#SohbahSeries: Seeing Perfection in All Things

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) By the name of Allah, All-Mighty, All-Merciful, Most Beneficent and Most Munificent. A person once came to a Sheikh and asked, “Tell me something, O master. I wish very much to see the Prophet ﷺ … Read more

#SohbahSeries: Seeking Forgiveness For Others

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) [One morning, Sheikh Nazimق spoke about the carefree attitude of members of a rock band, who rehearsed next to a mosque in London where he often gave lectures.] By the name of Allah, All-Mighty, All-Merciful, … Read more

#SohbahSeries: The Oasis Beyond Illusions

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) [This sohbah was given to two young men who came from another sheikh to visit Sheikh Nazimق, intending to continue their search for a guide after leaving.] By the name of Allah, All-Mighty, All-Merciful, Most … Read more

#SohbahSeries: Unshakeable Like a Mountain

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) By the name of Allah, All-Mighty, All-Merciful, Most Beneficent and Most Munificent. We are now living in this world. Goodness and badness, truth and falsehood, haqq and batil, are always fighting. This side is the … Read more

#SohbahSeries: The Mortgage of Paradise

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) By the name of Allah, All-Mighty, All-Merciful, Most Beneficent and Most Munificent. Endless praise and thanks to Allah ﷻ, who is always granting to His servants from His endless favors. These favors cannot be bought … Read more

#SohbahSeries: Guarding the Eyes

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah Allah Almighty is teaching His prophets (AS), His awliya, and His believing servants. Each group of people are students in the Divine Presence, according to their spiritual levels, their beliefs, and their respect for the Lord Almighty. We have been ordered to keep the highest respect for … Read more

#SohbahSeries: Keeping the Balance

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah [This sohbah was given during a gathering where Mawlana Sheikh Nazimق spoke on the importance of balance in daily life, reminding mureeds that every hour is a trust and that stealing from Allah ﷻ’s time is the worst thievery.] By the name of Allah, All-Mighty, All-Merciful, Most … Read more

#SohbahSeries: The Fire of Anger

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) By the name of Allah, All-Mighty, All-Merciful, Most Beneficent and Most Munificent. Man is created weak, yet he thinks he is powerful. He is so weak, and pride is the worst characteristic within us, never … Read more

#SohbahSeries: When Others Weep

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) By the name of Allah, All-Mighty, All-Merciful, Most Beneficent and Most Munificent. When will a person find peace within himself? That is the question. Rivers run until they reach the ocean. They struggle until they … Read more

#SohbahSeries: The Beauty of What Awaits

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah For real faith, we are in need to know about Akhirah, the Hereafter. We must know, because as long as our hearts are occupied with this world, it is difficult for real faith to make room in our hearts. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Kulla yawmin la az-dad … Read more

#SohbahSeries: The Two Pillars of Islam

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) By the name of Allah, All-Mighty, All-Merciful, Most Beneficent and Most Munificent. We are living in a time when everything has been changed and is appearing in its opposite form. Things have been taken from … Read more

#SohbahSeries: The Door to Paradise

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) By the name of Allah, All-Mighty, All-Merciful, Most Beneficent and Most Munificent. Today we are in the fifteenth century of Hijrah, which honors the last Prophet of the world and of the universe, Sayyidina Muhammad … Read more

#SohbahSeries: The Day of Gathering

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah Ya Jami‘u-n-Nas, O Gatherer of Mankind. Allah Almighty, only He ﷻ gathers people. Whenever He wills to gather them, He may do so. Before this creation came into existence, He ﷻ first created the souls of human beings. He gathered them all together and brought them into … Read more

#SohbahSeries: Alhamdulillah for Everything

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah Allah Almighty loves His servants to always be pleased. That is important. You must be pleased with your Lord ﷻ. Therefore, He begins His Holy Book, the Qur’an, with the verse, Alhamdu lillahi Rabbi-l-‘Alamin. Yes, you must understand what it means. Awliya, the saints of Allah ﷻ, … Read more

#SohbahSeries: In the Footsteps of Our Guide

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm In loving memory of our beloved Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan, on the night of his Urs. (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) By the name of Allah, All-Mighty, All-Merciful, Most Beneficent and Most Munificent. Allah Almighty gives us sufficient honor, and we are saying, … Read more

#SohbahSeries: Al-Wali, The Protector of Believers

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) By the name of Allah, All-Mighty, All-Merciful, Most Beneficent and Most Munificent. We are asking for Allah Almighty’s divine favors and help to make us understand and to make things clear. If divine help does … Read more

#SohbahSeries: Seeking the Ocean of Divine Love

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah (Select your preferred language by clicking the top right of this page.) By the name of Allah, All-Mighty, All-Merciful, Most Beneficent and Most Munificent. Today, coming to the mosque, I was passing by and I saw a piece of writing saying, “Everyone needs standards.” What was this? … Read more

A Guide to Hizbul Wiqayah

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

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.

Guide to Rabiʽ al-Awwal

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

Guide to Mawlid Nabi

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

The Eclipse Prayer by Hjh Rukiye Sultan

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 25 May 2021 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-RahimTariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyyaMadad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Somebody mentioned that there will be an eclipse tomorrow night, inshaAllah. There is … Read more

#SgSohbah: Celebrating ‘The Walking Qur’an’ ﷺ 

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Loving Memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan Here is a summary of two Sohbahs given by Almarhum Sheikh Abdul Sattar Khan on 17 & 18 October 2021: Once the noble wife of The Beloved ﷺ, Sayyidatina ‘Aisha RadiAllahu Ta’ala anha was asked, “O Mother … Read more

The Pure Heart

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Maulana Sheikh Nazimق’s Suhbah 01 June 1985 A pure heart (qalbun salim) is the perfection that Allah Almighty desires for His servants. In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate, who created all universes and all things. The Lord of the Heavens, the Lord of the Worlds, the … Read more

18th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Shaykh Adnan Kabbani

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 18th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Shaykh Adnan Kabbaniق, a beloved inheritor of the spiritual legacy of Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق and the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. Born in the city of Beirut, Lebanon, Shaykh Adnanق grew up in an environment rich with faith, tradition, and the love of … Read more

Oppressors Suffer Here and Hereafter

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm (وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْرِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالْمَرْحَمَةِ (17) أُولَٰئِكَ أَصْحَابُ الْمَيْمَنَةِ (18 (Qur’ān 90:17-18) ‘Wa tawāṣaw biṣ-ṣabri wa tawāṣaw bil-marḥamah (17) Ūlā’ika aṣḥābu al-maymanah (18)’ ‘And they enjoined one another to patience and enjoined one another to mercy. They are those on the Right Hand, the dwellers of Paradise.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Patience and … Read more

Don’t Kill Your Conscience

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm When Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla created humankind, He ﷻ created him above other creatures, that is, at a higher level. And He ﷻ placed all kinds of goodness within him. Also, there’s the ego. He ﷻ put the ego inside him. As we constantly say, the ego desires evil. Allāh ﷻ also … Read more

The First Lesson in Ṭarīqah

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Mawlānā Sheikh ‘Abdu Llāh ad-Dāghestānī used to tell Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim to write down his Sohbahs. The first lesson in ṭarīqah is: “الطَّرِيقَةُ كُلِّهَا آدَاب,” “At-ṭarīqah Kulluha ‘Adaab.” Ṭarīqah is based upon adab (good manners). A person who doesn’t behaves with adab should not say, “I am from ṭarīqah.” You are … Read more

Allāh ﷻ Raises the Humble

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “من تواضع للهِ رفعَه ومن تكبر وضعه”, aw kama qāl. He who humbles himself for the sake of Allāh ﷻ, Allāh ﷻ elevates him and raises him. When Allāh ﷻ elevates him, he becomes elevated. But the arrogant, Allāh ﷻ degrades him and does … Read more

Never Respond to the Ignorant

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَإِذَا خَاطَبَهُمُ الْجَاهِلُونَ قَالُوا سَلَامًا (Qur’ān 25:63) ‘Wa ‘Idhā Khātabahumu Al-Jāhilūna Qālū Salāmāan’ ‘And when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of] peace.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says to mu’mins, “When ignorant people say such mischievous things to them, they ignore them and do not engage with … Read more

Beware of Going to Extremes

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm ‘وَكَذَٰلِكَ جَعَلْنَاكُمْ أُمَّةً وَسَطًا’ (Qur’ān 02:143) ‘Wa kadhalika ja’alnākum ‘ummatan wasatāa’ ‘Thus We have appointed you a middle nation.’ Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, be an ummah in a middle state. Middle state means don’t go too far to one side or the other; be in the middle. Don’t … Read more

People Are Deceived by Youth and Health

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm When we say a ḥadīth of our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam, it must be read and recited correctly. Because ḥadīth sharīf were not written down; they were passed down from one companion of our ‎Prophet ﷺ to another. Of course, Jews and others have interspersed them with other ḥadīths. Most … Read more

Allāh ﷻ Is with Who Fear Him ﷻ

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَ الَّذِينَ اتَّقَوا وَّالَّذِينَ هُم مُّحْسِنُونَ (Qur’ān 16:128) ‘Inna Llāha ma‘a lladhīna it-taqaw wa lladhīna hum muḥsinūn’ ‘Indeed, Allah is with those who fear Him and those who are doers of good.’ Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, indeed, if you want Allāh ﷻ to be with us, … Read more

Keep Prayer Brief in Congregation

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “Do not prolong when leading a prayer or delivering a Khutbah.” When there’s a congregation behind you, it’s not obvious if there’s children, sick people, or elderly people. Therefore, our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “Make it short without prolonging it or causing … Read more

Not Once Do Concede to Your Ego

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا” (Qur’ān 02:286) ‘La yukallifu Llahu nafsan illa wus’aha’ ‘Allah does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says that He ﷻ does not command a person to do something they lack the strength to do; He … Read more

All About Dreams

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَجَعَلْنَا نَوْمَكُمْ سُبَاتًا” (Qur’an 78:9) “Wa Ja`alnā Nawmakum Subātāan” “And made your sleep [a means for] rest.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n, “We gave you sleep for comfort.” Of course, people dream while sleeping. Most people don’t remember their dreams. Some people remember, they say, … Read more

Modesty Is the Honor of Mankind

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “إِن لَمْ تَسْتَحِي فَاصْنَعْ مَا شِئْتَ”. He ﷺ says, “If you are not shy, then do whatever you want.” Without haya’ (modesty), a person can do anything. Modesty is from īmān. Modesty is adab. Not everything is free. Everything has its limits and boundaries. … Read more

Don’t Deny the Sin but Repent

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “الدِّين النَّصِيحَة”, “Ad-Dīnu n-Naṣīḥah”, “Religion is advice”. Religion is based on advice. What is meant by advice is to say what’s good. If people ask something, ask for advice, or ask for an opinion, to offer the good one. Religion is not to … Read more

The Meaning of Asking Madad

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Mankind, people are helpless. Without help, there’s no benefit. Everything that comes from the ego is useless. Now, new things have come out. There’s yet another group that deceives people saying asking for Madad is a sin, it’s wrong. So, how are you going to do it on your own? “You’re … Read more

How to Stay Steadfast on the Right Way

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla created people in various forms, He ﷻ says in Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n. Those who are most beloved and acceptable to Allāh ﷻ are those who obey Allāh ﷻ. Those who obey Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla are the most acceptable people. Race, color, and language are of no importance. What’s … Read more

Never Believe a Fāsiq’s Words

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِن جَاءَكُمْ فَاسِقٌ بِنَبَإٍ فَتَبَيَّنُوا أَن تُصِيبُوا قَوْمًا بِجَهَالَةٍ فَتُصْبِحُوا عَلَىٰ مَا فَعَلْتُمْ نَادِمِينَ (Qur’ān 49:06) ‘Yā ayyuhā lladhīna āmanū in jā’akum fāsiqun binabain fatabayyanū an tuṣībū qawman bijahālatin fatuṣbiḥū ‘alā mā fa‘altum nādimīn’ ‘O you who have believed, if there comes to you a disobedient one … Read more

Perfect Īmān Is Only Through a Murshid

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَأَن لَّوِ اسْتَقَامُوا عَلَى الطَّرِيقَةِ لَأَسْقَيْنَاهُم مَّاءً غَدَقًا (16) لِّنَفْتِنَهُمْ فِيهِ ۚ وَمَن يُعْرِضْ عَن ذِكْرِ رَبِّهِ يَسْلُكْهُ عَذَابًا صَعَدًا (Qur’ān 72:16) “Wa ‘Allawi Astaqāmū AláAţ-Ţarīqati L’asqaynāhum Mā’an Ghadaqāan (16) Linaftinahum Fīhi ۚ Wa Man Yuriđ An Dhikri Rabbihi Yasluk/huAdhābāan Şa`adāan” “If they had believed in Allah, and went on the … Read more

Thank Our Ottoman Ancestors

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, “He who does not thank people does not thank Allāh ﷻ.” Therefore, we must thank our ancestors for what they did for the sake of Allāh ﷻ and for the benefit of people. We must thank them for what they’ve done. This journey took … Read more

Few Are Who Ask Forgiveness

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ النَّفْسَ لَأَمَّارَةٌ بِالسُّوءِ (Qur’ān 12:53) ‘Inna An-Nafsa La- ‘Ammāratun Bis-Sū’i’ ‘Verily, the (human) ego is inclined to evil.’ Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says, the ego commands evil. We must not give it any opportunity. We must not make any concessions. We must distance ourselves as much as we … Read more

Marriage Is by Allāh’s ﷻ Wisdom

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَاكُم مِّن ذَكَرٍ وَأُنثَىٰ وَجَعَلْنَاكُمْ شُعُوبًا وَقَبَائِلَ لِتَعَارَفُوا ۚ إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِندَ اللَّهِ أَتْقَاكُمْ (Qur’ān 49:13) ‘Yā ‘Ayyuhā n-Nāsu ‘Innā Khalaqnākum Min Dhakarin Wa ‘Untha Wa Ja’alnākum Shu’ūbāan Wa Qabā’ila Lita’ārafū Inna ‘Akramakum Inda Allāhi ‘Atqākum’ ‘O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female … Read more

Discipline Your Children’s Egos Early

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَمَا أُبَرِّئُ نَفْسِي ۚ إِنَّ النَّفْسَ لَأَمَّارَةٌ بِالسُّوءِ إِلَّا مَا رَحِمَ رَبِّي ۚ إِنَّ رَبِّي غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ (Qur’ān 12:53) “Wa-mā ubarri’u nafsī, Inna An-Nafsa La- ‘Ammāratun Bis-Sū’i ‘Illā Mā Raĥima Rabbī ۚ ‘Inna Rabbī Ghafūrun Raĥīm” “And I do not acquit myself. Verily, the (human) self is inclined to evil, except … Read more

Know When to Speak and When to Remain Silent

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The elders used to say, “لِكُلِّ مَقَامٍ مَقَالٌ”. There is a word for every gathering. There is something to talk about in each sitting. What does this mean? Things spoken in some places are not appropriate and not good to be spoken in others. It’s unnecessary. You speak thinking you’ll do … Read more

Accept the Truth from Whoever

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm الَّذِينَ يَسْتَمِعُونَ الْقَوْلَ فَيَتَّبِعُونَ أَحْسَنَهُ (Qur’ān 39:18) “Al-Ladhīna Yastamiūna Al-Qawla Fayattabiūna ‘Aĥsanah” “Who listen to speech and follow the best of it.” Sadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. He ﷻ says, those who hear a word or speech and follow its best have won. What is meant by “Qawl” is a word, a speech. … Read more

Don’t Trust Your Ego

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَمَا أُبَرِّئُ نَفْسِي ۚ إِنَّ النَّفْسَ لَأَمَّارَةٌ بِالسُّوءِ إِلَّا مَا رَحِمَ رَبِّي (Qur’ān 12:53) ‘Wa-mā ubarri’u nafsī, Inna An-Nafsa La- ‘Ammāratun Bis-Sū’i ‘Illā Mā Raĥima Rabbī’ ‘And I do not acquit myself. Verily, the (human) ego is inclined to evil, except when my Lord bestows His Mercy (upon whom He wills).’ … Read more

Virtue Is Only for Who Love Him ﷺ

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, we are in this blessed month; the blessed month in which our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam was born. Its blessed name is Rabi’ul-Awwal. Rabi’ means spring. It is a beautiful season. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla has granted our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam every beauty. He ﷻ … Read more

Speak The Truth Without Fear

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “فَمَن شَاءَ فَلْيُؤْمِن وَمَن شَاءَ فَلْيَكْفُرْ إِنَّا أَعْتَدْنَا لِلظَّالِمِينَ نَارًا أَحَاطَ بِهِمْ سُرَادِقُهَا” (Qur’an 18:29) “Faman Shā’a Falyu’umin Wa Man Shā’a Falyakfur Innā ‘A`tadnā Lilžžālimīna Nārāan ‘Aĥāţa Bihim Surādiquhā” “And say, “So whoever wills – let him believe; and whoever wills – let him disbelieve. Indeed, We have prepared for the … Read more

Ummatī, Ummatī

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ﷻ says He ﷻ sent our Prophet ﷺ to us from among us. “لَقَدْ جَاءَكُمْ رَسُولٌ مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ عَزِيزٌ عَلَيْهِ مَا عَنِتُّمْ حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُم بِالْمُؤْمِنِينَ رَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ” (Qur’an 09:128) “Laqad jāakum rasūlun min anfusikum ʿazīzun ʿalayhi mā ʿanittum ḥarīṣun ʿalaykum bil-mu’minīna raūfun raḥīmun” “There has certainly come to you a … Read more

He ﷺ Is Always with Us

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm “وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّ فِيكُمْ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ” (Qur’ān 49:07) “Wa A`lamū ‘Anna Fīkum RasūlaAllāhi” “And know that among you is the Messenger of Allah.” Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is saying, “Our Prophet ﷺ is among you.” He ﷺ is among the ummah. Our Prophet ﷺ and his ﷺ ummah; we can’t do without him … Read more

Good Tidings for His 1500th ﷺ Mawlid

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِّلْعَالَمِينَ (Qur’ān 21:107) “Wa-mā arsalnāka illā raḥmatan li-l-‘ālamīn” “And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. May the barakah of this blessed month be upon us; his ﷺ blessed birth month of Rabih Al-Awwal. Shukr to Allāh … Read more

Allāh ﷻ and our ‎Prophet ﷺ See All Your Deeds

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَقُلِ اعْمَلُوا فَسَيَرَى اللَّهُ عَمَلَكُمْ وَرَسُولُهُ (Qur’ān 09:105) “Wa-quli ʿmalū fa-sa-yarā llāhu ʿamalakum wa rasūlih” “And say, Do, for Allah will see your deeds, and [so, will] His Messenger.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Do good in your deeds, your charity and all the deeds you do. Do your worship because Allāh ﷻ … Read more

Mercy to the Worlds

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِّلْعَالَمِينَ (Qur’ān 21:107) “Wa-mā arsalnāka illā raḥmatan li-l-‘ālamīn” “And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, today is the first day of the blessed month of Rabih Al-Awwal. May it be blessed and … Read more

Two Types of Running After Dunyā

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam’s honor and greatness are immense in the sight of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. This dunyā, the universe were created for his ﷺ honor. They were created from his ﷺ light. It isn’t known how with our knowledge. But He ﷻ certainly created us and placed us … Read more

The Month of Mawlid

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 14 October 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق With the Barakah of Rabi’ al-Awwal, the month of birth of our Holy Prophet ﷺ, may there be cure to the people and sick ones insha’Allah. We hope that this oppression is lifted off the nation and the sun … Read more

Our Biggest Duty

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 08 October 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Our Holy Prophet ﷺ is present. Our Holy Prophet ﷺ departed from this world, but he is “حي”, “Hayy”, alive. He is not dead, our Holy Prophet ﷺ is alive. We should know this. Some people say that he … Read more

Guide to Love Allah

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 07 October 2022 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Our ṭarīqah is ṣuḥbah. It is the love of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla, the love of our Holy Prophet ﷺ. This is what our ṭarīqah is. May our love to Allāh ﷻ increase, may our ’īmān be strong. As the … Read more

We Must Follow Him ﷺ 

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 17 October 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق As it is our Holy Prophet’s ﷺ month, it is useful for us and those who are listening inshā’Allāh to tell about his ﷺ beauties. People want to resemble someone. While considering this and that one, people don’t know … Read more

Proud to Be His ﷺ Ummah

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 22 October 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is always honouring our Holy Prophet ﷺ in Qur’ān by saying, “You have the highest morals”. ‘وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلَىٰ خُلُقٍ عَظِيمٍ’ ‘Wa-innaka la-‘alá khuluqin ‘aẓīm’ ‘And indeed, you are of a great moral character.’ The best character, … Read more

Mawlid Sharif

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 07 October 2021 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق May this holy month be good for everyone insha’Allah. May the month when our Holy Prophet ﷺ was born and came to this world be blessed and good insha’Allah. It is a month with Barakah insha’Allah. Mawlid Sharif is … Read more

Month of Mercy

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 03 September 2024 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَـٰكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِّلْعَـٰلَمِينَ (Qur’ān 21:107) ‘Wa-mā arsalnāka illā raḥmatan li-l-‘ālamīn’ ‘And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.’ Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla sent our Holy Prophet ﷺ as mercy to the … Read more

Celebrating Mawlid

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 07 September 2024 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق Shukr to Allah ﷻ, today insha’Allah, in the month of holy Rabi ul-Awwal and on the occasion of Mawlid we will go to Maqam of Mawlana Shaykh Nazim. Mawlana Shaykh Nazim showed respect to the occasion of Mawlid every … Read more

The Wisdom of Loving Him ﷺ

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 27 September 2024 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar Rabbaniق لَقَدْ جَاءَكُمْ رَسُولٌ مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ عَزِيزٌ عَلَيْهِ مَا عَنِتُّمْ حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُم بِالْمُؤْمِنِينَ رَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ (Qur’an 09:128) “Laqad Jā’akum Rasūlun Min ‘Anfusikum `Azīzun `Alayhi Mā `Anittum Ĥarīşun `Alaykum Bil-Mu’uminīna Ra’ūfun Raĥīmun” “There has certainly come to you a Messenger from … Read more

As Precious as Laylatu l-Qadr

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِّلْعَالَمِينَ (Qur’ān 21:107) “Wa-mā arsalnāka illā raḥmatan li-l-‘ālamīn” “And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.” Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Shukr to Allāh ﷻ, this month of Safar ul-Khayr is ending. As we said, it is a heavy month. This year … Read more

The Prophet & His Sahabah by Hjh Rukiye Sultan

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 10 October 2021 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-RahimTariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyyaMadad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Mubarak the Maulid month. We are lucky that we are from his nation, ummati … Read more

Every Guide must ask himself this question

Summary of Maulana Shaykh Nazim’s daily Suhbahs 22nd April 2010, Thursday Every Guide must ask himself this question A’uzubillah himinash shaitan nirrajeem Bismillah-hir Rahman-nir Raheem Assalamu’alaikum wrh wbkt Mawlana asked to be bestowed knowledge that would help us ascend from one level to the next. We must perform what is our right – our right … Read more

Sunnah of the Prophet by Hjh Rukiye Sultan

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 20 November 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 Prophet ﷺ had a day for each wife. Once it was the day of Hazreti Aisha and she was … Read more

You can never reach Allah, without a Guide

We have been created to know our Creator. We must seek a ‘means of approach’, a Waseelah, to Him, as taught in the Ayat above. This is also known as asbab, a reason for something to occur. Maulana explains what Waseelah means. If a person wants to fly up into the sky, he is unable to do so because of his physical limitations. So he has to use an aeroplane. By means of using an aeroplane, he is able to achieve his previously unattainable goal, of reaching the sky. The aeroplane – is his means of attaining his goal – it is the asbab – it is the Waseelah.

17th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Shaykh Abu Ahmad as-Sughuri, 36th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Shaykh Abu Ahmad as-Sughuriق, the 36th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain. He was a shining example of faith, discipline, and selfless devotion. His very presence carried the fragrance of the Awliya, and his path was an ocean of adab, knowledge, … Read more

Who Laughs Last Wins

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm إِنَّ الَّذِينَ أَجْرَمُوا كَانُوا مِنَ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا يَضْحَكُونَ (29) وَإِذَا مَرُّوا بِهِمْ يَتَغَامَزُونَ (Qur’ān 83:29-30) “Inna Al-Ladhīna ‘Ajramū Kānū Mina Al-Ladhīna ‘Āmanū Yađĥakūna (29) Wa ‘Idhā Marrū Bihim Yataghāmazūna” “Verily! (During the worldly life) those who committed crimes used to laugh at those who believed (29) And whenever they passed by … Read more

17th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Sultan al-Ariffin Syeikh Ismail of Pulau Besar

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Sayyed Ismail Bin Sayyed Ibnu Jabbarق, a spiritual Master whose presence continues to illuminate Pulau Besar and the wider Malay world. His life was an example of profound spiritual insight, deep humility, and tireless service to Allah ﷻ and His beloved … Read more

17th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Urs of Khwāja Mahmood Anjir al-Faghnawi, 13th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 17th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Urs of Khwāja Mahmood Anjir al-Faghnawiق, the 13th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain, a radiant guide whose life was spent in deep service to Allah ﷻ and His Beloved ﷺ. Khwāja Mahmood Anjir al-Faghnawiق was born in the village of Anjir Faghna, … Read more

Stay Away from the Bad Friend

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, being with good people and good friends is beneficial for a person. Being with bad friends is not good. Our Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam likened it to this: a good friend is like a shop that sells pleasant perfumes. You go in there, … Read more

Your Mind Must Be Under His ﷻ Command

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَاكُم مِّن ذَكَرٍ وَأُنثَىٰ وَجَعَلْنَاكُمْ شُعُوبًا وَقَبَائِلَ لِتَعَارَفُوا ۚ إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِندَ اللَّهِ أَتْقَاكُمْ (Qur’ān 49:13) “Yā ‘Ayyuhā n-Nāsu ‘Innā Khalaqnākum Min Dhakarin Wa ‘Untha Wa Ja’alnākum Shu’ūbāan Wa Qabā’ila Lita’ārafū Inna ‘Akramakum Inda Allāhi ‘Atqākum” “O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female … Read more

Make Du’ā’ for His ﷺ Sake

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm, for the sake of the blessed face of our Holy Prophet, “يُسْتسقَى الغَمامُ بوَجهِه الكَريم”. For the sake of his ﷺ face, Allāh ﷻ sends rain. One of his ﷺ miracles was that when he ﷺ was still a child with his ﷺ uncle, they had drought … Read more

The Prophet’s Birth by Hjh Rukiye Sultan

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Sohbah on 16 October 2021 by Hjh Rukiye Sultan Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-RahimTariqatuna as-sohba wal khayru fil jam’iyyaMadad Ya Sayyidi Ya Rasul Allah ﷺ, wa Mashayikhina Sheikh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqaniق, Sheikh Muhammad Ar-Rabbaniق Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Mubarak for the month of Maulid. Tomorrow is the day of Maulid, mubarak … Read more

Woe to Who Deal in Fraud

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla says in this Surah we read [in Fajr prayer]: “وَيْلٌ لِّلْمُطَفِّفِينَ (1) الَّذِينَ إِذَا اكْتَالُوا عَلَى النَّاسِ يَسْتَوْفُونَ” (Qur’an 83:01-02) “Waylun Lil-muţaffifīn (1) Al-Ladhīna ‘Idhā Aktālū `Alá An-Nāsi Yastawfūna” “Woe to those that deal in fraud (1) Who, when they take a measure from people, take in full.” … Read more

14th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Mawlid of Habib Noh bin Muhammad al-Habshiق

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 14th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal marks the blessed Mawlid of Habib Noh bin Muhammad al-Habshiق, a beloved saint whose light shines brightly in the heart of Singapore and beyond. Known as the patron Saint of Malay sailors, Habib Noh’sق life was a testament to deep humility, unwavering love for Allah ﷻ … Read more

Not Each with Turban Is Awliyā’

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm Our Holy Prophet salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa-sallam says, مَن غَشَّنَا فَلَيسَ مِنَّا Those who cheat us, those who deceive us, are not from us. Of course, in this time we live in, everyone deceives others in every way. Everyone, young and old, deceives everyone. They cheat people, they deceive. They don’t … Read more

Those Astray Can’t Harm You

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا عَلَيْكُمْ أَنفُسَكُمْ ۖ لَا يَضُرُّكُم مَّن ضَلَّ إِذَا اهْتَدَيْتُمْ “Yā ‘Ayyuhā Al-Ladhīna ‘Āmanū `Alaykum ‘Anfusakum ۖ Lā Yađurrukum Man Đalla ‘Idhā Ahtadaytum” “O you who have believed, upon you is [responsibility for] yourselves. Those who have gone astray will not harm you when you have been guided.” … Read more

12th Rabiʽ al-Awwal: Mawlid of Mawlana Shaykh Abdullah al-Fa’iz ad-Daghestani, 39th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain

Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm The 12th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal shines as a day of joy and light for all lovers of the Naqshbandi Way. It marks the blessed Mawlid of Mawlana Shaykh Abdullah al-Fa’iz ad-Daghestaniق, the 39th Grandshaykh of the Naqshbandi Golden Chain and a luminous Guide who rekindled the spirit of the Way for … Read more

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