Shaykh Mehmet Adil’s Suhbahs

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

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ ۚ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا” (Qur’ān 33:56) “Inna Llāha wa mala‘īkatahu yuṣallūna ’ala n-nabiyyi ya‘ ayyuhā alladhīna ā‘manū ṣallū ’alayhi wa sallimū taslīma” “Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O you who have believed! Ask blessings on … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, read the Qur’ān. For every letter you read of the Qur’ān, Allāh ﷻ writes ten good deeds, erases ten sins and raises you by ten ranks, says our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. Each letter – when you say, Alif, Lām, Mīm. Alif is … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَأَنِيبُوا إِلَىٰ رَبِّكُمْ وَأَسْلِمُوا لَهُ” (Qur’ān 39:54) “Wa ‘Anībū ‘Ilá Rabbikum Wa ‘Aslimū Lahu” “And return [in repentance] to your Lord and submit to Him.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Return to Allāh ﷻ, says Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. Submit to Him ﷻ. If you make a mistake, return [in repentance] from your mistake, … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, everyone must do what they know, their own work. Allāh ﷻ has created everyone differently. He ﷻ elevates whomever He ﷻ wants. And He ﷻ lowers whomever He ﷻ wants. This is an attribute of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. No one ascends by their own efforts. Surely, Allāh … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, after the believers enter Paradise, when they drink from the pool of Kawthar of our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam, all the egoistic things in this world will disappear from a person. When you enter Paradise, there will be no anger, no arrogance and … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “فَاسْتَقِمْ كَمَا أُمِرْتَ وَمَن تَابَ مَعَكَ” (Qur’ān 11:112) “Fa-staqim kamā umirta wa-man tāba ma‘aka” “So remain on a right course as you have been commanded, [you] and those who have turned back with you [to Allah ].” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. When this ayah descended, our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla created people and sent them to be tested. Dunyā is a place of tests. He who does good finds good. He finds goodness in dunyā. And he earns his ākhirah in ākhirah anyways. Whoever says, “I know how it goes here. I will act [upon my thinking],” will … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَقُلِ اعْمَلُوا فَسَيَرَى اللَّهُ عَمَلَكُمْ (Qur’ān 09:105) “Wa-quli ʿmalū fa-sa-yarā llāhu ʿamalakum” “And say, Do, for Allah will see your deeds.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “Do good deeds. He ﷻ will see what you do.” Whether you do good or bad, everything will be presented before Allāh ‘Azza … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, on these blessed days, we made beautiful visits to the maqām of Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim, Hala Sultān and the rest of the many ‘awliyā’ and ṣaḥābah in Cyprus. Earth belongs to Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. He ﷻ brings and takes; it happens by His ﷻ command. Shukr to … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm مَا أَصَابَ مِن مُّصِيبَةٍ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ (Qur’ān 64:11) “Mā ‘Asāba Min Musībatin ‘Illā Bi’idhni Allāhi” “No disaster strikes except by permission of Allah.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. When a disaster happens, it happens with the permission of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. Therefore, we must beg Allāh ﷻ. We must beg Allāh ﷻ … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “فَاسْتَقِمْ كَمَا أُمِرْتَ وَمَن تَابَ مَعَكَ” (Qur’ān 11:112) “Fa-staqim kamā umirta wa-man tāba ma‘aka” “So remain on a right course as you have been commanded, [you] and those who have turned back with you [to Allah ].” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. This ayah in Sūrat Hūd, our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Every word our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam said is beautiful. Every time, we hear some of them or read some of them. Some of them even come to our minds. One of those beautiful words is, Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “إِنَّمَا يَعْمُرُ مَسَاجِدَ اللَّهِ مَنْ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ” (Qur’ān … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّ رَبَّكَ هُوَ الْخَلَّاقُ الْعَلِيمُ” (Qur’an 15:86) “Inna Rabbaka Huwa Al-KhallāquAl-`Alīmu” “Verily, your Lord is the All-Knowing Creator.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is The Creator. Minds are amazed at His ﷻ dominion. The mind cannot reach these limits anyway. Even if the entire universe unite, they cannot reach not … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “Love of Allāh ﷻ, Love of the Messenger of Allāh ﷻ, Love of believers.” The love of Allāh ﷻ, love of our ‎Prophet ﷺ and love of believers is the duty of the believer. Without this love and compassion, everything is dry. Everything is without life. Love gives life to everything. … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ نَاشِئَةَ اللَّيْلِ هِيَ أَشَدُّ وَطْئًا وَأَقْوَمُ قِيلًا (Qur’ān 73:06) “Inna Nāshi’ata Al-Layli Hiya ‘Ashaddu Waţ’āan Wa ‘Aqwamu Qīlāan” “Verily, the rising by night (for Tahajjud prayer) is very hard and most potent and good for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (understanding) the Word (of Allah).” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. … Read more

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. Every person is responsible and accountable for himself. Whatever he earned, he will be treated accordingly. In the presence of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla, whatever he did, he is … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “مَا شَاءَ اللهُ كَانَ وَمَا لَمْ يَشَأْ لَمْ يَكُنْ” “What Allāh ﷻ wills comes to pass, and what He does not will does not come to pass.” The will of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is that what He ﷻ wants happens, and what He ﷻ does not wants doesn’t happen. These are … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّ هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنَ يَهْدِي لِلَّتِي هِيَ أَقْوَمُ وَيُبَشِّرُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ” (Qur’an 17:9) “Inna hādhā l-qur’āna yahdī lillatī hiya aqwam wa yubash-shiru l-mu’minin” “Indeed, this Qur’an guides to that which is most suitable and gives good tidings to the believers.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in this ayah karīmah that Qur’ān … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim used to always say this – I’m not sure if it’s a ḥadīth or a saying of the elders, “اللَّهُمَّ قَوِّي في رضاكَ ضَعْفي”, “Allahumma Kawwi fi Ridāka Da’fī.” [Ḥadīth]. It means, O Allāh ﷻ strengthen my weakness in what pleases you. Mankind is weak. People are weak; … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَقُلِ اعْمَلُوا فَسَيَرَى اللَّهُ عَمَلَكُمْ وَرَسُولُهُ (Qur’ān 09:105) “Wa-quli ʿmalū fa-sa-yarā llāhu ʿamalakum wa rasūlih” “And say, Do, for Allah will see your deeds, and [so, will] His Messenger.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, Do good. Do good and don’t be idle. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla and Prophet ṣallá Llāhu … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَقُل رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا (Qur’ān 20:114) “Wa Qul Rabbi Zidni ‘Ilman” “And say, “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Studying is one thing, and knowledge is another. These days, children are finishing school. It ends, so that they pass to other classes. They keep bringing children [to schools] … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, there is a group from my ﷺ ummah that are upon the truth. This group – what we mean by group is Jamā’ah, community. He ﷺ says, their way is my ﷺ way. It is the way of truth. That way of truth goes … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has bestowed these blessed months as a gift for Muslims. This month of Muḥarram is the last month of the three forbidden (sacred) months; Dhul Qa’dah, Dhul Ḥijjah and Muḥarram. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has made these three months forbidden for ḥajj. “You mustn’t make war in them,” He … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “أَيَّامٍ مَّعْدُودَاتٍ” “Āyyāmin Ma’đūdāt” (Qur’ān 02:203) “[Specific] numbered days.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. These are numbered days. Everything is numbered. It is numbered in the good, and it is numbered in the bad. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says it is also numbered in the fasting. This last month of … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّ هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنَ يَهْدِي لِلَّتِي هِيَ أَقْوَمُ” (Qur’an: 17:9) “Inna hādhā l-qur’āna yahdī lillatī hiya aqwam” “Indeed, this Qur’an guides to that which is most suitable.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n shows the way best. It is a means to guidance. Read Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n, says … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm This is the month of Dhul-Ḥijjah. As we said, it is the month of the worship of Ḥajj. There are blessed days and nights in its first ten days. Now the ḥajjīs are returning. Most of them have returned. Ḥajj is an act of worship that Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has given … Read more

A‘ūdhu bi-Llāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. 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 … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَطِيعُوا اللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُوا الرَّسُولَ وَأُولِي الْأَمْرِ مِنكُمْ (Qur’ān 04:59) “Ya Ayyuha l-Lladheena Aamanu Aṭiū’ Llāha wa aṭiū’ r-Rasūla wa Ūli l-‘Amri minkum“ “O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Obey Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla, obey … Read more

A‘ūdhu bi-Llāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّ فَاتَّخِذُوهُ عَدُوًّا” (Qur’an 35:06) “Inna Ash-Shayţāna LakumAdūwun Fa AttakhidhūhuAdūwāan” “Indeed, Satan is an enemy to you; so take him as an enemy.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, shayṭān is your enemy, know him as an enemy. Do not take him … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Praise and thanks be to Allāh ﷻ for everything. He ﷻ is showing us these beautiful days. Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim used to say, “يَوْمٌ جَديد، رِزْقٌ جَديد”, “Yawmun jadīd, Rizqun jadīd,” “A new day, a new provision.” We should make shukr for every breath we take. We should make shukr for … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَكُونُوا مَعَ الصَّادِقِينَ (Qur’ān 09:119) “Yā ‘Ayyuhā l-Ladhīna ‘Āmanū t-Taqū l-Llaha Wa Kūnū Ma’a s-Sādiqīn” “O you who have believed, fear Allah and be with the truthful.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla’s advice to us: be with the Sādiq (truthful). Who is the Sādiq? … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm قُلْ أَرَأَيْتُمْ إِن جَعَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْكُمُ اللَّيْلَ سَرْمَدًا إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ مَنْ إِلَٰهٌ غَيْرُ اللَّهِ يَأْتِيكُم بِضِيَاءٍ (Qur’ān 28:71) “Qul ‘Ara’aytum ‘In Jaala AllāhuAlaykumu Al-Layla Sarmadāan ‘Ilá Yawmi Al-Qiyāmati Man ‘Ilahun Ghayru Allāhi Ya’tīkum Bi-điyā’in” “Say, ‘Have you considered: if Allah should make for you the night continuous until the Day … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَأَنفِقُوا مِن مَّا رَزَقْنَاكُم (Qur’ān 63:10) “Wa ‘Anfiqū Min Mā Razaqnākum” “And spend [in the way of Allah ] from what We have provided you.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, give from the rizq we have given you, do good. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla orders and recommends so. A believer … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The miracles of our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam are many. Those who believe win. His ﷺ miracles are forever. His ﷺ miracles in this world remain until qiyāmah. One of them is the Conquest of Istanbul. When our ‎Prophet ﷺ said his ﷺ blessed words, “Constantinople will be conquered,” it … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm No matter how much we thank Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla, it is not enough. Because Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla increases His ﷻ blessings as we thank Him ﷻ. So we will be both thanking and attaining material benefit. Allah Azza wa Jalla loves the generous ones. And the Most Generous is Allāh ‘Azza … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “وَأَذِّن فِي النَّاسِ” (Qur’an 22:27) “Wa ‘Adhdhin Fī An-Nāsi” “And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. He ﷻ told Sayyidina Ibrahīm to call the adhan after building the Kaa’ba Mu’azzamah. Everyone who heard that adhan certainly goes … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm May goodness be in our gathering, in shā’a Llāh. Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “The nation of Isrāil, Bani Isrāil split into seventy-two sects. They are all in hell, except one.” Our Prophet ﷺ says, “My nation will split into seventy-three sects. They are all in hell, except one.” … 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 is saying, your wealth and children are a test for you. They are a trust. Strive for them to be in the way of Allāh … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَجَعَلْنَا نَوْمَكُمْ سُبَاتًا (9) وَجَعَلْنَا اللَّيْلَ لِبَاسًا” (Qur’an 78:9-10) “Wa Jaalnā Nawmakum Subātāan (9) Wa Jaalnā Al-Layla Libāsāan” “And made your sleep [a means for] rest (9) And made the night as clothing.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, We made sleep for you so that you can rest. Sleep … Read more

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Ṭarīqah, shukr to Allāh ﷻ is for the ākhirah. It is to make the ākhirah prosperous, to stay away from dunyā. It is to remove dunyā from the heart, not to put it in the heart. These pieces of advice are for the believers to only work for their ākhirah in … Read more