Shaykh Mehmet Adil’s Suhbahs

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا (Qur’ān 03:97) “Wa li-Llāhi a’la n-nāsi hijju l-bayti man i-statā’a ‘ilayhi sabīla” “And [due] to Allāh from the people is a pilgrimage to the House (Ka’bah) – those who can afford the journey.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Ḥajj is one of the pillars … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam always thought of his ﷺ Ummah saying “Ummati, Ummati”, and wished for its salvation. Those who honor him ﷺ from his ﷺ Ummah will be saved. Those who do not honor him ﷺ will find themselves in a dire situation. Those who are his ﷺ … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَمَن يَشْكُرْ فَإِنَّمَا يَشْكُرُ لِنَفْسِهِ ۖ وَمَن كَفَرَ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ غَنِيٌّ حَمِيدٌ (Qur’ān 31:12) “Wa man yashkur fa’innamā yashkuru li-nafsihī, wa man kafara fa-inna Allāha Ghanīyun Ḥamīd.” “And whoever is grateful is grateful for [the benefit of] himself. And whoever denies [His favor] – then indeed, Allah is Free of need … 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 وَتَرَى النَّاسَ سُكَارَىٰ وَمَا هُم بِسُكَارَىٰ وَلَٰكِنَّ عَذَابَ اللَّهِ شَدِيدٌ (Qur’ān 22:02) “Wa Tará An-Nāsa Sukārá Wa Mā Hum Bisukārá Wa Lakinna `Adhāba Allāhi Shadīdun” “And you shall see mankind as in a drunken state, yet they will not be drunken, but severe will be the Torment of Allah.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَمَنْ أَعْرَضَ عَن ذِكْرِي فَإِنَّ لَهُ مَعِيشَةً ضَنكًا (Qur’ān 20:124) “Wa Man ‘A’rada an Dhikrī Fa inna Lahu Ma’īshatan Dankāan” “And whoever turns away from My remembrance – indeed, he will have a depressed life.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “Those who turn themselves away from My remembrance and … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet salla Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says: كُلُّ ابْنِ آدَمَ خَطَّاءٌ وَخَيْرُ الْخَطَّائِينَ التَّوَّابُونَ “Every son of Adam sins, and the best of the sinners are the repentant.” Every son of ‘Adam, every human being, can make mistakes. They do make mistakes. Not “can,” but “they do.” Of course, those … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm [Sohbah of Mawlana Sheikh Muhammadق at the blessed Maqam and Masjid of As’hab al-Kahf.] إِنَّهُمْ فِتْيَةٌ آمَنُوا بِرَبِّهِمْ وَزِدْنَاهُمْ هُدًى (Qur’ān 18:13) “Innahum Fityatun ‘Āmanū Birabbihim Wa Zidnāhum Hudan“ “Indeed, they were youths who believed in their Lord, and We increased them in guidance.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla mentions … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ كَانَتْ لَهُمْ جَنَّاتُ الْفِرْدَوْسِ نُزُلًا (Qur’ān 18:107) “Inna l-ladhīna āminu wa a’milu s-ṣāliḥāti kānat lahum jannātu l-firdawsi nuzulā“ “Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds – they will have the Gardens of Paradise as a lodging.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is promising … 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.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. What is needed for hearts to find rest and satisfaction, and for a person to find inner peace? Remembering Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla, mentioning the name of … 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.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “Help one another in goodness.” … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, we have arrived a little early. This journey is one we take every year. May Allāh ﷻ have mercy on Aunt Haji Nasima Hanım. By her means, in shā’a Llāh, these meetings have been held. Whoever became a means for these meetings has surely received their reward … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm May Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla protect us. May we, the believers, keep our hearts firm, in shā’a Llāh. Because we live in the End of Times, and the fitnahs of the End Times are many. Everything has become difficult. Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam said in the End of Times, “يكونَ … 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.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “Let whoever wishes believe, and let whoever wishes remain in disbelief.” This is a matter of … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ لِلْإِنسَانِ عَدُوٌّ مُّبِينٌ (Qur’ān 12:05) “Inna sh-shayṭāna li-l-insāni ʿaduwwun mubīn” “Verily! Shaytan is to man an open enemy.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, shayṭān is an enemy. He ﷻ says, “Do not follow shayṭān.” Shayṭān is not a friend; and he will never be a friend. His … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “There are two matters that are in the knowledge of Allāh ﷻ.” Do not believe people who say, “I know this, I know that.” One is the human soul. The soul is under the command of Allāh ﷻ. Only He ﷻ knows. Now, sometimes … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ اللَّهَ هُوَ الرَّزَّاقُ ذُو الْقُوَّةِ الْمَتِينُ َ (Qur’ān 51:58) “Inna Allāha Huwa Ar-Razzāqu Dhū Al-Qūwati Al-Matīn” “Verily, Allah is the All-Provider, Owner of Power, the Most Strong.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is ar-Razzāq. People wonder and ask what will happen later, not now. “A few years from now, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَارْكَعُوا مَعَ الرَّاكِعِينَ (Qur’ān 02:43) “Wa ‘Aqīmū Aş-Şalāata Wa ‘Ātū Az-Zakāata Wa Arkaū Maa Ar-Rāki`īna” “And establish prayer and give zakah and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Prayer, as Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, is the first and foremost of Islām’s … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَرَحْمَتِي وَسِعَتْ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ (Qur’ān 07:156) “Wa Rahmatī wasi’at kulla shay’in” “My mercy encompasses all things.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “Allāh’s ﷻ mercy encompasses everything.” The door of mercy, the door of forgiveness, is vast. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has made it so vast and wide that people can … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm أَلَا لِلَّهِ الدِّينُ الْخَالِصُ (Qur’ān 39:03) “Ala li-Llahi d-Deenu l-Khaalisū” “Unquestionably, for Allah is the pure religion.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Ikhlas is sincerity towards Allāh ﷻ. When there is sincerity and it is purely for the sake of Allāh ﷻ, a person doesn’t care about anything else. Everything you do should … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm لاَ يَتَمَنَّى أَحَدُكُمُ الْمَوْتَ “None of you should wish for death.” [Ḥadīth] Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, don’t ask for death. Of course, when people become overwhelmed – many people now, may Allāh ﷻ protect us, let alone desiring death, they commit suicide. That is a grave mistake, a grave fault. It … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِندَ اللَّهِ أَتْقَاكُمْ (Qur’ān 49:13) “Inna ‘Akramakum Inda Allāhi ‘Atqākum” “Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Being the closest to Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla in His ﷻ sight, being as He ﷻ wants must be the … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, مِنْ حُسْنِ إسْلَامِ الْمَرْءِ تَرْكُهُ مَا لَا يَعْنِيهِ “Min ḥusni islāmi l-mar’i, tarkuhu mā lā ya‘nīh” “Part of the perfection of one’s Islām is his leaving that which does not concern him.” Sadaka RasuLlah fi-ma qāl aw kama qāl. Our ‎Prophet ﷺ says, the … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam praised this island, the island we are in. Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, this is a place honored by Muslims from the very beginning of Islām. These places are the places chosen by Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla to have both Islām and most of the Prophets. Most … 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 جَهُولا (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 “يا بُنيَّ إن قدرتَ أن تُصبحَ وتُمسيَ ليسَ في قلبِكَ غشٌّ لأحدٍ فافعل ثمَّ قالَ لي يا بنيَّ وذلِكَ من سُنَّتي وَمن أَحبِّ سُنَّتِي فَقَدْ أَحَبَّنِي وَمَنْ أَحَبَّنِي كَانَ مَعِي فِي الْجنَّة” “Oh my son! If you can keep your heart morning and evening void of deceit towards anyone, do so. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “مَّا يَفْتَحِ اللَّهُ لِلنَّاسِ مِن رَّحْمَةٍ فَلَا مُمْسِكَ لَهَا ۖ وَمَا يُمْسِكْ فَلَا مُرْسِلَ لَهُ مِن بَعْدِهِ” (Qur’an 35:02) “Mā yaftaḥi llāhu li-n-nāsi min raḥmatin fa-lā mumsika lahā wa-mā yumsik fa-lā mursila lahū min ba’dih” “Whatever Allah grants to people of mercy – none can withhold it; and whatever He withholds … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَاكُم مِّن ذَكَرٍ وَأُنثَىٰ (Qur’ān 49:13) ‘Yā ‘Ayyuhā n-Nāsu ‘Innā Khalaqnākum Min Dhakarin Wa ‘Untha’ ‘O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “We created you and multiplied you as a woman and man.” So, mankind created … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “Knowledge will vanish in the end of times.” How will it happen? Good scholars will vanish, and ignorant people will speak in their place, leading people away from religion and the right way. We are living in that time now. They put a head-covering … Read more

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