Mawlana Sheikh Mehmed Adil. Translations.

O you who have believed, fear Allah and be with those who are true (9:119) Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, commands: "O you who believe, fear Allah and keep to the truthful, the good." For they are the beloved servants of Allah, the Almighty and Exalted. From them comes no harm to people. On the contrary, from them comes only good, and they guard themselves from harming others. Even if it goes against their own inclinations, they only want the best for everyone. They want no evil. No matter how difficult it may be for them, they would never torment their fellow human beings or inflict suffering on them. For they know that the rights of fellow human beings weigh heavier than the rights of Allah. How is that? Allah forgives. Allah forgives sins that pertain solely to His right, but He does not forgive the wrong that one person inflicts upon another. As long as you do not go to that person and ask for forgiveness, this guilt continues to burden you. If one shows sincere remorse and asks for forgiveness, then Allah grants forgiveness. When it comes to the right of a fellow human being, Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, does not overlook this. You must make amends to the one you have wronged and ask for their forgiveness; only then will Allah also forgive. Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, says in the Noble Quran that He forgives everything except that something is associated with Him. But even if someone practices idolatry, but then sincerely repents and asks for forgiveness, Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, forgives even that – provided one does not persist in this sin. As soon as one repents, there is no longer a major or minor sin; Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, certainly forgives them all. With the exception of the rights of fellow human beings. For example, if you torment an animal for no good reason... However, if there is a justified reason, that is something else. A justified reason would be, for example, to ward off a harmful animal that is causing you harm. That is permissible. But to inflict suffering on an animal for no reason or to torment it... then this animal will demand its right from you. Therefore, law and justice are very important. Giving everyone and everything its due right is a religious duty that must be fulfilled. When law and justice are respected, everything finds its order. But if they are disregarded, then, as we see today, there is neither order nor justice in the world. And then people wonder and ask: "Why is this so?" There is no need to wonder. Every action has its consequences. May Allah protect us from violating the rights of others – be it those of a human being, an animal, or any other living being. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) even cursed the one who urinates in water. This shows us: Even water has a right. Even polluting clean water incurs a penalty. May Allah protect us. May Allah protect us all from evil and wickedness. May Allah protect us.

(4:31) If you avoid the major sins which you are forbidden... Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, says in the Noble Quran: "Avoid the major sins." There are major sins and there are minor sins. But truly, Allah forgives them all for those who repent. He says: "Do not even come near the major sins." Do not even approach that which opens the door to them. He says: "Guard your eyes from the forbidden." Also, make sure that what you eat and drink is halal and does not violate the rights of others. Pay special attention to this point. For a person who violates the rights of others also opens the door to further sins. Because violating the rights of others is a sin, indeed, one of the major sins. In these times, there are many material and spiritual dangers. The material danger lies in deceiving people and taking their money. The spiritual danger is that paths that do not conform to Islam are presented as correct in order to mislead people. Whoever crosses this threshold is lost. He commits sins without even realizing it. Therein lies the greatest danger of our time. Since the beginning of the world, there has been no time like this. Certainly, this also existed in the past; they said: "Worship me, worship this, worship that." They either forced people to do it or people were ignorant at that time. Nowadays, however, everyone looks at the device in their hand and imagines they know everything. Yet we are living precisely in the 'second age of ignorance' that our Prophet pointed to. Therefore, caution is advised. Sin is a burden for a person, an evil. One should repent, ask for forgiveness, and return to the right path. Because in this day and age, as has been said, it has become very easy to commit sins. Doing good, on the other hand, has become difficult. Obeying Allah has become difficult. Therefore, one must be vigilant and must not persist in a committed sin. For if one persists in a sin, it becomes entrenched. However, if he repents and asks for forgiveness, Allah forgives. May Allah forgive us all, may Allah protect us. May Allah protect us all from sins and evils.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "If a community does not pay Zakat on its wealth, rain will be withheld from it." This means that if people do not give Zakat, the rain will stop. And if it were not for the animals, not a single drop of rain would fall upon them. That is, all this rain falls only for the sake of the animals and insects. For among the people, neither religion nor faith nor shame has remained... Nothing has remained. Therefore, it would only be logical that it doesn't rain for them. But it is for the sake of the animals and insects that Allah still lets it rain. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Drought does not only mean the absence of rain." So he is saying that it doesn't necessarily have to stop raining for one to speak of "drought." "True drought is when the earth does not produce fruit, even though it rains as much as in previous years." That is, it rains, but the seeds do not sprout. Vegetables and fruits do not thrive. This too is in Allah's power. Sometimes He sends pests or some other calamity occurs. Then there is famine, even though it has rained. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "If Allah imposes a famine on a people, it is only because of their arrogance towards Him." This means He sends this famine because of their rebellion. Nowadays, the whole world has forgotten Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, and rebels against Him. Everyone acts according to their own whim. Therefore, there is famine, drought and all kinds of hardship everywhere. And the Prophet was not only speaking of famine here, but of all kinds of hardship. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Not a night or day passes in which Allah does not send down rain from the sky." "But Allah lets this rain fall where He wills." Sometimes people ask: "How does rain form?" Well, warm water evaporates, becomes clouds and it rains. Of course, this is a system, a principle that Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, has established for the world. But Allah makes it rain at all times of the day and night, but only where He wills. He doesn't make it rain where you need it, but in the middle of the sea. He makes it rain in the middle of the ocean. This means that people must understand that this matter depends on prayer. As the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said in his hadith, it rains somewhere in the world at all times. Not a moment passes without it raining somewhere. It is certainly raining somewhere. Only Allah knows where and how it will rain. Therefore, this blessed rain is only attained through prayer, supplication and obedience to Allah. And then it also comes as a blessing. Not just randomly... Because sometimes it rains so heavily that everything is flooded, people die and houses are submerged. This too is a possible consequence. Here the wisdom and mercy of Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, are shown. And this mercy must also be asked for. It is not enough to just say: "Let it rain." Along the lines of: "It's hot today, so the rain will come soon." It may come, but the important thing is that it comes with mercy and blessings, as Allah wills. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "The sun and moon do not eclipse because of the death or birth of anyone." That is, our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) explains that a lunar or solar eclipse has nothing to do with the life or death of a person. Rather, they are two of Allah's signs (Ayat), with which He admonishes His servants." In short, a solar or lunar eclipse is a divine sign that reminds people of Allah and encourages them to fear God. When you see such an eclipse, pray and supplicate until it is over." The prayer performed during a solar eclipse is called "Kusuf prayer." The prayer performed during a lunar eclipse is called "Khusuf prayer." It is Sunnah to pray and make supplications until the eclipse clears. This is a form of worship that is Sunnah and brings great blessings. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "When the sun and moon see a revelation of Allah's majesty, they deviate from their course out of reverence and the eclipse occurs." This means that these eclipses do not happen constantly, but only occasionally. It only happens from time to time. For the moon and sun are also creations of Allah and they know His majesty. They know their Lord better than people do. This eclipse is the result of their reverence for the majesty of Allah. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "When the sun or moon eclipses, perform a prayer like the last obligatory prayer you prayed." That is, you should perform this prayer with the same devotion as your last obligatory prayer. These prayers are long by nature. The exact procedure is described in the Sunnah. The prayer is performed very extensively. Long Surahs are recited, and the bowing (Ruku) and prostration (Sadschda) last significantly longer than usual. After the prayer, the remaining time is spent sitting with Tasbih, Tahlil and supplications. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "When you see a sign, prostrate yourselves." That is, if you witness a great event that reveals the majesty of Allah, you should prostrate yourselves, says the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the Hearing, the Seeing. (42:11) Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, says that nothing and no one is like Him. His essence is beyond any imagination and cannot be grasped by the intellect. For this reason, our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Do not think about the essence of Allah, do not try to fathom it." Instead, consider His power, His creations, and His works. Even deep reflection on this will push your mind to its limits. This is not a matter that can be easily understood. Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, is beyond space and time. For Him, neither space nor time exists. For all these are creations that were created after Him. For it is Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, Himself who created time and space. The Creator does not become part of His creation; that is impossible. One must be clearly aware of this. Nowadays, there are groups that hastily label others as "Mushrik" (polytheist) or "Kafir" (disbeliever). They attribute a place and a body to Allah, the Exalted and Majestic. Those who do such a thing – may Allah protect us from it – fall into disbelief. Whoever ascribes a body or weight to Allah, or claims that He is in a certain place, at a certain time, here or there – loses their faith. Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, is like nothing and no one. This must be internalized. Both time and space are His creations. The Creator of the entire universe is Allah, the Exalted and Majestic. And His creative power works ceaselessly. A believer must maintain the proper decorum (Adab) towards Allah, the Exalted and Majestic. He must know the principles that our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has explained and taught us. Whoever follows his path will attain salvation, with Allah's permission. However, whoever deviates from this path, their faith is endangered. And in the end, they could – may Allah protect us from it – depart from this world without faith. For this reason, it is essential for a person to stay on the right path. Nowadays, people make unfounded claims, and the ignorant believe them without really understanding what it is about. The path of Tariqat, on the other hand, is the right path. It is the path of decorum, the path of knowledge, and the path of knowing God. Through the blessing of this path and the strength of faith it bestows, a person lives as a believer until their last breath and leaves this world as such. For this path is the path of our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). The path shown by him is the path of salvation. May Allah protect us from all evil, from temptation and misguidance. Amen. May Allah not make us see good as bad and bad as good, Insha'Allah. May He let us recognize bad as bad and good as good. May Allah not let us stray from the right path.

In a Hadith Qudsi, Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, speaks through the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: كُلُّ ابْنِ آدَمَ خَطَّاءٌ This means: "All the sons of Adam make mistakes, they are sinners." Those who commit the most mistakes and sins are, after all, human beings - all of us. For apart from the Prophets, every human being has flaws, errors, and weaknesses. There is no flawless human being. We all have flaws, weaknesses, and sins. The Prophets, however, are exempt from this rule; it is different with them. Basically, all people make mistakes and commit sins. And Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, says about this: "And I am the All-Forgiving." "Let them only ask for forgiveness, and I will forgive them." "No matter how many sins they have, let them ask Me for forgiveness and pardon, and I will forgive them." This means there is no human being without sin. Some people think: "I have committed so many sins, it's not even worth doing good anymore." But that is a big mistake. The blessed word of Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, is a mercy open to all people. The door of mercy, the door of forgiveness, is wide open. Until the sun rises in the west - one of the signs of the Day of Judgment - this door of forgiveness remains open. Therefore, no matter how many sins you have committed, Allah forgives. One should ask Allah for forgiveness daily. For when a servant asks for forgiveness, Allah can turn his sins into good deeds. Because you have asked for forgiveness, Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, will not only erase your sins, but will even credit you with reward and good deeds in their place. The grace and generosity of Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, is infinite. But people often do not appreciate this. They do not attach any value to it. Yet the true value lies precisely in this. May Allah forgive us all, Insha'Allah.

Indeed, the believers are brothers. So reconcile between your brothers and fear Allah that you may receive mercy. (49:10) Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, says: "The believers are brothers." Brotherhood in faith is even more important than blood kinship. Because at the time of our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), it often happened that companions were Muslims, while their own biological brothers were among the disbelievers. Back then, brotherhood had a completely different significance than it does today. Nowadays, people often don't attach as much importance to this bond, but back then it was of paramount importance. Originally, the father and biological siblings were the most important people in life, but with the entry into Islam, these priorities shifted. Because what really matters is brotherhood in the path of Allah. And it is precisely this brotherhood that Allah, the Exalted, values. The believers, the Muslims, are brothers. This means they should help each other and love each other. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) also says in a noble Hadith: "Do not envy each other, do not harbor resentment against each other, and do not turn your backs on each other." A Muslim should give his brother every imaginable help, as far as he is able. Of course, he cannot help in every matter, but he should support him wherever he can. Another important point is to help him and defend him in his absence. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) teaches us that a believer who defends his brother in his absence receives a tremendous reward for it. Unfortunately, nowadays people make baseless accusations against each other. So whoever protects his brother against such accusations can expect a great reward. Because man tends to harbor bad assumptions about others. And such conjectures sow nothing but hostility, resentment, and discord. And precisely so that this hostility is eradicated from the world, Allah, the Exalted, says: "The believers are brothers." This brotherhood in faith is thus more valuable than the one to a biological brother who is not on the right path. Making peace between believers is a way to obtain Allah's mercy. And this mercy of Allah is the most important thing. People are often after material advantages. Yet the grace and mercy of Allah is the most valuable thing a person can receive. But many people do not appreciate this and do not recognize its true value. May Allah place affection in our hearts. May Allah help us all, Insha'Allah. May Satan not sow discord among us.

And those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves [by transgression], remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins - and who can forgive sins except Allah ? - and [who] do not persist in what they have done while they know. (3:135)
Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, says:
If a person commits a sin, but does not persist in it, Allah will forgive him.
Allah is the All-Forgiving.
A person who repents of his sins will obtain Allah's forgiveness.
But if a person knowingly sins and persists in it, he has only himself to blame for his punishment.
Now there are some people
who have followed certain people and made mistakes in doing so.
But one does not have to cling to this mistake.
They should return to the path of Allah so that Allah may also forgive them.
Whoever follows dubious people, considers them to be rightly guided, and thus strays from the path will certainly face punishment.
Therefore, Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, commands: "So flee to Allah."
(51:50)
"Seek refuge in Allah," commands Allah, the Almighty and Exalted.
Do not persist in wrongdoing.
Allah has given everyone intellect and free will.
No one should believe that they can gain any benefit or reward from tormenting others.
There is no such thing in Islam.
You must follow the path of Islam, even if it goes against your ego. You must not give in to it.
For the ego always urges towards evil.
But there are paths that are even worse.
If you are on the right path, your ego will try a thousand times to lead you astray.
It whispers doubts to you like: "Is this man telling the truth? Is he good or bad?"
But if you follow a bad person, your ego will immediately support you and encourage you to believe him.
Therefore, the right path is the path of Allah, the Almighty and Exalted.
Thank God, the path of the Tariqa also shows this way.
Those who are outside the Tariqa, however, follow their ego.
No matter who they may be.
Some may follow someone and say: "He is a great scholar,"
but in reality, he lacks the foundation.
For the Murshid of the one who has no Murshid is Satan.
Following a Murshid means following a Tariqa; there is no other way.
One must pay attention to this.
Those who have strayed from the path should repent and seek refuge in Allah.
Allah forgives.
Allah is the All-Forgiving.
Do not persist in it.
Stubbornness and obstinacy are a sign of disbelief.
Disbelief is characterized by obstinacy.
The disbelieving Quraysh at the time of our Prophet, may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him, knew that it was the truth, but did not believe out of arrogance and obstinacy.
They did not accept faith, not even in their last breath.
Even Abu Jahl said, as he lay dying in the Battle of Badr:
"I know that this religion is the truth, but I do not accept it."
He did this out of pure arrogance.
Thus he perished miserably.
Therefore, people should not follow his example.
May they return to the right path, Insha'Allah.
May Allah forgive us all.
May He not let us stray from the right path.

And that there were men from mankind who used to seek refuge with men from the jinn, so they [only] increased them in burden. (72:6) It is said that there is a relationship between jinn and humans. This connection can come to light under certain circumstances. Nowadays there are people who immediately unsettle others by telling them: "You are possessed by a jinn, you are bewitched." Not everyone is able to recognize or know this. This is a rare gift. But of course, it is very rare for a jinn to possess a human. However, what is referred to as a "blow" can certainly occur. Such a "blow" can, Allah forbid, occur if, for example, one drains water at night, relieves oneself, without asking "Destur", i.e., for permission. But simply telling everyone: "You are bewitched, possessed by a jinn", only unsettles people. If someone claims such a thing for selfish reasons, then it is a lie. By doing so, the person not only commits a sin, but also bears the responsibility for the other person's suffering because they have unsettled them. In our time today, there are things that lead a person much further astray than a jinn: our social environment and our living conditions. They cause strife in the family and lead children to rebel against their parents. Such conditions are not the work of jinn or magic, but arise from these external influences. May Allah protect us from that. In these devices in the hands of children, in this ubiquitous technology, there are, so to speak, a thousand jinn today. The things that truly rob the mind and corrupt people mostly come from there. This evil, technology, can sometimes be worse than a jinn or the devil himself. You have to pay attention to that. Allah has given man intellect, and this intellect has its limits. One must approach everything in moderation and in the right way so that the soul is not harmed. Trying to do everything at once and overwhelming your mind with it is also harmful. Immediately blaming magic or jinn is the easiest way; this way one avoids taking responsibility. It's not enough to say: "What should I do, the Hodja should pray for me." Of course, it is helpful to have someone pray for you. But before going to the Hodja, one should pray at home oneself, perform the necessary prayers and give alms. After all, anyone can recite the Throne Verse (Ayat al-Kursi) or the Ikhlas Surah. Against all evil such as envy, the evil eye, jinn and magic, one should recite the Throne Verse (Ayat al-Kursi) seven times daily and blow over oneself. Before leaving the house, one should read Surah Al-Ikhlas three times, Al-Falaq once and An-Nas once, and repeat this upon returning home. Greeting upon entering and leaving the house is also a protection. It serves the guidance of the house's inhabitants and brings peace to the family, insha'Allah. The times we live in are very difficult. May Allah protect us. The people, the youth, everyone has changed a lot. Decency and respect have been lost. No one listens to good advice anymore; it goes in one ear and out the other. Until misfortune befalls them. And even when misfortune strikes them, they do not understand where it comes from. The way to protect oneself from such difficulties, with Allah's permission, is worship and prayer. If everyone gives alms, greets when coming and going, and reads the protective Surahs, this will, insha'Allah, become a shield for oneself and one's family. May Allah protect us all. May He protect our children and families and preserve them from the evil of the devil and all evil.

We visited the Awliya. For the spiritual power of the saints is perceptible to the visitor at their resting places. Alhamdulillah that this visit was made possible for us. We were traveling outside of Istanbul for three or four days to visit the saints. This visit, far from the brothers and sisters, was also like a small retreat, which one sometimes needs for reflection. Allah, the Exalted and Mighty, has often assigned His Awliya a place in the mountains, on the mountain peaks. If you look at most Awliya, their graves and resting places are in the mountains. For the mountains have a deep meaning. Mountains are of great importance; both for this world and for faith. Even our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) retreated to the Hira cave on the Mountain of Light, overlooking Mecca, before his calling, that is, before the revelation came to him, to devote himself to worship there. For days, sometimes a whole month, he stayed on this mountain peak. There is a secret, a special wisdom, in these mountains. Divine manifestations and graces flow down there. Therefore, our visit - Allah willing - was also an attempt to follow the example of the prophets. May Allah accept it. May it, Inshallah, bring about good. May it, Inshallah, lead to our prayers being answered. May Allah strengthen our faith. May He, Inshallah, grant us all the good that strengthens our faith. For through constant gratitude and prayer, goodness, blessings, and faith increase. Alhamdulillah, we have returned safely. All thanks are due to Allah. Inshallah, may it bring blessings, peace, and healing to us and our brothers and sisters.

There's a wise saying: "Himmat-ur-rijal taqla-ul-jibal." This means: The resolve of the righteous moves mountains. As long as a person is determined enough, nothing can stand in their way. With Allah's permission, they can achieve anything they set their mind to. However, this will must serve good. For it is easier for a person to do evil than good. Doing good, on the other hand, is significantly more difficult. Why is that? Because Satan, one's own ego, and the social environment try to hinder a person as soon as they decide to do good. Unfortunately, this is the state of affairs in today's world. While good is despised and hindered, evil is glorified and portrayed as normal. It has come to the point that one is no longer even allowed to call evil by its name. Because most people have chosen the side of evil; they have been sold evil as "good," and they have believed it. Although they could lead a pure and good life, as befits a human being, they choose the exact opposite. And they even present this choice as if it were a great achievement. But they are not content with that. As if that weren't enough, they cannot bear it when a minority in society tries to lead a decent life. They exert pressure and say: "You have to become like us." This situation is reminiscent of what the prophets experienced in the past. When a prophet came to call people to the right path, he was usually rejected. It even went so far that they became hostile towards him and said: "How dare you prescribe what is good and beautiful for us? We don't want someone like that here!" May Allah protect us – our time has become like those days again. Yes, it has become difficult to do good. But the more difficult a deed is, the greater its reward with Allah. Therefore, a servant on Allah's path is not deterred by what others say or do. For him, only Allah's command matters. Even if the whole world is against him and he stands alone, he is obligated to do what is right. The reproach of people has no significance. The true value lies in the good deed itself, which is performed despite all resistance. And as mentioned before: The greater the hardship in doing good, the greater the reward. May Allah grant us all ease and guide humanity. Because many people mistakenly consider the bad deeds and sins they commit to be something good. They tell themselves: "That's just life, that's normal." Yet, humans are endowed with intellect and reason. And Allah's commandments are clear. Therefore, it is essential to follow these commandments. Whoever does not do so will only face disappointment. It brings no benefit but only causes great harm. May Allah protect us all. May Allah guide all of humanity.