Mawlana Sheikh Mehmed Adil. Translations.

Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, has granted many gifts to the Prophet – peace and blessings be upon him. The Prophet received gifts that were not given to any other prophet, with each one being more valuable than all the gifts ever bestowed upon other prophets. Each individual one is valuable in itself. Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, has reserved all these gifts for the Prophet; they are a gift to his community, to all who follow him. It is a gift from Allah. "Accept it," says Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, "this is my gift to you." Out of respect for our Prophet, it is a gift to all of you. So that everyone can accept it and benefit from it. Yet people set aside this gift and instead desire the worthless, waste, and bad. They pay no attention to it. One of these gifts is Surah Al-Fatiha, Surah Al-Hamd, the seven oft-repeated verses (Seb'al Mesani). "U'tītu Seb'al Mesani" Allah has given our Prophet these seven beautiful verses. Their value is immeasurably great. They are the path to all good. They form the beginning, the gateway to the noble Quran. Through them one enters it. Prayer is not possible without them. Prayer is not valid without reciting Al-Fatiha. If you deliberately omit it, your prayer is invalid. If it happens out of forgetfulness, a prostration of reparation is performed, but a prayer without Fatiha remains invalid. One cannot imagine access to the Quran without Al-Fatiha. It is the key to every kind of goodness, it is healing, it is light, it strengthens faith. It thus contains countless wonders, its value is immeasurable. Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, has granted us this. It is a great gift to all who follow the Prophet – peace and blessings be upon him. For the one who recognizes its value, the gift is even more precious. Whoever does not recognize its value harms themselves. They cannot derive any benefit from it themselves. If they do not recite Al-Fatiha, if they pay no attention to Al-Fatiha, none of their deeds will be accepted. After supplications, Al-Fatiha is also recited so that these supplications may be answered. This great gift, which Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, has given to the community of Muhammad through the Prophet – peace and blessings be upon him – is healing. It is the path to all beauty. Therefore, reciting Al-Fatiha is a form of worship that every person should absolutely practice. Prayer is not valid without it anyway. Furthermore, if one recites Al-Fatiha on every occasion, recites Al-Fatiha forty times and breathes into water, it becomes a remedy. Books would not suffice to fully describe the blessings of Al-Fatiha. Praise be to Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, for making us members of the community of Muhammad. We have received his gift. May Allah let it continue. May he let it continue, insha'Allah. May he teach it to those who do not know it, and grant it to them. May it be given to all, insha'Allah. python3.9 04_into_all_txt.py

O believers, if someone unreliable brings you information, verify it carefully, lest you harm people unknowingly and later regret what you've done. (49:6) Allah Almighty tells us that when we hear news or information, we should research it thoroughly. This is to ensure we don't receive incorrect information. Otherwise, we might act on it and later regret our actions. For this reason, everything that needs to be done must be thoroughly investigated. Whether it's your personal business, someone else's affairs, community matters, or Tariqah business, you should only tell people "this is so" after you're completely certain of everything. When you do this, you bear no responsibility for misinformation. This is what the spiritual path is about; people join a tariqah seeking Allah's pleasure. They find a sanctuary where they can distance themselves from worldly concerns. They come seeking refuge in this sanctuary. Those who come with pure intentions sometimes encounter ignorant people within the community. They mistakenly think these people are spiritually special and follow them. However, one should investigate before following anyone. The seekers aren't at fault because they've come sincerely looking for Allah's path. They've come to the dargah, to the madrasah, to the mosque. These places exist for Allah's pleasure. But don't assume nothing bad can happen there. Problems can arise there too. It happens everywhere. Even the most sacred place, the Kaaba, isn't immune - things happen even in the Sacred Mosque. Every good deed done there is multiplied a hundred thousand times. But sins are also multiplied a hundred thousand times there. Theft occurs even around the Black Stone. People's money gets stolen even there. It happens in sacred places too. It can happen in dargahs as well. So don't be careless just because you've entered a dargah. A person should carefully observe who someone is, what their character is, and what work they do there. Can their word be trusted or not? This requires investigation if one wants to truly benefit. We are here for everyone's benefit, for Allah's pleasure. We remain here by divine command. We're saddened when people with ill intentions, or those whose hearts aren't pure, or those whose minds aren't sound, listen but take a wrong path. For this reason, despite giving warnings, when we see no improvement, sometimes we must openly mention names to protect others, which amounts to exposing them. This is done for the protection of sincere seekers. There is gentle correction, and there is stern rebuke. Those who don't respond to gentle correction deserve rebuke. Gentle correction means explaining with kind words. But when they don't understand, you must speak with firm words. You must discipline them so they don't harm others who come seeking truth. Any necessary measure can be taken for people's protection. There is punishment in Islamic law too. There are rewards as well. This is why sometimes people's identities are revealed publicly. This is not done with any pleasure or satisfaction. We do it out of necessity so that person doesn't harm themselves, doesn't harm others, and doesn't accumulate sins. And it's done to protect innocent people. For this reason, one must be vigilant. When you enter a dargah, pay attention to who these people are and what their character is, so that you don't end up being harmed when you came seeking benefit. This is a crucial matter. In our Prophet's time, as Allah Almighty commanded, such situations were less common when the Prophet, peace be upon him, was in Mecca. Mecca was a challenging environment. When he migrated to Medina, hypocrites increased in number. A non-Muslim would face difficulties in that environment. Hypocrites are those who appear to be Muslims but are actually enemies of Islam. They existed then, and they exist everywhere, throughout all times. Our Prophet, peace be upon him, recognized them. The companions also identified most of them. Sometimes they would mention their names, sometimes they wouldn't. Their characteristics were also described in the Glorious Quran. For this reason, the companions were warned to remain vigilant. Therefore, one needs to be careful in the dargah. There might be hypocrites, the thoughtless, fools, or those with harmful intentions. For this reason, when you join a community, you need to investigate. One should stay away from questionable people. If there was no risk of harm, we wouldn't be discussing this today. But there are many actions that have harmed people. And the person doesn't respond to advice. They don't understand reason. So be vigilant. May Allah protect us all. May Allah reform these difficult people. This is the tariqah. People come seeking inner reform. Some come only to cause corruption. May Allah help us all. We will speak the truth, we always speak the truth. We take no offense at anyone, nor do we avoid anyone. May Allah assist us. Allah stands with the truthful. Regarding those with bad intentions, Allah Almighty says: But the evil plot encompasses only him who makes it. (35:43) The harm intended by those with bad intentions returns to themselves. Their evil comes back to them. May Allah help and reform them so that evil doesn't return to them. May they repent and seek forgiveness, insha'Allah.

Our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, says: Min ḥusni islāmi l-mar’i, tarkuhu mā lā ya‘nīh. What does this mean? What makes someone a good Muslim? It happens when they don't meddle in affairs that don't concern them. They should mind their own business. Because when you involve yourself in things that don't concern you, you end up dealing with matters you don't understand. Even if it's something you understand, some people don't appreciate your interference. Then you'll intervene with your opinion and just end up confusing people. Your own mind will become confused too. That's why it's best for a person to stay out of matters that don't concern them. For a Muslim, it's even more important, says the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. In today's world, it's the complete opposite - everyone meddles in everything. Everyone thinks they're an expert on everything. They claim to know politics, economics, business, education, farming - everything. In reality, they don't truly understand any of these subjects. A person who thinks they know everything actually knows nothing. You need to know something well enough that if someone asks you about it, you can actually do it properly. You should be able to contribute something useful. There are many people nowadays who jump into every conversation but can't do anything properly. That's not acceptable. It's not a good thing. That's why the world is in such chaos. People think they can build a better world all by themselves. Some fools even want to question Allah Almighty's wisdom. Saying things like "Why did He create such people, why did He do this?" Their foolishness reaches that level. That's why a person, especially a Muslim, should mind their own business. They should focus on their own condition. They should look inward. They should work on themselves. Other people's business is not their responsibility. If they're assigned a duty, then they should do it. But if you haven't been given a specific task, focus on yourself, your family, your children, your parents. Guide them, advise them. Be involved in their lives. That's perfectly fine. But don't try to solve the world's problems when you don't understand them. Let alone run a country. Some know-it-alls even try to run the entire world. Then without accomplishing anything worthwhile, they end up causing more harm than good. So a truly useful person is always one who minds their own business. It's someone who does their job properly. These words of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, are precious like jewels. Those who follow them find both peace and success. Those who ignore them not only fail but, may Allah protect us, might even lose their faith. May Allah help us all. They've ruined the world. This thing called democracy, Sheikh Baba would always say: Everyone wants to express their opinion on everything. When everyone speaks their mind, the truly valuable opinions get lost in the noise. Only the harmful opinions persist. And they cause nothing but damage. May Allah grant people wisdom, insha'Allah.

The believers are brothers to one another, so make peace between your brothers. And fear Allah so that you may receive mercy. (49:10) Allah Almighty says. Today, on this holiday, we celebrate the second day of Eid. Eid al-Fitr, the Ramadan holiday, the celebration after fasting - today is the second day. The traditions we observe during this holiday are pleasing in Allah's sight. Among these traditions, visiting relatives holds special importance. Maintaining family ties brings great blessings to a Muslim's life. One who neglects this duty - one who remains upset with relatives and has cut family ties - he warns: This carries a burden of sin. It is not merely disapproved, but actually sinful. It's not just discouraged, it is truly a sin. If someone knowingly and willingly avoids visiting their relatives or speaking with them - of course, there are certain exceptions. If they have left the faith, then visiting them isn't necessary. But if they remain Muslim, these holidays provide an opportunity for reconciliation. For Muslims to make peace with one another, especially when there is resentment or hostility within the family, reconciliation is essential. Such resentment should not exist between us. People often interpret things according to their own understanding. But these personal interpretations have no validity in Islam. Resentment should not persist between us. You are Muslim brothers - even if nothing else connects you, even if you aren't related, you shouldn't harbor resentment toward one another. Offering Salam Alaykum is sufficient; extensive cooperation isn't necessary. If you give Salam Alaykum, that fulfills your obligation. Yet there are some people who, when given Salam Alaykum, refuse to return the greeting. We have witnessed this firsthand. We once visited a place. We were visiting a madrasa, a religious school in Russia. We offered our Salam Alaykum. I wondered if perhaps he hadn't heard me. Did this man not hear my Salam Alaykum? Later we learned he was a Salafi. If a Salafi says Salam Alaykum to us, we should accept their greeting. If a Shia says Salam Alaykum to us, we should accept that too. Whoever it may be, accepting their Salam Alaykum is obligatory. Offering Salam Alaykum is Sunnah, but returning it is obligatory. That's why, during this holiday season, these principles are important. We must let go of the resentment and hostility that exists between people. Even if you're not particularly close, you can at least offer Salam Alaykum. That's all that's required. Hostility benefits no one. It harms you both materially and spiritually. Because when two people harbor resentment toward each other while occupying the same space, it creates an unpleasant atmosphere. They call it negative energy - one person sitting here harboring resentment, the other sitting elsewhere doing the same. They exchange hostile glances. This situation poisons the entire environment. That's why Allah Almighty, because He knows us completely, because He created us, teaches us the best way to live. If we follow these teachings through Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), we will find peace. We share this as just one example. There are many more such teachings. On the occasion of this holiday, God willing, may our resentments dissolve. May goodness take their place in our hearts. Remember that maintaining family ties is truly important. Even regarding provision and sustenance, one who neglects family ties will find their blessings diminished. It can lead to hardship and poverty. That's why, during this holiday, God willing, may those who harbor resentment reconcile with one another. At the very least, offer Salam Alaykum. Send a message of peace. If you can't meet in person or speak by phone, even a simple message will suffice, insha'Allah. May Allah grant us success to walk this beautiful path, the way shown by Allah Almighty, insha'Allah. Everything happens by His permission. May Allah be pleased with you all.

May Allah bless this eid and bring goodness to everyone. May Allah accept your prayers and devotion. During these days, we celebrate for Allah's pleasure and to show gratitude for His many blessings. May Allah help us all. For Muslims everywhere, no matter what hardships they face or how limited their circumstances, this eid remains a blessing. It is truly a gift from Allah. Allah looks upon all believers with mercy and divine protection. He rewards each and every one of them. Those who endure difficulties with patience will surely receive even greater rewards. Today, people in many places suffer from oppression and hardship. They've lost their homes and homelands. Yet during the eid, they still find joy in this blessing that Allah has bestowed upon them. Even in difficult circumstances, they give thanks for Allah's favor and blessings. And the greatest blessing of all is faith. Even if the world falls apart around you, as long as you have faith, nothing else matters. If you owned the entire world but had no faith, it would be worthless. So may Allah bless this eid for everyone. May Allah increase goodness, bring positive outcomes, and send protection. insha'Allah, may future eids be even more joyous. In the past, muezzins would give a special eid call, a eid sela. They would recite beautiful words. There are some lovely sayings: Laysa al-'idu man labisa jadid, innama al-'idu man khafa al-wa'id. This means: the eid is not for those who wear new clothes. The eid is for those who fear Allah. The true eid belongs to those who revere Allah. Because that's what the eid is really about. Allah looks upon such people with favor. With compassion. With approval for those who fear Him. In the past, people would wear new clothes during eids. Now children aren't satisfied with just clothing. They want something more. In those days, clothes and shoes would last from one eid to the next. They'd be worn until they were completely worn out. So when the eid came, people would rejoice in having new clothes. That's the context of that saying. But even that isn't what matters most. What's truly important is fearing Allah and following His path. That is the real eid. eids are spiritual seasons. They are gifts from Almighty Allah. During these eids, we should visit relatives and also visit the graves of our departed loved ones to pray for them. insha'Allah, on the morning of the eid, there is a special prayer of great wisdom. Many people who never pray at other times... At least pray once from one eid to the next. Even that has value. This eid brings complete goodness and beauty to Muslims in every way. It contains everything we need. In the past, there were eid grounds where children would play. When the eid arrived, they would go there to enjoy themselves. All kinds of entertainment would be provided for children. Now there aren't as many of these places left. Because nowadays, children have countless things to play with every day. Even if eids don't bring the same joy they did in the old days, they still bring joy in Allah's presence. Even without toys, Allah places that special beauty in people's hearts during eids. This doesn't happen with any other celebration. Not birthdays, not log eids, fire eids, or any other celebration - none of them matter as much. These beautiful eids from Allah bring people both physical and spiritual relief and goodness. May Allah bless them. May they guide people to the right path, insha'Allah.

Allah Almighty says in the noble verse: "Complete the prescribed period and glorify Allah for having guided you." (2:185) This means the month of Ramadan has a specific timeframe. Allah Almighty commands us to complete it. After completing it, we celebrate Eid. On Eid, we recite glorifications and declarations of faith. Muslims have two Eids. In this world, there are two Eids for us. The first is Eid al-Fitr, the second is Eid al-Adha. Other celebrations were invented that diminish the value of these sacred Eids. There are many other holidays celebrated around the world. Our ancestors expressed this beautifully. They had a wonderful saying: "Every day is Eid for a fool," they said. Meaning someone without mindfulness treats every day like Eid, not recognizing its true value. The celebrations that deserve to be called Eid are those Allah Almighty has granted us. And these are Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Honoring these occasions means earning Allah's pleasure. Disrespecting them harms a person. Even if there's no material harm, there is spiritual damage in not respecting what Allah Almighty has bestowed upon us. What should be valued is only what Allah Almighty wants and loves. That is what deserves our reverence. Its value is immense. The significance of Eid is recognized both in this world and the hereafter. Unfortunately, many people today value nothing. Nothing seems to have worth anymore. Neither money, nor gold, nor words, nor honor, nor goodness... In the eyes of many, nothing holds value anymore. They call it "inflation." Everything has been devalued. No value remains. Just thirty years ago, with one piece of gold, a person could live comfortably for a month. Now, one can't even live for a week on that. People barely make it through the day. Therefore, while nothing in this world holds lasting value, we must recognize the value of the hereafter to see its benefit. Thanks to Allah, everyone has experienced these beautiful days. Believers have enjoyed these blessed times. It was wonderful for those who believe, who are Muslim and perform their worship. Whatever difficulties existed had little effect. Allah covers all hardships due to the blessings and beauty of Ramadan. But there is one condition. There is never comfort or goodness for those who oppose Islam. People who are enemies of Allah, who wage war against Allah, will never find happiness. In Islam, there is peace, happiness, and beauty. Every kind of goodness exists in Islam. Islam is Allah Almighty's gift to humanity. Islam is guidance and a blessing. Therefore, those who follow Islam, who value Islam, find true worth. As we said, this Ramadan, thanks to Allah, is crowned with Eid at its conclusion. Indeed, every day was like Eid, praise be to Allah. Everyone feels Allah's blessings, manifestations, and beauties in their heart. Even if someone struggles during the day, there is peace and beauty within. There is relief inside the person; they feel comfort. They feel no evil. They sense nothing bad inside. And in the evening, as our Prophet, peace be upon him, said, no one can experience that unique joy and happiness of a believer. Those who don't fast can never find this joy. May Allah bless it. These days have now passed. May Allah grant us to see next year as well, insha'Allah. And may we celebrate with Muslims worldwide together with Mahdi, peace be upon him, insha'Allah. We have hope. Because the world isn't getting better; it's getting worse. The one who will save the world is Mahdi, peace be upon him, whom our Prophet, peace be upon him, has promised would come. We are waiting for him, insha'Allah. May Allah send him soon, insha'Allah.

كُلُّ ٱمۡرِيِٕۭ بِمَا كَسَبَ رَهِينٞ (52:21) In this verse, Allah has decreed: everyone is responsible for their own actions. This is why Islam is a religion of tolerance. A Muslim is tolerant. They strive to fulfill Allah's commands. They are responsible for themselves, not for others. They will stay on the right path themselves. They also guide others. Whoever wishes to accept it, accepts it. Whoever doesn't, doesn't. As we said, Islam is a religion of tolerance. It doesn't harm anyone. It endures what it sees, acknowledging "this is the world." If something good happens, it gives thanks to Allah. If something isn't good, it faces it with tolerance. You cannot force people to do things. If you force your views on others, conflicts arise and you create bigger problems. Therefore, you'll say "what can we do, this is the extent of their understanding." "This person did this because that's all they understand from it. Nothing can be done if they don't comprehend more." There's nothing we can do. We've given them advice. If they want to learn something, we can teach them. But if they don't want to, so be it. So don't obsess over them, don't exhaust yourself. They have their own path, and you have yours. Continue on your journey, don't stop. Stopping is pointless... there are already enough problems in the world, enough responsibilities, enough troubles and hardships. Don't add another burden to your mind. Whatever anyone does, whether this one did that or that one did this... Don't give importance to these things. Meet them with tolerance. Say "this is how they are, Allah has given them this understanding." If they don't behave properly, don't stoop to their level. Don't think like they think. Don't perceive as they perceive. What you should understand is what Allah Almighty has explained, what our Prophet, peace be upon him, has taught. All 124 thousand Prophets were sent to reveal these truths. Don't get distracted by what ignorant people do, neglecting those essential truths. Stay away. If you encounter it, be tolerant. That is, don't give it any significance. Don't make it a problem for yourself. These are trivial matters. They exist to sever your connection with Allah Almighty. If you don't give them importance, you will grow closer to Allah. Of course, practicing this isn't easy, but it comes gradually - you endure a little at first, then more, and eventually even more. Humans develop through learning. With experience, your endurance grows each time. You overcome challenges more easily as you face them. That's why transformation doesn't happen all at once. It happens step by step, insha'Allah. Therefore, one must be mindful. A believer needs to pay special attention to this matter. A believer is one who follows a spiritual path, who has entered that path to discipline their ego. This discipline of the ego is also tolerance. It means tolerating people. You should speak according to each person's level of understanding, addressing everyone appropriately. May Allah grant ease, insha'Allah. May He instill this tolerance in our hearts.

Say, "If you love Allah, then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." (3:31) The rank of our Prophet, peace be upon him, is the highest with Allah. If you love Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, the Holy Quran teaches us, then follow our Prophet, peace be upon him. Follow his path. If you follow his path, Allah will love you. The most important goal in our lives should be that Allah loves us. When Allah loves us, everything is easy, everything is good. There is nothing more beautiful than that. For Allah to love you, it is important to follow the path of our Prophet, to love him, to honor him, and to approach him with respect. Indeed, the most beloved person is our Prophet, peace be upon him. When you look at non-Muslims, they claim to love this and that, but they do not know the kind of love and affection that we find in Islam. They only have a love that flatters their ego. The love in Islam, on the other hand, arises by overcoming one's ego and freeing oneself from it. That is why our Prophet says: "I return the greeting to the one who sends blessings upon me." That is a great mercy. You express blessings, and our Prophet answers you, sends his greeting back to you. Can there be anything more beautiful? Therefore, the most beloved person in the world is our Prophet, peace be upon him. Besides our Prophet, there is no person who should be truly loved. For those who follow his path are loved, and those who do not walk on his path are not loved. This is a gift that Allah has placed in the souls of people. It is a spiritual and intellectual love, and that is true love. Other kinds of love arise from self-interest. They are meaningless. They have no true value. What is valuable is the enduring love. It is the love for our Prophet, peace be upon him, with Allah's permission. In these blessed months, we do everything with even more devotion out of respect for our Prophet, for his pleasure and for Allah's pleasure. May Allah accept it from all of us. May He deepen our affection. It is our duty to love not our ego, but our Prophet. It is necessary. It is kindness. We must understand this. Our Prophet says: "You are not a true believer until you love me more than yourself, your mother, your father, your children, and everything in the world." You may be Muslim. Nowadays, there are people who have been led astray by Satan, who claim to be Muslims but show little respect for our Prophet. They consider this deep reverence as something reprehensible. They call this reverence idolatry. Such things they claim. They unsettle people. They prevent them from attaining these virtues. They keep people from earning rewards, from drawing closer to Allah, and from being among His beloved servants. With this ruse, they deceive people. May Allah protect us from this. May Muslims not follow them, insha'Allah. The truth is: The more reverence you show our Prophet, the higher your rank will be and the more blessings you will experience. May Allah deepen our love even more and further strengthen our respect for Him, insha'Allah.

Insha'Allah, today we observe the Night of Decree. This is our intention, Insha'Allah. May Allah accept it, even if it is not this night, but another. To honor and enliven this night means: To perform prayers for Allah's sake, to pray before going to sleep, to rise for Tahajjud, to rise for Sahur, and to continue with acts of worship. That is the most important thing. This is done out of reverence, as it is not exactly known which night it is, to honor it. Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, has honored it. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was given this night especially for his community, although more than a hundred thousand, namely one hundred and twenty-four thousand prophets have come. None was granted so much generosity, so much excellence. One night is better than a thousand months. This means Allah the Mighty and Exalted has given in one night as much excellence as an entire lifetime. Whoever knows the value of this night has surely received their share. One receives it. That means, whether you experience this night or not, if you do the same every night, you receive the reverence of this night. Every year, the human being, the Muslim, with Allah's permission, gains a thousand years of excellence. That is a great favor. People abandon this and follow some ignorant individuals and leave the faith, they disapprove of religion. They think that the satans they follow will bring them something. But they are of no use. This favor that Allah the Mighty and Exalted has given us, to belong to the community of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, is the greatest honor, the greatest excellence. Whoever accepts it reaches the highest ranks. He is a happy person. He is a person who knows the value. He is a person who knows the jewel, who can distinguish the jewel from manure; some find manure more valuable. They run after manure. They run after manure, but it brings nothing. One must know the value of this favor that Allah the Mighty and Exalted has given. One must benefit from it. Thank Allah, who forms the community of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him? Those who follow him, who show him respect. Whoever does not belong to his community, even if related, is an enemy of Allah, the Mighty and Exalted. The uncle of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, Abu Lahab, his blood uncle, is destined for hell. Why? Because he is an unfortunate person. Had he been fortunate, Allah would have shown him favor. He is unfortunate, therefore he is destined for hell. A fortunate person uses this fortune. He thanks Allah day and night. He does not run after others and ruin his hereafter. The hereafter is permanent, eternal. The world is transient. A person who sells the hereafter for the world is a pitiful person. Therefore, this night is a blessed night. May Allah bless it for all of us. This intention, our intention is that Allah grants us the gifts of the Night of Decree. May he give it to us on any night, Insha'Allah. May he grant us this blessed night. Thank Allah, what does nightly rising, reviving the night mean? Some drive around until morning in cars, from one place to another, from mosque to mosque. That is not necessary at all. Or they pray at home until morning, without sleeping. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, says: If you perform the night prayer, pray before going to sleep, and then rise in the morning for Tahajjud, it is as if you had revived the whole night. So this is not a difficult thing. Don't make difficulties for yourselves. Islam is a religion of ease. Benefit from this ease. Because if it is too difficult, people will not do it. "Should I stay up all night?" one asks oneself. "Ok, I'll get up, I can manage for one day, two days." After that, one can't manage anymore. That's why there is the ease; before going to sleep there is a prayer with two rakats. If you rise in the morning for Sahur and perform the Tahajjud prayer, you have revived the night. May Allah bless it. May Allah grant it to everyone. May Allah also give them happiness and faith and guide them. In this month of Ramadan, there is a great punishment for evil, for disrespect towards Allah... if they do not ask for forgiveness. This disrespect towards Allah, those who declare war on Allah, will certainly suffer their punishment. If they ask for forgiveness, if they repent, that's different. But if they don't, they will certainly have to suffer. Everything is recorded with Allah. There are angels on the right and left. They write down the good, they write down the evil. The angel of evil waits for one to ask for forgiveness so he can erase it. If one does that, he erases the evil deeds committed. If one doesn't, he waits, and eventually it is written down. And if one does not ask for forgiveness until the end of life, one finds one's punishment in the hereafter. In this world, it is of no use anyway. May Allah guide us, Insha'Allah.

Our Prophet, peace be upon him, says: المؤمن مرآة المؤمن Our Prophet, peace be upon him, says, "The believer is the mirror of the believer." Being a believer goes beyond simply being a Muslim. Being a Muslim alone is not enough. To be a mirror means that one believer sees another believer as themselves. Whatever they desire for themselves, they wish for others as well. They want the same blessings for them. They don't think others deserve any less than they do. Every blessing they seek for themselves, they equally desire for their believing brothers and sisters. They recognize others as themselves and treat them accordingly. These true believers are those beloved by our Prophet, peace be upon him—those who follow both the Prophet's spiritual path (tariqa) and religious law (sharia). For the true path is revealed through both sharia and tariqa. Those who follow these teachings are genuine believers. The goodness found in any believer is shared by all believers. No harm comes from a true believer. Our Prophet instructed, "Neither harm others nor allow yourself to be harmed." The dignity of a believer is beautiful to behold. A believer wishes good for everyone they encounter. A believer wants others to find the right path and enter paradise. This is why many spiritual guides see the teachers who will follow them as mirrors, reflecting their own path. One of the greatest saints, Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, said of Shams Tabrizi, "He is my mirror." Through this mirror, he gazed at Shams and received spiritual grace. They shared profound conversations together. Shams imparted knowledge and truth. Sheikh Tabrizi served as a mirror exclusively for Mevlana. Not for others. Because only Mevlana Jalaluddin could withstand his spiritual station. He didn't become a mirror for anyone else, and others couldn't comprehend him. Since his teachings weren't meant for everyone to understand, he became a mirror solely for Mevlana. Those profound truths passed directly from one heart to another. They became vessels for great spiritual guidance. To this day, millions have discovered faith and truth through their teachings. In this way, truth emerged into the world. This is what we mean by being a mirror. As our Prophet, peace be upon him, taught, how does one truly know another? As the saying goes, we know others as we know ourselves. But most people, naturally, don't operate this way. A non-believer differs fundamentally from a believer. You might assume others think like you and treat them accordingly. But when someone with impure intentions is only calculating how to benefit from you or advance themselves, disappointment often follows. That's not what truly matters. What's important is finding fellow believers and serving as mirrors for each other—recognizing your own shortcomings and learning from their example. Insha'Allah, this creates something beautiful and fulfills our Prophet's teaching.