Martyrdom Is the Highest Rank in Islām

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

#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 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

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 in the history of the world. Allah Almighty granted victory to His beloved servants from … Read more

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 blessing upon the scholars of Islam. He is the dawn and light of both East … Read more

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. He unveiled the treasures of knowledge and revealed the refined code of conduct that governs … Read more

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 Knower among Knowers. A true guide of the Naqshbandi Order, he inherited his spiritual power … Read more

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 asking for it to be a holy year for all of mankind. O people, the … Read more

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 rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu As-Salamu alaykum wa Rahamat Allah. Welcome to all of you ladies and … Read more

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 yā Rasūla Llāh, madad yā Sādātī Aṣḥābi Rasūli Llāh, madad yā Mashāyikhanā, dastūr Mawlānā Shaykh … Read more

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 hearts that Ramadhan is beginning. 3) At the Azan of Maghrib, look at the sky … Read more

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

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 of every Muslim. And when that person passes away, Allah will grant them 1,000 lights … Read more

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 (days of seclusion), I intend seclusion (from dunya), I intend isolation, I intend seclusion in … Read more

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 large turbans. And especially for Friday prayers, Angels make special doas for the one wearing … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.” – Mawlana Shaykh Muhammadق 1) At Azan Maghrib tomorrow night (Saturday, 1st March), we enter … 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

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 Ramadhan, do take some time to watch the Sohbah given by Almarhum Shaykh Abdul Sattar, … Read more

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 close to Allah, this month is a priceless gift to the Ummah of Rasulullahﷺ. 2) … 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 adab (prescribed Islamic etiquette) that can bring creation (people) to their Creator. Just as a … 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

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

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

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

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

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

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] for you; it is expected that your Lordﷻ will resurrect you to a praised station.” … Read more

Welcoming Ramadhan on the Eve of Ramadhan – Awrads and Actions

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

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