Beware of Enmity Between Brothers

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni 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.” Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says that the believers are brothers. Don’t cause trouble between brothers, He ﷻ says. Reconcile between brothers. Because Islām is not for the … Read more

Barakah Is in Waking Up Early

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm One of the beautiful du’ā’s of our Holy ‎Prophet ﷺ is: “اللَّهُمَّ أَيْقظنَا فِي أَحَبِّ الساعاتِ إِلَيْكَ يَا وَدود” “Allahumma aykidhna fi ‘aḥabbi s-sa’āti Ilayka, Ya Wadūd” “O Allah, wake us up at the most beloved times to You, O Most Loving.” “Wake us at Your most beloved times,” he ﷺ … Read more

They Do Not Fear the Blame

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 who dislike them. They say bad things to those who are Muslim. But they are … Read more

Be Good to Each Other

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 fear Allah that you may receive mercy.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, Muslims … Read more

Suḥūr Is Barakah

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is the one who shows us the way and teaches us every good thing. The adāb and principles of Ramaḍān, its beautiful farḍ and sunnah, all of them have been described to us by our Holy ‎Prophet ﷺ. One of these beautiful things is suḥūr. … Read more

Raise Your Children Upon Religion

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 says, your wealth, your property and your children are a test for you. This is a test. You must use them well or raise them … Read more

17th Ramadan: Nuzul al-Qur’an & the Battle of Badr

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

Fasting and Sickness

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm َ”لَا عَلَى الْمَرِيضِ حَرَجٌ” (Qur’ān 24:61) “Wa Lā `AláAl-Marīđi Ĥarajun” “Nor upon the ill constraint.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says that the sick have permission. Permission for what? They can stay seated while praying. If he is sick, if he cannot fast, that is also allowed for him. Instead … Read more

You Must Prune to Harvest 

A‘ūdhu biLlāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَانِ” (Qur’ān 02:185) “Shahru Ramađāna Al-Ladhī ‘Unzila Fīhi Al-Qur’ānu Hudan Lilnnāsi Wa Bayyinātin Mina Al-Hudá Wa Al-Furqān” “The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and … Read more

Follow One ﷺ Only

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: ‘إِنَّ الدِّينَ عِندَ اللَّهِ الْإِسْلَامُ’, ‘Inna d-Dīna inda Allāhi l-Islām’, ‘Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam.’ (Qur’ān 03:19). Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: ‘قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ’, ‘Qul in kuntum tuhibbuna Llāha fāttabi‘ūnī yuhbibkumu Llāh wa-yaghfir lakum dhunūbakum’, ‘Say, [O Muhammad], … Read more

Give Happiness to Believers’ Hearts

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu alayhi wa sallam says that the most beloved of deeds is to bring joy to the heart of the believer. “إِدْخَالُ السُّرُورِ في قَلْبِ الْمُؤْمِنِ”, “Idkhālu s-surūr fi l-qalbi l-Mumin”, “Bringing joy to the heart of the believer.” To give happiness to the heart of a believer. … Read more

Allāh ﷻ Forgives but Ask Forgiveness

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ” (Qur’ān 05:39) “Inna Allāha GhafūrunRaĥīmun” “Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” May Allāh ﷻ forgive us all, in shā’a Llāh. We say Shukr to Allāh ﷻ. He ﷻ is The Most Forgiving. It is one of the greatest favors that everyone must be thankful for. No matter … Read more

Pay Attention to Sunnah Prayers

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying, “You must love what I love, and you mustn’t love what I don’t love.” This is what Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying. And he ﷺ said that the most beloved thing for him ﷺ is praying, Ṣalāt. This is what he ﷺ … Read more

How Will You Face Your Grandfather ﷺ?

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah, we are approaching Ramadan. Shahr ul-Ghufran, the month of forgiveness, of every good thing. And to forget every bad thing insha’Allah in this dunyā. All days, months, years are for Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. But some months are more praised, give you more happiness. The month of Ramadan is the (most) … Read more

All Knowledge Is from Allāh ﷻ

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “عَلَّمَ الْإِنسَانَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ” (Qur’ān 96:05) “A’llama l-‘Insāna Mā Lam Ya’lam” “Taught man that which he knew not.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh Azza wa Jalla is saying, Allāh ﷻ gave every knowledge to human beings. He ﷻ teaches him what he doesn’t know. He ﷻ shows him what he doesn’t … Read more

Pronounce the Shahādah Correctly

A‘ūdhu biLlāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. 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 in Qur’ān Azīmu sh-Sha’n, the best … Read more

Keep Your Promise

A’ūdhu biLlāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “أَوْفُوا بِالْعُقُودِ”, “Wa ‘Awfu bil Uqūd”, “Fulfill (your) obligations.” (Qur’an 05:01) Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, what you promise, you must do. You must do it. Especially, if you want to make something with other people, you must accept and not say, “I didn’t … Read more

Lessons from the Battle of Badr

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 l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla made our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu alayhi wa sallam victorious in the … Read more

The Blessed Sahabah of Badr

Sohbah on 26 March 2024 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Bismillahir-Rahmani-Raheem This holy month of Ramadan is a special month from all aspects. Not only did our Holy Prophet ﷺ content himself with fasting and performing worship in this month, but he ﷺ also had some great battles. One of them is the … Read more

Many Muslims But of No Value

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In shā’a Llāh we make ṣuḥbah with our Muslim brothers. We are, in shā’a Llāh, asking Allāh ʿAzza wa Jalla to bless you. As Ḥaḍrati Abū Bakr said, may Allāh ﷻ make what they said to be, in shā’a Llāh. We are not claiming anything but, in shā’a Llāh, may Allāh … Read more

The Anniversary of Badr

8th April, 2023 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil ar-Rabbaniق Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Listen to Sultanق’s Sohbah here(5.51): Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Today is a blessed day. It is the 17th of Ramaḍān, a beautiful page in the history of Islām. It is the first victory of our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam over mushriks … Read more

On Differentiating Between Prophets

A’ūdhu biLlāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّن رُّسُلِه” (Qur’an 02:253) “Lā nufarriqu bayna aḥadin min rusulihi” “We make no distinction between any of His messengers.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. This āyah from Sūratu l-Baqarah means we are not making any difference between prophets; all prophets. All of them are … Read more

Attacks on Allāh’s ﷻ Sulṭānate

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرُسُلِهِ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الصِّدِّيقُونَ ۖ وَالشُّهَدَاءُ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ لَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ وَنُورُهُم (Qur’ān 57:19) ‘Wa l-Ladhīna ‘Āmanū Bi-Llāhi Wa Rusulihi, ‘Ūlā’ika Humu s-Siddīqūna Wa sh-Shuhadā’u ‘Inda Rabbihim Lahum ‘Ajruhum Wa Nūruhum’ ‘And those who have believed in Allah and His messengers – those are [in the ranks of] the … Read more

Cheaters Buying Dunyā with Ākhirah

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm ‘الَّذِينَ يَشْرُونَ الْحَيَاةَ الدُّنْيَا بِالْآخِرَةِ’ (Qur’ān 04:74) ‘Al-Ladhīna Yashrūna Al-Ĥayāata Ad-Dunyā Bil-‘Ākhirati’ ‘Who sell the life of this world for the Hereafter.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh Azza wa Jalla says, there are people who buy this dunyā, meaning the benefit of life with the benefit of ākhirah. Ākhirah must be bought … Read more

Make Shukr for Guidance

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Listen to Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: “إِنَّكَ لَا تَهْدِي مَنْ أَحْبَبْتَ وَلَٰكِنَّ اللَّهَ يَهْدِي مَن يَشَاءُ” (Qur’ān 28:56) “Innaka la tahdi man ‘ahbabta wa lakinna Allaha yahdi man yasha’u” “Indeed, [O Muhammad], you do not guide whom you like, but Allah guides whom He wills.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. … Read more

Regret and Repent in Dunyā

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “يَا لَيْتَنِي كُنتُ مَعَهُمْ فَأَفُوزَ فَوْزًا عَظِيمًا” (Qur’an 04:73) “Yā Laytanī Kuntu Maahum Fa’afūza Fawzāan Ažīmāan” “Oh, I wish I had been with them so I could have attained a great attainment.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Sometimes time would be too late for regret. But while alive, if people regret and repent … Read more

Make Intention for I’tikāf 

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Sohbah on 9 April 2023 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Ramaḍān is almost over now. More than half of it is over. It has its worship, one of which is i‘tikāf. I‘tikāf means spending the last ten days of Ramaḍān in a mosque or a place where it is prayed … Read more

The Majority Are in Ḍalāl

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm ‘وَإِن تُطِعْ أَكْثَرَ مَن فِي الْأَرْضِ يُضِلُّوكَ عَن سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ’ (Qur’ān 06:116) ‘Wa in tuti’ ‘akthara man fī l-‘ardi yudillūka a’n sabīli Llāh’ ‘And if you obey most of those upon the earth, they will mislead you from the way of Allah.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh Azza wa Jalla is saying, … Read more

The Sunnah of I’tikāf

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 performed. In shā’a Llāh some brothers and people want to perform it. May Allāh ﷻ … Read more

Laylatul-Qadr – A Precious Night

Sohbah on 5 April 2024 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Bismillahir-Rahmani-Raheem Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, in shā’a Llāh tonight, Laylatu l-Qadr usually occurs on the 27th [of Ramadan]. There is a special sūrah for Laylatu l-Qadr. “إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ” (Qur’ān 97:01) ‘Innā anzalnāhu fī laylati l-qadr’ ‘Indeed, … Read more

Better Than a Thousand Months

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 in this month, in the month of Ramaḍān. Therefore, this night is Laylatu l-Qadr. It … Read more

Don’t Intend Hypocrisy in Building Mosques

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm We are thanking our guests; they host us and they praised. Insha’Allah this praise is for Allāh ﷻ, not for us. Everybody can be Awliyā’uLlāh. Whoever follows the order of Allāh ﷻ is Waliyu’Llāh. AlhamduliLlāh all of us, in shā’a Llāh, we’ll be ‘awliyā’uLlāh, all together. We are happy to see … Read more

Love and Hate for Allāh ﷻ

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “الْحُبُّ فِي اللَّهِ وَالْبُغْضُ فِي اللَّهِ”, “Al-ḥubbu fi Llāh wa l-bughdu fi Llāh.” [Hadith]. This means love for the sake of Allāh ﷻ and also do not love for the sake of Allāh ﷻ. You cannot love all your life. It cannot be. Sometimes you love something … Read more

The Real Marriage

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Nikāḥ can be done anywhere. When there are two witnesses and one asking if they really accept to be wife and husband – with two witnesses, nikāḥ is done. They become ḥalāl for each other. Without this, nothing. Because sometimes, some people claim to do something, making the ḥalāl ḥarām and … Read more

Adab of Obeying Allāh ﷻ

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah, we reached this day, a blessed day. May Allāh ﷻ accept our du’ā’, our prayers. We are not claiming we are doing good. We are just trying to obey Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. He ﷻ ordered us to pray, fast, make Zakat. All of this is His ﷻ order. And what … Read more

Steps to Be Waliyu’Llāh

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “Ṭarīqatunā ṣ-ṣuḥbah wa-l-khayru fi l-jam’iyyah.” Our Naqshbandī Shaykh, Baha’uddin Naqshbandī repeated this every ṣuḥbah. He made twelve thousand ṣuḥbahs. Ṭarīqah is to be together and to make ṣuḥbah, teaching the way of Allāh Azza wa Jalla: what Allāh Azza wa Jalla likes, what He ﷻ loves. Awliyā’u Llāh means those whom … Read more

Aʿqal

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is making the ummah to wake up, to be careful, to not be cheated. Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “لاَ يُلْدَغُ الْمُؤْمِنُ مِنْ جُحْرٍ مَرَّتَيْنِ‏”, “Lā yuldaghu al-mu’minu min juḥrin marratayn”, “The believer is not stung from the same hole twice.” Meaning the mu’min, … Read more

The Karāmāt in Naqshbandī Ṭarīqah

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our meeting here, al-ḥamdu liLlāh, with our Mu’min, Muslim, Mu’minat, Muslimat: all are following ṭarīqah. Some of them are Naqshbandi, some of are Qadiri, Rifa’i, Badawi, Chishti. All together are the same: going to Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. This is the way of Allāh ﷻ. And the Imam Hazrat [host] said, “Awliyā’ … Read more

Worship More in Ramaḍān, Don’t Be Cheated

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Today is holy Friday. It is the first eve of the holy month of Ramaḍān. Tomorrow is the first day. We must look at the moon. But to look at the moon – Nobody knows from where it rises and where it sets anyway. Therefore, whatever the government, Ūli l-‘Amr say, … Read more

Ṭarīqah Orders to Be Together

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Ṭarīqah is ordering to be together. This is an order for Muslims, for good people to be together because in Ākhirah they will also be together. Which in Qur’ān Aẓīmu sh-Shān He ﷻ is saying, one in Jannah with his friends, in Jannah also. People will be together; those who love … Read more

Guidance for Youngsters

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ﷻ y-zidkum ‘izzan wa sharafan. (May Allāh ﷻ increase you in glory and honor.) Masha’Allah. May Allāh ﷻ help Muslims, help us insha’Allah. Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying, Muslims in end of times will be many. Lots of Muslim will be around countries, cities. But what Prophet ṣallá … Read more

Two Words Take You Straight to Paradise

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying, “كَلِمَتَانِ خَفِيفَتَانِ عَلَى اللِّسَانِ، ثَقِيلَتَانِ فِي الْمِيزَانِ، حَبِيبَتَانِ إِلَى الرَّحْمَنِ: سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ أسْتَغْفِرُ الله” “There are two statements that are light for the tongue to remember, heavy in the Scales and are dear to the Merciful: Subḥāna Llāh wa biḥamdī, … Read more

Never Tolerate Badness

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm This is our way. AlhamduliLlah, Allāh ﷻ is gathering us for His ﷻ love, for the love of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. This is very important for human beings. They are asking “Why?” Many people don’t know why Allāh ﷻ created them. And many of them even don’t believe in … Read more

Only Put Him ﷻ in Your Heart

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.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Meaning, the heart is only satisfied with mentioning Allāh ﷻ, putting Allāh ﷻ in your heart, and not knowing anything else. This makes you satisfied and … Read more

Thank Allāh ﷻ for Following this Way

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm AlhamduliLlah, we thank Allāh ﷻ that we meet again after one year. AlhamduliLlah, Allāh ﷻ gave us life. AlhamduliLlah, we are here. AlhamduliLlah, you are also in the way of Allāh ﷻ, way of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. This is the biggest luck, ni’mah for us, for mu’min, for believer, … Read more

Everything Must Be for Allāh ﷻ

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

Winning the True Life

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “Yaqūlu Yā Laytanī Qaddamtu Liĥayātī” (Qur’ān 89:24) “He will say, ‘Oh, I wish I had sent ahead [some good] for my life’.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Mankind says, “If only I valued my life. If only my life didn’t go in vain.” When do they say this? When a person is dying, … Read more

Muslims’ Oneness Is a Big Proof

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet ﷺ is saying that Muslims are like one body. If the body of a person has pain in one part, all parts of the body become restless, they feel that pain, says our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. Muslims are the same. Even though they are in … Read more

Consequences of Earning Haram

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَيْلٌ لِلْمُطَفِّفِينَ” (Qur’an 83:01) “Waylun Lil-muţaffifīn”, “Woe to those that deal in fraud.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla is telling about those who cheat in trade. There is a valley called Wail in hell. It is special for people who cheat in sales and deceive people. There is hell in … Read more

The Mockers’ End

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “قُلِ اسْتَهْزِئُوا إِنَّ اللَّهَ مُخْرِجٌ مَّا تَحْذَرُونَ” (Qur’an 09:64) “Quli s-tahzi’ū ‘Inna Allāha Mukhrijun Mā Taĥdharūna”, “Say, “Mock [as you wish]; indeed, Allah will expose that which you fear.”” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla says people mock. They often mock those who invite to Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla. They don’t like … Read more

Have Adab and Don’t Object

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “اللَّهُ خَالِقُ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ ۖ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَكِيلٌ” (Qur’an 39:62) “Al-Lahu Khāliqu Kulli Shay’in ۖ Wa Huwa`Alá Kulli Shay’in Wakīl”, “Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is, over all things, Disposer of affairs.” Adab is the main teaching of Tariqah. Who joins Tariqah learns Adab. For … Read more

A Magnificent Night for Humanity

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tonight is a holy night again. May the barakah of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla be upon us. May we have the strength of īmān. Tonight is a big night. It is a magnificent night for humanity and for Islām. In this night our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam ascended to ākhirah, … Read more

The Miracle of Isrā’ wa-l-Mi‘rāj

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, the holy month of Rajab is almost approaching its end. It is one of the forbidden months. There is a holy night in the beginning and a holy night in the end of it. There is Laylatu l-Raghā’ib in the beginning, and the other one is Laylatu … Read more

Daily Ṣadaqah Is Your Insurance

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “الصَّدَقَةُ تَرُدّ الْبَلَاءَ وَتَزِيدُ الْعُمر”, “Aṣ-ṣadakah taraddu l-balā’ wa-tazīdu l-‘umur.” Aw kamā qāl.  Ṣadaqah is important. It is very important. Mankind has 360 body parts; moving parts, fingers, feet, neck. There are 360 joints all over the body. You should give ṣadaqah for … Read more

The Fitnah of Modernism

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “إِنْ هَٰذَا إِلَّا أَسَاطِيرُ الْأَوَّلِينَ” (Qur’ān 08:31) “In hādhā illā asāṭīru l-awwalīn”, “This is not but tales of the former peoples.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. It is said in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n, they say, “It is like old stories.” When prophets said something, they objected saying, “These are old stories.” Many times, … Read more

Use the Mind Allāh ﷻ Gave You

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in several places in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n: “أفَلا تَعْقِلُونَ”, “A-fa-lā taʿqilūn”,”Then will you not use reason?” (Qur’ān 37:138) He ﷻ says, “Don’t you have mind? Do you not use your minds? Be mindful.” Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla gave mind to people so that they see the bad and … Read more

The Way to Inner and Outer Cleanliness

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The religion of Islām – “النَّظَافَةُ مِنْ الْإِيمَانِ”, “An-naẓāfatu mina l-īmān”, “Cleanliness is from īmān.” [Hadith] Islām is based upon cleanliness. Cleanliness is the basis of Islām. If there was no cleanliness, no worship would be accepted. Therefore, in the book of fiqh, the first lesson is Kitabu ṭ-Ṭaharah (The book … Read more

Do Good and Disregard Shayṭān

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 blessed order of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla: … Read more

Muslims Get Along Well

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet ﷺ is saying, “المُؤمِنُ يألَفُ ويُؤلَفُ” aw kama qal. A Mu’min and Muslim person is the one who gets along well. People get along well with him, and he gets along well with them. He is an accepted Muslim. Muslim is the one who doesn’t harm people and … Read more

From Ḥayy to Hu

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “هُوَ الَّذِي جَعَلَ الشَّمْسَ ضِيَاءً وَالْقَمَرَ نُورًا وَقَدَّرَهُ مَنَازِلَ لِتَعْلَمُوا عَدَدَ السِّنِينَ وَالْحِسَابَ” (Qur’ān 10:05) “Huwa Al-Ladhī Ja`ala Ash-Shamsa Điyā’an Wa Al-Qamara Nūrāan Wa Qaddarahu Manāzila Lita`lamū `Adada As-Sinīna Wa Al-Ĥisāba”, “It is He who made the sun a shining light and the moon a derived light and determined for it … Read more

Mankind Oppress Themselves

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “مَّنْ عَمِلَ صَالِحًا فَلِنَفْسِهِ ۖ وَمَنْ أَسَاءَ فَعَلَيْهَا ۗ وَمَا رَبُّكَ بِظَلَّامٍ لِّلْعَبِيدِ” (Qur’ān 41:46) “Man `Amila Şāliĥāan Falinafsihi, Wa Man ‘Asā’a Fa’alayhā, Wa Ma Rabbuka bi- Zallaamin lil-Abeed’, ‘Whoever does righteousness – it is for his [own] soul; and whoever does evil [does so] against it. And your Lord is … Read more

The Beneficial Regret

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “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, “If only I did that” and feels regret about things they didn’t do. People have two types of regret. … Read more

Disapprove Badness in Your Heart

BismiLlahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim.“اللَّهُمَّ لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا بِمَا فَعَلَ السُّفَهَاءُ مِنَّا” (Qur’ān 7:155) “Allahumma la tu’akhithna bima faa’la s-sufaha’au minna”, “Our Lord, punish us not for what the foolish ones among us have done.” It is a beautiful saying. It says “We don’t accept the actions of bad ones. Don’t punish us like them, we beg Allah … Read more

Wildness of the Ego

BismiLlahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla created people. He ﷻ sent Prophets to teach them manners and discipline. In order to remove their wildness, so that they have good manners, He ﷻ sent the Prophets. What is wildness? Wildness is like a tree. You must arrange and organize it to make it useful. If you … Read more

Ask For Light

BismiLlahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim “اللَّهُ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ” (Qur’ān 24:35) “Al-Lahu Nūru s-samāwāti wal ard”, “Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Light belongs to Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla. He ﷻ gives it to those who believe. They take from His ﷻ light. He ﷻ created this universe from the light … Read more

Value What’s Lasting

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَمَا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلَّا مَتَاعُ الْغُرُورِ (Qur’ān 57:20) “Wa Mā Al-Ĥayāatu Ad-Dunyā ‘Illā Matā’u Al-Ghurūr”, “And what is the worldly life except the enjoyment of delusion.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla is saying worldly life is just a game and entertainment. This world has no value, says Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla. … Read more

Lucky Are Those on This Way

BismiLlahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim “إِنَّ الْمُتَّقِينَ فِي ظِلَالٍ وَعُيُونٍ (41) وَفَوَاكِهَ مِمَّا يَشْتَهُونَ (42) كُلُوا وَاشْرَبُوا هَنِيئًا بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ“ (Qur’ān 77:41-43) “Inna Al-Muttaqīna Fī Žilālin Wa `Uyūnin (41) Wa Fawākiha Mimmā Yashtahūna (42) Kulū Wa Ashrabū Hanī’āan Bimā Kuntum Ta`malūna” “Indeed, the pious will be among shades and springs (41) And fruits from whatever they … Read more

The Wisdom of Creation

BismiLlahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim ‘وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ (56) مَا أُرِيدُ مِنْهُمْ مِنْ رِزْقٍ وَمَا أُرِيدُ أَنْ يُطْعِمُونِ’ (Qur’ān 51:56-57) “Wa-ma Khalaqtu l-Jinna wal Insa illa li-Ya’budun (56) Mā ‘Urīdu Minhum Min Rizqin Wa Mā ‘Urīdu ‘An Yuţ`imūni” “And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me (56) I do … Read more

The Heart Matters, Not Appearances

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm There is a Hadith Sharif: “إِنَّ اللهَ لَا ينظرُ إلى صُوَرِكُمْ وَأمْوالِكُمْ ، ولكنْ ينظرُ إلى قلوبِكم وأعمالِكم” “Allah does not look at your figures and your wealth but He looks at your hearts and deeds”, aw kama qal (or as he ﷺ said.) Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla doesn’t give you Thawab … Read more

Following Him ﷺ Is Our Duty

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. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla is saying our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is the best example … Read more

What Is Wisdom?

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “يُؤْتِي الْحِكْمَةَ مَن يَشَاءُ ۚ وَمَن يُؤْتَ الْحِكْمَةَ فَقَدْ أُوتِيَ خَيْرًا كَثِيرًا“ (Qur’ān 02:269) “Yu’til-hikmata man yashā’u, waman yu’tal-hikmata faqad ūtiya khayran kathīrā” “He gives wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given much good.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla gives wisdom to … Read more

Beware of False Testimony

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا۟ مَالَ ٱلْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ أَشُدَّهُۥ ۖ وَأَوْفُوا۟ ٱلْكَيْلَ وَٱلْمِيزَانَ بِٱلْقِسْطِ (Qur’ān 06:152). ‘Wa Lā Taqrabū Māla Al-Yatīmi ‘Illā Bi-Atī Hiya ‘Aĥsanu Ĥattá Yablugha ‘Ashuddahu ۖ Wa ‘AwfūAl-Kayla Wa Al-Mīzāna Bil-Qisţi’, ‘And do not approach the orphan’s property except in a way that is best until … Read more

The Friend Before The Way

Friends are important. “الرفيق قبل الطريق” You must look for a friend before starting a way. The way is the way of life. We are all going on a way. It is either a good way, or a bad way. The good way is walked with a good friend. Whose friend is bad will lead … Read more

Don’t Imitate Like a Flock

Our Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم says, مَنْ تَشَبَّهَ بِقَوْمٍ فَهُوَ مِنْهُمْ “Man tashabbaha bi qawmin fahuwa minhum”. Whoever wants to imitate people or a nation, he is from them. Sometimes people do unnecessary things without realizing. Everyone is wearing the same clothes now. That is another matter. But there is a more useless … Read more

The Departure of Shaykh Hisham Kabbani

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: إِنَّا للهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ‎‎‘ ’Innā Lillāh Wa ‘Innā ‘Ilayhi Rāji`ūn’’ ‘‘Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.’’ (Qur’ān 02:156). Whatever lifespan Allah جل جلاله has granted each of u, we will return to where we came from. We came from Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla, and we … Read more

No Resentment Among Muslims

Our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying it is not good for Muslims to be resentful of each other for longer than three days. It is not permissible for Muslims. Certainly, people sometimes have badness from others. They get upset and don’t want to deal with them anymore. Yet, even though they are … Read more

Remembering Ḥājjah Amīnah Sulṭān

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “وَالطَّيِّبُونَ لِلطَّيِّبَاتِ”, “Wa-ṭ-ṭayyibūna li-ṭ-ṭayyibāt”, “And good men for good women.” (24:26). Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is saying good men are for good women. And bad ones are for the bad, says Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla.Good people are the benefit for this world and humanity. Their bodies being together here, or … Read more

The Status Of Awliyā’ullah

AlhamduliLlah for everything. Allāh ﷻ favored us with this meeting, this blessed meeting. This is barakah. AlhamduliLlah you are used to these gatherings, these meetings. You don’t know how other places are. To be happy with gathering for Allāh ﷻ is a big ni’mah from Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. This is a gift from Allāh ‘Azza … Read more

Spiritual Connection Continues

A‘ūdhu BiLlāhi Minash-shayṭāni r-rajīm. BismiLlāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm. We are thanking Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla that He ﷻ made this meeting, and to be together all this time. Insha’Allah today it is [the last day] – everything has an end. But this end is not for the believer; it continues spiritually. Maybe we are not here[physically], but … Read more

Ṣalawāt Increases Your Nur

A‘ūdhu BiLlāhi Minash-shayṭāni r-rajīm. BismiLlāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm. Bismillahir-rahmanir-rahim Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is very interested in taking us to Paradise. The first thing he ﷺ said after his ﷺ birth is,“Ummati, Ummati. O My nation. May Allah ﷻ keep them safe.” He ﷺ was worried about his ﷺ nation, his ﷺ Ummah. For this, … Read more

Two Types Of Travel

A‘ūdhu BiLlāhi Minash-shayṭāni r-rajīm. BismiLlāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: قُلْ سِيرُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَٱنظُرُو (Qur’ān 27:69).  ‘’Qul si‘irū fī l-’arḍ fāndhurū” “Say to them “Travel in the land and see”.  Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm.  Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “Travel and see the sovereignty of Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla in the world.” Take lessons and benefit … Read more

Ṭarīqah Is All Adab

A‘ūdhu BiLlāhi Minash-shayṭāni r-rajīm. BismiLlāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: ‘وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلَىٰ خُلُقٍ عَظِيمٍ’, ‘Wa-innaka la-‘alá khuluqin ‘aẓīm’, ‘And indeed, you are of a great moral character.’ (Qur’ān 68:04). Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘aẓīm. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla is showing the attribute of our Holy Prophet ﷺ. His ﷺ greatest attribute is Adab. Our Holy Prophet ﷺ … Read more

Anger Is Your Detriment

A‘ūdhu BiLlāhi Minash-shayṭāni r-rajīm. BismiLlāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm. Tarīqah and Shari’ah are obligatory for everyone. Tarīqah is already interconnected to Shari’ah. Everyone who goes on that way attains the pleasure of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla and our Holy Prophet ﷺ. Going that way will anger the shaytans. They want to take people out of that way. They … Read more

Don’t Put Dunya In Your Heart

A‘ūdhu Billāhi Minash-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismillāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm. AlhamduliLlah the Mashāyikh teach us how to be in this life, how to manage to be happy in this life. And the first thing is to thank Allāh ﷻ every time. Make Shukr for Allāh ﷻ. Because, ‘بالشكر تدوم النعم وتكثر’, ‘With gratitude do favors perpetuate and multiply.’ … Read more

O Allah ﷻ, You Are My Goal

A‘ūdhu Billāhi Minash-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismillāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm. May Allāh ﷻ be pleased with our brothers here and with the Muslims. Allāh granted us this Ziyarah by their means. When a believer visits a believer, our ﷻ Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says that with every step: Thawab is earned, a sin is forgiven and … Read more

Don’t Approach Bad Ones

A‘ūdhu Billāhi Minash-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismillāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm. Insha’Allah, the advice of this morning will be beneficial to all of us. BismiLlāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: و َ لَ َ تَر ْ كَنُوا إِلَى الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا فَتَمَسَّكُمُ النَّارُ “Wa Lā Tarkanū ‘Ilá Al-Ladhīna Žalamū Fatamassakumu An-Nāru”,  “And do not incline toward those who do wrong, lest you be … Read more

Keep The Middle Prayer

A‘ūdhu biLlāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: حَافِظُوا عَلَى الصَّلَو َ اتِ و َ الصَّلَ َ ةِ الْو ُ سْطَى ٰ و َ قُومُوا لِلّ ِ َّ ِ قَانِتِين َ“Ĥāfižū `Alá Aş-Şalawāti Wa Aş-ŞalāatiAl-Wusţá Wa Qūmū Lillāh Qānitīn”, “Maintain with care the [obligatory] prayers and [in particular] the middle prayerand stand before Allah, … Read more

Drinking While Standing

A‘ūdhu Billāhi Minash-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismillāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm. Now we will say a few words, following the order of Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق as we are in Dergah insha’Allah, after Fajr prayer it will be beneficial for all of us InSha’Allah. People now all over the world don’t want the many Sunnahs our Holy Prophet ﷺ and … Read more

Thank Allah ﷻ Repeatedly

A‘ūdhu Billāhi Minash-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismillāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm. AlhamduliLlah, we meet again. Our intention is to be a servant for Allāh ﷻ, for Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam, for Islam. AlhamduliLlah we are in the month of the birth of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam, Shahru l-Mawlid, RabihAl-Awwal. This is also a very blessed month. Whoever … Read more

To Be Sincere

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Smoking Is The Incense Of Shaytan

A‘ūdhu BiLlāhi Minash-shayṭāni r-rajīm. BismiLlāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm.

Our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says,

إذَا ابتُليتم بِالْمَعَاصِي فاسْتَتِروا

 Our Holy Prophet ﷺ is saying if you obey your ego and get afflicted with bad things, hide it. Committing a sin is a disaster. It is not good for people, for Mu’mims, it is a disaster. A disaster is not only when something happens to you. Doing bad things is also a disaster. Therefore, people should not do bad things openly. They should hide it so that Allah ﷻ conceals them. Allah ﷻ is As-Sattar, The Concealer. He ﷻ says, “My servant is embarrassed. He is not doing it openly. He is not committing a sin openly. He is in trouble.” He ﷻ covers and hides him. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla insha’Allah hides his sin. Allah‘Azza wa-Jalla forgives people.

There are some things that people are afflicted with. Many people have the matter of smoking. Smoking is an affliction. And it is one of the biggest afflictions. If it catches you, it doesn’t leave you like an octopus. It doesn’t let people go. People stay away from it in order to quit, but it catches them again. It catches them again like a fishing rod. It brings them to its feet and makes them inhale that dirty thing, inhale that poison.

People want to get rid of it consciously. It’s not that they don’t want it, they want it. But when they are enslaved, they can’t quit it.

We understand that they can’t quit, but when you go to the presence of Allah ﷻ don’t go with that odor. At least, don’t take it in your mouth half an hour or an hour before it. Awliya’ call it the incense of shaytan. As we said, the incense of shaytan is a big affliction. Don’t smoke near mosque. Don’t smoke in people’s houses. Go and smoke in the distance. In Europe, they’ve even banned it in pubs. Even in the dirtiest places which are pubs, if people smoke, they say “Go out! You can’t smoke here.” You look, they gather and smoke in front of the pub.

It is such a disaster that you can’t count all of its harmful sides. It doesn’t have even one benefit. But as we said, it is an affliction. People can’t quit it. They don’t quit, but at least, they should take precautions so that Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla forgives them.

Coming to a mosque right after smoking and then smoking again after taking ablution is wrong. Therefore, just like you don’t smoke while fasting in Ramadan; when you come for a prayer, don’t smoke at least 15-20 or 30 minutes before going to the mosque. Stay away from it. You take others’ rights as well. If you make them inhale that poison, their rights, the servants’ rights are taken without your awareness. May Allah ﷻ protect us.

This is what we must say. As we said, we are not saying it is a sin or Makruh or this and that here. What we say is that it is a disaster and affliction. Don’t spread this affliction to others. Keep away with it and hide it. When you go around and enter the mosque, you dare doing it in front of Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla. You enter the place where Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla tells you to enter clean with the incense of shaytan and you bother other people. May Allah ﷻ save people from that.

Many people come and ask to pray for them to get rid of this affliction, to be saved from this sin, to be saved from this disaster. May Allah ﷻ save them. Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق had a saying, “May it come from his nose.” They are exhaling that smoke with their noses anyway. Coming from their nose means something difficult. Therefore, may Allah ﷻ save them. And may He ﷻ protect those who did not start it.

Wa min Allah at-Tawfiq. Al-Fatiha.

Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil ar-Rabbani

21 September 2024/ 18 Rabih al-Awwal 1446

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