Mawlana Sheikh Mehmed Adil. Translations.

Praise be to Allah, this last Wednesday of the month of Safar is also over. Our Prophet rejoiced in this. We are also happy as he was. May we live in health and well-being, without difficulties. Our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Some people ask for patience. Do not ask for patience. Ask Allah for mercy and goodness. Those who ask for patience and testing should know that tests are not easy, but difficult. Therefore, constantly ask Allah for His goodness, His grace, to give without testing. But since the world is a place of testing, may Allah make our lives easier, even if we are tested. May we spend our lives with faith. The greatest trial is the trial of faith. This trial has many different enemies. There is Satan, desires, the world. The test is hard. Trust in Allah in this test, perform your prayers, fulfill Allah's commands and do not worry about the rest. Doubts come from Satan. Do not listen to them. Simply do your duty. Do not pay attention to those who speak outside this path. Do not listen to inner doubts either. When doubts come, say "There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His Messenger" and dispel them. Satan gives doubts to make one forget to implement Allah's commands. To dispel these doubts, one should say: "Allah is my Lord and Muhammad, peace be upon him, is my Prophet and Messenger." Our Sheikh used to say: "When one says 'Muhammad is my Prophet', it erases the doubt from the heart by Allah’s permission." Of course, there are many tests in this world. Therefore, everyone, whether poor or rich, should definitely give alms. A rich person naturally has more means than a poor person. He should give more. But even if a poor person gives a little, he will be protected by Allah. He should not say: "I am poor, I cannot give anything." Even if it is just a small amount - a penny, fifty cents, whatever it is - he should give something as alms daily. The world simply does not come without tests. To ease these tests and avert harm, alms are very important. May Allah protect us. May Allah help us all and strengthen our faith. That is the most important thing.

Our Prophet, peace be upon him, thanked the one who announced the end of the month of Safar. He rejoiced over the end of this month. The month of Safar is difficult. Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, created it this way. It is a difficult month, but everything has its wisdom. The difficulty of this month serves to make believers perform more good deeds. So that they plead more to Allah and remember Him. Thanks to Allah, all months proceed as Allah wills. Some are blessed, some difficult, some normal, but the last Wednesday of this month of Safar is slightly more difficult. What will we do on this last Wednesday? We will again offer our praises, our Tasbih. Give more alms so that you are protected from misfortunes. Misfortunes and trials happen by Allah's will, but they can be averted by alms. Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, also has wisdom in this. He has given humans a will; there is the individual will of humans and the universal will of Allah. These are things that Allah knows. However, a person can certainly decide whether to follow their ego or not: Strive to overcome your ego and do good. If you do this, it will benefit you. If you direct your will towards good, you will succeed. But if you do not use your will to do good and instead follow your ego, you will never be successful. Now is the end of the month of Safar. We should be happy for what our Prophet, peace be upon him, was happy about. What he loved, we should love. What he disliked, we should dislike. Today is the last Wednesday, the last week of Safar, and we are glad that it is ending, just as the Prophet, peace be upon him, was glad. May Allah always let us live in joy and happiness. May Allah grant us joy in this world and the hereafter. Our joy is in being on the path of our Prophet. That is our greatest joy. If you rejoice over other worldly things, it is only a momentary joy that soon ends. The joy of our Prophet lasts forever. May Allah grant it to all of us.

Everything should be done for the sake of Allah. Humans are ungrateful. If you give, he stands by you. If you don't give, he immediately gets angry and speaks ill of you. He can weave all sorts of intrigues and cause mischief. To protect yourself from such people, you should do everything for the sake of Allah. Every deed, every good deed you should perform for the sake of Allah. Not for someone's benefit or advantage. If you do it out of self-interest, so that people are grateful to you or think well of you, one day the person will disappoint you and forget all your kindness. Humans are simply wired that way. The Prophet, peace be upon him, says: If you do good to someone, protect yourself from their evil. Therefore, if it is done for the sake of Allah, it doesn't matter how much evil or whatever they do in return. You are calm, your mind is clear, your inner self is peaceful, you are content. You expect thanks from no one. Thanks belong to Allah, the Exalted. Of course, whoever is ungrateful to people is also ungrateful to Allah. These people have been placed by Allah by your side, given to you as helpers. If you thank them, you thank Allah. If not, you miss out on this blessing and reward. But the important thing is that whoever does good must know that it is done sincerely and exclusively for the sake of Allah. As it says in the noble Quran: We expect neither thanks nor a reward from you. "I helped him, he didn’t help me. I hosted him, he didn't even offer me a glass of water," many people say. One should not talk like that. It's not good. These words are Satan's tricks and deceits, so you do not receive the reward for your good deed. Or so you receive very little reward. If you expect something in return, your good deed loses its sincerity and becomes self-serving. You gain very little from that. May Allah protect us from the evil of our ego. Let us act sincerely for the sake of Allah, so we may find peace. If you do everything simply for Allah, you don't worry about whether this person reacts well or badly, or whatever they say or do. You think about whether Allah, the Exalted, is pleased with you. Even if the person behaves badly towards you, you should remember that you did it without expecting anything in return, solely for the sake of Allah. You should act hoping that Allah accepts it; that should be your intention. May Allah grant us all this beauty, so we find peace. If you expect a reward for your actions, then you are acting for your ego out of self-interest. Be careful: even expecting just a "Thank you!" is a form of expecting compensation. We ask from no one but Allah. We thank Allah, we praise Allah, as Allah wills.

Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, does not demand from us what we are unable to accomplish. He only requests what we can do. It is our actual deeds that count. Things we do are either considered acceptable or not. For things we cannot do or that merely cross our minds, we do not have to account. Satan brings various thoughts into a person's mind. As long as they are not acted upon, they have no effect or consequences. Just like when you have a bad dream and tell no one about it, it has no impact. You do not have to be afraid of it. If you go out and with your tongue, hand, foot, in any way, do something evil, then you will be held accountable and punished. But for what is inside a person, as long as it does not come out and is not told to anyone, there is no punishment, no significance. Therefore, one should be calm. A Muslim should be calm. He should not burden himself unnecessarily. If you have a bad dream, tell no one. Do not tell your dreams to people who interpret them poorly. Because as they are interpreted, so they come true. When false dreams were told to Prophet Joseph, they came true as he interpreted them. Therefore, one must also be careful. People should not tell their dreams, especially bad dreams. As long as they are not told, they have no effects. Because there are different types of dreams. If there is someone you trust who can interpret them well, let them interpret. If not, keep them to yourself, do not worry. May Allah protect us from that. May Allah turn it into good. Praise be to Allah! Allah gives us no burden that we cannot bear. لاَ يُكَلِّفُ اللّهُ نَفْسًا إِلاَّ وُسْعَهَا (2:286) Allah burdens no soul with things it is not also able to do, says Allah, the Exalted and Majestic. Praise be to Allah for this grace. Our deeds are already deficient. If we were punished for every thought, our situation would be dire, we could never be saved. Praise be to Allah. Allah is the Merciful, the Compassionate.

Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, says: ادْعُونٖٓي اَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْؕ (40:60) "Call upon Me; I will respond to you." This word of Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, is true. People say: "We have prayed, but our prayers are not answered." Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, says that the prayer is answered. The prayer of the believer is answered. The prayer of the unbeliever is not answered. وَمَا دُعَٓاءُ الْكَافِرٖينَ اِلَّا فٖي ضَلَالٍ (13:14) Even if the unbeliever prays, their prayer is not answered. He has nothing anyway. Since he has no faith, his prayer is not answered. Only the prayer of the believer is answered. Believers say: "We pray, but our prayers are not answered." We definitely answer it. For our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, says that the prayer, which is not visible here but remains in the Hereafter, is much more beneficial than the prayer answered in this world. So much so that our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, says that people will pray and say: "I wish none of our prayers had been answered in the world, but had remained in the Hereafter." It is that beneficial. Therefore, some people stop praying because their prayers are not answered. But this is a command. Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, says "Pray." It is a command. Our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, says: "Prayer is worship." Our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, says: "Prayer is the heart, the head, the essence of worship." Therefore, praying is always beneficial. Hopelessness does not suit a Muslim. Only the unbeliever gives up hope in Allah; the believer should not do it. He should always offer his prayer for good. He should not pray for evil. It should always be for good so that if it is answered in this world, it is a great good. If it remains for the Hereafter, it is even better. May Allah answer our prayers, Insh'Allah. Let us live in hope and not fall into despair. Let us not give up hope in Allah, Insh'Allah. Giving up hope is disbelief. May Allah protect us from it.

Allah, the Exalted and Almighty, has created us. There is no other place where we could go. From Allah we come and to Him we return. This is something that will affect each of us. Thanks to Allah, our Prophet, peace be upon him, and the other prophets have revealed to us what will happen after this life. A faithful Muslim is prepared for this. He acts accordingly to have a good life in the afterlife. Just as one works in this world to live well in old age; so must the one who wishes to live a pleasant life in the afterlife follow Allah’s commands. He will obey His instructions. And stay away from His prohibitions. After the last breath, the life in the afterlife begins. For a Muslim, as Sheikh Nazim said, it is as simple and pleasant as opening a door and entering another room. For a Muslim it is easy. For a non-Muslim it is very difficult. May Allah protect us from that. For the one who opposes Allah, it is very hard. A Muslim leaves this world and separates from his family. On the other side, the other believers greet him. They ask each time who has arrived, this one or that one. They welcome him and are pleased. At the farewell here there is sadness. On the other side, there is joy. Just like when someone departs from a place, people are sad. They say: "Our friend is leaving." On the other side, they are happy about the arrival of the believer. He also rejoices. Because he reunites with those who have passed away. It is like a celebration. He meets his parents, his loved ones, his Sheikh, and his relatives again. The sadness on this side is naturally normal. Even at birth, there is both joy and pain. It is the same when dying. Therefore, there is no problem for the believer. However, for the unbeliever, the idolater, the atheist, and the oppressor, it is a big problem. To go to the afterlife. But for the believer, there is nothing to fear. No sadness. On the contrary, there is relief. As Mevlana said: "This is my wedding night," referring to the night of his transition to the afterlife. For the believer, it is the same. The great ones, the saints, and the scholars show us the way so that we are prepared and not afraid. May Allah grant us all true faith. May Allah protect us from the evil of our ego, Inshallah.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم وَتُعِزُّ مَن تَشَآءُ وَتُذِلُّ مَن تَشَآءُۖ بِيَدِكَ ٱلۡخَيۡرُۖ إِنَّكَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيۡءٖ قَدِيرٞ (3:26) صَدَقَ الله العظيم Only Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, can truly honor someone. He honors whomever He wills. He elevates whomever He wills. No one can prevent Him from doing so. No one can interfere in His decision about whom He elevates. Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, decided to make our Prophet the most honorable and highest. Even if his opponents did not wish it, our Prophet is the most honorable in the entire universe. When he appeared, he was an orphan and poor. At that time, as well as today, people valued those who had money or came from influential families. Out of arrogance, they did not believe in our Prophet. They did not follow him. And what happened when they did not follow him? Our Prophet, peace be upon him, was honored. He is the most honorable and noble. They, on the other hand, were humiliated. They were rendered worthless and put in a shameful state. They will remain in Hell for eternity until the Day of Judgment. Therefore, you too should respect and love the people whom Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, has honored, so that you also receive honor and benefit from it. Only in this way can one gain benefit. Not through our other deeds. Of course, it is a sign of love for Him if we follow the path He has shown us. It shows that we follow Him. This we must do, but the most important thing in this should be our love, respect, and reverence for Him. Otherwise, our deeds are incomplete. It is uncertain whether they will be accepted or not. Only through the reverence of our Prophet will everything be accepted. There is no doubt about that. Otherwise, you can be the most learned person in the world and do whatever you want. Without love for our Prophet, it is worthless. It is uncertain whether it will be accepted or not. May Allah protect us from that. May Allah make us all among His honored servants, inshallah. His will is the only valid one. May His will and His desire for us be for the good, inshallah.

A proverb says: "For the fool, every day is a holiday." This describes a person who has shed the worries of the world. When one doesn't care about the world, it is said that every day is a holiday. Therefore, a person who cares about the world is constantly sad and in turmoil. It is a person who doesn't know what to do. A person who trusts Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, and relies on Him is the opposite of that. Nothing affects him. What affects him is whether he has attained Allah's pleasure or not, that's it. These are the things a person should think about. An irresponsible person is not accountable for anything. But we, who are accountable, bear all responsibility. Whether the things one does as an accountable person are done for Allah's pleasure, or for something else, for Satan's pleasure, or for one's own ego, a person will be judged accordingly. Then a person attains inner peace. A person who seeks Allah's pleasure is always at peace. Because this path constantly reminds one. One remembers and constantly keeps Allah in mind. Remembering Allah, and keeping Him in mind, brings peace to the human heart: أَلَا بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ ٱلْقُلُوبُ (13:28). If one does not keep Him in mind, one is in turmoil. One is worried. One is never at peace. Peace and tranquility mean being with Allah, keeping Him in mind, being constantly prepared. "Allah is present, Allah is my witness, Allah sees me" is the motto of the Tariqah. Say: Allah is with me, Allah sees me. Allah is my witness! A person who knows this does no evil, only good. May Allah make us such people.

Allah, the Exalted and Almighty, has 99 names. There are many names, but these 99 were revealed to our community. Each name manifests according to the requirements of the time. As we are now in the End Times, the last name is As-Sabûr, which means "the infinitely Patient." The manifestation of this time belongs to this name. Thanks to the manifestation of this name, punishment is withheld despite many deviations from Islam. For the Day of Judgment is near, this is the end, this is the blessed name. Therefore, people believe they can do whatever they want without consequences. They think their actions go unpunished. If the manifestation of this name didn't exist, they would face severe punishment. Allah is merciful and forgiving. If they truly repent, the punishment will be lifted. Those who think it remains without consequences because "Allah is patient" are gravely mistaken. The punishment will come sooner or later. There is no escape. Neither in this world nor in the hereafter can one hide from Allah. Therefore, a wise person repents. He asks Allah for forgiveness. May Allah forgive us all. Praise be to Allah, this is, once again, an act of mercy. Despite so much wickedness, departure from Islam, and disbelief; Allah, the Exalted and Almighty, exercises patience. This patience also benefits us as mercy, for the innocent suffer alongside the guilty. The punishment for these misdeeds would also have affected us. Praise be to Allah, there is the manifestation of this name of patience. Thus, we can continue with our lives. May Allah forgive us all.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم يَٰبَنِيٓ ءَادَمَ خُذُواْ زِينَتَكُمۡ عِندَ كُلِّ مَسۡجِدٖ (7:31) صَدَقَ الله العظيم The true ornament of a person is faith. Without faith, no matter how much a person adorns and tries. They will neither be beautiful nor have charisma. The person who is on Allah’s path is the most beautiful. Even if their clothes are just rags, they are beautiful in the eyes of Allah. On the other hand, someone can care as much as they want about their appearance. Without faith, it is of no use. They adorn themselves in vain, they prepare themselves for nothing. This applies to everyone. Believers are more respected. So if people want to appear more respectable and better to others, they should strengthen their faith. Non-Muslims should become Muslims. And Muslims should deepen their love for the Prophet, peace be upon him. The more we honor him, the more our light and beauty increase. Without honoring him, we become ugly and bad. This applies to both Muslims and non-believers. The more hostile a non-believer is, the more unattractive they become. Even a Muslim becomes unattractive if they do not come closer to the Prophet, do not love and honor him. We can see it. Those who are distant, how much they repulse people, how much they harm themselves. They move away from beauty. Beauty comes from the Prophet. The most beautiful person in the universe is the Prophet, peace be upon him. Let us emulate him, insha'Allah. May we become more beautiful, insha'Allah.