Ḥajj is a divine opportunity granted by Allāh ﷻ. Everyone should make the intention to perform it, striving to fulfil its adab, farḍ, wājib, sunnah, and mustaḥabb acts to the best of their ability. Even a single prayer in Masjidu l-Ḥarām equals one hundred thousand elsewhere. Do not miss this chance. Focus on tasbīḥāt, reciting the Qur’ān, helping others, and seeking knowledge. Every moment spent there is showered with mercy and blessings.

Allāh ﷻ says in the Holy Qur’ān that your children are a test for you. Pray to Allāh ﷻ to keep them steadfast on His ﷻ path. A righteous child is the most precious of treasures. Raise them with ḥalāl earnings and love for the Prophet ﷺ and Allāh ﷻ, so they bring blessings in this world and the hereafter, becoming a source of goodness.

Allāh ﷻ says in the Holy Qur’ān that the best garment is taqwá. Today, people are obsessed with wearing expensive clothes with brand names, but these hold no value in the sight of Allāh ﷻ. True value lies in the heart. Taqwá means to fear Allāh ﷻ, feel shame before Him ﷻ, and be mindful of Him ﷻ. This is the best garment. It protects and beautifies in the sight of Allāh ﷻ.

Allāh ﷻ created everything perfectly, as the Best of Creators. Before humans, countless creatures existed and vanished. This world will end, as Allāh ﷻ teaches in the Holy Qur’ān that life here is not forever. This world is not paradise; it is full of trials, war, and corruption. True believers are not anxious, for everything happens by Allāh’s ﷻ will. Be content with what Allāh ﷻ gives, and you will find peace in this life and the next.

Allāh ﷻ created humans in the best form. Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim used to say: “O Allāh ﷻ, beautify my character just as You ﷻ have beautified my form.” In that perfect appearance, Allāh ﷻ wants you to perfect your inner self to become Insānu l-Kāmil. This is the path of light shown by our Prophet ﷺ: to perfect your manners, your adab. That is what raises your rank in the Divine Presence and among people, and protects you from harm.

Allāh ﷻ says that human beings were created weak. Among all creation, mankind is the weakest, but Allāh ﷻ gave them belief to become strong. He ﷻ gave them a mind to know and accept their Creator ﷻ. Only with Allāh ﷻ can they find strength and control the ego. Now oppression has reached its peak, and everything is ready for the Saviour to come.

Mawlānā Shaykh Nāẓim passed to another world eleven years ago, but he is always with us. His spiritual support is with each one until Qiyāmah. Submit to your murshid with love, thanking Allāh ﷻ for Mawlānā’s merciful choice, as it is a great favour. By following your murshid, your life will be filled with reward, barakah, and beauty.