … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Mankind, people are helpless. Without help, there’s no benefit. Everything that comes from the ego is useless. Now, new things have come out. There’s yet another group that deceives people saying asking for Madad is a sin, it’s wrong. So, how are you going to do it on your own? “You’re … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla created people in various forms, He ﷻ says in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n. Those who are most beloved and acceptable to Allāh ﷻ are those who obey Allāh ﷻ. Those who obey Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla are the most acceptable people. Race, color, and language are of no importance. What’s … 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 وَأَن لَّوِ اسْتَقَامُوا عَلَى الطَّرِيقَةِ لَأَسْقَيْنَاهُم مَّاءً غَدَقًا (16) لِّنَفْتِنَهُمْ فِيهِ ۚ وَمَن يُعْرِضْ عَن ذِكْرِ رَبِّهِ يَسْلُكْهُ عَذَابًا صَعَدًا (Qur’ān 72:16) “Wa ‘Allawi Astaqāmū AláAţ-Ţarīqati L’asqaynāhum Mā’an Ghadaqāan (16) Linaftinahum Fīhi ۚ Wa Man Yuriđ An Dhikri Rabbihi Yasluk/huAdhābāan Şa`adāan” “If they had believed in Allah, and went on the … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ النَّفْسَ لَأَمَّارَةٌ بِالسُّوءِ (Qur’ān 12:53) ‘Inna An-Nafsa La- ‘Ammāratun Bis-Sū’i’ ‘Verily, the (human) ego is inclined to evil.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, the ego commands evil. We must not give it any opportunity. We must not make any concessions. We must distance ourselves as much as we … Read more

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

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَمَا أُبَرِّئُ نَفْسِي ۚ إِنَّ النَّفْسَ لَأَمَّارَةٌ بِالسُّوءِ إِلَّا مَا رَحِمَ رَبِّي ۚ إِنَّ رَبِّي غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ (Qur’ān 12:53) “Wa-mā ubarri’u nafsī, Inna An-Nafsa La- ‘Ammāratun Bis-Sū’i ‘Illā Mā Raĥima Rabbī ۚ ‘Inna Rabbī Ghafūrun Raĥīm” “And I do not acquit myself. Verily, the (human) self is inclined to evil, except … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The elders used to say, “لِكُلِّ مَقَامٍ مَقَالٌ”. There is a word for every gathering. There is something to talk about in each sitting. What does this mean? Things spoken in some places are not appropriate and not good to be spoken in others. It’s unnecessary. You speak thinking you’ll do … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm الَّذِينَ يَسْتَمِعُونَ الْقَوْلَ فَيَتَّبِعُونَ أَحْسَنَهُ (Qur’ān 39:18) “Al-Ladhīna Yastamiūna Al-Qawla Fayattabiūna ‘Aĥsanah” “Who listen to speech and follow the best of it.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. He ﷻ says, those who hear a word or speech and follow its best have won. What is meant by “Qawl” is a word, a speech. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَمَا أُبَرِّئُ نَفْسِي ۚ إِنَّ النَّفْسَ لَأَمَّارَةٌ بِالسُّوءِ إِلَّا مَا رَحِمَ رَبِّي (Qur’ān 12:53) ‘Wa-mā ubarri’u nafsī, Inna An-Nafsa La- ‘Ammāratun Bis-Sū’i ‘Illā Mā Raĥima Rabbī’ ‘And I do not acquit myself. Verily, the (human) ego is inclined to evil, except when my Lord bestows His Mercy (upon whom He wills).’ … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, we are in this blessed month; the blessed month in which our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam was born. Its blessed name is Rabi’ul-Awwal. Rabi’ means spring. It is a beautiful season. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has granted our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam every beauty. He ﷻ … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “فَمَن شَاءَ فَلْيُؤْمِن وَمَن شَاءَ فَلْيَكْفُرْ إِنَّا أَعْتَدْنَا لِلظَّالِمِينَ نَارًا أَحَاطَ بِهِمْ سُرَادِقُهَا” (Qur’an 18:29) “Faman Shā’a Falyu’umin Wa Man Shā’a Falyakfur Innā ‘A`tadnā Lilžžālimīna Nārāan ‘Aĥāţa Bihim Surādiquhā” “And say, “So whoever wills – let him believe; and whoever wills – let him disbelieve. Indeed, We have prepared for the … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ الَّذِينَ أَجْرَمُوا كَانُوا مِنَ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا يَضْحَكُونَ (29) وَإِذَا مَرُّوا بِهِمْ يَتَغَامَزُونَ (Qur’ān 83:29-30) “Inna Al-Ladhīna ‘Ajramū Kānū Mina Al-Ladhīna ‘Āmanū Yađĥakūna (29) Wa ‘Idhā Marrū Bihim Yataghāmazūna” “Verily! (During the worldly life) those who committed crimes used to laugh at those who believed (29) And whenever they passed by … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, being with good people and good friends is beneficial for a person. Being with bad friends is not good. Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam likened it to this: a good friend is like a shop that sells pleasant perfumes. You go in there, … Read more

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

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, مَن غَشَّنَا فَلَيسَ مِنَّا Those who cheat us, those who deceive us, are not from us. Of course, in this time we live in, everyone deceives others in every way. Everyone, young and old, deceives everyone. They cheat people, they deceive. They don’t … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm It is obligatory for all of us to honor our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. Honoring our ‎Prophet ﷺ means that the mercy and forgiveness of Allāh ﷻ will be upon us. Those who do not know have lost. Because Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla created all these worlds for his ﷺ sake. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) وَأَنَّهُ كَانَ رِجَالٌ مِّنَ الْإِنسِ يَعُوذُونَ بِرِجَالٍ مِّنَ الْجِنِّ فَزَادُوهُمْ رَهَقًا (Qur’ān 72:06) “Wa ‘Annahu Kāna Rijālun MinaAl-‘Insi Ya`ūdhūna Birijālin MinaAl-Jinni Fazādūhum Rahaqāan” “And there were men from mankind who sought refuge in men from the jinn, so they … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) When you visit ‘awliyā’, the himmah of the holy ones is present. Shukr to Allāh ﷻ for visiting them. We’ve been outside Istanbul for three or four days for visiting ‘awliyā’ and holy ones, and it’s been a bit … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) يَا أَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِيُّ إِنَّا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ شَاهِدًا وَمُبَشِّرًا وَنَذِيرًا وَدَاعِيًا إِلَى ٱللَّهِ بِإِذْنِهِ وَسِرَاجًا مُّنِيرًا (Qur’ān 33:45–46) “Yā ‘Ayyuhā An-Nabīyu ‘Innā’Arsalnāka Shāhidāan Wa Mubashshirāan Wa Nadhīrāan (45) Wa Dā`īāan ‘Ilá Allāhi Bi’idhnihiWa Sirājāan Munīrāan” “O Prophet, indeed We have sent … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) Our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says in ḥadīth sharīf, “لاَ ضَرَرَ وَلاَ ضِرَارَ” “There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm.” A Muslim, does not harm. He does not cause harm. He doesn’t harm, meaning he doesn’t … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) يَقُولُ يَا لَيْتَنِي قَدَّمْتُ لِحَيَاتِي (Qur’ān 89:24) ‘Yaqūlu Yā Laytanī Qaddamtu Liĥayātī’ ‘He will say, “Oh, I wish I had sent ahead [some good] for my life.”’ Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Mankind says in ākhirah after taking his last breath, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm رَبَّنَا أَخْرِجْنَا نَعْمَلْ صَالِحًا غَيْرَ الَّذِي كُنَّا نَعْمَلُ (Qur’ān 35:37) “Rabbanā ‘Akhrijnā Namal Şāliĥāan Ghayra Al-Ladhī Kunnā Namalu” “Our Lord, remove us; we will do righteousness – other than what we were doing!” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, in qiyāmah, those in hell will wish, “If only He ﷻ … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla enjoins upon us goodness, He ﷻ enjoins justice, He ﷻ enjoins beauty. He ﷻ sent Prophets to fulfill those commands. He ﷻ said, “Follow their way. They are the ones who show the way. We gave them both prophethood and a book.” Every messenger was sent a book. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, a believer does not lie. He might do other things, he might commit other sins, but a believer does not lie. Lying is for what purpose? The purpose is always evil. Lying for personal benefit. Therefore, it is not a characteristic of a believer. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَالَّذِينَ إِذَا فَعَلُوا فَاحِشَةً أَوْ ظَلَمُوا أَنفُسَهُمْ ذَكَرُوا اللَّهَ فَاسْتَغْفَرُوا لِذُنُوبِهِمْ وَمَن يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَلَمْ يُصِرُّوا عَلَىٰ مَا فَعَلُوا وَهُمْ يَعْلَمُونَ (Qur’ān 03:135) “Wa Al-Ladhīna ‘Idhā Faalū Fāĥishatan ‘Aw Žalamū’Anfusahum Dhakarū Allaha Fāstaghfarū Lidhunūbihim Wa ManYaghfiru Adh-Dhunūba ‘Illā Al-Lahu Wa Lam YuşirrūAlá Mā Faalū Wa Hum Yalamūna” “And those … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) There is a blessed saying, “همة الرجال تقلع الجبال”. When people are with Himmah, they can even move mountains from their place. Nothing can stand against them. When a person wants to, he can do this with Allāh’s ﷻ … Read more

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 is someone who is forbearing, peaceful and gets along well with people. He gets along with people and people get along with him too. People’s temperaments are different, so tolerating … Read more