Mawlana Sheikh Mehmed Adil. Translations.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم فَٱتَّبِعُوهُ ۖ وَلَا تَتَّبِعُوا۟ ٱلسُّبُلَ فَتَفَرَّقَ بِكُمْ عَن سَبِيلِهِۦ ۚ ذَٰلِكُمْ وَصَّىٰكُم بِهِۦ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ (6:153) صَدَقَ الله العظيم Allah says, do not leave the right path and follow no other ways. The right path is clear. If you leave this path and follow other ways, you will fail. The right path is the one shown by our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Whoever leaves this path and follows other ways that do not come from the Prophet will find neither success nor good. Fear Allah. Adhere to this path. Other ways lead to ruin. These ways lead man away from the right path and end in nothingness. These ways bring neither good in this world nor in the hereafter. These ways are the ways of the devil. Even before the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, since Adam, peace be upon him, the devil showed mankind these ways. When people follow these ways, the devil achieves his goal. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: The Jews split into 71 sects. The Christians split into 72 sects. The Muslims will split into 73 sects. The number mentioned by the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, is the minimum. Today, there are many more sects. These ways the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and Allah in the Quran warned us to avoid: "Do not go these ways." The right path is clear. There is nothing hidden about it. It is obvious. Do not leave this path. Which path is that? It is the path of our ancestors, our fathers, the companions, and the path shown by the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Those who follow this path are successful. Those who leave this path have failed and vanished. But those who are on the right path remain until the Day of Judgment, with Allah's permission, the ones who show the way to people and spread light. May Allah keep us on the right path. May Allah protect us. May Allah protect us from the evil of the devil, our own weaknesses, and the people who have become devils.

The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "The human ego suffers from many illnesses." Many of these ailments can be overcome while one lives in this world by resisting and defying one's inner inclinations. But there is one illness that remains until a person leaves this world. What is that illness? Hubbu r-Riyas: It is the pursuit of power and control. Hubbu r-Riyas means wanting to rise above others, to be the best, the unwavering will to be at the top. Riyas stands for leadership; it encompasses every form of authority and control. People who want to push themselves to the forefront carry this illness within them. One can only rid oneself of this illness in the hereafter. Allah, the Exalted, created everything for human beings. Even this trait of the ego comes from Allah. If you use this urge for the sake of Allah, you will be protected from the evils of this illness and will receive rewards from Allah. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "For everything, there is a responsibility." You are all responsible for something. As the head of your family, you are responsible for your family. As a community leader, you are responsible for your community. The higher the position, the greater the responsibility. People who give in to the desires of their ego find this situation difficult; their tasks become a burden. They carry a great load and hardship. How does this load become lighter? By following the commands of Allah, the Exalted, instead of the inclinations of the ego. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: الكَيِّسُ مَنْ دَانَ نَفْسَهُ A wise person is the one who controls his ego, does not give in to it, and restrains it. The human ego suffers from many illnesses. The ego can either elevate or lower a person's rank. By acting in accordance with Allah's will, a person is protected from the harms of his ego. It elevates his rank. The more he serves, the more reward he receives. A person who chooses this path of service will eventually find their reward. However, if they only follow their own goals, the reward remains purely worldly. In the hereafter, they will cross over with only sins. May Allah protect us from that. The pursuit of power is embedded in every human, as the Prophet said. May Allah protect us from that. One should never obey the drives of their ego. Do not follow your own inclinations. There are many forms of leadership and authority. The ego also has the urge for power. Leadership is multifaceted. There are countless forms of it. People may think that they do not strive for power. But everyone wants to be superior in some way. Therefore, may Allah protect us from giving up our hereafter for worldly things, Insha'Allah.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم فَيَوْمَئِذٍۢ لَّا يُعَذِّبُ عَذَابَهُۥٓ أَحَدٌۭ وَلَا يُوثِقُ وَثَاقَهُۥٓ أَحَدٌۭ (89:25-26) صَدَقَ الله العظيم Allah, the Exalted, says: On that day, each person will be accountable only for themselves. No one will be held accountable for the sins of another, so says Allah, the Exalted. This day is the Day of Judgment. This day is the Day of Reckoning. On that day, no one can escape the reckoning. In this world, there are many who go unscathed. Many escape justice in court. There are many people who oppress others, deceive them, and cause them suffering. They think they have escaped punishment in this world. They believe they have saved themselves. No evidence, no documents. I have tricked people. I have wronged others. And again, no one could say anything. In this way, they rejoice and go unpunished on their way. But the true court is in the Hereafter. No injustice and no wickedness go unpunished. They will surely be held accountable. Only they themselves can be held responsible. No one else can bear their guilt, says Allah, the Exalted. Therefore, people who do evil in this world will be held accountable for it in the Hereafter. Nothing goes unpunished. If people who have wronged others want to be in the clear again, their most important task is to restore the rights of those they have wronged and ask for forgiveness. This is more important than studying, more important than a university degree or diploma. It is more important than anything else. More important than any job or worldly duty. Apologizing to people for the wrongs committed is the most important thing. Allah, the Exalted, is forgiving. He forgives when one repents. But the infringements on the rights of others remain. If you do not restore people's rights, you will be held accountable for it. May Allah protect us from that. When it comes to people's rights: Devout and good people are often pressured to do things they do not actually owe, even though the other person has no right to them. Even if it is not a legitimate claim, they still give in to remain pure before Allah and not carry worldly burdens into the Hereafter. Allah, the Exalted, will surely reward them for this. We must be wary of infringing on others' rights. May Allah protect us from that. Let us not violate anyone's rights, consciously or unconsciously. May Allah protect us from that. If it happens unconsciously, one can make amends by giving alms. Allah forgives when one shows sincere repentance for unintended actions. But consciously violating people's rights is a great danger. May Allah protect us from that. May Allah forgive the people. May Allah give people understanding and insight so that they may reflect and recognize. May they recognize that bad deeds are bad.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ كَانَتْ لَهُمْ جَنَّـٰتُ ٱلْفِرْدَوْسِ نُزُلًا (18:107) صَدَقَ الله العظيم Allah, the Exalted and Praised, says that for the believers in the Hereafter, there awaits as much beauty as there are difficulties for them in this world. There is eternal beauty, eternal life. A life in Paradise without sorrow and worries. Allah, the Exalted and Praised, has promised things that are beyond our imagination. Here on Earth, people believe that they know everything. But the Hereafter is entirely different from what they imagine. When one travels to a foreign country, one is amazed by all the unknown things. This comparison is just a small hint of what the Hereafter is. Paradise compared to the world is a place of unimaginable things. The things in Paradise are unimaginable. The beauties and joys in Paradise are incomparable to the world. People chase after the world. But there is nothing but difficulties in the world. For the believers, Allah ensures contentment in their hearts in this life because they believe in the Hereafter. But the disbelievers, who do not believe in Allah, have neither hope nor anything else. Therefore, they attack one another, hoping that it will make them feel better. But from malice, no goodness will emerge. From malice comes malice. From goodness comes goodness. Regarding the believers, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: لا ضرر ولا ضرار A believer harms no one. A believer neither causes harm nor suffers harm, so said the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. People do not understand this. They think the more they are envious and the more they harm others, the better off they will be. But Allah, the Exalted and Praised, has predetermined the provision and livelihood for every person. Everything has its order and is based on Allah's plan. I have not created you aimlessly, says Allah, the Exalted and Praised. Therefore, those who are on the path of Allah are happy both in this world and the Hereafter, and live in bliss. Faith is the most precious asset that turns every breath of a believer into goodness. The disbeliever, on the other hand, finds no goodness in anything. They are always looking for faults in others. They find no faults in themselves. In the end, if they do not believe, nothing will benefit them. They will be at a loss. May Allah protect us. May Allah grant His guidance to everyone, Inshallah.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم هَوْنًۭا وَإِذَا خَاطَبَهُمُ ٱلْجَـٰهِلُونَ قَالُوا۟ سَلَـٰمًۭا (25:63) صَدَقَ الله العظيم

The Prophet, peace be upon him, asked his companions: "Shall I tell you about the greatest sins?" Sometimes people take some things lightly. Even if these things are very bad, they do not take them seriously. One of the greatest sins, known as "Akbar-i Kabair", is mistreating one's parents. To mistreat one's parents is one of the gravest of these sins. There are other great sins as well. But the worst is to treat one's parents badly, to mistreat them, or to make them sad. Of course, there are different levels to this. To treat them badly or even abuse them, to insult or neglect them are severe sins. Following this is the perjury that is widespread in our time. Bearing false witness is also a very grave sin. The Prophet repeatedly emphasized this topic and highlighted that it is a serious sin. He often said repeatedly: "Do not bear false witness, do not bear false witness." The companions could see how much this troubled him. They thought to themselves: "If only he would stop," so concerned and sad was the Prophet because of this matter. False testimony harms people and deprives them of their rights. Some do this for a few pennies. They say: "What does one word matter?" and lie. Some words can have serious consequences and deprive people of their rights. Therefore, one must be careful. If someone asks you: "Did you see that?" or "Is it so?" then say only what you have seen. And if someone says: "Come and say this or that," then say nothing that you have not seen or know. Under no circumstances! Even if it's just a small thing, say nothing that you have not seen or know. Do not bear false witness! This applies not just in court but in every moment of life. If you have knowledge about a matter, then speak the truth about it. If not, then do not bear witness just because someone else told you to. Giving testimony does not only mean placing your hand on the Quran in court. Always be cautious not to bear false witness. Today, there are many people in court who are proud to be false witnesses. They say: "Give me the money, and I will testify for you." And it is accepted. It is strange how this works, but even if they know that this person is lying, they accept their testimony. May Allah protect us from this. That their testimony is accepted does not matter. What is important is the account you will give before Allah, the great punishment you will suffer in the hereafter. Bearing false witness is sufficient as a sin and a bad consequence for a person. Justice may be lost in this world, but it will not be lost in the hereafter. If you testify as a witness for a few pennies, you will surely suffer the punishment for it. Whether money is involved or not, do not bear false witness, that is, do not testify to things you have not seen or heard. Do not give testimony based on the words of others. May Allah protect us. May Allah grant us vigilance. This is very important. Testimony is not only given in court. One gives testimony always, every hour, every day. May Allah protect us from ourselves. Let us not make mistakes due to the egos of others. Let us not commit sins, nor forbidden acts, insha'Allah. May Allah protect us all.

Our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said that this community is blessed and possesses Barakah. Allah gives the blessing to those who acknowledge the Prophet, follow his path, and sincerely ask for blessings. Barakah is one of the secrets of Allah, exalted and mighty is He. Where can one find blessings? Blessings are in faith, in Islam, and with those who follow Allah's path. Some places are more blessed than others. This also applies to Muslim countries. Without faith, there is no blessing. In places where Allah is not worshiped, blessing is lacking. No matter how much one possesses, without blessings it has no real value. One might accumulate physical wealth. One might eat and drink more. But the true value of blessings lies in the spiritual. Spirituality also needs blessings. Without blessings, spirituality is of no use. Nothing will be beneficial. How does one receive blessings? Through faith in Allah and following His path, blessings come. Whoever acts in harmony with Allah's will is blessed. Blessings come with the Basmala. Resource conservation brings blessings. Generosity brings blessings. There are many factors that promote blessings. But in the end times, people have forgotten them. It doesn't even cross their minds. How can I accumulate even more? How can I work even more? How can I have even more money in the bank? These things do not bring blessings. How do you attain blessings? One must have the intention to stay on Allah's path and do everything out of love and devotion to Allah. One should strive for the family's provision to be blessed. That it benefits the community. Then there is no envy. No resentment. Without these negative feelings, there are blessings. Envy and resentment drive away blessings. A believer has blessings. Many Muslims envy and sabotage each other. But a true believer does not do this. A believer wishes good for everyone. He wishes blessings for all. May Allah give us all blessings, in shā'a Llāh. May Allah protect us. Many people are in very difficult situations. But thanks to Allah's blessings, exalted and mighty is He, even they will be saved. Through this secret, the secret of Allah's blessings, exalted and mighty is He, Allah helps them, no matter how difficult their situation is. Blessings are of great significance. It is the help and support of Allah, exalted and mighty is He. May Allah never withdraw His blessings from us.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم حَتَّىٰٓإِذَآأَخَذَتِٱلۡأَرۡضُزُخۡرُفَهَاوَٱزَّيَّنَتۡوَظَنَّأَهۡلُهَآأَنَّهُمۡقَٰدِرُونَعَلَيۡهَآأَتَىٰهَآأَمۡرُنَالَيۡلًاأَوۡنَهَارٗافَجَعَلۡنَٰهَاحَصِيدٗاكَأَنلَّمۡتَغۡنَبِٱلۡأَمۡسِۚ (10:24) صَدَقَ الله العظيم Allah says that people believe, "This world is perfect and at its peak," and that they no longer need anyone. We have made all of this. We have adorned this world. We have built roads, laid out paths, and created all sorts of things. They believe they have created something perfect and that everything is complete. Allah says, when our decree comes, everything will be nullified and nothing will remain. Yesterday everything was still there; today everything is flattened. The day will come when everything perishes, and people will realize that they cannot contend before the power and majesty of Allah. Today, everyone claims they rule the world. We do everything. We strive to do more and more. They boast about what they have created, but when the command of Allah comes, everything will be swept away like trash. Nothing will be left. What remains is the faith of the believer. The believer does not live for this world but for the hereafter. The world does not deceive him. The believer does not attach great value to the goods and riches of this world. For he knows that the promise of Allah is true. None of these things has meaning or power against the will of Allah. We live, but the important thing is to trust in Allah. The most important thing is to trust in Allah and follow His commands. This world will not last forever anyway. Nor will people last forever. As soon as they close their eyes, it is over. As a warning, Allah has mentioned these blessed verses in many places in the exalted Quran. But people are heedless, ignorant, and unaware. They say, we have education. On every street, there are ten universities. There are countless professors and teachers. But that has no value. If they do not know Allah, they are all ignorant. The true scholar is the one who knows Allah. Whoever does not know Him is ignorant. No matter how much he has learned. The command of Allah will happen. The world should not deceive us. May Allah protect us. May Allah save us from the temptations and evils of this world. May Allah make us His sincere servants. And may He grant us His paradise in the hereafter.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم أَنَّمَا خَلَقْنَـٰكُمْ عَبَثًۭا (23:115) Allah, the Exalted and Mighty, says that we were not created by chance. Why do we exist? Allah, the Exalted and Mighty, explains that this life serves to test us in obedience and worship of Him. Many people nowadays question their purpose of existence, or even reject life and harm themselves as a result. There are many who rebel. Allah, the Exalted and Mighty, created us. He says that our existence has a purpose. Whether you accept that or not is up to you. If you want what is best for yourself, follow Allah's path. Whoever follows Allah will have a good life in this world and in the hereafter. But whoever constantly rebels and is never satisfied will lead a painful life and suffer even more in the hereafter. You cannot ask Allah: "Why did you do this?" People tend to listen to what the devil says. Obeying the devil may flatter one's own ego. But rebelling against Allah and not obeying Him harms oneself. Allah, the Exalted and Mighty, created you as a human and honored you. Instead of thanking Him and worshiping Him, humans rebel. Allah's promise is true. He does not speak like those who make empty words. People make a thousand promises and keep none. إِنَّوَعۡدَٱللَّهِحَقّٞۚ (40:77) Allah's promise is truthful and just. Allah, the Exalted and Mighty, says: “If you do this, you will attain paradise in the hereafter.” “Even in this world it will go well for you.” However, whoever believes that we came into existence by chance will never be satisfied because he sees no purpose in this life. His heart will never find peace. Whoever believes in Allah, thanks Him, and obeys Him, will find peace and satisfaction in their heart. For example: Imagine someone who is on a journey. You meet him and ask him: Where are you going? I don’t know. How long will you be away? I have no idea. What will you do? I really don’t know. How will this person feel on their journey? Will he feel good? No! He has no idea what will happen. However, Allah, the Exalted and Mighty, has told us everything. He has shown us the way. When the moment comes, then you must do this. And when that happens, then do that. Allah, the Exalted and Mighty, has planned and organized everything. A believer lives with this awareness. He feels secure and calm. On the other hand, someone who does not believe will neither find peace nor satisfaction. May Allah protect us. This is the disease of our time. People are satisfied with nothing. They accept nothing. Then they complain. They grumble about the government, the authorities, society, about everything, but they are never satisfied. In doing so, they never see their own mistakes. May Allah help us. May Allah guide us.

طريقتنا الصحبة والخير في الجمعية These blessed words were pronounced 12,000 times by Sheikh Bahauddin Naqshbandi during his lifetime. Why do we say this? Because today is the blessed birthday of Shah-i Naqshband. He showed us a beautiful service and a beautiful path. This path is the path of Allah and it comes from the Prophet and will continue until the Day of Judgment. The name of this Tariqa was different before Shah-i Naqshband. After Shah-i Naqshband, this Tariqa became known as the Naqshbandi path. When the names of the saints are mentioned, mercy descends, says Allah. Their blessed life is an example for the people. A beautiful example. Every kind of goodness, every kind of beauty can be found in their life. Shah-i Naqshband was born in Bukhara. He taught people the beautiful and correct way of Islam. He trained tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands of students. He showed them the way. They spread around the world and taught people the beautiful light of Allah and inspired them with it. They also received this light. It will be passed on until the Day of Judgment, with Allah's permission. He rendered a great service. This path is pure and beautiful. It is the path of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. The path of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, is a beautiful path. The path of serving people from the heart and conveying the beauties that come from heart to heart. It is not a path that remains only in words and does not reach the heart. This path reaches the heart. That is why this path, which has existed since the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, has reached us through them. Whoever chooses this path has taken the best path. He is not subject to the influence of others, but gains Allah’s pleasure. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, says that there are people, that when you see how they perform their prayers, you would feel ashamed. This saying of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is directed to the honorable companions. They perform their prayers so properly. When you see their prayers, your own prayers would appear like nothing in comparison, says the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, admonishing his companions. There are such people among the community. But the Quran they recite does not go beyond their throats. These words are not directed at us. We already know how our prayers are. Our prayers are as you see, fleeting and inattentive. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, says that even the prayers of his companions would appear insignificant compared to those people. But their seemingly perfect prayers are only external forms. Therefore, they are not accepted, says the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Because prayers performed with pride, vanity, malice, and for one's own ego are of no benefit. What is beneficial is what reaches the heart, says the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. This path, this Tariqa, brings light to our heart through the guidance of the saints and enlightens it. And it is also beneficial for others. This light does not stay in one place. It spreads everywhere. May Allah elevate the ranks of the saints. May their spiritual guardianship be over us. May Allah enable everyone to walk on their path.