Category Archives: Singapore Suhbah Series
The Hijri New Year by Hjh Rukiye Sultan
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 … Continue reading
Yawm Ashuraa – The Day of Ashura by Hjh Rukiye Sultan
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Guide to Ashura
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 … Continue reading
SgSohbah: Muharram is Very Special to Us
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 21 July 2023: • The Naqshbandi … Continue reading
Guide to Muharram
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 … Continue reading
19th Muharram: Urs of Maulana Shaykh Darwish Muhammad, 22nd Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
17th Muharram: Urs of Maulana Shaykh Muhammad Effendi Al-Yaraghi, 34th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
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. … Continue reading
16th Muharram: Birth of Shaykh Jamaluddin Al-Ghumuqi, 35th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
The Golden Chain
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 … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Virtues of ‘Ashura
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 … Continue reading
Duties for the Day of ‘Ashura
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 … Continue reading
The Barakah of ‘Ashura
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 … Continue reading
Heavenly Blessings of Muharram
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 … Continue reading
Important Instructions for Muharram and Beyond
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 … Continue reading
Yawm Arafah by Hjh Rukiye Sultan
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
The Eighth and Ninth of Dhū l-Ḥijjah
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 … Continue reading
#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 … Continue reading
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) – … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
#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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Qurbān Is a Gift from Allah
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 … Continue reading
#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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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) – … Continue reading
Eid Day Dhikr
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 … Continue reading
Adab of Laylatul Qadr
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 … Continue reading
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, … Continue reading
Angels of Badr
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
30th March: Urs of Sultanul Quloob, Shaykh Raja Ashman Shah
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 30th of March marks the haul/uroos of our beloved Shaykh Raja Ashman Shahق,who returned to his Lord on this date in 2012. Fondly remembered as, ‘Sultanul Quloob’ (King of Hearts), he dedicated his life to … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
A Guide to Dalailul Khayrat
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim 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 … Continue reading
A Collection of Ramadhan Resources
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 … Continue reading
Treasure Every Moment 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 17 March 2023: … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Welcoming Ramadhan Kareem
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.” … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
30th Ramadhan: Night of Hari Raya Eidul Fitri
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 … Continue reading
End of Ramadhan & Eid-ul Fitr
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 … Continue reading
Terawih Prayers
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
3rd Ramadhan: The Sincerity of Ahlul Bayt
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Prophet Muhammad ﷺ deeply loved his daughter, Sayyida Fatima (Raḍiy Allāhu ʿAnhā), and she is beloved by all the angels and righteous believers. We ask Allah ﷻ to grant us the honor of being under her … Continue reading
3rd Ramadhan: Urs of Sayyidā Fāṭimah az-Zahrāʾ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 3rd of Ramaḍhān marks the passing (haul/uroos) of the greatest women in all of creation, Sayyidā Fāṭimah az-Zahrāʾ (Salāmullāh ʿAlayhā). She is the mother of Sayyidunā ʾImām Ḥassan and Sayyidunā ʾImām Ḥussain (Raḍiy Allāhu ʿAnhʾum). … Continue reading
Ramadhan Guidelines by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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: … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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: … Continue reading
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: … Continue reading
Ramadhan Advice by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
The Holy Prophet ﷺ is Our Link to Allah ﷻ
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm 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, month of the Ummah. Sha’ban is the link, a celebration of the impeccable … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
The Qurban of Eid
25 June 2023 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar-Rabbani Bismillahir-Rahmani-Raheem Listen to Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Read Sultanق’s Sohbah here: Shukr to Allah ﷻ we are in these holy days. The name of Eid ul-Adha speaks for itself – we must … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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: … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Conquering The Ego Leads One to The Divine Presence
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. There are 80,000 bad characters, and each is a heavy … Continue reading
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 – … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
The Doa Made At Tahajjud Is An Arrow That Does Not Miss Its Target
Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The doa made at Tahajjud is an arrow that does not miss its target. Anyone with a serious hajat will not miss Tahajjud prayers. “And from [part of] the night, pray with it as additional [worship] … Continue reading