Float like a butterfly

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.

Ḥajj Is the Most Beautiful Journey

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

Guidelines for Ḥajjīs

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

Duties of the Day of Arafah (Complete Guide)

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

Welcoming Blessed Dhul Hijjah

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

Day of Arafah Wazifa

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

The Ka’aba by Hjh Amina Adilق

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

#SgSohbah: Clean Home, Clean Body, Clean Heart

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

Be Happy & Thankful on Eid

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

Duties of Dhu l-Hijjah

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

The Ten Nights

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

Hajj Is a Matter Of Destiny

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

The First Day of ’Īd

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

No Days Lovelier to Allah ﷻ and The Prophet ﷺ

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

Be a Real Believer

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

Eidul Adha Wazifa

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

Advice for the Day of ‘Arafah & Eidul Adha

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

Muharram & The New Year by Hjh Rukiye Sultan

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

By the Morning and the Ten Nights

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

Advice for the First Ten Days of Zulhijjah (Dhul Hijjah)

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

14th Muharram: Birth of Maulana Shaykh Baha’uddin Shah Naqshband, 17th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain

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

10th Muharram: Birth of Shaykh Ahmad al-Faruqi as-Sirhindi, 25th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain

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

10th Muharram: Urs of Shaykh Abul Hasan al-Kharqani, 7th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain

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

The Adab of Ḥajj

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

9th Muharram: Urs of Maulana Shaykh (Mazhar) Shamsuddin Habib Allah, 29th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain

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

9th Muharram: Urs of Shaykh Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr, 4th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain

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

#SgSohbah: The Blessed 10 Days of Zulhijjah

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

#SgSohbah: Hajj, A Symbolic Devotion

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

Don’t be cruel

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

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.

#SgSohbah: The Immense Fadhilat / Benefits of Ramadhan

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 18 March 2023: Do watch the Sohbah for the full elaboration on the points above here: Here is … Read more

#SgSohbah: Advice For A Blessed Ramadhan

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

#SgSohbah: Why Sahoor is So Important

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 31 March 2023: (78) أَقِمِ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ لِدُلُوكِ ٱلشَّمْسِ إِلَىٰ غَسَقِ ٱلَّيْلِ وَقُرْءَانَ ٱلْفَجْرِۖ إِنَّ قُرْءَانَ ٱلْفَجْرِ كَانَ مَشْهُودًا (78) Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] … Read more

#SgSohbah: The Most Precious Gift from Allah

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

#SgSohbah: First 10 Days of Mercy

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 15 April 2021: The Holy Month of Ramadhan sees its first ten days as Allah ﷻ raining Mercy … Read more

#SgSohbah: Ramadan is to Be With Allah ﷻ

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 9 April 2021: The children of man either gather for good or for evil. Our first gathering began … Read more

#SgSohbah: Value of Time in Ramadhan

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

When You Miss Tahajjud

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Whenever you miss Tahajjud prayers, it means you have not been invited for intimate discourse (khalwat) with Allah ﷻ. Then the mureed must check his words, actions, intentions, deeds, assumptions made, from the previous day – which of those brought a darkness upon us that prevented the invitation from reaching us. … Read more

Nabeez | Prophetic Beverage for Sahoor & Iftar

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

1st Ramadhan: Birth of Sultanul Awliya Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق

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

#SgSohbah: Treasure Every Moment of Ramadhan (Story of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق and Sheikh Abdul Khaliq al-Ghujdawaniق)

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

3rd Ramadhan: Urs of Mawlana Shaykh Khas Muhammad Sirwani, 33rd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain

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

3rd Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyida Fatima az-Zahraʾ

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

3rd Ramadhan: The Sincerity of Ahlul Bayt

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

1st Muharram: Birth of Mawlana Shaykh Khas Muhammad Sirwani, 33rd Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain

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

4th Ramadhan: Urs of Grandshaykh Abdullah al-Faiz ad-Dagestani, 39th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain

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

8th Ramadhan: Birth of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq, 5th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain

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

9th Ramadhan: Urs of Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, The Early Convert, Qur’anic Scholar, and Close Companion of the Prophet ﷺ

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

10th Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyida Khadijah al-Kubra, Mother of the Believers

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

14th Ramadhan: Urs of Sultan-ul Arifeen, Shaykh Abu Yazid Tayfur al-Bistami, 6th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain

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

15th Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyida Nafisa at-Tahira, The Rare Lady of Purity

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

Shaykh Adnan Kabbaniق: Blessings on the Eve of 16th of Ramadan The Night of Sahib Az-Zaman Sayyidina Mahdi (AS)

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The eve of the 16th of Ramadan is a very precious night to the AwliyaAllah. It is known as the eve of Sahib az-Zaman, Sayyidina al-Mahdi (AS). On this night, Allah Almighty grants him a special honour, allowing all Awliya to meet with him. He will spiritually dress all the Awliya, … Read more

17th Ramadhan: Nuzul Qur’an & the Battle of Badr

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

Battle of Badr

18 April by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar-Rabbani Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem ‎وَلَقَدْ نَصَرَكُمُ ٱللَّهُ بِبَدْرٍ وَأَنتُمْ أَذِلَّةٌ ۖ فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ (Qur’ān 03:123).  ‘‘Wa laqad naṣarakumu Llāhu bibadrin wa antum aḍillatun fa ittaqū Llāha la‘allakum tashkurūn”  ‘’And already had Allah given you victory at [the battle of] Badr while you were few in number. … Read more

Hajja Amina Adil Sultanق: The Battle of Badr

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In the second year of the Hijra, on the first day of Ramadan, news reached the Holy Prophet ﷺ that Abu Sufyan was approaching with a large and richly laden caravan, accompanied by ‘Amr ibn al-‘As. The angel Jibra’il (AS) brought this message to the Prophet ﷺ: “Go out and fight … 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 Rare Lady of Purity – Sayyida Nafisa At-Tahira

[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

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

Du’a of Ahlul Badr

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

17th Ramadhan: Night of Nuzul Qur’an

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

#SgSohbah: The Qur’an – A Companion From The Cradle to The Grave

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

#SgSohbah: The Qur’an, Map to The Hidden Treasure

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 2023: Do watch the Sohbah for the full elaboration on the points above here: Jazakumullahu Khairan. Our … Read more

#SgSohbah: Know the Value of Ramadhan

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

17th Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyida A’isha

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

The Last Ten Nights

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Tonight, we enter the final 10 nights of Ramadhan, the most blessed time of the year. These are the Nights of Liberation from Hellfire. As such, do recite the following abundantly: “اللهم انك عفو تحب العفو فاعف عني” “Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa’fu annee” “O Allah, You are Pardoning and … 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

Make Intention for I’tikāf 

Sohbah on 9 April 2023 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Listen to Sultanق’s Sohbah here (4:41): Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem 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 … Read more

How to Reach Laylatu l-Qadr

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In sha’a Llāh today we are honoring this night with the intention of Laylatu l-Qadr. That is our intention, in sha’a Llāh. If it is not this night, then another night. But to honor this night, reviving this night is performing prayers for the sake of Allāh ﷻ, performing Qiyāmu l-Layl, … Read more

Hajja Amina Adil Sultanق: Iktikaf, Zakat, Treasuring Ramadan, and the Rewards of Honouring Ramadan

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sayyida ‘Aishaر reported: “If a person performs Iktikaf [seclusion, retreat] in the mosque during the last ten days of Ramadan with sincere and pure intention, Allah Almighty will forgive him all his sins.” Sayyida ‘Aishaر also reported: “The Holy Prophet ﷺ used to retreat into the mosque during the last ten … Read more

Ramadhan Advice for The Last Ten Days

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

#SgSohbah: Preparation for Laylatul Qadr & Advise for the Last Ten Days of Ramadhan

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

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

Shaykh Adnan Kabbaniق: Laylatul Qadr

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Do all the following in congregation if possible. This is the tradition that Mawlana Sultan al-Awliyaق followed throughout his life. Firstly, the one hundred rakaʿats of sunnah that are performed on this night will bring upon us the blessings of a thousand months of worship, or more. The degree of one’s … Read more

Hajja Amina Adil Sultanق: The Night of Power and the Blessings of Ramadan

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The Holy Scriptures were all sent down during the month of Ramadan. The pages of the revelation that the Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was given came on the first day of Ramadan. Five hundred years later, the Torah was revealed, again on the first of Ramadan. Dawud (AS) received the Zabur on … Read more

Preparing for Rajab by Hjh Rukiye

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Madad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu In less than fifteen days the month of Rajab is approaching. The three holy months, Rajab, Sha‘ban and Ramadan, are the season for barakah and blessing, for worshipping and … Read more

The Three Holy Months by Hjh Rukiye

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Madad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Tariqatuna as-sohbah, wa-l khayru fi-l jam‘iyyah.Our Way is through sohbah, and all goodness is in gathering. In sha’ Allah, today we will speak about the three holy months: Rajab, … 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

Hajja Rukiye Sultan: Laylatul Qadr and the Story of Hazrat Fatimaر

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm According to calculations, Laylatul Qadr will be this Sunday night. There is a prayer of four rak‘ats after Tarawih and after the Witr wajib, which you can pray individually, not in jama‘ah. Make niyyah for four rak‘ats of Salat Laylatul Qadr. In each rak‘ah, recite: After completing the prayer and giving … Read more

Be Good For Your Family

Aūdhu BiLlāhi Minash-shayṭāni r-rajīm. BismiLlāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm. We must remember the beautiful words of our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam in his ﷺ holy month. We must do what he ﷺ says as much as we can. Our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says the best of you is the one who is … Read more

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

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

Virtues of Hajj Are Incomparable

23 June 2023 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar-Rabbani Bismillahir-Rahmani-Raheem Listen to Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا”, “Wa li-Llahi ‘ala n-Nasi Ĥijju Al-Bayti Mani Astaţā`a ‘Ilayhi Sabīlā”, “And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House … Read more

The First House Built for Mankind

19 June 2023 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar-Rabbani Bismillahir-Rahmani-Raheem Listen to Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا”, “Wa li-Llahi ‘ala n-Nasi Ĥijju Al-Bayti Mani Astaţā`a ‘Ilayhi Sabīlā”, “And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House … Read more

Who Is Destined to Go to Hajj?

15 June 2023 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar-Rabbani Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Listen to Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: ‘وَأَذِّن فِي النَّاسِ بِالْحَجِّ يَأْتُوكَ رِجَالًا’, ‘Wa ‘Adhdhin Fī An-Nāsi Bil-Ĥajji Ya’tūka Rijālāan’, ‘And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot.’ (Qur’ān 22:27). … Read more

Benefit from These Ten Nights

18 June 2023 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar-Rabbani Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Listen to Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm: “وَٱلۡفَجۡرِ (١) وَلَيَالٍ عَشۡرٖ”, “Wa Al-Fajri (1) Wa Layālin `Ashr”, “By the dawn (1) By the ten nights” (Qur’an 89:1-2). Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. The ten holy nights [of Dhu l-Hijjah] … Read more

Take More in these Holy Months

10 June 2023 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar-Rabbani Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Listen to Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: AlhamduliLlah we are in the three months of Ash’huru l-Hurum (The Sacred Months). The first one is Dhu l-Qa’dah which will nearly finish. And after this is also a holy, blessed month: Dhu l-Hijjah … Read more

Du‘a of the Muslim

Bismi Llahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim May it be mubārak (blessed), the night of the 15th of Sha‘bān. Thank Allah ﷻ we were able to reach it, and inshā’Allah may we reach even better ones and better days. Everything Allah ﷻ has deemed as holy, beautiful and good is beautiful and with barakah (blessings) and raḥmah (mercy). … Read more

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

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

Ramadhan – a month of fasting or a month of feasting?

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

The Best Among The Believers

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The best amongst the believers, are those whose lives benefit others. Use your knowledge, wealth, time and doas to benefit your family, your fellow mureeds from the Tariqah and the Ummah of Rasulullah ﷺ. On the authority of Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), it is narrated that, “Allah … Read more

Die Before You Truly Die

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In case you missed it, here is a short synopsis of the Suhbah given at our weekly Khatam Khwajagan last Friday. 1) The blessings and mercy of Allah descends in a gathering of remembrance – not just forgiveness but a gift of having our bad deeds … Read more

Virtues of Sha’ban

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

Advice for the Last Days of Ramadhan, Night of Eid & Syawal

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

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