In shā’a Llāh, we will celebrate our Holy Prophet’s ﷺ birthday together in Cyprus, in the presence of Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim. For your faith to be perfect, you must love our Prophet ﷺ more than everyone. Who don’t love him, love shayṭān.
Know your limits and boundaries. Don’t interfere in what doesn’t concern you to save yourself from unnecessary stress and harming others. Each has a duty that you don’t know about.
Muslims are brothers. Disagreements happen between them but Allāh ﷻ says reconcile. Mankind have a trait that other creatures don’t: they don’t forget. Holding grudges tires one’s spirituality.
Mankind is sinful; whether knowingly or unknowingly. Allāh ﷻ forgives all sins when the servant repents; there’s no doubt in that. As for the rights of others, one must seek their forgiveness.
Dunyā is useless. You can keep it as such or turn it into benefit. It is in your hands and that’s by intention. Our intention is is to please Allāh ﷻ. Don’t strive in vain if your intention is bad.
This is Rabi’ Al-Awwal, the month of our Holy Prophet ﷺ. Anyone with mind and logic knows that loving and honoring him ﷺ is obligatory. They claim to memorize Qur’ān but don’t know his ﷺ greatness.. Where is their mind, logic and humanity?!
Nothing in dunyā is in vain; believers know that. A solar eclipse is a divine decree and wisdom, a sign from Allāh ﷻ. If seen, one must pray and recite long surahs as a means for the alleviation of the difficult states.
Today is the last Wednesday of Safar. Nothing stays put; everything passes. Sadaqah removes all affliction with Allāh’s ﷻ permission. Next month is the blessed Rabi’ al-Awwal, our Prophet’s ﷺ birth month.
Allāh ﷻ says, be on the right way. Don’t let anyone deviate you from the way of truth of our Holy Prophet ﷺ. What’s very important is to love and respect the companions and Ahlu l-Bayt.
Choosing a good friend is very important since childhood. Even if busy, you must be aware of your children’s friends and help them in finding the good one. A friend can either be a blessing or affliction for a person here and hereafter.
In the Friday Khutbah, we told the ḥadīth that mentions the four signs of a hypocrite. Who has them four is an absolute hypocrite. But who has one, can easily get rid of it. What are these four characteristics?
You may love a football club but true sincerity mustn’t be towards it. True sincerity must be towards Allāh ﷻ, towards what’s actually precious. Know where to show your sincerity.
When people hear “ṭarīqah”, they imagine they’ll be burdened with stones and forced to carry them. There’s nothing like that. Religion is ease not difficulty. What is ṭarīqah actually?
Our Prophet ﷺ says that the one who guides to goodness attains the same reward as the one who does it. The main goal of Islām is doing good. Shayṭān does not remain idle and attacks but the one on Allāh’s ﷻ way continues without paying attention to that.
Be aware! Don’t imitate those who claim certain acts as Sunnah but initially reject Sunnah and dislike our Prophet ﷺ. What’s their most prominent characteristic? Everything in Sunnah is clear; how to dress, pray, etc.
Many people don’t listen and don’t understand. Even when they come asking for advice, they don’t listen. They expect the same answer. Understanding is not only that of the mind but also of the heart.
Every son of Ādam is a sinner but the best among them is who repents and seeks forgiveness. Mind your own state and don’t see yourself superior to others. Make du’ā’ for protection from sins.
Seeking knowledge is obligatory for Muslims. Our gatherings are that of knowledge, for giving advice for the sake of Allāh ﷻ. We must tame our ego and accept advice.
Whoever prefers dunyā over ākhirah his end will be hell. Ego destroys people. Our Prophet ﷺ says, dunyā is not even a blink of an eye. Eternal is the ākhirah. Do what is difficult for the ego.
Allāh ﷻ is Ar-Razzāq. People now tire their minds on having children; because their īmān is below zero. If Allāh ﷻ wants a soul to come into this world, it will come; and the opposite is true. What’s important is for them to be Allāh’s ﷻ beloved people not what they study.
Now, in the end of times, our Prophet ﷺ foretold that fitnah will be as a part of the dark night. Seek refuge in Allāh ﷻ and stay at home; that’s what will protect you.
Who is the wali? And how can we be from the ‘awliyā? ‘Awliyā have no fear or sorrow. Be content with what Allāh ﷻ has given. Ask for His ﷻ beneficence not tests.
As long as one has taken the Shahāda, he is Muslim. So one must reconcile among his Muslim brothers so that Allāh’s ﷻ mercy bestows upon them. All falls under His ﷻ forgiveness except those leaving the religion.
Who is the true Zāhid? It’s not the poor one who’s going after dunyā. If Allāh ﷻ loves you, all people will love you. Don’t follow your ego and shayṭān’s desires.
Our Prophet ﷺ says, in the end of times rain will become a calamity and children will become difficult. We must always make du’ā’ for the mercy of rain and the barakah of blessings.
Allāh ﷻ doesn’t love those who waste. This economy today is based on wasting. They strive to clean and fix but the world’s term has expired. Only Mahdi (as) can do so. Reform yourselves first, not the dunyā. It’s the time of trade.
Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n is the greatest miracle of our Holy Prophet ﷺ. One of its miraculous aspects is that non-Arabic speakers can memorize it and recite it without understanding any word. It’s important for children to take advantage of the summer vacation to learn Qur’ān.
The bee is a blessed creature that Allāh ﷻ revealed to. Nothing but goodness, honey, beauty and cure comes from it, and stands against evil. A believer must be like a bee.
Mankind’s state nowadays is that they have nothing of honesty of shyness. The honesty they know is whatever their ego wants. That’s why humanity has been lost.
Qur’ān ‘Aẓīmu sh-Sha’n is Allāh’s ﷻ sacred word in our hands. What’s more important than becoming a hāfiz is learning the Qur’ān just as Allāh ﷻ revealed it. This is what’s important to teach your children for endless barakah and benefit.
Allāh ﷻ has shown everything clearly in the Qur’ān. Do not give the safīh your money. Who’s the safīh? And how could we manage our money and rizq that Allāh ﷻ has given us?
Allāh ﷻ sees everything. We are weak servants and make mistakes. But we should repent and strive, even starting with small things, to oppose our ego. This is our greatest jihād.
The month of Safar ul-Khayr has entered. Each month has a different manifestation. Everything with Allāh ﷻ is beautiful. There are certain duties not to be neglected in order to be protected.
Real Blindness is not that of the eyes but of the hearts. Not knowing or seeing the truth is the real blindness. It’s the state of those who follow their egos.
Years ago, a drastic event befell our nation. But Allāh ﷻ is always victorious. He ﷻ cut off the roots of the oppressors. Water sleeps but the enemy doesn’t. Be with the haqq and don’t be stubborn.
Our Prophet ﷺ is the best example of the most beautiful manners. Humanity itself is found in our Prophet ﷺ. Being from his ﷺ Ummah is the greatest blessing.
Allāh’s ﷻ promise is true. He ﷻ promised us Paradise. Shayṭān is making people believe there’s nothing other than dunyā and no Creator. Don’t doubt Allāh’s ﷻ promise.
Right before qiyāmah, Allāh ﷻ will ascend the Qur’ān from dunyā and even erase it from the Hāfiz’s minds. Until then, the Qur’ān is under Allāh’s ﷻ protection. People of shayṭān can strive as much as they want; it’s in vain.
We are living in the end of times. Everyone now is under the control and ruling of the ego. No one is putting his ego under his control. As it’s still small, don’t give it any chance; be superior over it.
Our Prophet ﷺ says, Allāh ﷻ loves those who repent. There’s certainly not one hour that mankind spends without sin. Repentance cleanses mankind spiritually and lifts off the burden of sins.
People ask, “How did our Holy Prophet ﷺ and the ṣaḥābah live?” Everything he ﷺ did and said is Sunnah. Our intention is to perform his ﷺ Sunnah as much as we can.
We live in a dangerous time. One should be aware of the cheaters. Everything is okay as long as one has his īmān safe. Cheaters of ākhirah lead you to hell.
Our Holy Prophet ﷺ says, alcohol is the mother of all evils. We are ordered to stay away from everything that nullifies the mind. Mind is a gift. These substances are never permitted whatsoever.
It is the characteristic of a believer that he only does good and never harms. He desires everything to be as Allāh ﷻ wills. And he doesn’t transgress the limits put by Allāh ﷻ.
Our Holy Prophet ﷺ says, those who procrastinate and delay their actions have perished. When delaying, it becomes a habit for mankind and then leads to laziness. It’s uncertain whether tomorrow’s coming.
Allāh ﷻ says that the greatest, most perfect proof is the existence of Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla. People today are ignorant; denying Allāh ﷻ. Everything without Allāh ﷻ is void. We are merely shadows. Ignorance is worse than scabies.
Our Prophet ﷺ says, spend; for when you spend for the pleasure of Allāh ﷻ, even spending on yourself is considered sadaqah. People live an empty life but a Muslim is benefiting every minute of his life.
Our Prophet ﷺ says, we should recite the Names of Allāh ﷻ. Mawlānā answers people’s inquiry about which dhikr or name of Allāh ﷻ we should recite daily, and highlights its significance upon our lives.
Mawlana Sheikh ‘Abdu Llāh used to say: “Mankind has four enemies.” The greatest is the ego. Don’t do what the enemy wants! Don’t compromise! What’s the cure for addiction and gambling?
Allāh ﷻ has made all creatures subservient to mankind. But mankind never mentions Allāh ﷻ and denies Him ﷻ. Knowledge is that which makes us know Allāh ﷻ. Otherwise it’s nothing but ignorance.
“An hour of contemplation is better than seventy years of worship”, says our Prophet ﷺ. It’s so important that it saves a person here and hereafter; leading him to the right way.
Night prayer is a favor from Allāh ﷻ and our Prophet ﷺ for us. What are the virtues of night prayer? How can one wake up for tahajjud? And what prayers are performed?
Our Prophet ﷺ has taught us the boundaries of mourning. Yesterday was ‘Ashūra. Some weep, yell and beat themselves. This is an unnecessary burden and sin. What are the boundaries of mourning? And what should we say and do?
Honor the blessed day of ‘Ashūra. Our Prophet ﷺ honored it and commanded us to honor it. Following him ﷺ is our way to salvation. Disbelief is not a skill. Regret here before it’s too late.
People now are unjust and stand with the unjust; thinking they’ve gained and it’s over. You may have not been caught in dunyā, but in ākhirah, you will be caught. Always be with the truth and the righteous; Allāh ﷻ will honor you here and hereafter.
It’s our duty to live, love and hate for Allāh’s ﷻ pleasure. People are now following the shayṭānic education system; initially by force, and later of their own free will. This system forces mankind into a single mold; “Study, study.” Instead of being afraid of Allāh ﷻ, they’re afraid of the future and their livelihood.
Laziness is an undesirable trait. Allāh ﷻ says, finish one deed then directly start another. Prophets and Awliyā’ worked to earn their livelihood and to constantly serve Islām. Consequently, you’ll be safe from shayṭān.
Allāh ﷻ has informed us of the occurrences of qīyamah. People choose to fear this and that and not fear Allāh ﷻ. They believe mankind-made words and not Allāh’s ﷻ blessed words. Īmān is believing everything He ﷻ said will happen in its time.
Praise is only for Allāh ﷻ. Thanks can be to everyone but praise is His ﷻ only. Praise Allāh ﷻ in goodness and what you perceive as badness: your rank will rise and hardship will disappear.
Most people are not on the right way; only a few are. It’s easier for mankind to follow their egos. Look, the right way is clear. Don’t say, “All people are doing this, it must be right.” Following the herd will lead you astray.
In the ḥadīth lesson yesterday, we read a ḥadīth of our Prophet ﷺ in which he tells us three beautiful teachings. Overcoming one’s ego and following them is a means to a person’s lifelong goodness, beauty and happiness, both here and hereafter.
Today is the 1st of Muḥarram. This year will be better, in shā’a Llāh. Days and years pass in an instant. But when on the way of Allāh ﷻ, it becomes a full and meaningful year. Years shouldn’t be wasted. May it be the year of Mahdi (as).
People often congratulate each other for the Gregorian New Year. Tonight, with the Maghrib adhān, is the start of the Hijrī New Year. Remind each other of it and fast two days including ‘Āshūra.
Being from his ﷺ ummah is the greatest honor. Allāh ﷻ forgives whatever is done unintentionally or under duress; and that’s granted only to his ﷺ ummah. Those who understand its value will gain here and hereafter.
The migration of our Holy Prophet ﷺ has become the Islamic New Year; starting from Muḥarram. It marks the start of Islamic history. We must honor and respect everything that reminds us of the Hereafter, Allāh ﷻ and our Prophet ﷺ.
Fitnah is bad even in things that seem right. Whatever your Shaykh says is the right thing; not what your mind says. Intend and pray behind the imām. Pure intention is more important than the deed.
Everyone must say this beautiful du’ā’ of our Prophet ﷺ. Allāh ﷻ is the Creator. He ﷻ is the only One who knows our states and knows what’s best for us. O Allāh ﷻ choose what’s for our goodness.
Today is the first of holy Dhul Ḥijjah. These are the blessed ten days Allāh ﷻ swears upon. Some people fast these days and not Ramaḍān. No sunnah or wājib can replace the farḍ. May Allāh ﷻ protect us from such deviations.
Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim’s karamāt and tasarruf continue even more after their passing. One of his karamāt which we witnessed was Tayyu z-Zamān. The most important karāmah is to remain steadfast on the way.
In old times, they taught and had “Adab al-Muashara”, “Ethics of Decent Behavior, Social Etiquette”. Nowadays, everyone acts according to their own minds. Today, Adab is only found in ṭarīqah. Lack of Adab is the cause of the lack of peace today.
Many people enter ṭarīqah then ask, “What shall we do now?” Remain steadfast and hold firmly to this way. Continuity is the greatest karāmāh. That’s how you win here and hereafter.
Allāh ﷻ does whatever He ﷻ wants. And everything He ﷻ does is good for the believer only. The unbeliever doesn’t see goodness even in the best of things. Don’t object or complain but possess īmān.
Ḥijāmah has its method and etiquette. Nowadays, anyone with knowledge or without is doing Ḥijāmah. They are even just pumping which is harmful. Beware of the correct days and time of doing Ḥijāmah.
The essence of ṭarīqah is adab and love. The first adab must be towards Allāh ﷻ. Secondly is love. Many people ask, “How can I become an Awliyā’?” A person is with whom he loves.
Allāh ﷻ bestowed special names of His ﷻ upon the Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ. Some can be recited without permission and some must be with permission. How can a person become in a constant state of dhikr, remembrance?
Ḥajj is fard; don’t postpone fard. Everyone must make intention to go to ḥajj for the sake of Allāh ﷻ and take a step. There are all sorts of impediments so intention is important.
Allāh ﷻ says, “Do and We will see your deeds.” What’s īmān and belief in the unseen? Many Muslims have no īmān because they don’t have a Murshid. Ṭarīqah is the way of īmān. What’s the harm of ṭarīqah?
Allāh ﷻ has created mankind and put in them good and evil. But evil is more pleasing to the human ego. Doing righteous deeds is difficult for them. Stay away from sins and overcome your ego.
This journey was for Allāh’s ﷻ pleasure; it brought peace and happiness to our hearts and our brothers’ hearts. What gives true happiness is only one thing. Everything else is false and appealing to the ego.
Today is the first of Dhul Qa’dah. We respect and love everything our Prophet ﷺ loves. So we must cling onto his ﷺ way. Today we are also traveling to our brothers (Europe), may Allāh ﷻ help them not fall prey to shayṭān.
The head of wisdom is the fear of Allāh ﷻ. What is wisdom? People now teach their children nonsense from morning till evening then get surprised why they’ve lost their humanity. Allāh ﷻ has entrusted them to you: teach them the fear of Allāh ﷻ.
Allāh ﷻ guides whomever He ﷻ wants. We must make shukr for the favor of īmān and the favor of ṭarīqah. That gift brings us eternal happiness here and hereafter, for with gratitude favors perpetuate.
Shawwāl has come to an end and the start of these three sacred months has approached: Dhul-Qa’dah. Partial seclusion is done in this month. Don’t be concerned about the state of the world; continue with your duty.
Allāh ﷻ has given our Prophet ﷺ and his ﷺ ummah 99 of His ﷻ names. One of them is the Greatest Name of Allāh ﷻ. It is a secret. Of course, those who possess it don’t deviate from Allāh’s ﷻ pleasure.
Being with Allāh ﷻ and remembering Him ﷻ every moment is the most beautiful thing. Everything you do will be good then. That is what a beautiful life is. That is what the most beneficial life is. This is the motto of ṭarīqah. So, how can we achieve that?
Fitnahs of the end of times are great. The worst of them is the bad scholar. They harm people both spiritually and materially. They claim to renew and reform Islām. And they are against ṭarīqah. Neither believe them nor listen to them!
Don’t think of evil negatively. Allāh ﷻ will create good in it. Shayṭān decieves people. Just watch what the outcome will be; it’s always good. To those who rebel, whether in their hearts or by speaking it, repent and seek forgiveness from Allāh ﷻ!
Oppression is darkness. Don’t incline towards the oppressors or else fire will touch you. Protect yourself. Do not comment on anything, Allāh ﷻ will be with you and protect you.
