Suhbahs
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Shaykh Abu Muhammad al-Madaniق, the 37th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. He was born in 1251 AH (1835 CE) in Kikunu, a small village in the district of Ghunib, Daghestan, a land known as “the Land of Saints.” His birthplace … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 09 September 2023 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-RahimTariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyyaMadad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Mubarak the month of Mawlid and the day of Mawlid, the birthday of Prophet … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “الصَّدَقَةُ تَرُدّ الْبَلَاءَ وَتَزِيدُ الْعُمر” “Aṣ-ṣadakah taraddu l-balā’ wa-tazīdu l-‘umur.” Aw kamā qāl. Saqadah prolongs life and fends off affliction and troubles, says our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. Why are we saying this? Because shukr to Allāh ﷻ, the month of Safar has … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 2nd October 2021 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-RahimTariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyyaMadad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Alhamdulillah, the month of Safar is nearly ending. In a few days, either … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 26th August 2023 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-RahimTariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyyaMadad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Welcome to all the ladies from Far East; Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Pakistan, India, … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 04 January 2011 Today is the beginning of the holy month of Safar, starting on the morning of Tuesday. The solar eclipse is also one of the minor signs of Judgement Day. It is a difficult time. You should say Shahada three times daily and recite Istighfar … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 31 March 2003 Wednesday is the beginning of Safaru Khair. Every day, recite:3 times Shahada and 300 times Astaghfirullah, and give Sadaqa for each member of your family. Insha Allah, this month will bring goodness to those who follow the holy Prophet ﷺ and keep love and … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 21st September 2022 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Today is the last Wednesday of Safar ul-Khayr. Our Holy Prophet salla Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says there is heaviness on this day. Everything has a wisdom in it. It comes down like this, says our Holy Prophet salla Llāhu ‘alayhi … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 8th September 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Today is the last day of Muharram insha’Allah according to the calendar here. It may be tomorrow or yesterday in other places. But here, it is today. The month of Safar ul- Khayr comes after Muharram, the good month … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 17th August 2023 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Today is the first day of the blessed month of Safar. This month is a bit heavy month. Everything has its wisdom. By the wisdom of Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla, this month of Safar is heavy. Allah ﷻ knows its … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Hizbul Wiqayah During Safaru l-Khayr We are strongly encouraged to recite Hizbul Wiqayah during the month of Safaru l-Khayr, as a means of protection and blessing (page 266 to 273 of full Istanbul Version). Practice of our Shuyukh In the video above, Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق begins the month of Safar with this recitation, and Mawlana … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Safar marks uroos/passing of Maulana Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindiق. Heق was the 25th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Mawlana Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindiق, known as Imam Rabbani and al-Mujaddid Alf-e-Thani, was a monumental figure in Islamic spirituality. He was described as the Pearl of the Crown of … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 12th of Safar marks uroos/passing of Maulana Shaykh Abdullah Dahlawiق. Heق was the 30th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) Maulana Shaykh Abdullah ad-Dahlawiق, also known as Abdullah Shah Ghulam Aliق, was one of the great spiritual masters … Read more
(Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 5th of Safar marks the uroos (passing) of Mawlana Shaykh Ya’Qub al-Charkhiق. Heق was the 19th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Mawlana Shaykh Yaqub al-Charkhiق was a distinguished Islamic scholar and spiritual master who perfectly combined the … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, “When We took you out of your home and sent you for migration, some of the believers’ hearts became sad.” Whereas, when the time for this emigration comes, the order of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla must be fulfilled. There is a time for everything. When it’s not its … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Today is a blessed day. It is the first day of our new year. It is the year 1447 of the Hijrī calendar. That much years have passed since the time of our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu alayhi wa sallam. Those who have īmān know its value. Those who don’t have īmān, … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, today is the last day of the year according to the Hijri Calendar. Tonight is the Hijri new year. This calendar is the calendar of Muslims. May Allāh ﷻ make this year blessed, in shā’a Llāh. May it be the means for goodness. May there be the … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 7th August 2021 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-RahimTariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyyaMadad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Happy Hijri New Year! In Prophet’s ﷺ time the mushrik, unbelievers, were so … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 07 January 2011 As-salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh, yaa ibaadAllah. Always try to say as-salaamu`alaykum because it brings safety for you and for all people. Today, many people have forgotten to say it. The Seal of Prophets ﷺ said, ad-deenu nasihah. This means that religion is sincere advice. Religion was sent … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 25th July 2023 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-RahimTariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyyaMadad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Mubarak the New Year Muharram al-Haram. The month of Muharram has 10 holy days … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Following Mawlanaق’s calendar, tonight is the eve of 14th Muharram, marking the birth of Mawlana Shaykh Baha’uddin Shah Naqshbandق. Shah Naqshbandق made this du’a, O my Lord ﷻ, do not let any one who takes me as … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Wherever the family of our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam and his ﷺ companions go, there becomes light there. The barakah of that place increases. The light of that place increases. Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam called this island of Cyprus Jazīratu l-Khaḍra, the green … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm We are in the blessed month of Muḥarram. May its virtues be upon us. Its virtues are great. Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, a person who fasts one day in Muḥarram, each day is equal to thirty days. Of course, it is good to fast from the first till … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Here is a transcription of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 21st July 2023: MashaAllah, Alhamdulillah, we are now in the New Muslim Year and New Muslim Month of Muharram. Muharram is very … Read more
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
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 19th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Maulana Shaykh Darwish Muhammadق. Heق was the 22nd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Maulana Shaykh Darwish Muhammadق is the Ghawth, the Arch-Intercessor among the renowned saints, and a blessing upon the scholars of Islam. He is the dawn and light of both East … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Maulana Shaykh Muhammad Effendi Al-Yaraghiق. Heق was the 34th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Maulana Shaykh Muhammad Effendi Al-Yaraghiق was a pious Imam, honored and respected by all. He unveiled the treasures of knowledge and revealed the refined code of conduct that governs … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 16th of Muharram marks the blessed birth of Shaykh Jamaluddin Al-Ghumuqiق. Heق was the 35th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Shaykh Jamaluddin Al-Ghumuqiق was a Master of Masters, a Light of Lights, and a Knower among Knowers. A true guide of the Naqshbandi Order, he inherited his spiritual power … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 18th August 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق May the day of ‘Ashura be blessed. May Allah ﷻ let us reach many more years. Today is among the days honored by our Holy Prophet ﷺ. Whoever fasts today will attain 10,000 Thawab. There are other favors of … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 17th August 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Today is the 9th of Muharram and the 8th in some countries. Tomorrow is the holy day of ‘Ashura. There is recommended worship on the day of ‘Ashurah. Our Holy Prophet ﷺ says that, ✅ whoever takes full ablution … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 16th August 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Insha’Allah there is the day of ‘Ashura on the 10th of Muharram. We have approached it. Insha’Allah it is a special and holy day in the sight of Allah ﷻ. It is precious. We are given it as a … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 01 April 1999 It is one of the holiest months, Muharram, and tonight is the 10th night, one of the holiest nights in Islam. Tomorrow is the 10th of Muharram, the Day of Ashura. This day holds a special place in the Islamic calendar and also in … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 25 November 2011 Thumma salaamu `alaykum ayyuha ’l-mu’mineen wa ’l-mu’minaat wa ’l-muslimeena wa ’l-muslimaat. As- salaamu `alaykum to all attendees. Today is the first day of the new year, and we are asking for it to be a holy year for all of mankind. O people, the … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 03rd June 2025 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim. Tariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyya. Madad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqani, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbani. Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu As-Salamu alaykum wa Rahamat Allah. Welcome to all of you ladies and … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 09th August 2019 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق As-Salāmu ‘alaykum wa-raḥmatu Llāhi wa-barakātuh. A‘ūdhu bi-Llāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm. Aṣ-ṣalātu wa-s- Salāmu ‘alá Rasūlinā Muḥammadin Sayyidi l-awwalīna wa-l-ākhirīn. Madad yā Rasūla Llāh, madad yā Sādātī Aṣḥābi Rasūli Llāh, madad yā Mashāyikhanā, dastūr Mawlānā Shaykh … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 22nd August 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Today is the Urs of our Shaykh, Sayyidina Shah Baha’uddinق. May his Maqam be higher. He is a great holy man who served humanity and Muslims. Millions of people reached guidance through him. And this way is going on … Read more
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
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 sabīlā” “And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House (Ka’bah) – those who can afford the journey.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. The pillar of ḥajj is one … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَٱلۡفَجۡرِ (١) وَلَيَالٍ عَشۡرٖ” (Qur’an 89:1-2) “Wa Al-Fajri (1) Wa Layālin `Ashr” “By the dawn (1) By the ten nights” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla swears by these blessed days. They most probably start tonight or tomorrow night. Of course, according to the calendar, it starts tonight, but still, we … Read more
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
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “Everything related to Hajj is very holy and special.Some ‘ulama (scholars) say that these days are better than Ramadhan because in Ramadhan, we don’t know which night is Laylatul Qadr. But during these nights, it is clearly known.Allah Almighty made it known to people so they could gain multiple folds of … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Devotions for The Day of Arafah To be performed between Zuhur and Asar: ✅ Solatul Sunnat Khusoma – 4 rakaʿātMake the intention that the reward of this prayer be granted to those who may have claims against us on the Day of Judgment. ✅ Perform Solatul Sunnat ‘Arafah – 4 rakaʿāt with one salām In … Read more
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem S. Ibrahim (as) was ordered to rebuild the Ka’aba, which had been hidden in the earth after the flood of Nuh (as). At the time of the flood, Mount Qubays (a mountain outside of Mecca) asked Allah ﷻ, “Let me hide your amanat. ” So Allah ﷻ placed the black stone safely … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Here is a short summary of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 30 June 2022: 1) In these First Ten Nights/Days of Zulhijjah, believers are exhorted to increase their acts of Ibadah. This … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 10th July 2022 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق فَبِذَٰلِكَ فَلْيَفْرَحُوا هُوَ خَيْرٌ مِّمَّا يَجْمَعُونَ (Qur’ān 10:58) ‘Fabidhālika falyafraḥū huwa khayrun mimmā yajma‘ūn’ ‘In that let them rejoice; that is better than what they accumulate.’ Allāh ﷻ tells us to be happy for what He ﷻ gives. What He ﷻ gives are things to be happy for. They are … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 29th June 2022 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق The Prophet salla Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says to say: “SubhanaLlah, wa l-HamduliLlah, wa la Ilaha illa Llah”. It has is a big value insha’Allah in these days. There are many [Tasbih] that we wrote in our Awrad/Duties of Dhu … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 29th June 2022 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق وَالْفَجْرِ ﴿01﴾ وَلَيَالٍ عَشْرٍ (Qur’ān 89:01-02) ‘Wa l-Fajr (01) Wa Layālin ‘Ashr’ ‘By the dawn (01) And [by] ten nights.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allah ‘Azza wa Jalla makes an Oath in this Surah, specially for these ten nights. From … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 6th June 2022 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق 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 sabīlā’ ‘And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House (Ka’bah) – those who can … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 20th July 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Today is ’Īd. ‘Īdu l-Aḍḥá Mubarak to everyone. May Allāh ﷻ make these virtues last for us. This ’Īd is a favor of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla to us. Certainly, He ﷻ gives barakah to those who accept this favor. … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “There are no days in this world more beloved to Allah ﷻ, and more beloved to me ﷺ, than the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah.” This Prophetic ḥadīth has been narrated with various wordings by seven Companions: ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAmr, Ibn ʿAbbās, ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿUmar, Abū Hurayrah, Ibn … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 18th July 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق “لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ، وَالنِّعْمَةَ، لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ” “Labbayka Llāhumma labbayk. Labbayka lā sharīka laka labbayk. Inna l-ḥamda, wa n-niʻmata, laka wa l-mulk, lā sharīka lak.” This is Yawmu ‘Arafah. It … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Eid Mubarak to all! Mabrook on completing the Devotions of Arafah and the fasting of the first nine days of Zulhijjah. Such a beautiful gift from Allah Almighty for the believers. Summary of Practices & Devotions 1) On 10th Dhul Hijjah, pray Solatul Ishraq before proceeding to Eid prayers. Recite ‘Subhanallah … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The Day of Arafah, 9th Dhul Hijjah, is the holiest day in our Muslim Calendar. Pilgrims must gather at the plains of Arafah, between Zuhur and Maghrib, to be considered as having performed the Hajj. As the Holy Prophet ﷺ said: Hajj is Arafah. Summary of Devotions ✅ Do fast on … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 15th July 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق This month of Dhū al-Ḥijjah is a holy month. There is a lot of goodness and worship to be performed. One of them is the prayer of ‘Īd. ‘Īd prayer is wājib to us. It is wājib to Ḥanafī … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 11th July 2023 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-RahimTariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyyaMadad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu The month of Hajj is nearly over. In a week’s time, InshAllah, we … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 9th July 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla swears on precious things. We are entering the month of Dhū al-Ḥijjah in two days insha’Allah. Starting from tomorrow evening there are these ten nights. ‘وَالْفَجْرِ’ (Qur’ān 89:01) ‘By the dawn.’ Fajr means dawn. It is … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The Prophet ﷺ said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah, than these ten days. One fast during these ten days is equal to the fasting of one complete year, and the worship of one night during this period is equal to the worship in the Laylatul … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 14th of Muharram marks the blessed birth of Maulana Shaykh Baha’uddin Shah Naqshbandق. Heق was the 17th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Maulana Shaykh Baha’uddin Shah Naqshbandق is an Ocean of Knowledge without shore. Its waves are woven with pearls of Heavenly Wisdom. He cleansed humanity through his innocence … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 10th of Muharram marks the blessed birth of Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindiق. Heق was the 25th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindiق was the Pearl of the Crown of the Knowledgeable Saints. He was the Treasure of those who came before and those who came after. … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 10th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Shaykh Abul Hasan al-Kharqaniق. Heق was the 7th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali ibn Jafar al-Kharqaniق was born in 963 in Kharaqan, a small village near Bistam in Persia. He carried several noble nicknames, “King of the Kings of … Read more
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 sabīlā” “And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House (Ka’bah) – those who can afford the journey.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Trips to ḥajj have started. It … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 9th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Maulana Shaykh (Mazhar) Shamsuddin Habib Allahق. Heق was the 29th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Shaykh Mazharق was born in 1113 H / 1701 AD in India. From his childhood, the light of Guidance and the traces of Piety shone from his forehead. … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 9th of Muharram marks uroos/passing of Shaykh Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abu Bakrق. Heق was the grandson of Abu Bakr as-Siddiqر and the 4th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Grandshaykh Sharafuddinق and his successor, Grandshaykh Abdullah ad-Daghestaniق (the 38th and 39th Grandshaykhs in the Naqshbandi Golden Chain) narrated the following story: … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Here is a transcription of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 16th June 2023: We are on the verge of entering into a very important month in the Muslim calendar, the blessed month … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Here is a short summary of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 15 July 2021: The first ten days of Zulhijjah are the holiest of the year, which is why this Khatam is … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm As narrated by Imam Al-Ghazaliق: “Whoever recites ‘Subḥāna Llāh wa biḥamdī’ 300 times on the day of Eid and dedicates its reward to the deceased Muslims, Allah will send 1,000 lights of mercy into the grave of every Muslim. And when that person passes away, Allah will grant them 1,000 lights … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm 1. Niyyah (Intention) نَوَيْتُ الْأرْبَعِيْن، نَوَيْتُ الْعُزْلَة، نَوَيْتُ الْخَلْوَة، نَوَيْتُ الْإعْتِگَاف، نَوَيْتُ الْسُّلُوك، نَوَيْتُ الرِّيَاضَةْ لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى فيِ هـَزَا الْجَامِع “Nawaitul-arba’in, nawaitul-‘uzla, nawaitul-khalwa, nawaitu l-i’tikāf, nawaitus-sulūk, nawaitur-rīyada lil-lahi ta’ālā fi hadhā l-jāmi” “I intend the forty (days of seclusion), I intend seclusion (from dunya), I intend isolation, I intend seclusion in … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Wear a turban, if you can, for all prayers, as it makes the prayer 70 times better. And for each winding of cloth around the taj, there is a huge reward, hence the pious ones wore large turbans. And especially for Friday prayers, Angels make special doas for the one wearing … Read more
Sohbah on 21 April 2022 by Almarhum Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Below are some precious points you may wish to ponder upon from this Sohbah: 1) Which two deeds are allowed to give intercession/shafa’ah or to … Read more
The 1st of Muharram marks the blessed birth of Mawlana Shaykh Khas Muhammad Sirwaniق. He was the 33rd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. “The Almighty Lord did not send anything to this Earth, except as a lesson for his Servants to learn from.” “The Naqshbandi Sufi Order is based on four characteristics of behavior:• … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) of Sayyida A’isha (RA), the daughter of Sayyidina Abu Bakr (RA) and Sayyida Umm Rūmān, and the beloved wife of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Sayyida A’isha (RA) was born into the Quraysh tribe of Mecca. Her father, Abu Bakr (RA), was a dear … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tonight marks the halfway point of Ramadhan, and the passing of The Rare Lady of Purity, Sayyida Nafisa at-Tahira (RA). She was born in Makkah on the same night as the Prophet ﷺ, in the year 145 H. She was the daughter of al-Hasan al-Anwar, the son of Zaid al-Ablaj, son … Read more
Sohbah on 18 April 2022 by Almarhum Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan On the blessed night of Nuzul Qur’an back in 2022, Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar gave a meaningful Sohbah on the lessons of this night. Here … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 14th of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) of Shaykh Abū Yazīd Tayfūr al-Bistāmīق, the 6th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandī Golden Chain. His life was a testament to divine love, unwavering sincerity, and ascetic devotion. He remains one of the greatest Ṣūfī masters, with Imam Junaid al-Baghdādī declaring: “Abū Yazīdق holds the same … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 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 7 July 2023: – The Holy Prophet ﷺ was known as the walking Qur’an. Every believer must aspire to this lofty … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet ﷺ spent this night before the battle calling out to Allah ﷻ with the following dhikr: ‘Ya Hayyu, Ya Qayyum’ Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum is called Ism al-Azam, The Greatest Name of Allah. This is the supplication to be recited when in dire need. [Hadith] The Battle of … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tonight in Singapore (30th March), at the azan of Maghrib, we bid blessed Ramadhan, farewell. Do look at the sky and read the new moon Du’a at Maghrib. The night of Eid is a very blessed night to stay up in, it is the night of Distribution of Rewards. There is … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm As we are in the precious remaining days of this Blessed Month of Ramadhan, here is some advice on what to do in these last few days. For your benefit, please do take some time to read them. The Last Days of Ramadhan 1) Feel the intense sadness. Ramadhan is leaving … Read more
[Excerpt from ‘From the Light of Ahl al-Bayt: My Spiritual Experiences Unveiled’] by Imam Metawalli ash-Sha`rawi Sayyida Nafisa was born in Makkah on the 11th of Rabia al-Awwal, the same night that the Prophet (s) was born, in the year 145 H. Her father had been appointed governor of Madinat al-Munawwara in the year 150 … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 10th of Ramadhan marks the passing of Sayyida Khadijah al-Kubra (Salāmullāh ʿAlayhā), the esteemed wife of the Holy Prophet ﷺ and Mother of the Believers. In Islamic history, few names shine as brightly as that of Sayyida Khadijah al-Kubra (RA), the beloved wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the very … Read more
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
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 9th of Ramadhan marks the Urs of the esteemed companion of the Prophet ﷺ, Abdullāh ibn Masʿūd (RA), who was one of the earliest and most knowledgeable companions of the Prophet ﷺ. His journey into Islam, unwavering devotion to the Prophet ﷺ, and contributions to Islamic scholarship left a lasting … Read more
Sohbah on 28 April 2022 by Almarhum Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan As we are approaching the final 10 nights of Holy Ramadhan, do take some time to watch the Sohbah given by Almarhum Shaykh Abdul Sattar, … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Do not reduce terawih prayer to 8 rakaats, do 20. In this Sobhah, which is also translated into English, Shaykh Muhammadق speaks of the great blessings of: 1) Striving our utmost in this month to become close to Allah, this month is a priceless gift to the Ummah of Rasulullahﷺ. 2) … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 8th of Ramadhan marks the blessed birth of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiqق. Heق was the great-grandson of the Holy Prophet ﷺ and the 5th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. His Noble Lineage Imam Ja’far as-Sadiqق’s lineage connects him directly to both Sayyidina Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) and Sayyidina Abu … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Ramaḍhān is a profoundly significant day in Islamic history, marking two pivotal events that shaped the course of Islām. It is the night of Nuzūl al-Qur’ān, the Descent of the Qur’an, where the first verses of the Qur’an were revealed to our Prophet ﷺ as divine guidance for all … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Du’a of Grandshaykh Abdullah al-Faiz ad-Daghestaniق “O my Lord! I am asking you to accept all the prayers I have made to You until the end of my life; also all the prayers at which I was present, or that I hear, before I go from this life. O my Lord! … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet Muhammad ﷺ deeply loved his daughter, Sayyidatina Fatimaر, and she is beloved by all the angels and righteous believers. We ask Allah ﷻ to grant us the honor of being under her protection on the Day of Judgement. The Prophet ﷺ once confided in her, saying, “I am experiencing stomach … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) of the greatest women in all of creation, Sayyida Fatima az-Zahraʾر. She is the mother of Sayyidina ʾImam Hassan and Sayyidina ʾImam Hussainر. She is the wife of Sayyidina ʾImam ʿAli ibn ʾAbi Talibر. She is the daughter of the Beloved of Allah … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In this month, we feast so much. Yet the Prophet ﷺ hardly had any food in his home, months would go by without cooked food in hisﷺ Holy Home, hisﷺ Holy Family ate dates and drank water mostly, and tied stones to their stomachs to alleviate their hunger. Ramadhan is a … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The final 10 days of Ramadhan is fast approaching, and these are the Days of Liberation from Hellfire. It is also the most important 10 days of Ramadhan, in which we do iktikaf and seek the Night of Power. We are to seek it on all the odd nights, but it … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Nabeez – a simple delicious drink made with dates. Nabeez is a Sunnah, healthy, tasty drink, ideal for Sahoor and iftar. Our Prophet ﷺ used to drink it as well. Lots of health benefits, dates have been a staple diet of the Prophet ﷺ all his blessed life. How to make:Soak … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan – Ramadhan Series Here is a short synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 12 March 2023: • Allah ﷻ created the Mind and Ego to lead us in different directions – one … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan – Ramadhan Series Here is a synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 7 April 2022: When Sayyidah Aisha (RadhiAllahu anha) asked the Prophet ﷺ, “O Messenger of Allah, if it is … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan – Ramadhan Series Here is a short synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 14 April 2022: وَلَوْ تَرَىٰٓ إِذِ ٱلْمُجْرِمُونَ نَاكِسُوا۟ رُءُوسِهِمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ رَبَّنَآ أَبْصَرْنَا وَسَمِعْنَا فَٱرْجِعْنَا نَعْمَلْ صَـٰلِحًا إِنَّا … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Ramadhan marks the passing (haul/uroos) of Mawlana Shaykh Khas Muhammad Sirwaniق. He was the 33rd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. “The Almighty Lord did not send anything to this Earth, except as a lesson for his Servants to learn from.” “The Naqshbandi Sufi Order is based on … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “O Naqshband of the world! Engrave my impression on your heart and imprint it in such a way that you are remembered with the title of ‘Naqshband’ (the one who engraves) till the Doomsday.” – Ghawth al-Azam Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق to Shaykh Baha’uddin Shahق [Taken from The Spiritual Guides of … Read more
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm 1) Keep away snacks, balance food. Do keep away snacks and unfinished food in the house, as we may accidentally start snacking, due to the force of habit that may have developed in the past. Should you eat by accident, it does not nullify the fast; continue fasting. It is sign … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Here is a short synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 24 March 2023: For a full elaboration on these points, do watch the Sohbah here: Wa min Allah at-Tawfiq. Al-Fatiha. Our beloved Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan reunited with his true … Read more
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan – Ramadhan Series Here is a short synopsis of a Sohbah given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 17 March 2023: Do watch the Sohbah for the full elaboration on the points above here: Here is … Read more
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