Mawlana Sheikh Mehmed Adil. Translations.

إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ (39:53) Allah is Al-Ghaffar, He forgives all sins. Allah, the Exalted, informs us in this verse that He will forgive all sins after a plea for forgiveness. Of course, it is unthinkable that a person never sins. There is no human being completely without sin. The only ones who are truly sinless are the prophets. They commit no sins whatsoever. A quality that Allah, the Exalted, has bestowed upon the prophets is infallibility. Infallibility means that they never sin. By the will of Allah, the Exalted, prophets never commit a sin. All other people have flaws and commit sins. A person can sin knowingly or unknowingly. If one has committed a sin, one should show repentance immediately afterwards. One must feel sincere repentance. However, if one looks for excuses and says, "I may have sinned, but I was in the right," then this sin remains attached to them and will not be forgiven. Instead, always ask Allah for forgiveness and repent for your sins. You must banish everything bad from your heart. If you have made a mistake, do not persist in it. To persist in a mistake and remain stubborn is a sign of disbelief. Stubbornly persisting in mistakes and sins is typical of the devil. If you do this, this sin will stick to you until the Day of Judgment. On the Day of Judgment, you will bitterly regret it and will have to bear the punishment for it. Therefore, Allah, the Exalted, warns us: "Repent before you die." Show repentance every day and ask for forgiveness, for the burden of sins is enormously heavy. When a person sins, they often think it is a trivial matter and do not feel the burden. But in the Hereafter, these sins will tower before them like mountains. Whoever takes this burden upon themselves and shows no repentance in this world can expect a terrible end. This worst of all places is Hell – may Allah protect us from it. Among these sins, of course, is also the violation of the rights of others. Whoever has violated the rights of another should make amends as long as they still have the opportunity to do so. Even if one regrets it later and says, "I have wronged these people, I must find them to apologize," it is sometimes too late and they can no longer be found. What should one do then? One should show repentance, admit to having violated the rights of these people, and try to compensate for the damage, if possible. If one can no longer locate the persons and cannot make personal amends for the injustice, one should give to charity in their name. One expresses their repentance by saying, "May the wrong done to these people, whom I can no longer ask for forgiveness, not weigh upon me. May the reward of my good deeds reach them instead." If one sincerely says, "If only I had found them so they could forgive me," asks for forgiveness on their behalf, gives to charity, and does good for them, then Allah will forgive, Insha'Allah. However, if one persists in their mistakes and does not seek out these people to reconcile with them – even though one had the opportunity – then one will have a very hard time. May Allah protect us from this. Let us be careful not to violate anyone's rights. Allah forgives our sins. There is not the slightest doubt about that. Doubting Allah's mercy harms our faith. Allah, the Exalted, says: "It is I who accepts repentance." If, on the other hand, you say, "No, Allah will not forgive my sins," then that is a sign that your faith is weakened. May Allah protect us from this.

وَمَا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلَّا مَتَاعُ (3:185) Allah, Azza wa Jalla, says: The worldly life is a provision without lasting benefit. If one uses this transient provision for evil, it is completely worthless. However, if one uses it for the pleasure of Allah, it gains in value. Thus, something worthless becomes something precious. Therefore, every single one of our actions must be done for the pleasure of Allah. The intention behind it is of the utmost importance. The first noble Hadith that our Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam, teaches us is: "Innamal a'malu binniyat." And the continuation is: "Wa innama likullimri'in ma nawa." This means: All deeds are judged by their intentions. If the intention is good, then the outcome will also be good. However, if the intention is bad, then the deed is bad from the very beginning. Therefore, for everything you do: whether you set out on a journey, read, go, or come – your intention should always be the pleasure of Allah. In this way, you gain both this world and the Hereafter. However, if the intention is bad and one only thinks, "How can I deceive people and maximize my own profit?", then one should leave it altogether from the very beginning. Because neither you yourselves nor others will derive any benefit from it. It therefore lies in the hands of man to transform these worldly things into something good. If a person wants to, he stays away from the bad and does good. That is why our intention should always be to do good and to attain the pleasure of Allah. Our intention should be, in sha Allah: "I want to be a servant exactly as Allah wishes and has commanded." This intention will be of benefit to you in this world and for all eternity in the Hereafter. Otherwise, you will derive no benefit from it whatsoever. There are people who consider themselves particularly smart and think: "I will do this and that and outsmart the people." But in the end, they only harm themselves. May Allah protect us from this. May Allah protect us all from the evil of our ego. Those who do not perform their deeds for Allah always belong to the losers. Thanks be to Allah, our intention is to attain the pleasure of Allah, Alhamdulillah. That is exactly the intention of the followers of the Tariqa as well. And that is exactly what we were taught. The followers of the Tariqa follow the path of our Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam. Others, however, turn away from Allah and hope for benefits from people – but that brings absolutely no benefit. May Allah protect us from this and make us steadfast on this straight, true path, inshaAllah.

Thanks be to Allah. Rabi'ul-Awwal is the blessed month of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. Our noble Prophet was created in perfect beauty. Everything about our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, is beautiful. Therefore, the name of this month, Rabi'ul-Awwal, also means spring month. Whenever it begins, it brings spring with it and lets people experience this beauty. This is a great gift from Allah to humanity. It is an immense honor to belong to the Ummah of the beloved servant of Allah, our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. Whoever recognizes this value is a true winner. However, whoever does not recognize it cannot win anything; he will only suffer harm and will not derive any benefit. Allah, Azza wa Jalla, created our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, from His own light, and all the worlds, in turn, from his light. Therefore, respect towards our Prophet is an absolute duty – indeed, even the very first duty. However, there are some unreasonable people. Well, someone who is not a Muslim might be an enemy of Allah and the Prophet. But those who call themselves Muslims, yet do not convey the love for our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, to the believers and do not honor him, are a true plague for the people and the Ummah. For they deprive the Ummah of all the things through which it would attain beauty, goodness, reward, and every blessing. They bring it nothing but harm. They sow whisperings and mislead it to every kind of evil. Therefore, the love for our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, is an undeniable obligation. It is the duty of all Muslims to honor him. Honoring him is not shirk (associating partners with Allah). Associating with such people is not reasonable to begin with. There is no point in engaging with them. Because arguing with people who lack reason and logic achieves absolutely nothing. But those who want to learn and to whom Allah grants guidance find the right path. Whoever uses their mind and logic, reflects, looks closely, and researches, will undoubtedly realize that honoring our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, is an obligation. The greatest proof for this is the command in the Glorious Quran: "Innallaha wa malaikatahu yusalluna ala'n-nabiy" (33:56); which means: "Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet, so you too should send blessings upon him." What could be more significant than that? Someone who claims: "I know the Quran, I have memorized it, and I have studied the Hadiths," but then fails to recognize the greatness of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, and does not honor him – where is their reason, their logic, and their humanity? May Allah protect us from this. Many of them walk this wrong path, but there are also those who still turn back. Whoever uses their mind a little and reflects will certainly find the right path. We give this advice so that people do not let themselves be led astray by them. Thanks be to Allah, it is an enormous gain for us to send more Salawat upon our Prophet daily during this Mawlid month, to follow his Sunnah, and to walk on his path. May Allah protect us; we must not let this gain slip away. And it is not hard at all. What Allah, Azza wa Jalla, wants from us is merely to feel love and respect for our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. That is all He asks; He does not say: "Carry heavy stones on your back!" Is it really so hard to honor our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam? In the entire world, there is no creature, no human being, and no living thing that deserves more respect and honor than our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam. Thanks be to Allah that we are permitted to belong to his Ummah. Insha'Allah, we will remain on his path until our last breath, forever and ever. May the blessings of Allah be with us. May the spiritual support of our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, always be with us, insha'Allah. May this beautiful month be blessed, insha'Allah.

وَسَخَّرَ لَكُمُ ٱلشَّمْسَ وَٱلْقَمَرَ دَآئِبَيْنِ ۖ وَسَخَّرَ لَكُمُ ٱلَّيْلَ وَٱلنَّهَارَ (14:33) Allah, the Exalted, has made the sun, the moon, and the stars of service to mankind. This means that they influence people's lives and hold a deep wisdom within them. Nothing was created in vain. Allah has created this universe for mankind. Everything that happens, happens according to the will and decree of Allah. Yesterday there was a solar eclipse. Although it was not visible to us, it was visible in other places. A solar eclipse is a decree of Allah – a sign. Of course, it has noticeable effects; science also confirms this influence. It is known that such natural events affect the earth and people. They happen by the command of Allah; nothing happens by pure chance. Sometimes people talk and say: "A celestial body will fall and strike" or "It just barely flew past." They talk like this because they are not believers and do not know any better. A believing person, however, knows: Allah, the Exalted, has proclaimed the signs of the Day of Judgment in the Noble Quran, and our Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) in his Hadiths. Everything happens accordingly. However, so that bad situations or disasters do not occur, there are the teachings of Allah and our Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam): Prayers should be performed in such times. In this prayer, long Surahs are recited. However, only in the places where the eclipse is actually visible. Where it is not visible, this prayer does not need to be performed. In the places of the eclipse, people pray, make Tasbih, and offer supplications until the sun or the moon is fully visible again. In places without visibility, however, this is not necessary. Because this natural event is specifically a sign for the regions in which it occurs. These prayers and recited Surahs serve to worship Allah, the Exalted, and to ask for His mercy, so that possible calamity may be mitigated. Undoubtedly, these acts of worship mitigate the calamity. However, if this is omitted – may Allah protect us – the situation can become much more severe. Such events are signs of the wisdom and greatness of Allah, the Exalted. Everything that happens in the universe, on the moon, in the stars, in the sky, and on earth – in every minute and every second – happens by the will of Allah. All of this has a deeper meaning. People should not believe that we simply came into existence out of nowhere and that all these events are something commonplace. Truly, nothing happens without the will of Allah, the Exalted. For this reason, all these natural events are actually warnings to mankind. They show that Allah has the power to do whatever He wills. If He wills it, He turns broad daylight pitch black like the night. He makes it freezing cold in the middle of summer and warm in the middle of winter. All this happens by the will and providence of Allah, the Exalted. As believers, we must internalize exactly this conviction. Of course, there is also a scientific dimension; these processes can be determined through calculations. But even this knowledge is possessed only by those to whom Allah has granted it. Otherwise, not everyone would know how these things happen in the universe. May Allah protect us and always grant us the best, insha'Allah. May everything lead to something good, insha'Allah.

Today is the last Wednesday of the blessed month of Safar. Masha'Allah, now this month of Safar is also over. The years pass by. This is the decree of Allah, Azza wa Jalla; nothing stands still. Even the mountains move and pass away. Allah, Azza wa Jalla, tells us in the Glorious Quran: Nothing remains as it is; everything is changing. Therefore, this month of Safar is also a weighty month. This is the wisdom of Allah; a wisdom is hidden in everything. Allah, Azza wa Jalla, created this month of Safar with a certain heaviness. But thank Allah, we have left it behind us; Insha'Allah, Allah will let it end in goodness. Since today is the last Wednesday, this is also the heaviest day of the month. With Allah's permission, we will get through this day as well by giving Sadaqa, reciting Tasbihat, and asking for forgiveness (Tawba and Istighfar). Thus, this day will also pass safely with Allah's permission. Our Prophet (Sallallahu aleyhi wa sallam) said to his companions in essence: "Whoever brings me the glad tidings of the end of the month of Safar, shall also receive glad tidings." Thank Allah, today is not the very last day, but tomorrow; however, the truly heavy day is today. Therefore, we must absolutely fulfill our duties, and the most important thing is to give Sadaqa (alms). Sadaqa averts all disaster and misfortune and prolongs life; it is beneficial for everything. Make sure to give Sadaqa today so that the day passes unburdened. With Allah's permission, it will then pass easily. As the beautiful saying goes: "This too shall pass." Nothing stands still. One cannot hold onto them. Neither the days can be held onto, nor the months, nor the years. It is the will of Allah; everything will pass away, the good as well as the bad. However, may Allah grant us to always spend these days, weeks, months, and years in a way that pleases Him. Insha'Allah, we will spend our time as He loves and desires from us. May we never deviate from His good pleasure. May Allah protect us from that. The next month, Insha'Allah, is Rabi' al-Awwal, the month of our Prophet (Sallallahu aleyhi wa sallam). Then, Insha'Allah, the days of Mawlid await us, the time of the blessed birth of our Prophet (Sallallahu aleyhi wa sallam). Their blessings and grace will lift the heaviness of this month of Safar. Allah, Azza wa Jalla, created everything, and He created it beautifully. He created the good; fundamentally, everything is good. But only if man chooses the good for himself does it truly become good. However, if he decides against it, may Allah protect us, it will come to a bad end. May Allah protect us. Insha'Allah, we will reach the month of Rabi' al-Awwal safely and soundly.

وَأَنَّ هَٰذَا صِرَاطِي مُسْتَقِيمًا فَاتَّبِعُوهُ ۖ وَلَا تَتَّبِعُوا السُّبُلَ فَتَفَرَّقَ بِكُمْ عَن سَبِيلِهِ (6:153) Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, says: Stay on the straight path. Do not deviate from this path. For if you deviate from it, you will go astray. Many other paths will present themselves to you, but they are paths of error that will plunge you into ruin. Yet the true path is completely clear: it is the path of the Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam. Those who came after him as well – the Sahaba, the Ahl al-Bayt, the Imams of the schools of jurisprudence and theology – all followed this path. Those who deviated from this path have perished. And they led many others astray with them, who then also met their ruin. Therefore, if you are on the right path, do not leave it. If you are on the path of truth, do not let others deceive you. Do not take any other path. For even after our Prophet, sallallahu aleyhi wa sallam, many false prophets and liars appeared. They said, "Do this, do that, leave that" – but they have all disappeared and perished. And with them, all their followers disappeared as well. The path of truth, however, remains, thanks be to Allah. It will endure until the Day of Judgment. If someone appears today and claims, "I am a Sheikh, I am this and that," and naive people believe him – how can one tell if he is on the true path? One can recognize it by his prayer and his devotion. A person who follows the path of the Prophet, sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam, and honors his Ahl al-Bayt and Sahaba is on the true path. However, whoever opposes and rejects them has strayed from the right path. Such a person should repent and return to the straight path, inshaAllah. For nowadays there is much that causes great confusion. Many do not know the Book of Allah, nor do they act according to it. People only listen to rumors anymore. Or even worse: today, people look into these small devices and listen to individuals who make grand speeches. People let themselves be completely confused by this. One suddenly harbors hatred against some, loves others, later despises new groups again, and thus burdens oneself with sins. That is why this topic is of such great importance. Showing respect to the Sahaba and the Ahl al-Bayt is immensely important. Whoever deviates from this has left the true path. May Allah protect us from this. May Allah strengthen us all and keep us on the straight path, inshaAllah. May Allah strengthen and protect us on this beautiful path, inshaAllah.

قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "اعزل الأذى عن طريق المسلمين" The Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) said: "Remove that which could harm the Muslims on their path." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) ordered to clear everything from the path that could cause harm or inconvenience to people – be it a stone, thorns, iron, or garbage. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "أمط الأذى عن الطريق فإنه لك صدقة" The Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) said: "Clear harmful things from the path, for that is a Sadaqah (a charity) for you." Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) thus directs this command to all of us so that it benefits us. It is a Sadaqah, and Allah rewards every Sadaqah. Nowadays, some people simply ignore the obstacles they encounter on their way. They think to themselves "What does that matter to me?" and carelessly walk past them. Yet you would receive the reward of a Sadaqah and a great reward if you would simply clear it away. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "غفر الله عز وجل لرجل أماط غصن شوك عن الطريق ما تقدم من ذنبه وما تأخر" The Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) said: "Allah, the Exalted, forgave a man his past and future sins for clearing a thorny branch from the path." This is a great message: Past sins are forgiven. This is a gift from our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) to us and also serves as a means for the forgiveness of future sins. The forgiveness of future sins was actually a privilege reserved for our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) and the companions of Badr. But through the blessing of such good deeds, insha'Allah our future sins will also be forgiven. People today consider themselves very clean. In the name of "hygiene," they are even disgusted by food and act extremely fussy. Two days ago, we were at a beautiful place in nature, created by Allah. But the roadsides, the nature, and the stones were full of garbage. Whatever people had eaten and drunk, they had simply thrown the waste into the surroundings. I do not know if it is a sin, but it is clearly a violation of the rights of others and a great responsibility. That is exactly the beauty of Islam, as our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) taught us. Even if some try to put Islam in a bad light: Islam is the most beautiful and perfect religion. Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) constantly admonishes in his noble Hadiths: Be clean, do not pollute the environment, and do nothing that harms your fellow human beings. You simply throw the trash from your food and drink into the middle of the street. If you would instead put it in a bag and throw it into the public trash cans, the garbage collection would come and take it away. But unfortunately, many – whether Muslims or non-Muslims, whether those who pray or those who do not – show the same indifference. It is often said: "Where there are many people, there is also a lot of dirt." And unfortunately, places where many people gather look exactly like that. Although all the Hadiths of our Prophet preach such good deeds from beginning to end, even those who proudly call themselves "Muslims" do not adhere to them. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "كان على الطريق غصن شجرة يؤذي الناس فأماطه رجل فأدخل الجنة" Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) said: "There was a branch on the path that obstructed the people. A man cleared it aside and was allowed to enter Paradise solely because of this deed." What a tremendous gain this is for this person and for his life in the Hereafter! Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) proclaims the glad tidings that this man will enter Paradise, just because he protected people from harm and cleared this branch from the path. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "لقد رأيت رجلا يتقلب في الجنة في شجرة قطعها من ظهر الطريق كانت تؤذي الناس" In another Hadith, our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) says: "I saw a man reveling in the joys of Paradise because he had cut down a tree by the roadside that was obstructing the people." Since our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) was granted glimpses into the Hereafter, he could also tell us about the state of this man. This man is strolling through the gardens of Paradise, just because he cut off the branch protruding into the path so that people could pass unhindered. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "مر رجل بغصن شجرة على ظهر طريق فقال والله لأنحين هذا عن المسلمين لا يؤذيهم فأدخل الجنة" Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) said: "A man noticed a branch on the path that was bothering the people." While he was on his way, he saw a tree protruding into the path, making it difficult for people to pass by there. Upon this, he said: "By Allah, I will remove this obstacle from the path of the Muslims so that it does not bother them any further." Just for removing the obstacle, he was allowed – as our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) put it – to enter Paradise. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "من أخرج من طريق المسلمين شيئا يؤذيهم كتب الله له به حسنة ومن كتب له عنده حسنة أدخله بها الجنة" Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever clears an obstacle from the path of the Muslims, Allah will credit him with a good deed (Sawab)." "And whoever Allah credits with a good deed, He will admit him into Paradise through this deed." This means Allah (Azza wa Jalla) makes the service to fellow human beings and helpfulness a key that opens the doors to Paradise for His servants. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "من أماط أذى عن طريق المسلمين كتب له حسنة ومن تقبلت منه حسنة دخل الجنة" Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) said the following: "Whoever clears something disturbing from the path of the Muslims is credited with a good deed." As said: Whether a branch, stone, thorn, or a piece of iron – whoever clears away such a thing will have a good deed recorded for him. "And he whose good deed is accepted may enter Paradise." Although one never knows for sure if every single deed is accepted, such sincere deeds for the benefit of others find favor with Allah and pave the way to Paradise. قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "من رفع حجرا عن الطريق كتب له حسنة ومن كانت له حسنة دخل الجنة" Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) also said: "Whoever clears a disturbing stone from the path is credited with a good deed. And he whose good deed is accepted will enter Paradise." Furthermore, our Prophet said: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "نح الأذى عن طريق المسلمين" Our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) said: "Clear obstacles from the path of the Muslims." This is a clear commandment. Whoever follows this command of our Prophet (sallAllahu aleyhi wa sallam) undoubtedly collects good deeds, attains the pleasure of Allah, becomes His beloved servant, and enters Paradise. Unfortunately, problems like environmental pollution are nowadays much more widespread in Muslim countries of all places. We see this very clearly in many Muslim countries; we have been there often. For example, Pakistan... The name "Pakistan" literally means "pak", so "pure land". But unfortunately, the streets there are dirtier than almost anywhere else. One can hardly find a hand's breadth of space on the ground that is not covered with plastic, garbage, and dirt. Yet these people had once broken away from India to be able to freely live their faith as Muslims. But true Muslimhood, as our Prophet taught us, begins with cleanliness. This is just one example. Unfortunately, it looks like this in many Muslim countries, often including our own country. In places like Europe, on the other hand, cleanliness is enforced through strict rules and fines. But be that as it may, their streets are significantly cleaner than those in Muslim countries. It is probably part of the wisdom of Allah that non-Muslims care for the environment better today than Muslims. The only thing they lack is the declaration of faith (the Shahada). If our people did not at least have the declaration of faith – Allah forbid – then things would be much worse for us. May Allah protect us all from that.

They say: "Ar-rafik qabla't-tariq". That means: The companion is more important than the journey itself. Therefore, you should choose your friends very carefully. A friend who keeps you on the right path is a true blessing. A false friend, on the other hand, is a great misfortune, a plague. The reason why many people go astray is false friends. The devil and one's own ego love the bad friend, which is why you feel drawn to them and want to follow them. Therefore, you must be watchful from a young age. Always remind your children to look for good friends, and support them in doing so. Because this decides between a life full of good or evil. And otherwise, even after death, it can come to a bad end for a person. In short: The right company is the most important thing of all. For a person – especially a child – often puts friends above their own parents and family. They believe any nonsense and no longer want to accept good advice. However, if you have good friends, you also accept advice, and good things come of it. Otherwise – may Allah protect us – it is much worse nowadays. Today's times tempt us to do everything bad; every sin is so easy to commit. In the past, it wasn't so extreme. It wasn't so easy to commit sins. There was still shame and decency, which is why people tended to hold back. But today – may Allah help us and our children – a bad friend can completely ruin you. They destroy family unity, to the point where you almost regret having such a child. May Allah protect us from this. Therefore, you have to be very careful. Even if you have a lot to do in everyday life, you have to pay close attention to who the children spend their time with. May Allah protect us all, insha'Allah. May our children always remain firmly connected to their families, insha'Allah. They are precious. Your greatest treasure is these children, your offspring. For their prayers will still reach you even after death. The greatest gift will, with Allah's permission, come from them. May Allah always make them a source of good, insha'Allah.

There is this Hadith that we recited in the last Friday sermon. In it, the characteristics of a hypocrite are described very aptly. According to this, a hypocrite has four specific characteristics. Our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, says: If these four characteristics are combined in a person, he is an absolute hypocrite. If you possess only one of them, you carry a part of hypocrisy within you. However, if you repent, it disappears again. Thanks to Allah, it is actually not that difficult to free yourself from it. First, he says: When he speaks, he lies. Second: When he makes a promise, he breaks it. Third: When he is entrusted with something, he betrays this trust and claims: "I do not have it." Fourth: When there are disagreements or arguments, he makes a huge scene. He screams and shouts loudly. So it is actually not difficult to get rid of these characteristics. Sometimes you make a resolution: "I will fight my ego, I will get rid of it" – but you do not succeed. But you can very easily free yourself from these specific habits and behaviors. You simply do not lie, you keep your word, you do not commit betrayal, you do not stab anyone in the back, and you get along well with your fellow human beings. Furthermore, you do not make a scene. When you argue, you do not shout and do not attack others. These four traits of a hypocrite are truly bad characteristics. Our Prophet, sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam, said: If all these characteristics are present – may Allah protect us – then the person is an absolute hypocrite. And if you still carry traces of hypocrisy within you, you can easily get rid of them too. Thanks to Allah, we, the people in the Tarīqa, by Allah's permission, do not have most of this within us. And if a little bit of it is still present, it is not difficult to free yourself from it either. May Allah help us. May we, insha'Allah, discard these bad habits, these terrible and unpleasant characteristics. May Allah protect us from this and, insha'Allah, not let us fall prey to our ego.

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَكُونُوا مَعَ الصَّادِقِينَ (9:119) He says: "O you who believe! Fear Allah and be with the truthful." Allah, the Exalted, says: "Be sincere, so that your life becomes good and beautiful." However, people do not stick to the truthful, because their ego does not allow it; they occupy themselves either with bad things or with trivialities. They dedicate themselves with full devotion to completely unimportant things. People cling with such passion to bad things, or rather to secondary things, that... To bad things too, of course, but I have been thinking about it for days: the most unnecessary thing they attach themselves to the most is football. Football is secondary in itself. Fine, you play a bit, run around, have fun – that is understandable. But then there are the football clubs. People are attached to these clubs with such devotion that it is almost impossible to persuade them to change clubs. Even if you offered them millions, they would not change their club. But when it comes to the path of truth, they are extremely fickle. They do not keep their word. You cannot rely on them. But when it comes to their club, there is no fickleness, no breaking of promises, and no backing down. They remain loyal to this passion until the end of their lives. All of these are trivialities. What really matters is remaining steadfast on the path of Allah. When one has found a true spiritual guide (Murshid), one should follow him. This path is no child's play. Life is precious. Time is precious. Over an absolute triviality, you get upset, argue, and insult others. Alright, you like football, we understand that. But why does one have to get so upset over such trivialities? A person should think a little. Fine, you like that, it is understandable. But if one were to show the devotion, loyalty, and reliability that one shows for a club on the path of Allah, then one would rise to become one of the great friends of Allah. That is why Satan occupies humans, as I said, either with trivialities or with sins. May Allah protect us from this. This is a strange disease and one of the greatest problems of the end times. As I said: You are allowed to love things, but true devotion must be directed towards Allah. May Allah help us. Insha'Allah, He will protect us from occupying ourselves too much with worldly trivialities.