Mawlana Sheikh Mehmed Adil. Translations.

لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا (2:286) Allah does not burden anyone with a load they cannot bear. Allah, Azza wa Jalla, only demands of us what we are capable of doing. And those are prayer, fasting, Zakat, and pilgrimage—acts of worship that a person can easily fulfill. He has enjoined them upon us, and everyone must fulfill these duties for themselves. No one else can do it for you—unless you are sick. Yet even for the sick, there are concessions so they can manage it in their own way. You perform it yourself. Illness or valid reasons are exceptions, but normally, it is not difficult for a person at all. After all, in everyday life, one manages far more strenuous things. Nothing there poses any trouble. But when it comes to prayer, laziness prevails, and he does not pray. And another thing: If you make a promise, commit to something, or take on a task—never promise something you cannot keep. That is precisely what matters. No one forces you to make a promise. Instead of hastily saying, “I'll do it,” you should pause: “Let me think first. Can I really manage this? Is it feasible, or will I end up breaking my word?” Therefore, do not make hasty decisions. Do not give the other person false hopes. Do not end up making yourself look like a hypocrite. For the most defining trait of a hypocrite is that he breaks his promises. Unfortunately, many of our people talk hastily, get carried away, promise the moon—and in the end, cannot keep it. At that moment, one incurs heavy guilt. Allah, Azza wa Jalla, Himself says that He does not burden anyone beyond their capacity. So do not impose obligations upon yourself either that exceed your strength. You are not obligated to do so. Your actual obligations are the five prayers, fasting, Zakat, and Hajj. The five daily prayers and fasting apply to everyone; the other two only to those who have the money for them. Only that is binding. Beyond that, you have no obligation to anyone. No one forces you to talk big, make promises, and then break your word. Because it feels like ninety-nine percent of people today no longer keep their word. We always advise: If you agree on something, put it in writing. Yet even what is written down often no longer helps. Because many are used to talking big: they just make empty promises and think, “If it works out, fine—if not, what do I care?” Such behavior is completely unacceptable. Do not let yourself become a hypocrite—may Allah forbid! Only say for things you can truly accomplish: “My brother, I'll take care of that.” Sometimes, however, one is also heavily pressured by the other person. Regarding this, it is said: “Ma uhidha bil-haya fa-huwa haram.” Whatever is extracted from someone out of embarrassment or shame is unlawful. It is a sin—one must not do such a thing. One pressures someone so much until they give in out of shame and agree. If he then cannot keep it, he incurs guilt and has broken his word. Yet the true sin in this case lies with the one who coerced him through shame. The tables are turned. Allah has given us intellect and the ability to think beforehand. Haste is from the devil. Haste belongs solely to good deeds. In all other matters, one must wait, reflect, weigh things thoroughly, and only decide with deliberation. May Allah keep us steadfast so that we are among those who remain true to their word, insha'Allah. May He prevent us from being among the hypocrites, insha'Allah.

Our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, is the one who teaches us true decency and perfect conduct. Anyone who follows his path and his Sunnah is among the servants who are loved by Allah. Every character trait of our Prophet is noble, and everything he did is good and beautiful. It is of great benefit to humanity. None of his actions were ever without purpose. "Ma yantiqu 'anil hawa" (53:3) – as it says in the Quran: He does not speak from his own desire. Every one of his actions is Sunnah. It serves as a lesson for people and as a perfect role model. Nowadays, there are people who want to emulate him, and those who reject doing so. Those who reject it follow the path of the devil. They reject the Sunnah. They invent a way of life according to their own ideas; and when they encounter the true Sunnah, they reject it. So if you want to be a servant whom Allah loves, then strive to follow the example of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, in everything. Regarding the Sunnah: There are practices that have been forgotten, and those that are still practiced. Our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, said: "Man ahya sunnati 'inda fasadi ummati falahu ajru shahid." This means: Whoever revives a forgotten Sunnah in times of decline – things that many no longer even know are Sunnah... ...and teaches this to the people, will receive the reward and blessing of a hundred martyrs. Therefore, it is the greatest grace to be connected to our Prophet in one's heart. Showing him respect and deep reverence is a tremendous blessing for us. Because there are many who call themselves Muslims but do not attribute true value to him. There are many who follow misguided people – people who do not respect him, speak badly of him, and fail to recognize the majesty of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. Those, however, who remain firm on his path are servants whom Allah truly loves. Allah will reward them abundantly for it. Their path will be filled with light, and light, faith, and deep peace will rest in their hearts. However, whoever is not on his path will get into difficulties; such people only bring sorrow to themselves and others. They never find inner peace. Their hearts and faces are marked by darkness. All their actions lead to evil. May Allah protect us from their evil. But those who honor our beloved, blessed Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, in the month of his birth and read the Mawlid are on the path that is pleasing to Allah. Whoever denies him this honor, no matter how much knowledge he may possess about the Quran or other things – he only follows his own ideas and has strayed from the right path. May Allah protect us from this. May Allah grant us all the intercession of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. May He, insha'Allah, never lead us astray from his path.

"Wa likulli qawmin haad" – "And for every people there is a guide." (Surah Ar-Ra'd, 13:7). Allah, the Exalted and Almighty, has certainly sent a guide to everyone. This guide refers to the guidance of the prophets; it is the prophets who show the path directed by Allah. Since Adam (alayhissalam), prophets have followed one another, until finally our Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) appeared. After that, it was the companions of the Prophet and those who followed their path who called people to guidance. They are the heirs of the Prophet, the heirs of Muhammad (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam). Whoever walks this path is a blessed person who invites others to Allah's right path. So the world will never be without them. The Seven, the Forty, the Abdal, Awtad, and Ahyar – they are all the spiritual pillars of this world. Our Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said about them: "Bihim tumtarun, bihim turzakun, bihim tunsarun." This means: "Thanks to their blessing, the rain falls." "Through them you receive your provision." "Your livelihood comes through their mediation." "And you also achieve victory thanks to them," says Allah, the Exalted. These are personalities who must always be present in this world. In His wisdom, Allah has entrusted them with this spiritual task in the world. Therefore, the world is never empty of them. In the end times this may be different, but usually these personalities must be present, because everything happens through their mediation. Nowadays some attach no value to them and claim: "There is no such thing." Whoever says such a thing may be a Muslim, but there are many ignorant Muslims. Therefore, one should honor and respect people who are on the path of Allah. One must honor the prophets. One must appreciate their value and significance, because Allah bestows these gifts upon us through them. And the greatest gift of all is faith. They were sent so that people may also live truly human lives. Of course, every people has its own peculiarities and customs. So that they cannot say on the Day of Judgment: "We knew nothing," Allah, the Exalted, has sent a guide to everyone. So the prophets do not only come from here, from the Middle East. Prophets were sent to all parts of the world. To serve as guidance for the people, Allah, the Exalted, has sent down books to them or bestowed revelations upon them. Surely everyone has heard of it, but man is simply prone to rapid corruption. He is very susceptible to following his ego and the devil. And later they claim: "There was never a prophet here." Yet, one did indeed come. But as soon as this prophet passes away, they distort the religion and begin to serve idols or things they have invented themselves. At the time of Prophet Musa (alayhissalam), the Children of Israel had only just barely saved their lives from the Pharaoh. As soon as they had crossed the sea, they demanded: "Make us an idol that we can worship." That is simply human nature. Whether it is the Children of Israel or others – they are all children of Adam, they are all the same. Their disposition is equally susceptible to corruption in all of them. Therefore, one must be extremely vigilant. One must not stray from the path of truth. The true path is the path of the prophets. Whoever strays from this path will perish. May Allah protect us all, insha'Allah.

"Help one another in righteousness and fear of Allah, but do not help one another in sin and hostility." (Surah Al-Ma'idah, Verse 2) Allah commands you to support one another in doing good. He commands you to do good. Do not support each other in doing bad things. Allah says: "Under no circumstances should you help one another in bad deeds." Stand together in goodness. If someone wants to do something bad, stop them and warn them. Show them the right way and say: "That is wrong, that is not acceptable, you must not do that." This is what the religion of Islam is all about. Islam is the foundation of all true concepts and things. In this world, various systems are invented, supposedly to serve humanity. But in reality, these so-called services are not services at all. Because they are man-made concepts and practices. Since they lack a spiritual foundation and are not based on Allah's commandments, they do not work. They will never work. For example, Communism was invented. A system that was supposedly introduced so that everyone would stand together and help one another. But that is not what help looks like! They take away people's property, their labor, their houses, their land, and their factories. And this is supposedly to help others. Fair enough, but where are justice and the law in this? This is nothing but oppression. There is absolutely no talk of a good deed here. Islam is completely different in this regard. Islam says: "Help one another." The rich should help the poor. Be it through voluntary alms or the obligatory alms tax. Or by granting an interest-free, fair loan. This is what true help looks like. Taking away someone's property by force contradicts humanity and even more so religion. That is why this system collapsed. After that came so-called Capitalism. In this system, supposedly the one who works hard is rewarded. But they made it even worse than in Communism. Someone earns five cents, and the state says, "You pay ten cents in taxes." If you only earn five cents, how can they demand sixty, eighty, or even more percent in taxes? How is that possible? Then one asks oneself: "Why should I even work and make an effort anymore? What should I do?" So that did not bring any good either. This is what the world looks like today. Since all Western countries operate according to this system, people are practically longing for the return of Communism. Because in Communism, at least everyone was in the same boat. Somehow you made ends meet. The state helped and took over some things. No one could just do whatever they wanted, but today it is even more extreme. This system is much worse. It oppresses people and strips them of their rights. And on top of that, they reproach them and claim: "We are taking care of you, after all." That is not how it works. In Islam, the one who works benefits, and he pays his obligatory alms tax. Through this, the needy receive their support in a permissible and just manner. And the giver is rewarded for it by Allah. Many systems have been forced upon humanity to this day. Socialism, Communism, Fascism, and so on... One was worse than the other. None of them were successful. They have all failed. Now the current system is collapsing as well; the world is heading towards the same downfall. These systems bring no benefit to humanity. The only true system is the one that Allah has established: One simply gives two and a half percent of their wealth as alms. In today's systems, people pay enormous amounts in taxes; only Allah knows the exact extent. And then they say: "The economy will recover, this and that will happen." But absolutely nothing will happen. With a system that oppresses humanity, absolutely nothing will improve. Only Allah's system endures. It is Islam that brings blessings and relief to the people. Only the system established by Allah is crowned with success. Everything else only leads to ruin and is a pure waste of time. No other concept is successful, they are all failed systems. Ultimately, they all destroy themselves. Just like Communism. Communism was not overthrown by outside interference. It collapsed from within. The time is ripe, and the end of the current system will look exactly the same. Humanity will live to see this too. After that, Allah will, insha'Allah, establish His own system; He will send Sayyidina Mahdi (peace be upon him). Surely, it is near, inshaAllah.

Our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, lived for the hereafter. Therefore, he did not claim any worldly goods for himself. He gave everything away: if a poor person came, he gave it to him; if an acquaintance came, he gifted it to him. When our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, passed away, his bed consisted merely of a mattress filled with palm fibers and a pillow. In winter he used a wool blanket; in summer he did not need one anyway. Yet the whole world with all its wealth was at the disposal of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. But he attached no value to it whatsoever. All these are merely worldly things. As someone who knew the hereafter and taught people about it, it was completely natural that our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, attached no value to them. Had he been an ordinary person, he would have craved earthly things as if he were to live forever. He would have constantly tried to hoard them and increase his wealth. And this, even though everything was at the disposal of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, anyway. Even when he emigrated to Medina after all the suffering in Mecca, a great deal of spoils of war fell to our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, from numerous campaigns and battles. Yet he always distributed them completely. Of course, his wives sometimes let themselves be guided a little by their ego (Nafs) – as is only too human. A certain jealousy arose in them when they saw the wives of the other companions. They had received their share of the spoils, dressed themselves in new clothes, and had plenty to eat and drink. As a result, they mildly reproached our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, and said, "If only we had the same means as them." The character of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, however, differed from ours: he never raised his voice and never yelled at anyone. In such situations, he was simply hurt, remained silent, and withdrew. When he heard these words, our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, was very saddened and withdrew. He had a slightly elevated, private room. He withdrew there into isolation and did not speak with any of his wives. Thereupon, the following noble verse was revealed: "O wives of the Prophet!" "If you desire worldly goods, come here. I will give you what you want, but after that we will go our separate ways." "You are free to separate on good terms and go your own ways." "But if you desire Allah (Azza wa Jalla) and His noble Messenger – the Sultan of the Worlds – then you will stay with him." "You have the choice between these two options." "Decide on what you want. If you want the world, I will give you as much of it as you like. But you cannot have both together – you must decide," said our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. This situation applied, of course, very specifically to them. They deeply regretted their mistake and realized that worldly goods are completely worthless compared to the hereafter. Full of remorse, they all came to our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, and said, "We do not want this world; we want Allah (Azza wa Jalla) and you." This event is a great lesson for us humans. Of course, one may acquire earthly goods, as long as one never forgets the hereafter in the process. For the hereafter is the most important thing. You may also earn as much as you want in this world, as long as it is done in a permitted (halal) way and you observe the rights of others as well as your duties. However, the love for Allah (Azza wa Jalla) and for our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, must stand above everything. You must not let the world into your heart; only the love for Allah and His Messenger may reside there. You must not give worldly things even the tiniest bit of space in your heart. This would not change, even if the whole world belonged to you. However, if you own hardly anything, but your heart is full of worldly desires, and at the same time you claim, "I love Allah and the Prophet," then that is not sincere. As mentioned: The most important thing is not to forget the hereafter. One must understand that worldly wealth is not one's own merit, but a grace and a blessing from Allah. Our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, is our greatest role model in this. Whoever follows his path will be blissful in this world as well as in the hereafter. He will be satisfied with his life and will always thank Allah. May Allah not deny us His wonderful gifts. Insha'Allah, He will let us all be among those who give; may Allah richly bestow upon us as well. Allah's treasures are inexhaustible, His riches never end. Thanks be to Allah.

Man wants to be with the strong. He wants to be with the strongest. If there is a powerful state, man seeks help there. That lies in human nature. He believes that if he is strong, he can protect himself. But he does not think of the Strongest of all. The Strongest of all is Allah, Azza wa Jalla. For true power lies solely with Him. What He wills, happens; what He does not will, does not happen. Allah, Azza wa Jalla, says in the Quran: "Wa ma zalika alAllahi bi aziz", which means: "And that is not at all difficult for Allah." (14:20) Nothing is difficult for Allah, Azza wa Jalla. Nothing and no one can oppose Him. Certainly no state or human: Even if the whole world and all creatures were to ally against Him, their power would not even be like air in the face of the majesty and might of Allah, Azza wa Jalla - it would be an absolute nothingness. Therefore, a reasonable person, if they want to be on the side of the strongest, should take the side of Allah, Azza wa Jalla. Do not rebel against Allah, Azza wa Jalla. Allah shows us new things every day. Just as those who opposed Allah in the past perished, they will also perish today. They can never win against Allah. This battle cannot be won. A person who fools himself and believes he can save himself by seeking refuge with others will find no salvation. Only the one who stands by the side of Allah, Azza wa Jalla, will be saved. There is no other way out. Neither in this world nor in the hereafter is there a place where you could flee from Allah. Where do you even want to flee? It will not save you from Allah, Azza wa Jalla, whether you crawl into a hole in the ground, flee to a mountain, or hide behind weapons. True salvation consists solely in fearing Allah and standing by His side. Nothing else. For the devil leads people astray. People say to themselves: "We are smart, we invented all these tools and devices, we created this and that - even machines that are more intelligent than us." People who think: "Nothing will happen to us", are therefore making the biggest mistake, the most fatal error of all. Because these machines give you neither life nor a soul, and they will not save you either. When Allah's will manifests, He will sweep everything away. He will leave nothing behind. Neither the clever nor the foolish, neither the transgressor nor the oppressor or the oppressed have any standing in the face of the power of Allah, Azza wa Jalla. Therefore, we call out to all people: Turn back to Allah, Azza wa Jalla. It is Allah who created you out of nothing. It was not your mother or your father who created you, but Allah. There are some very unreasonable people. They get angry at their parents and cry out: "Why on earth did you bring me into this world?" May Allah protect us - such a person is an absolute donkey, and by that I mean the four-legged animal. You came into the world through your parents, it is true, but ultimately by the will of Allah. Your soul, your body - everything was created by the command of Allah. If you stand there and speak such foolish words, you only plunge yourself into even greater misery. One must be aware of this. We all belong to Allah. We should pray: "May Allah make us His beloved servants." May He protect us from being among those who oppose Him, and keep us away from them. Even merely comparing another power to the majesty of Allah, Azza wa Jalla, is sinful and disrespectful. Then people show up and behave completely recklessly. They rebel against Allah and act all high and mighty: "I am an atheist, I am this, I am that." But at the slightest little thing - if they just see a corpse - they wet their pants out of fear. And yet they try to defy Allah. So we live in a society with such fickle and unreasonable people. May Allah protect us from becoming like them, and may He guide them. They should not oppose Allah. Allah's wrath is immense. Nothing and no power can withstand Him. May Allah protect us. Insha'Allah, may we always remain by His side and on His path. May Allah also grant us spiritual strength through His power. May He grant us inner peace and, Insha'Allah, make us a means for the guidance of mankind.

In the glorious Quran, Allah, the Exalted, praises those people who are honest and sincere and stand by their word. On the other hand, He calls those who do not keep their word hypocrites (Munafiq). There are many types of hypocrites. There are hypocrites who are not Muslims at all, but pretend to be. There are not many of these left today; because nowadays, whoever is a disbeliever simply says: "I am a disbeliever", and no longer really needs to hide it. The other kind, however, are those who do not keep their word. They do not belong to the people whom Allah, the Exalted, loves; they have strayed from the right path and cause harm to others. Allah, the Exalted, says that a terrible end awaits them if they do not repent. However, if they sincerely repent, He informs us that He forgives them – even if they have committed the greatest and most numerous sins. He is the All-Forgiving and Merciful, His forgiveness is boundless. A human being may forgive, but often something remains inside them. Allah, the Exalted, however, forgives the repenting person so completely that not the slightest trace of the sin remains. When a person repents, all these sins completely fall away from them. Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says in a noble Hadith that we have quoted: "What I fear most for my Ummah are the eloquent hypocrites who know exactly how to use their words." For they make the true appear false and the false appear true. And if people follow them – may Allah protect us from this – they cause great Fitna, discord. Not only do they cause discord, but they also ruin the Hereafter of these people and plunge them into ruin. An even worse end awaits these hypocrites in this world and in the Hereafter. Therefore, our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) warns: "Beware of this type of hypocrites." People think to themselves: "Oh, how beautifully this man speaks, he talks about religion and faith." However, the hypocrite uses this to deliberately intersperse false views among his beautiful words and thus corrupt the Aqidah (creed) of the people. Such hypocrites cause enormous damage. It is exactly this kind of people who are destroying the entire Islamic world. Unfortunately, there are very many hypocrites of this sort. This phenomenon occurred increasingly in the late period of the Ottoman Empire. The blessed Sultan Abdulhamid Han had Ilmihal books (textbooks) written at that time. These explained exactly which principles Muslims – i.e., the Ahl as-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah – must believe in, and what is right or wrong in the religion. Whoever accepts these principles belongs to the Ahl as-Sunnah and is a Muslim. If you belong to another group, then stay in your group. Do not infiltrate the community, do not hide, and do not cause discord. If you do not share this path, if you belong to another religion or belief system, then declare it openly. However, if you accept this path, then you must not deviate from this clear line. Deviating from this path leads to Fitna. Immediately after the fall of the Ottomans, these unrests broke out. For a hundred years, this discord has not diminished; unfortunately, it keeps growing and continues to this day. Why? Because they can manipulate people. Through whisperings, they sow doubts in people's hearts and persuade them: "This path is wrong." Yet this is the path that has been followed for centuries – since our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam). All the scholars, sheikhs, Awliya, and Sahaba have walked this path. Do you think you are now the only one who knows everything better? This reasoning was whispered to you by Satan; it is a satanic way of thinking aimed only at sowing discord. That is why the situation was completely different in the past, during the time of the last Islamic state – the Ottomans. Without a caliph, one cannot speak of an Islamic state. Unfortunately, that is currently not in our hands, but the truth must be spoken. With their eloquent words, their writings, and machinations, they have deceived everyone. Driven by the same devils that already destroyed the Ottoman Empire, they have divided and fragmented the Islamic world. But that is not enough for them: They will not rest until they have completely wiped Islam from the world. But with Allah's permission, Islam will never be wiped out; what will truly be wiped out is disbelief, Insha'Allah. Allah's promise is the absolute truth, Allah's word is the truth; Islam will spread all over the world, with Allah's permission. No matter how hard the hypocrites try. The most important thing is not to believe their words; for everything they want to persuade you of is nothing but lies and falsehood.

يَا أَيُّهَا الرَّسُولُ بَلِّغْ مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ (5:67) Allah Azza wa Jalla commanded our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, to proclaim and communicate to the people everything that He has sent down to him. And he proclaimed it to the people. Many have found guidance in this way. The people stepped out of the darkness, out of these dark times, into the light. Through Islam, through the light of Islam, the whole world was illuminated, Alhamdulillah. Through the light of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, and the light of Islam, every corner of the world was illuminated. The greatest light is that which has its origin in the light of Allah – that is, the light of Islam. Therefore, this light is a guide to guidance; it brings people goodness and beauty. If people were to walk this path, there would be no war or dispute, nor would pure chaos break out. But that is how the world is; Shaytan incites people against each other, thus leading them astray from the path. The most important thing, however, is to stay on this straight path. Others also wonder: "How is that supposed to work? What should we do?" This is exactly the path that Allah Azza wa Jalla has shown us. Come here, take this path. Let us all go to Paradise together. "Wallahu yad'u ila dari-s-salam." "And Allah invites to the Abode of Peace, Paradise." (10:25). Allah invites everyone to it. And the place being invited to is a beautiful place. For there are two places: A place where one goes uninvited – may Allah protect us from it; a terrible place, Hell... And then there is Paradise. One only gets there with an invitation. Allah invites everyone. But some say: "No, we do not want that. We want to go where no invitation is needed. That is easier, we do not have to make an effort, we prefer to be lazy. That is our choice," they say. In the end, everyone must decide this for themselves. But to show the straight path to someone seeking it is a beautiful thing. Because our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, said: "If even a single person finds guidance through you, that is better for you than the whole world and everything in it." It is better than anything else in the world. Alhamdulillah, our brothers in faith are present everywhere; many people come and see this. inshaAllah this is a beautiful invitation to them, and they are a good role model for them. They really do their best to invite people to this beautiful path. Alhamdulillah, some of us travel there too. In South Africa, we have Shamil Efendi, his father, and the brothers in faith. Alhamdulillah, they have become a means for hundreds of thousands to embrace Islam. This service was bestowed upon them. They were allowed to be a means for the guidance of the people. People who had completely strayed from the path enter Islam through the support of Allah Azza wa Jalla and the blessings of Mawlana Sheikh Nazim. Hundreds, thousands are joining. And they embrace Islam in a truly wonderful way. Because for years, in the hands of the disbelievers, they were not even treated like human beings. They have only ever experienced oppression. Now, when they see this beautiful path of Allah Azza wa Jalla, it touches them deeply and their souls finally find peace. So they also embark on this path. Alhamdulillah, this is a tremendous service. Allah Azza wa Jalla does not look at skin color, language, or origin; whoever walks His path attains true bliss. One becomes a beloved servant of Allah, exactly the kind of servant Allah wishes for. Therefore, origin and language play no role at all. What really counts is closeness to Allah. It is the fear of Allah Azza wa Jalla. It means following the path of Allah Azza wa Jalla. And it means loving our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. This is also of great importance. On this path, they not only embrace Islam, but also get to know it in its true form. This is exactly the pure Islam that goes straight back to the path of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. Other groups all just do what they have set their own minds to. They invent things that have absolutely no place in the religion, in Islam. And then they sell that to people as Islam and being a Muslim. Alhamdulillah, may Allah be pleased with them that they not only become Muslims, but also follow the true path of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, the true Islamic path. The Tariqah is, in any case, the true core of the Shari'ah. Whoever takes this path will, with Allah's permission, never go astray. May Allah be pleased with all of you, inshaAllah.

"Kullu halin yazul." Every state is transient, nothing lasts forever. All sorts of things happen in a person's life. One starts as a baby, becomes a child, then an adolescent; that is the normal course of things. Eventually, one grows old and departs from life. Thus, a person's living conditions are different in every phase. There is nothing that does not change. Everything in this world is subject to change. Do not be deceived when something appears to be permanent. Change inevitably occurs. The only One who remains eternal and unchanging is Allah, Azza wa Jalla. Therefore, people should not complain about their respective life situations. For no situation in life lasts forever; there are times of hardship and times of ease. The most important thing is to find the right path and to follow it – the path of Allah. To remain unwavering and steadfast on this path is a great blessing and a great virtue. Whoever has achieved this needs nothing else. Because, as I said, hardly anyone is ever completely satisfied with their own situation. People constantly say: "I should do this, I should change that." If you want to change something to serve the religion and attain Allah's pleasure, then do it. But do not change anything purely on a whim, with the motto: "I am bored, I am going elsewhere." If you live in peace where you are, there is no reason to look for something else or to go elsewhere. If Allah has secured your provision and you are doing well, that is perfectly sufficient. Changing familiar structures is never easy. If Allah grants you good and you lack nothing, it is best to be content, to stay there, and to firmly preserve your faith. However, if you suffer from great hardships, you can of course look for your provision elsewhere. Such human situations occur very often in life. Sometimes people do things that they later regret. They want to undo them, but then it is often already too late, or everything has already changed. It is then no longer possible. Therefore, it is a blessing to spend this life in peace. Our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, said: "Do not seek out hardships without reason." Do not invite suffering. If you are satisfied with your situation, then enjoy your life. In other words: Thank Allah. So that His gifts are preserved for you. To lead an independent life without harming one's own faith is a great blessing. As I said, everything is subject to constant change. But through gratitude, blessings are preserved. Always be grateful. You should say: "My livelihood, my work, my family – everything is fine. Praise be to Allah! May He not plunge us from this good situation and may He preserve His gifts for us." Because if you are not grateful, this blessing could slip away from you again. Once the blessing has been squandered, it is hard to find a second time. May Allah protect us from that. May He grant us steadfastness. May our good situation not take a turn for the worse. May our love for Allah, Azza wa Jalla, and for our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, remain unshakable, inshaAllah. May it be enduring. In honor of these blessed days and in honor of the Mawlid of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, may He spare us from severe trials. InshaAllah, we will remain steadfast on our path forever.

A blessed day on which our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) was born. Around 1,500 years ago, our Prophet graced this world. Since that day, the people of that time became part of the community of our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) and thus the Ummah of Muhammad. As the greatest gift, Allah has sent us our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam). Being a part of his Ummah is also a great blessing. To reject him would be pure folly. We thank Allah that we have gathered here today. To attain Allah's pleasure and out of love for the Prophet... Masha'Allah, the weather here today strongly resembles that of the enlightened city of Medina. It is a bit too hot, but beautiful. It has a very special aura. Everything has its good sides. For these good sides, all praise and thanks be to Allah. Everything shows itself to us from its best side. Whatever happens or whatever we do – as long as it is done for the sake of Allah, there is good in everything. No matter how much sorrow affects us from the outside: For those who follow the path of our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam), there is, insha'Allah, no true hardship. Because behind it lie the pleasure of Allah and the love for Him. Once this love is present, nothing can seriously harm us anymore. The greatest gift is the following: When Allah has placed the love for Him and for our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) into our hearts, everything else is unimportant. That is the most important thing. That is the most precious thing of all. Once Allah has granted us this precious gift with His permission, it will, insha'Allah, remain in our hearts forever and never disappear again. Because that is the most important supplication one can ever make. More important than eating, drinking, or being freed from worries is to pray that our heart is filled with this love. To ask that it never diminishes, but constantly grows – that is the greatest virtue of all. Whoever is on the path of Allah also follows this path and shows Him the necessary reverence. One must, exactly as He desires, dedicate one's life to the path of our blessed Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam). Do not stray from his path. Do not be a bad example to others. Allowing people to say: "Look at him, claims to be on the path of the Prophet, but look at what he's up to!" – that is the absolute worst. May Allah protect us from this. May this path offer us protection. Let us not stray from the right path. For whoever strays from the path will perish. No matter what worldly riches they may offer you: Reject them! Do not compromise on your faith. When it comes to the love for Allah and for our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam), there must be no concessions. Once you get used to such compromises – a little here, a little there – in the end, neither faith nor Islam remains. Therefore, this is the most important thing: The path of our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam), the path of the Tariqah, the path of the schools of jurisprudence, and the path of Islam. There is nothing more valuable in the world. Even if you were offered the whole world and told: "Leave this path, give up your faith" – indeed, even for the smallest worldly benefits: Never let yourself be deceived! Do not give in to it under any circumstances. Do not make any bad compromises. With every concession, you only sink deeper and ultimately perish. And the worst downfall is to gamble away one's hereafter. Do not risk your hereafter for fleeting earthly benefits. For everything worldly is transient. What lasts forever, however, is the reward in the hereafter. If you sacrifice your hereafter for earthly gains – how will you then look your Sheikh in the eyes later? How will you face our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam)? You could never do that. Therefore, one must be extremely vigilant. So many people have sacrificed their lives and all their belongings just to hold on to their faith. That is why one must be really careful. One must stay away from everything that could lead one astray, and must not give in to one's ego. May Allah never divert us from this path. May He not shame us before our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam). May He not shame us before Allah and the Mashayikh. Do not sacrifice your hereafter for the fleeting benefits of this world.