The believer’s life is full of blessing and reward when it is lived in remembrance of Allāh ﷻ. Whatever is ḥalāl can be enjoyed, and Allāh ﷻ writes it as reward and grants it as a favour. When a person remembers Allāh ﷻ, every breath is full and life does not pass empty. Be thankful for the blessing of being in His ﷻ way.

The Prophet ﷺ said the strong believer is better and more beloved to Allāh ﷻ than the weak believer. This strength means helping others, defending the weak, teaching them, and showing them the way of Allāh ﷻ. Be strong in mind and belief, and use the opportunities Allāh ﷻ opens for you. Do not say “if only” over what has passed, because it opens a door for shayṭān. Rely on Allāh ﷻ, for you are on the true way.

‘Īdu l-Aḍḥá is one of the most beautiful gifts Allāh ﷻ has given us. On this blessed day, ḥājjīs complete their Ḥajj, and Muslims make qurbān for Allāh ﷻ. This worship brings benefit to us and to the poor, who make du‘ā’ for those who feed them. All worship is beautiful, and shayṭān only shows it as difficult.

Today is the blessed Day of ‘Arafāt. By the himmah of our Shaykh, the tajallī of ‘Arafāt is felt here too, even if we are not there. This is a special favour from Allāh ﷻ, given once a year. Do as much worship, dhikr, Qur’ān, ṣalawāt, and du‘ā’ as you can, and do not lose this opportunity.

Allāh ﷻ commands people to worship Him ﷻ with sincerity and purity. There are many Muslims, but the sincere are few. Without sincerity, a person follows his ego and desires, and is blown from place to place. Ṭarīqah is the way of sincere people, connecting us to the Prophet ﷺ. May Allāh ﷻ make us from His ﷻ sincere and pure servants.

The greatest gift Allāh ﷻ gave to people is Islām and īmān. If Allāh ﷻ is happy with you, that is the greatest happiness. Even if you have billions, you cannot taste the sweetness of īmān anywhere else. Some of the richest people work twenty hours a day only to make more money, but that kind of happiness comes to nothing. Raise your head and look for real happiness, the happiness that lasts forever.

Rain is mercy from Allāh ﷻ. For around sixty years, this mercy was withdrawn because people came against Allāh ﷻ. Now, al-ḥamdu liLlāh, this mercy has returned. Allāh ﷻ sends it for the honour of the believers, the poor, and the awliyā’. We accept every beautiful thing as good tidings that the time of Sayyidunā Mahdī ‘alayhi s-salām is drawing near, in shā’a Llāh.

Allāh ﷻ swears by these ten days in the Holy Qur’ān, showing how precious they are. Whoever fasts even one day earns the reward of a full year. The Day of ‘Arafah is especially accepted for du‘ā’ and worship. Being from the ummah of the Prophet ﷺ is a gift beyond all gold and jewels. Know its worth and be thankful to Allāh ﷻ for it.

We must submit to Allāh’s ﷻ will. People think ḥajj is easy but it’s a difficult worship. One will certainly face hardship in ḥajj but the reward is uncountable. How must one regard ḥajj and act there?

People have never appreciated or known Allāh ﷻ with true appraisal. They’ve worshipped everything. Asking about Allāh’s ﷻ affairs is the greatest disrespect. Submit and don’t rebel or object!

With Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim’s barakah, in order to accommodate more people the Dergah expansion has been completed. Never forget others’ favors to you; most importantly your Murshid, and whoever was a means to you coming to Allāh’s ﷻ way.

Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim is one of the rare ‘awliyā’. He showed our ‎Prophet’s ﷺ way, the way of light. Fitnahs and tests are a must in this way but don’t abandon it. Hold onto this way with all you can.