Special Practices of Islamic Months

#SgSohbah: The Holy Prophet ﷺ is Our Link to Allah ﷻ

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Here is a short synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on March 18th 2021: Sha’ban Al-Mu’azzam, the holy month belonging to our Prophet ﷺ, is of symbolic value, being between Rejab, month of Allah ﷻ and Ramadhan, … Read more

Not Honoring Him ﷺ Means No Iman

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm May the month of Sha’ban be blessed today. Our Holy Prophet ﷺ says, “It is my month.” Sha’ban Sharif is the month of our Holy Prophet ﷺ, and it is a holy month. It has a lot of Barakah, because Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla created this universe for the honor of our … Read more

A Night Determining a Year 

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Al-ḥamdu liLlāh we are here for the love of Allāh ﷻ, love of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam. Al-ḥamdu liLlāh thank you for the imām and for mā shā’a Llāh, the munshid. This nashīd of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam, and for Mawlānā Shaykh is coming from his heart. May Allāh … Read more

Ask for the Real Awakening

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Insha’Allah in this blessed night, Allāh ﷻ make His ﷻ Nur showering on us insha’Allah. Nur of Prophet ﷺ, Nur of Awliyā’ to shower us insha’Allah. You are, al-ḥamdu liLlāh, coming for the love of Allāh ﷻ, love of Prophet ﷺ. In shā’a Llāh, may Allāh ﷻ give you what you … Read more

The Night of Isrā’ and Mi‘rāj

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Bismi Llahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim AlḥamduliLlāh we have reached this day again, Shukr to Allāh ﷻ. Tonight is a holy night inshā’Allāh. It is the night of miracles of our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. It is a night which is worth thousands of years. The events that took place within two hours according to … Read more

The Night Journey and Ascension

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• Mawlana’s Sohbah given at Faizan-e-Islam Mosque in Manchester, UK on the 22nd of January Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Ṭarīqatunā ṣṣuḥbah wa l-khayru fi l-jam‘iyyah It is the month of Rajab, may Allah ﷻ make it mubarak for all of you, for the Muslim world InshaAllah. We come to His door, the door of Allah … Read more

Duties of Holy Rajab

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The month of Rajab starts tonight insha’Allah. The three holy months – Rajab, Sha’ban, Ramadan. The specialty of the month of Rajab is that there is another thing: it is one of the forbidden months. Rajab, Dhu l-Qa’dah, Dhu l-Hijjah and Muharram are the four forbidden months. They have their special … Read more

An Occasion to Collect Rewards

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• Mawlana’s Sohbah at Madni Jamia Masjid at Bradford, UK on the 21st of January Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Ṭarīqatunā aṣ-Suḥbah wa l-Khayru fi l-Jam‘iyyah. AstaghfiruLlah. AstaghfiruLlah. AstaghfiruLlah l-Azim wa Atubu ilayh. AlhamduliLlah wa sh-Shukru li-Llah for His جل جلاله favor. We meet with good people, with beloved people for Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla in this … Read more

The Night of Wishes

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Today is first Thursday and first Friday night of the holy month of Rajab. The night linking this Thursday to Friday is Laylat ul-Ragha’ib. And today is a blessed day. It has great Barakah. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla is generous and kind. He ﷻ is the possessor of generosity. He ﷻ wants … Read more

A Guide to Dalailul Khayrat

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Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (Select your preferred language at the top right of this page.) The recitation of Dalailul Khayrat is a daily practice [awrad/wazifa] of our beautiful Naqshbandi Way. People of these end of times, would rather spend their time in useless activities like reading the newspapers and watching movies, whilst leaving the reading of … Read more

A Guide to Hizbul Wiqayah

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) An Introduction Mawlana Sheikh Nazimق would begin the month of Safar with the recitation of Hizbul Wiqayah, and we are strongly encouraged to do so tonight (page 266 to 273 of full Istanbul Version). During a live session some … Read more

A Collection of Resources

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بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيم The Prophet ﷺ says, Everyone’s book is closed after death, except for three persons. The first is a man who was guiding people on the right way by his writings. As long as people are taking instruction through them, mercy is upon him, his book not closed. The second is a … Read more

Guide to Rabiʽ al-Awwal

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (Select your preferred language at the top right of this page.) Rabiʽ al-Awwal is the third month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, a month filled with beauty, blessings, and joy for the hearts of the believers. Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adil ar-Rabbaniق said: Rabi’ al-Awwal – its very name is beautiful. It … Read more

Guide to Mawlid Nabi

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) This is the second post following Guide to Rabiʽ al-Awwal. On this night the world was given its greatest gift ﷺ, a mercy whose light will never fade, the beloved of Allah ﷻ, our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The glory … Read more

Guide to the Eclipse Prayer

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) On Sunday, 7th September 2025, there will be a full moon eclipse lasting from 11:28pm to 4:55am SGT. The most ideal time to pray is when the eclipse is visible in the sky. For those of us in Singapore, it will be between … Read more

Guide to Safar ul Khayr

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) Safar ul Khayr is the second month of the Islamic Hijri calendar. Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adil ar-Rabbaniق said: “Safar is a challenging month, therefore they say Safar-ul Khayr so it would be a means towards beneficence (khayr). There is … Read more

Guide to Muharram

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Muharram is the first month of the Islamic Hijri calendar and marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. It is especially known for the Hijrah, the migration of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Madinatul Munawwara. This holy month is a time to increase in worship and observe Sunnah fasting. … Read more

Guide to the Last Wednesday of Safar

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) This is the second post following Guide to Safar ul Khayr. Wednesday, 20th August 2025 27th of Safar. It is said that 70,000 afflictions descend upon creation on this day. The Prophet ﷺ asked, “Who will be the one … Read more

Guide to Ashura

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm This is the second post following Guide to Muharram. In his Sohbah, Mawlana Sheikh Nazimق said that this is one of the holiest nights in Islam. It holds a special place in the Islamic calendar and in the history of the world. Allah Almighty granted victory to His beloved servants from … Read more

Ramadhan Guidelines by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Saturday, 1st March is the first night of Ramadhan in Singapore. 1) After Asar, close to Maghrib, do a Sunnat bath with the intention to welcome the holy month of Ramadhan. 2) Express joy in your hearts that Ramadhan is beginning. 3) At the Azan of Maghrib, look at the sky … Read more

Duties of the Day of Arafah (Complete Guide)

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tomorrow, Thursday 5th June 2025, is the 9th of Dhul Hijjah and one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar. It is the Day of Arafah, following the Meccan calendar. The Prophet ﷺ said:“There is no day on which Allah ﷻ frees more people from the Fire than the Day … Read more

Give Happiness to Believers’ Hearts

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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

Pay Attention to Sunnah Prayers

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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?

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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

Welcoming Ramadhan Kareem

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “These three months are blessed months. Especially, the month of Ramadhan. Allah ‘Azza wa Jalla granted more beauties to it, as it is the month of the Ummah. Wherever you are, you feel that beauty, everywhere.” – Mawlana Shaykh Muhammadق 1) At Azan Maghrib tomorrow night (Saturday, 1st March), we enter … Read more

Worship More in Ramaḍān, Don’t Be Cheated

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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

A Magnificent Night for Humanity

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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

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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

Following Him ﷺ Is Our Duty

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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?

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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

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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 Importance of Sha’ban: The Month of Remembrance of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tariqatuna as-suhbah wal-khayru fil-jam`iyya Alhamdulillah wa syukru lillah, Allah Almighty has gathered us up through the month of Rejab into the month of Sha’ban (Shahrun Nabi ﷺ). A month which the Prophet said most people neglect, between the months of Rejab and Ramadhan. This is a month in which those who are lovers … Read more

The Loss of Pleasure in Worship: A Sign of a Hardened Heart

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tariqatuna as-suhbah wal-khayru fil-jam`iyya Alhamdulillah wa syukru lillah, extending our greatest happiness and thanks to Allah Almighty. He, having written our names among those who will attend a majlis of cleansing, a majlis of elevation, a majlis of realization, a majlis of knowledge. And we are seeking from Allah Almighty in every gathering … Read more

Virtue of Ramadhan

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The sign of a believer, is the feeling of joy and anticipation, at the approach of Ramadhan. The sign of a hypocrite, is the feeling of dread and agitation, at the approach of Ramadhan. Ramadhan is the month where every Sunnat act is counted as a Fardhu worship, and every Fardhu worship is multiplied 70 … Read more

Virtues of Sha’ban

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Here are the three main virtues of Sha’ban, that explain why Sayyidina Muhammad ﷺ wanted us to not neglect this month: Our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: ذَلِكَ شَهْرٌ يَغْفُلُ النَّاسُ عَنْهُ بَيْنَ رَجَبٍ وَرَمَضَانَ وَهُوَ شَهْرٌ تُرْفَعُ فِيهِ الْأَعْمَالُ إِلَى رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ فَأُحِبُّ أَنْ يُرْفَعَ عَمَلِي وَأَنَا صَائِم “It is a … Read more

Welcoming Sha’aban

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اسلم عليكم ورحمة وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم InSha’Allah we are at the doorstep to welcoming the month of our Holy Prophet ﷺ, Sha’aban Al-Muazzam, TOMORROW (Tuesday) night, in Singapore. In Lefke/Turkey, Sha’aban starts tonight (Monday 20/02). 1) Those who have yet to finish the 30 raka’at Sunnat Rejab, pls do so BY ASAR TOMORROW. … Read more

Welcoming Ramadhan on the Eve of Ramadhan – Awrads and Actions

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Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu. The blessed month of Ramadhan is upon us, and it is incumbent on us mureeds of the Naqshbandi Aliyya tariqah to perform some Awrad in order to welcome the new, holy and blessed month. In this post, we will introduce you to the Awrad and things to do on this blessed … Read more

Rajab, The Month of Allahﷻ

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بسم اللّه الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته • The 1st of Rajab will be this Monday (23/01/23) and the eve of Rajab will be on Sunday night (22/01/23), InSha’Allah. • People of before would leave all sins in the three sacred months of Rajab, Sha’ban and Ramadan. Anyone who respects and honours what … Read more

Rejab is the Month of Allahﷻ

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بسم اللّه الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته “Rejab is My month…”, said Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla. Its knowledge is in His ﷻ Presence. Allahﷻ is Generous and Hisﷻ Generosity has no boundaries. All of its nights are special but there are two extraordinary special nights, Lailatul Ragha’ib and Lailatul Isra Miraj. Ask Allahﷻ for … Read more

Welcoming Holy Rejab tonight

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بسم اللّه الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته InSha’Allah, the first of the three holy months, Rejab the Month of Forgiveness, is approaching in a day. “The month of Rajab is the month of Allah( ﷻ), therefore they say: “Fī Rajab aral ‘ajā’ib,” “In the month of Rajab you see wonders; strange things may … Read more

The Three Holy Months of Worship

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بسم اللّه الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Worshipping during Rejab, Sha’aban and Ramadan is more virtuous than in other months. There is more Thawab for all kinds of charity. He ﷻ gives as much as He ﷻ wants. Therefore, we should know its value and use this chance. Read Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adil’s … Read more

Duties of the Three Holy Months

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بسم اللّه الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته “Rejab is My month. Sha’ban is the month of our Holy Prophet ﷺ. And Ramadan is the month of the Ummah”, said Allahﷻ. Rewards are increased in uncountable folds for those who take care to be consistent in worshipping, doing more and according to their own … Read more

The Most Important Time for Humanity

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بسم اللّه الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Rejab is a holy month. In it are two holy nights, Laylatu l-Raghā’ib and Laylatu l-Mi‘rāj. So many Muslims do not know this night, but it is one of the most important for all humanity; the night the Prophet ﷺ was taken to the Divine Presence. … Read more

Sultan’s Sohbah About Rejab

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بسم اللّه الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته The month of Rajab is the month of Allah( ﷻ), therefore they say: “Fī Rajab aral ‘ajā’ib,” “In the month of Rajab you see wonders; strange things may happen.” You see Allah’s Power in the month of Rajab. Different states occur during this month. Read Mawlana … Read more

Qada’, Kaffarah & Permission To Fast The Three Holy Months

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بسم اللّه الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Mawlana ق gives permission to fast for the three Holy Months, Rajab, Sha’ban and Ramadan, and explains, according to the Hanafi Madhhab, how to Qada’ (make-up) for days of missed fasting. Please note: Kaffarah according to Hanafi & Shafi’e mazhabs are different. In the Hanafi Madzhab, … Read more

Partial Khalwa (Spiritual Seclusion)

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بسم اللّه الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Everyone in Tariqah must go through a khalwa at least once in his/her spiritual journey. Alhamdulilah now, you can do a partial seclusion instead, with the intention of a full one, and reap the same results. Read, ponder and share Sultan’s Sohbah here:Sultan`s Sohbah

Month of Rajab by Hajjah Amina Adil ق

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The month of Rajab is the seventh month of the Islamic calendar year and is termed shahrullâh, the month of Allah ﷻ. Whoever fasts three days during this month, will drink from that river of Paradise, which according to the description of our Holy Prophet ﷺ is “whiter than milk, sweeter than honey, and cooler … Read more

Secrets of Rejab by Hajjah Amina Adilق

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بسم اللّه الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته In her Sohbah on Rejab in 2003, the blessed Mother of Mawlana Shaykh Mehmetق shared the secrets to the three holy months of Rejab, Sha’ban and Ramadan. Please do take some time to revisit the Sohbah and understand the value of these holy months ahead of … Read more

The Virtues of Laylatul Raghaib

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بسم اللّه الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Allahﷻ Grants endless Gifts to anyone who is asking on this night. Many do not know and deny its virtues. It is a great loss for them. Read Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adil’s sohbah here.

The Miracle of Laylatu l-Miraj

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Our Holy Prophetﷺ both physically and spiritually went on this miraculous night journey known as Isra Miraj. Mindless people and the so-called scholars of today deny this, only to destroy their Iman and those who follow them. Read Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adil’s sohbah here.

What Abu Bakr Balkhi Said About The 3 Holy Months

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بسم اللّه الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Rajab is planting the seed. Sha’aban is watering the seed and nurturing it. Ramadhan is harvesting the plants to get the sweet fruit. Hence people of Tariqah start in Rajab. The rest begin only in Ramadhan. Is it possible to plant and harvest so quickly? The … Read more

Ramadhan 2010

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Don’t be cruel Suhbah at the house of Ummi (wife of late Shaykh Zakaria Bagharib) in Singapore on 19th of August 2010, 9th Ramadhan 1431, after Khatam Khwajagan Float like a butterfly Suhbah at the house of Ummi (wife of late Shaykh Zakaria Bagharib) in Singapore on 26th of August 2010, 16th Ramadhan 1431, after Khatam Khwajagan … Read more

Don’t be cruel

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Have pity on yourselves. Be careful of what you say and do. You can destroy all that you have worked for, with just one cruel word. And you can hurl yourself into the deepest pit of hell, with just one unacceptable deed. So look after yourself and be careful, never be heedless of what you are saying and doing, do not be oppressors to yourselves. Remember, the Mercy of Allah is very close to you, but if you don’t have pity on yourselves and those around you, there’s nothing that you will receive from that Mercy.

Rabitah – a Bond of Love

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This bond that we are trying to build is very difficult to achieve – it can only be achieved if we are practising what Maulana is sending to us every week – to overlook each other’s faults, to look for the goodness in people, to be merciful amongst ourselves and to always hold other people in high esteem by according them their due respect. This is something very difficult to do, as we have been doing the opposite for decades now, and it will take many years of practice to perfect it.

Float like a butterfly

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Butterflies can taste the sweetness, unlike caterpillars. Right now, we are just eating from the leaves, not tasting any sweetness. We ask from Allah, after we go through the 10 days of good iktikaf, that we will be able to taste the sweetness of Islam, the sweetness of Iman (faith), the sweetness of love for Allah and His Rasul and our Shaykh.

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