Mawlana Sheikh Mehmed Adil. Translations.

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.

"And We have not sent you but as a mercy to the worlds." (Surah al-Anbiya, 21:107) Allah, Azza wa Jall, has sent our Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, as a mercy for mankind and all of creation. This is the highest rank that Allah, Azza wa Jall, has praised. In his honor, He shows mercy to mankind. Wherever the foot of our Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, touches the ground, mercy manifests itself. As the greatest grace, He grants us everything beautiful in this world for his sake. Thanks be to Allah, you have gathered here to seek Allah's pleasure and out of love for our Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. The greatest gain in this world is the love for him. Everything you gain through it serves the pleasure of Allah. Whatever we achieve comes from Allah and serves His pleasure; one must be aware of this. For the sake of our Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, Allah grants us the opportunity to do good and to follow His path. It is precisely for this reason that our gathering today is taking place. Among us are brothers and sisters in faith, scholars, and shaykhs who have traveled from afar. They have all come together for the pleasure of Allah; the strongest motive for this is the love for our Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. With Allah's permission, it is exactly this love that will bring us salvation. Our deep love for our Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, is the means to attain the love of Allah. Some reject this kind of intercession and say: "That is shirk (associating partners), do not do such a thing," but without it, nothing can be achieved. If a person acts only according to his own ego (nafs), there will be no true love and affection in his life. What such people call "love" is in reality only self-interest. As soon as self-interest comes into play, it is no longer love, but pure self-interest. True love means to be together with those servants whom Allah loves, for the pleasure of Allah. This is exactly the path of love and affection for our Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. Our path is the path of our Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, and the tariqahs show us this path. Some ask: "What is the tariqah for?" It is absolutely indispensable. Whoever claims that it is "not necessary" is vastly mistaken; it is only unnecessary for Satan. For the believer, however, it is essential. To find the right path, to stay on it and not go astray, one needs the tariqah. The tariqah is an immense power. It is essential to protect a person's faith. Thanks be to Allah, the tariqah will continue to exist until the Day of Judgment. It will endure forever, as far as the path of our Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, extends. The one who will ultimately show the way and unite shariah and tariqah within himself is, of course, Hazrat Mahdi, alayhis salam. When he appears, all tariqahs will unite on this path, find enlightenment, and everyone will walk this path. Until then, however, there are many different tariqahs and schools of thought (madhahib). When Mahdi, alayhis salam, appears, they will all follow him as the heir of all of them and walk on the path of truth he has shown. Thus, in the end, it will be exactly the same again as it was during the time of our Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. After that, the Day of Judgment will inevitably dawn anyway. Before the Day of Judgment, Mahdi, alayhis salam, and Isa (Jesus), alayhis salam, must appear in order to guide the entire world onto the right path. After that, let whoever wants to believe, believe, and whoever does not want to, leave it be; there will be no other chance anyway. The people who have strayed from the right path will ultimately fall into ruin. May Allah make us all firm on this path. As I said, those who are on this path can consider themselves very fortunate. May Allah protect us. We must recognize the invaluable worth of this gift. We must put ourselves in the service of the cause. Insha'Allah, Allah will keep us steadfast on this path. May Allah bless it. This meaningful night, the night of the Mawlid ash-Sharif, begins after the evening prayer. Tomorrow is the day of the Mawlid. Our Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, was born in the time shortly before the morning prayer. Therefore, this blessed day, the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal, begins with today's evening prayer and lasts until tomorrow evening. Today is the eve of it. This too is blessed; all of these are holy days. Since they remind us of our Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, a special blessing rests upon these days. We must show these days the due reverence.

"Ya ayyuha-lladhina amanu-ttaqullaha wa kunu ma'a-s-sadiqin." "O you who believe! Fear Allah and be with those who are true." (At-Tawbah, 119) Allah 'Azza wa Jall commands us to be with the truthful. O you who believe! The most truthful of all is the Prophet; "La ilaha illallah, Muhammadur Rasulullah, as-Sadiq al-Wa'di al-Amin." The most noble among the truthful, the one who is in perfect sincerity (Sidq), is the Prophet (sallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam). The command is to be with him and those who follow his path. Keep away from those who have distanced themselves from him. Do not seek their closeness. You will never benefit from them. For they are only fixated on their ego (Nafs); they inflate it and do not tolerate any criticism of themselves. They are people who have lost all connection to the truth. They lack reliability, trustworthiness (Amana), and sincerity. Therefore, Allah 'Azza wa Jall says: "Be with the good and the truthful." To be truthful means: Be together with people who do not lie, who are sincere, and stay by their side. Avoid the others. The more distance you keep from them, the better it is for you. Because their true nature is characterized by greed, envy, and resentment – by nothing else. They never want the best for their fellow human beings. They pose as friends, but deep down they are enemies. True friends are those who walk on the path of Allah 'Azza wa Jall and the Prophet (sallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam); they are truly good people. "Wa hasuna ula'ika rafiqa." "What wonderful companions they are!" (An-Nisa, 69) They are indeed the best companions. They are noble people; they testify to the truth of Allah, and Allah 'Azza wa Jall also confirms them. What excellent companions are those who are on the path of Allah. Allah 'Azza wa Jall tells us: "Be with them." However, this succeeds only if one does everything for the pleasure of Allah, acts as He wishes, and pauses in every moment (Muraqaba) to ask oneself: "Am I still on His path?", while thanking Allah together with good people. Of course, a person experiences many different states in life. Sometimes one experiences good things, sometimes one is tested. If you then have a good friend by your side, he will advise you, guide you on your way, and be a pillar of support for you. He helps you to remain steadfast on the straight path of Allah 'Azza wa Jall. But often, a person tends to ruminate: "If only I had done this differently, it would not have turned out this way." No, it is the predestination (Qadar) of Allah. Whatever your fate looks like, you should say: "There is a blessing in it"; your actual duty is not to complain about your lot. This is your duty: to accept that whatever Allah wills, happens. We give our best. If the result is good, we thank and praise Allah. If a test occurs, we say: "This too comes from Allah," and do not rebel against it. Today there are some new Muslims, but unfortunately also many who have been Muslims for a long time, who ask: "Why is this happening to us? Why do we have to go through this?" That is not in your power. It is the decree (Qadar) of Allah 'Azza wa Jall. Whatever happens to a Mu'min, it certainly holds a reward for him. Nothing happens without a reason, nothing is in vain. One must internalize this. Of course, there are situations that are extremely burdensome. Staying patient during them is difficult. But the harder the test, the greater the reward at the end. So that this reward is not lost, remain patient and trust in Allah (Tawakkul). You will live as long as Allah has decreed for you and allocates your provision to you. Your patience will pay off for you in the end. Only then will you realize the true value of this reward. May Allah not burden us with tests that exceed our strength. Glory be to this blessed month and to the Prophet (sallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam)... The Prophet (sallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam) teaches us everything that is good and right. "Do not ask directly for patience," the Prophet (sallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam) taught us. Because needing patience requires a severe test. Ask Allah instead for well-being ('Afiya) and His grace (Ihsan). Do not say: "Let us be tested so that we may learn patience." Do not wish for that. May Allah protect us, for tests are hard. Therefore, we ask Him to always treat us with His kindness instead of putting us to the test. We are not servants who seek out tests, but servants of His grace (Ihsan). We strive for His bounty. May Allah 'Azza wa Jall protect us from severe tests in this blessed month for the sake of the Prophet (sallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam). May He instead always grant us what is beautiful, what is good, and His grace, insha'Allah.

"Innama bu'ithtu li-utammima makarim al-akhlaq." The Messenger of Allah spoke the truth in what he said, or however he said it. Our Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "I was sent only to perfect noble character." The most important things are decency and morality; he came to complete these beautiful qualities in people. Because people only learn step by step. Since Adam (alayhis-salam), every prophet has taught people something new. Through this long process, our Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) finally came – he is the most perfect of all people. Every virtue, every good quality, and every special ability is united in the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). Outwardly he was a human being, but Allah 'Azza wa Jalla created him unique in every respect. And this is the month of his birth. Even at the moment of his birth, he was in prostration (Sujood). His childhood development was rapid; even at two or three months old, he was physically very advanced. He moved and spoke very early. In order to be able to bear the immense task that Allah had placed upon him, he was by nature vastly superior to other people. His spiritual strength is unimaginable anyway. But his physical strength was enormous, too. For a normal body could not have borne the word of Allah 'Azza wa Jalla at all. An ordinary organism would have broken under it. Only he alone was strong enough to bear the revelation of Allah. No one could defeat the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) in one-on-one combat. There is a Hadith about his strength: Even one or two strong men could not match his strength. Umar (radiyallahu anhu) reported that even a thousand men could not come close to the strength of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). Even if there had been ten thousand – the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was stronger than all of them. In purely physical terms, he was stronger than millions of people. His physical strength was so immense because he was specially created by Allah to withstand the spiritual burden. When the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) passed away at the age of 63, his body still looked like that of a 30-year-old; his beard was still jet-black. He only had about five to ten gray hairs. Normally, by the age of 60, we are already completely gray. The constitution and the nature of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) are unique. He alone is worth more than the whole world. He was created in this way to be able to bear this immense burden. We thank Allah that we are allowed to belong to his Ummah. I say it again, as I have said many times before: We can understand non-Muslims, but if a Muslim claims: "He was just a human being like you and me," then that contradicts all logic. Every aspect of the life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) is a miracle (Mu'jiza). Miracles are reserved for the prophets; saints (Awliya) possess gifts of grace (Karamat). What happens after the time of the prophets is not referred to as a "Mu'jiza". Because miracles are deeds that no other person can perform. All prophets possessed these special abilities. They all had them. And of course, our Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) possessed them as well. Countless miracles occurred in his life. Some are widely known; even if some people do not believe in them, the authentic reports are famous. Like the splitting of the moon... Or how water gushed from his blessed fingers... Water with which he provided for an entire thirsty army of companions (Sahaba)... How a gazelle came to him and spoke with him... How animals and insects communicated with the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) right before the eyes of the Sahaba... The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) performed so many other miracles. So whoever calls himself a "Muslim" and denies these miracles, his faith is in serious danger. One might be a Muslim in name. But then it is just empty lip service. Everyone who says "La ilaha illallah" counts as a Muslim, yet true faith is missing. A true believer is someone who follows the path of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), believes in him, affirms him, and honors him with reverence. No nobler being than him was created. The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) stands above all people and all religious communities in every respect. He knew no discrimination based on origin. All people belong to the Ummah of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). All of humanity is his Ummah. Even the Jinn belong to it. Those who follow his call belong to his Ummah. Whoever rejects him must bear the consequences themselves. In the end, everyone will see what they have done. But they will regret it. The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) has opened his door wide for everyone: "Come and partake in this blessing," he invited. Whoever declines acts at their own risk. May Allah protect us from this. May Allah not let people go astray. May He especially protect the Muslims. May they not harm or treat with disdain those who follow the path of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). Because, unfortunately, Shaytan has seduced people in this time. There are many who call themselves Muslims but deny the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) the necessary respect. May Allah guide them. May He grant them guidance, InshaAllah.

Allah, Azza wa Jalla, says: وَأَطِيعُوا اللَّهَ وَالرَّسُولَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ (3:132) Allah, Azza wa Jalla, says: Obey Allah and the Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam, so that He may treat you with His mercy. In a noble Hadith it says: "Hearts can rust." Just like iron... When iron rusts, it must be cleaned. The rust is removed, and after that, it can be used again. However, if it remains rusty, it gradually decays and becomes completely useless. So that our hearts do not rust... But what exactly is this rust? It is darkness, disbelief, lack of faith, and every kind of wickedness. All of this darkens the heart, makes it useless, and causes it to die. The noble Quran, however, cleanses this heart. It polishes it and increases faith. The noble Quran was revealed to our Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam. Through him and his words, the word of Allah, Azza wa Jalla, has reached us. Nowadays, some people say: "Just read the Quran, we do not need the Hadiths of the Prophet." Yet Allah, Azza wa Jalla, says quite unmistakably: "Atiullaha wa atiurrasul." "Obey Allah and obey the Messenger." This verse therefore shows us: In order to understand the religion, we must adhere to the beautiful words of our Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam. Therein lies the foundation of Islam and the meaning of everything. Without these noble Hadiths, we could understand absolutely nothing. Ultimately, Allah does what He wills, and that is exactly what He has commanded us. You must obey this, there is no way around it. But if you presume to say to yourself: "No, I do not need the Prophet, I can manage and understand this all by myself"... ...then such a person has sidelined themselves from the very beginning. They have strayed from the path and run into ruin. Because, after all, the noble Quran was also conveyed, recited, and written down for us through our Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam, and through his words. All of this happened solely through the mediation of our Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam. So how on earth can one deny him? The heart of the religion and the foundation for the path of Allah, Azza wa Jalla, is simply our Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam. Whoever does not show him due respect will ultimately have nothing left of their faith. All that remains is an empty "I am a Muslim" on the lips. May Allah protect us, but through such disrespect, one can lose even that. That is precisely why this current month is also the month of Mawlid, the birth month of our Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam. Let us recite abundant blessings (Salawat), Takbir, and Tahlil for him. May Allah accept our good deeds and actions for his sake. For no matter what you do on your own: Without his intercession (Shafa'ah) for us, our prayers and deeds lack all perfection. We can only present our deeds to Allah, Azza wa Jalla, in honor of our Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam. And when we do so, Allah, Azza wa Jalla, will not reject these deeds either. Otherwise, our deeds, our prayers... not a single one of our acts of worship is truly free from our own ego (Nafs). Our deeds are tainted with sin when we present them – they are more like a dirty rag. Some people, however, are arrogant about their deeds and say: "No, I do not need the Prophet, I perform my worship for myself alone." Yet your deeds are nothing but old rags and completely worthless. Because you have mixed your good deeds with your bad ones. You have dropped something completely pure into the dirt, defiled it, and ruined it. And in exactly this state, you dare to stand before Allah, Azza wa Jalla. These deeds will be thrown right back in your face. If you act so disrespectfully and insolently, you will be told: "Take your things and get out!" If you stand before Allah, Azza wa Jalla, without honoring our Prophet, and present your deeds as if they were something special, they will never be accepted. Therefore, we should present all our deeds only through the blessing and in hope of the intercession of our Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam. May Allah grant these people guidance. Satan plays his game with people. Especially now, in this blessed month of Mawlid, Satan and his followers are going completely crazy. But who are these people who stand on Satan's side? Those who do not show respect to our Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam, and do not recognize his immense value – they are the playthings of Satan. May Allah therefore grant them reason and guide them. Insha'Allah they will yet find their way back to the right path. Our intentions are pure; for that is exactly what our Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam, taught us. He was always merciful; and we too want to treat them with this very same mercy, in the hope that they find the right path, Insha'Allah.

Praise be to Allah, we are in the month of Mawlid. It is the blessed month in which our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, graced this world with his birth. That we celebrate this blessed month and rejoice in it every day is the infinite gratitude of a believer to Allah. It is an immense honor to belong to the Ummah of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. To honor all of his actions and his entire being is a great blessing for us. For whoever is able to do so, this is a great privilege and a true blessing. However, whoever is unable to do this is unfortunate and pitiable. Allah has not bestowed this privilege upon him, which is why he remains excluded from it. He has been excluded from it; Satan has robbed him of this valuable trait. Satan's most prominent traits are stubbornness, resentment, and envy. Out of pure envy, he is always hostile towards those who honor our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, follow his path, and live his Sunnah. He whispers: "Why do they revere him so much?" There are people who claim: "They are no good, they commit shirk (polytheism) and do not believe in Allah. This Prophet is also just a human being like us; if you honor him like this, you are committing shirk and associating partners with Allah." This is exactly how Satan has led them astray. He has deceived them, and thus they have ruined themselves. May Allah protect us from this. Those who love our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, and follow his path are truly blessed people. And this happiness lasts for them eternally. So it is nothing temporary where one says: "Now I'm lucky for once," and shortly after it is already gone. Sometimes one is lucky, but in the very next moment, everything is forgotten again. But the one who loves our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, has been richly rewarded by Allah out of His own grace. Such a person will, thanks be to Allah, live eternally in bliss and beauty. Whoever does not follow the path of the Prophet, neither honoring nor loving him, may – may Allah protect us – lose his faith and enter the Hereafter without Iman. For the true path that must be walked is the path of our Prophet. If someone leaves this path and thinks: "I am a Muslim anyway, I don't need to specifically honor the Prophet," then he will quickly become the prey of others. And those who get him into their clutches are themselves people who have strayed from the right path. They are people who have gone completely astray. Unfortunately, there are many of them nowadays; may Allah grant Muslims understanding and insight. I do not want to mention any names here of people who claim: "This man was such a great scholar, he was this and that." Unfortunately, there are many foolish Muslims who blindly pay respect to such people. Because these people have never truly accepted the path of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. Those who say, "We can do this ourselves, we can renew Islam," while refusing to respect the Prophet, inevitably fall for such malicious persons. The person they blindly follow plunges into ruin, and they drag themselves down into the abyss with them. Therefore, it is a tremendous act of worship to honor and appreciate our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, at every opportunity. It is the greatest act of worship of all to follow the path of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, and to show him respect. We are, as I said, in the month of Rabi' al-Awwal – the month of Mawlid. In the past, Muslims celebrated this month with great enthusiasm. But today, people's minds have been so confused that many no longer know what they should do. Nevertheless, those who are truly blessed follow the path of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, deeply honor every smallest particle of his being, and hope for his intercession. Because that is exactly what a Muslim should do. The others, however, as I said, do not have this blessing; Satan has played a wicked game with them. They have literally become toys in the hands of Satan. In doing so, they cause great harm not only to themselves but also to others. May Allah protect us from their evil.

Thanks be to Allah, we are allowed to experience the blessed month of Rabi' al-Awwal. Insha'Allah, we will celebrate the birthday of our Prophet and these festivities together in the presence of Mawlana Sheikh Nazim in Cyprus. Everyone can see it: The blessing, compassion, and care of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, undoubtedly benefit all those who love him. Whoever loves our Prophet, loves Allah. Whoever does not love our Prophet, loves Satan – one should know this. For he is the human being whom Satan hates the most. When he was forced to appear before him and tell the truth, he said to our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam: "I do not love you." He was asked many questions. When he was asked at the end: "Whom do you hate the most?", Satan answered our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam: "I do not love you." Therefore, whoever does not love our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, loves Satan. There is nothing else, there is no third option. The love for our Prophet must undoubtedly occupy the greatest place in our hearts. Our Prophet says: In order for your faith to be perfect, you must love him more than yourself, more than your parents and your family – more than anything else in the world. If faith is not perfect, this love cannot be that great either. But a certain amount of love must be present in any case, even if it is only a little. Some who merely call themselves Muslims say: "He was also just a human being like you and me, he died and that was it." Astaghfirullah, may Allah forgive – there are actually people who claim such things. And by then also claiming they are Muslims, they cause confusion among the believers. Satan uses them as a tool to lead people astray and divert them from the right path. Because without the intercession of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, all our deeds would be worthless. You can pray for millions of years – without love and deep respect for our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, all of it is of no use. May Allah bless these days. May we, Insha'Allah, attain the intercession of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. May we, Insha'Allah, be allowed to dwell near him in Paradise. May Allah bless it and let it bring us good, Insha'Allah.

The Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, says: Do not interfere in everything. Do not interfere in things that do not concern you and are not your business. He says, a person with the noble character of Islam does not interfere in such things. Min husni'l-islami'l-mar'i tarkuhu ma la ya'nih. One should not interfere in unnecessary things. If one takes care of their own affairs or helps their family and friends, that is perfectly fine. But one should stay away from things that do not concern them and where it is completely useless to interfere. We already have enough to do anyway. Whoever is on the path of Allah, Azza wa Jalla, does not need to look at anything else. Every person has their very own task. One should simply say: "May Allah help him with his task." If you interfere, give advice, and think you can help: If he listens to you, it only makes it worse. If he doesn't listen to you, it's all the better. Because Allah, Azza wa Jalla, has assigned everyone their task; everyone has their own work to do. What one does, the other cannot; what one learns, the other cannot learn. Everyone has their entirely individual tasks. Everyone must know their own limits. One should say: "Up to here and no further. I have no idea about the rest." For everything else, there are experts who know about it. People today all too often consider themselves all-knowing. They interfere everywhere and tell everyone: "You have to do it this way or that way." Or they lecture others with the words: "I heard this and that." What you hear and understand is one thing; what actually happens is another. These are things you do not understand. Do not interfere in them. Stay out of it, then you will have your peace and let others have their peace too. That is exactly why these are such wise words of the Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. For your own good, he advises: Do not interfere in things you do not understand. This is important, extremely important even. Control yourself and restrain your ego. Know your limits and do not cross them. If you are truly knowledgeable about something, you can share your knowledge with others. But if you do not know something exactly, there is no reason to spread mere hearsay. May Allah protect us from this. We live in a very strange time anyway. So if you do not want to cause yourself unnecessary stress, stay out of it. Do not interfere in affairs that do not concern you. May Allah protect us all from the fitna prevailing everywhere. May Allah protect us. Allah gives to people according to their good intentions. For this we thank Allah, thanks be to Allah.

قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "إذا أعطيتم الزكاة فلا تنسوا ثوابها أن تقولوا: اللهم اجعلها مغنما ولا تجعلها مغرما." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "When you give Zakat, do not forget the reward for it. Say: 'O Allah, accept it, make it a gain for us and not a burden.'" That means, pray: "May Allah accept it, may it be pleasing to Him, and may it not become a burden for us." Of course, everyone gives Zakat with the appropriate intention, but one should also pray that Allah accepts it. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "إن الصدقة يبتغى بها وجه الله، والهدية يبتغى بها وجه الرسول وقضاء الحاجة." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "With Sadaqa, one seeks the pleasure of Allah. With a gift, one follows the Sunnah of the Messenger and fulfills a need." Sadaqa is given for Allah's pleasure, but giving gifts is also a highly praiseworthy deed. When Sadaqa and gifts are given for the sake of Allah and out of love for our Prophet, our prayers are answered through them. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "إذا تصدقت فأمضها." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "If you want to give Sadaqa, hurry up with it and do not delay it." If you want to give Sadaqa but cannot find anyone at the moment, set the money aside as Sadaqa. For daily Sadaqa, one should definitely set something aside before leaving the house in the morning. Our Prophet says we should not postpone it for later. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "استتمام المعروف أفضل من ابتدائه." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "To complete a good deed is more virtuous than merely beginning it." That means: If you do something good, it is better to see the deed through to the end. Our Prophet thus emphasizes that a begun deed must absolutely be completed. Therefore, do not leave a good deed halfway done. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "أمسك عليك بعض مالك فهو خير لك." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "When you give Sadaqa, keep a part of your wealth for yourself; that is better for you." This means: Do not give away everything you still need yourself. Keeping something for yourself is for your own good. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "لا تطعموا المساكين مما تأكلون." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "Do not feed the poor with your leftovers." This means: Allocate them a fresh, separate share to satisfy their needs. Leave it to them how they want to use what they have received. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "ابدأ بنفسك فتصدق عليها، فإن فضل شيء فلأهلك، فإن فضل عن أهلك شيء فلذي قرابتك، فإن فضل عن ذي قرابتك شيء فهكذا وهكذا." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "Begin with Sadaqa first with yourself." Even if you only have a little: Before you give to others, cover your own needs first. Our Prophet says that what you spend on yourself also counts as Sadaqa. If something is left over after that, give it to your family. By satisfying the needs of your family first, you are also performing a Sadaqa. If there is still something left over, give it to your relatives. That means: If your family is provided for and you have more than you need, the relatives are next in line. If something still remains after the relatives, then give it to your neighbors and the people in your surroundings. So one begins helping with those closest to them and then gradually expands the circle. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "ابدأ بمن تعول." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "Start giving to those whom you have to provide for." This means: Start with the people whose livelihood you are responsible for. It would be wrong to leave them in need while you help others. Cover the needs of those closest to you first, and then gradually expand the circle of help. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "إن الصدقة على ذي القرابة يضاعف أجرها مرتين." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "The reward for a Sadaqa to relatives is doubled." So whoever helps their relatives receives double the reward compared to helping strangers. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "دينار أنفقته في سبيل الله، ودينار أنفقته في رقبة، ودينار تصدقت به على مسكين، ودينار أنفقته على أهلك، أعظمها أجراً الذي أنفقته على أهلك." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "A dinar that you spend in the way of Allah, one for the freeing of a slave, one as Sadaqa for a poor person, and one for your family – of all these, the dinar for your family brings the greatest reward." All these deeds bring great reward, but the most valuable is what you spend on your own family. It is much more virtuous to provide for one's own needy family instead of giving the money to others. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "صدقة على ذي الرحم، على ذي الرحم صدقة وصلة." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "Sadaqa to a relative counts double: as Sadaqa and as maintaining the ties of kinship (Sila-i Rahim)." So the reward is doubled. Maintaining family ties is a very important commandment of Allah. If you help your relatives, you receive the reward for the Sadaqa and the reward for maintaining family ties – thus a double gain. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "الصدقة على المسكين صدقة، وهي على ذي الرحم اثنتان: صدقة وصلة." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "Giving Sadaqa to a poor person counts as a single Sadaqa." "However, giving Sadaqa to a relative counts as two good deeds: as Sadaqa and as maintaining family ties." The reward is thereby doubled. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "أفضل الدنانير: دينار ينفقه الرجل على عياله، ودينار ينفقه الرجل على دابته في سبيل الله، ودينار ينفقه الرجل على أصحابه في سبيل الله عز وجل." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "The best dinar..." – the dinar stands for money here; formerly a gold coin, today still a currency – "...is the one that someone spends on his household." So the first money should be spent on one's own family; that is the best. Then follows the money spent in the way of Allah on one's riding animal. One provides for and cares for the animal for Allah's pleasure; that is the second-best deed. In third place is the money one spends on his companions on the path of Allah. Supporting them, knowing that they are traveling for Allah's pleasure, is the third-best deed. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "أفضل الصدقة أن تصدق وأنت صحيح شحيح، تأمل الغنى وتخشى الفقر، ولا تمهل حتى إذا بلغت الحلقوم قلت: لفلان كذا، ولفلان كذا، ألا وقد كان لفلان كذا." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "The best Sadaqa is the one you give when you are healthy and still strongly attached to worldly possessions." As long as one is healthy, one hardly thinks of death. One hopes for a long life and strives for worldly wealth. "It is the Sadaqa you give while you hope for wealth and fear poverty." If you give despite the fear that your wealth might shrink, then this is the most valuable Sadaqa and the most beloved to Allah. The best Sadaqa is the one given precisely in such a situation. Do not postpone your Sadaqa until the moment when your soul is already in your throat and the doctors no longer give you any hope. In the past, when someone was dying, people came to forgive each other, and the dying person was fully conscious. Today, one often lies attached to tubes in the hospital, can neither speak nor act, and possibly still believes in recovery. Our Prophet says: Do not delay giving until you are on your deathbed and only then begin to distribute your wealth to this and that person. Consider: In that moment, the wealth effectively already belongs to your heirs. What you are distributing is no longer yours anyway; you are taking your last breaths. Therefore, it is absolutely best to give Sadaqa while one is still healthy. May Allah grant us all this awareness, Insha'Allah.

إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ ۚ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ (49:10) Allah, Azza wa Jall, proclaims that the believers are brothers. Of course, things do not always go smoothly among brothers; there can sometimes be arguments or disagreements. Therefore, Allah, Azza wa Jall, says: "So make peace between them, that you may receive mercy." Naturally, humans also make mistakes. And when that happens, one should ask the other person for forgiveness. Allah loves those who forgive others for their mistakes. He loves the people who do good. If you want to be a servant loved by Allah, you must be able to forgive. Through this, you attain His mercy and count among His beloved ones. Man possesses a trait that other living beings do not have: he does not forget so quickly. When he is wronged, he thinks to himself: "This person did this to me, I will get back at him or hit him," and he builds up resentment inside. This is usually not the case with other living beings, such as animals. There are only a few exceptions: animals like camels or elephants never forget what has been done to them. It is known that they will take revenge later if they find the one who did them wrong or tormented them. With most other animals, however, this is different. Even if they fight with each other, they forget it shortly after and hold no grudges. However, since man is undergoing a test in this world, he carries a wide variety of traits within him. Both good and evil reside within him. Allah, Azza wa Jall, commands us to do good. He loves the one who does good and follows His commands, and shows him His mercy. Therefore, it is completely unnecessary to do things that displease Allah. If you do not get along with someone and do not like them, simply keep your distance and limit contact. Like everything in life, this too will pass. Nothing is permanent, nothing stays as it is. And at some point, you will realize that nothing is left of the whole matter. Therefore, one should be mindful in these matters. Enmity and avoiding one another are behaviors that Allah dislikes in the believers. Our Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) says that it is not right for a believer to be angry with another for more than three days. If you do not like someone, do not talk to them much. Just greet them and keep away. But to hold a grudge instead and say, "I will argue and strike," these are behaviors that Satan loves. May Allah protect us from this. Bad traits like holding grudges exhaust the human soul. And when the soul is exhausted, it completely drains the person. Then one's thoughts revolve endlessly around this negativity, and one can think of nothing else. The more one gets worked up over it, the greater the material and spiritual damage one suffers. May Allah protect us from this. May Allah protect us from the evil of our own ego.