Mawlana Sheikh Mehmed Adil. Translations.

"And My mercy encompasses all things." (7:156) Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, says: Allah's mercy encompasses everything; it embraces all things. The gate of mercy, the gate of forgiveness, is wide open. Allah has made this gate so wide so that people can enter through it and attain His mercy. The greatest grace for mankind is the mercy of Allah. Allah has left this gate open so that people may partake in it. Until the very end, that is, until shortly before the Last Day, this gate of mercy and forgiveness remains open. No matter how sinful someone is or how much injustice they have committed: They can return to Allah and walk through this gate. This attribute of Allah is a gift to mankind; it is open to people and the Ummah of Muhammad. He gives them the opportunity to repent. But people reject this and continue to do evil. They persist in disobedience. They continue to persist in their stubbornness. And therefore, their end will be bad. Such people will not experience anything good in this world either. There are people who are even worse than the Devil. The Devil seems almost harmless beside them; that is how evil these people are, and such people actually exist. They want nothing to do with Allah or the Prophet, neither with religion nor with faith. But what do they want then? They only want their own pleasure, their fun; they only follow what their ego desires. But that brings them no benefit. They will burn eternally in this evil. They pave their own path to this destruction and a bad end. Therefore: Do not run away from the mercy of Allah. Do not flee from Allah's mercy, but flee towards Allah. Hasten to the mercy of Allah. These gates are open, make use of them. Do not consider this unimportant or insignificant. Some people look at the glitter of this world and let themselves be deceived. It is like a mirage in the desert. They mistake it for water, chase after it, but find nothing there and perish miserably. May Allah protect us from that. That a person dies because of a deception in the desert is nothing compared to the true catastrophe: letting oneself be blinded by the deception of the world and losing one's Hereafter. That is the true calamity. Allah forbid; such a person will never be able to save themselves for all eternity. May Allah guard us. Let us all become part of Allah's mercy; let us not flee from it. May Allah's mercy be upon us, Insha'Allah.

Unquestionably, to Allah belongs the pure religion. (39:3) Ikhlas means sincerity towards Allah... When this sincerity is present, one is no longer concerned with anything else. Everything you do must be done for the sake of Allah. Your acts of worship are for His pleasure; your good deeds are for Him; and even the good one does to people must be for Allah's pleasure. You do good to someone, but afterwards you are disappointed and say: "This person did not thank me." You do good, but if your counterpart is ungrateful, it distresses you greatly. This grief shows that your deed was not entirely for the pleasure of Allah. It becomes clear that you expected thanks, that one should be grateful to you. That is precisely not Ikhlas (sincerity). You are not doing it purely for Allah, but mixing your intention with other things. And as soon as one mixes it, it is no longer good. The benefit and reward of your deed is lost—if not entirely, then at least mostly. For if it were for Allah's pleasure, you would be completely at peace. You would say: "I did this for Allah, solely for His pleasure." Whether they thank, whether they like it, or whether they are ungrateful—that does not matter. The only important thing is that you did it purely and sincerely for the sake of Allah. You should not look back. "What happened? What came of it?" "Will this benefit me in the future? Will this man help me?" "Will people thank me? Will they be grateful to me?" You must not wait for that. If you think like that, you did not do it for Allah, but for a benefit. The intention is mixed; you have sullied this pure deed. That is why the one who does it for Allah's pleasure is inwardly calm. He expects nothing from anyone. The only thing he hopes is that he has sent his deed ahead for the Hereafter. There is no reason to spoil that. As the saying goes: "Do good and throw it into the sea." "If the fish does not know it, the Creator knows it." The Creator, that is Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, knows it. What does the fish need to know anyway? People are also like fish. Which fish do you want to catch so that it thanks you? You cannot think about: "Who bit, who didn't?" Likewise, your good deeds should always be for the pleasure of Allah, Insha'Allah. May Allah not let us follow our ego (Nafs). Humans want it; the ego demands a return for what was done. It wants a reward, even if it is only a dry "Thank you." Whether they thank or not... If they thank, they are actually thanking Allah, since you did it for His pleasure. If they don't do it, then so be it; that is unimportant. What is important is that it is for the pleasure of Allah—pure and sincere, Insha'Allah.

The believers are but brothers, so make peace between your brothers. (49:10) Allah, the Almighty and Sublime, says: Satan wants to sow enmity, evil, and hatred among people. That is Satan's task. Wherever there is something beautiful, he tries to ruin it. He wants nothing good for the children of Adam. Unfortunately, people have become a plaything in his hand; they do what he demands. Satan steers them according to his will, and people follow him constantly. Even within the family, they become enemies. The wife becomes hostile to the husband, the husband to the wife, the brother to the brother... This enmity within the family is something that Allah, the Almighty and Sublime, does not love at all. "Muslims are brothers," says Allah, the Almighty. If there are disputes between Muslims, then make peace between them so that the dispute ends. If there is a problem or a conflict, Allah and our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) love it when one turns it to good and reconciles. He wants Muslims to form a unity and not divide themselves. Their hearts should not separate, that is, no enmity should come between them. In the present time, enmity, evil, and hatred prevail among people and in families. When this is the case, the blessing vanishes. Their faith is weakened. For they do not obey the command of Allah. Allah, the Almighty and Sublime, commands: "Love one another." And our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) says: "None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother in faith what he wishes for himself, and loves him." It is not enough to just be a Muslim; faith elevates the human being and society to a higher and more beautiful level. Among the believers, you will find every kind of goodness. No evil emanates from them. Therefore, in every dispute, one should say: "My counterpart surely has a valid reason; it is certainly a misunderstanding." One should not immediately judge the other. One must find an excuse for him. One should show forbearance and think: "He was in a bad mood, he said something bad, but he surely regretted it." One should not blow the matter out of proportion and hold a grudge by saying: "No, he said this and that to me." May Allah grant people harmonious coexistence. Siblings, families, relatives, acquaintances, neighbors—may they all lead a blessed and peaceful life, if Allah wills. May enmity disappear. Enmity is not a good thing. Only Satan loves enmity; Allah, the Almighty, does not love it. May Allah protect us.

And do not die except while you are Muslims (3:102) Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, says: "Do not wish for death." When man is in despair... May Allah protect us. Nowadays, people do not just wish for death, but they actually take their own lives. This is a grave mistake, a massive error, and a great sin. The punishment for this lasts until the Day of Judgment. May Allah protect us; whoever takes their own life suffers this pain continuously until the Day of Judgment. That is why we heard from Sheikh Baba – is it a Hadith? –: To say "La Ilaha Illallah Muhammeden Rasulullah" once in a lifetime is better than a thousand years in the grave. Therefore, you must know how to appreciate the value of the life you lead. Just because one is distressed, to say: "I wish I were dead," is neither sensible nor good. The believer must know: If there is a problem, it is a test from Allah. For this, too, there is a reward, a recompense. For the believer, nothing is in vain; for him who believes in Allah, nothing is lost. But people who do not believe in Allah, do not know Him, and do not accept Him, let them live as long as they want. Let them try to stretch their lives as long as they wish; even if they prolong it through filth and oppression, it is of no use. What they do is nothing but sin upon sin, continuously sin. Their punishment is – may Allah protect us – Hell, and it will be eternal Hell. Therefore, you must know the value of this life and must not waste it. As our Sheikh Efendi said: To say "La Ilaha Illallah" once is better than lying under the earth for a thousand years. May Allah protect people from the evil of their ego. The evil of the ego and the devil is so immense that it drives man to suicide. Some let themselves be driven to it, even though they know it is a sin. May Allah protect us. May Allah not separate us from the ocean of reason, Insha'Allah.

“Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.” (49:13) To be close to Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, and to be as He wishes, should be the greatest goal of man. If Allah is pleased with you, if He loves you – that is all that matters. People nowadays are strange: Allah created everyone equal, but we make distinctions. One person does not like the other. One views oneself as superior or inferior to others. That is the work of the devil. Yet Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, created us all equal. Who then is the most valuable? It is the person who is close to Allah, who has reverence for Him and is ashamed to commit sins. It is the one who strives not to do anything bad and not to make mistakes. The others, the people of today... Especially here among us, everyone wants to be like the Europeans. “What does Europe say about this? How does Europe view us?” “We dress like them and behave like them so that we please them.” Man, what good does it do you if you please them, and what happens if you don't? They put you on display and make you dance like a monkey. They dress you, equip you, and mold you however it suits them. They give you what they want and withhold from you what they do not want. And afterwards? Even if you stand on your head, they still won't like you. But you still desperately try to resemble them. Emulating them brings you no benefit. That has no value whatsoever with Allah. True value lies in being on the path of Allah and fearing Him. And by fear, we mean shying away from committing mistakes. It is the worry of appearing faulty before Allah. It is not about mere fear; Allah does not want to instill fear in us. Allah is the Merciful, the Gracious. No matter how many sins you have: If you ask for forgiveness, Allah forgives. There is no doubt about that. But one must have reverence for Allah, for He sees you. He knows all your transgressions. You will have to be held accountable for them. But if you fear Allah and ask for forgiveness, He will forgive you. He will cover you and conceal your shame. He forgives the committed sins and exposes you to no one. That is what really matters. But if you say: “Europe said this, America wanted that...” – people make these things much too big. Yet they don't even know where you are; what could they possibly know about you? It is the devil himself and his soldiers who instill these thoughts in you. Allah has honored you, He has created you magnificent and dignified. Neither are you better than the others, nor are they better than you. To think like that means to oppose Allah. To consider oneself inferior to others – especially compared to a non-believer – is rebellion against Allah. May Allah protect us from that. Allah has created everyone equal. Give up these thoughts. People run around today saying: “I am going to Europe, to America.” What actually happens if you go, and what if you don't? You will receive your sustenance where Allah has ordained it for you. May Allah grant the people, the Muslims, understanding and insight. Everyone should think well about this. May Allah make us all His beloved servants, insha'Allah.

Our Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) says: "Min ḥusni islāmi ’l-mar’i tarkuhū mā lā yaʿnīh." The Messenger of Allah has spoken the truth in what he said, or however he said it. Our Prophet said: "Part of a person's good Islam is leaving that which does not concern him." That he keeps away from things that do not affect him. One should go one's own way, look after oneself, and work on one's own condition. Only when others ask for advice or help, or ask for your opinion, should you speak. But to interfere unasked and say: "You have to do it this way, I don't like that, do this differently" – that is not proper. Our Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) teaches us that this behavior is unbecoming. Malayani – that is, interfering in unnecessary matters, occupying oneself with trivialities – that too is not right. Do that which is of benefit. Take care of your own affairs, take care of your family. And regarding friends or acquaintances: If they ask you something or ask for help, then help them. But if we look around today: Everyone interferes in everything. Everyone adds their two cents to everything, whether small or big. People insult one person, curse another; that doesn't fit, this isn't pleasing. Look at yourself first. How is your own state? Are you perhaps better than them? You must work on yourself; that is the important thing. If everyone would first improve themselves, everything would be good. As long as you yourself are full of faults, you should not look at the faults of others. Pay attention to your own shortcomings first, remedy them, and become a good person. Everything that goes beyond that is none of your business. If everyone would look to themselves and improve themselves, a good community, a healthy society would emerge. Therefore, the words of our Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) are like jewels – they are so precious. This is a short Hadith, but it is sufficient to change the whole society for the better. Today, however, often exactly the opposite is the case; everyone tries to expose the shortcomings and faults of others. May Allah improve us all and not let us stray from the right path.

Our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, has praised this island on which we live. Thanks be to Allah, this is a place that has been honored by Muslims since the beginnings of Islam. These places are blessed sites that Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, has chosen. Islam and especially most of the Prophets have emerged from this region. From areas like the Hejaz, Sham, and Yemen. Of course, Allah has sent prophets to all parts of the world and to all peoples. But since most of the prophets emerged from these lands, these are blessed places. Since they are places where the prophets traveled and proclaimed their message, they are blessed. This is the birthplace of Islam and of humanity. Of course, Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, created Adam, peace be upon him, in Paradise. He dwelled in Paradise. And when he was sent down to Earth, most of the prophets who descended from him also lived in these lands. Their blessed sites and honorable graves are numerous in these lands. Visiting them brings blessings to the visitor and serves to attain the intercession of the prophets. Likewise, visiting the graves of the Companions, the Ahl al-Bayt, the saints, and the righteous bestows blessings and mercy upon the Muslim. For mercy will descend upon the places where they rest until the Day of Judgment. That is why this visit is also beneficial for the believer. Do not listen to these foolish people of today. They say things like: 'You are worshipping graves.' No, why should we worship a grave? When we pray, we know very well to whom we must direct our prayers. Not at your command; we worship Allah, the Almighty and Exalted. We pray in the direction of the Qibla. We follow the path that our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, has shown, thanks be to Allah. Also on our island, there are blessed Companions and saints. The resting places of some of them are known, while those of others are unknown. Even the honorable grave of Barnabas, one of the apostles of Jesus, peace be upon him, who wrote the true Gospel, is located here and is visited. That is to say, he has nothing to do with today's Christianity, which worships idols or wood. The Gospel that he composed is the true Gospel. They keep it under lock and key; but that is another story. The honorable Barnabas was at his side during the travels of Jesus, peace be upon him. What he wrote is the true Gospel. That Gospel is the work that explains that Jesus is a prophet. Christians also know Barnabas, but only by name; they know nothing more about him. They do not know that he wrote a Gospel. And if this Gospel were to come to light, of course, the whole deception of these liars would be exposed. Their religion would no longer stand, and they would all inevitably have to become Muslims. But that is precisely what they do not want. Because of worldly advantages, power, and the like, they hide it. Just so that the will of the devil is done and they end up with him. For this reason, these visits are important. Visiting the graves is not for worship, but to partake in their blessings and mercy. To draw a lesson from it is a very important and beautiful thing: to see how exemplarily these people lived, how they served Islam, obeyed Allah, and showed the way. The same is true for visiting the graves of the righteous and the prophets. First and foremost is the visit to the honorable grave of our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, who is the crown on our head and the light in our eyes. After that, one visits the great personalities like the Companions and the Ahl al-Bayt. With Allah's permission, one partakes of their blessings. There are many people who want to lead the believers astray. Do not listen to them. They neither know what they are saying, nor understand what they read, nor do they let go of their stubbornness. They are not important. What is important is that Allah has created us in these beautiful places and has guided us to this beautiful path. May Allah make us firm on this path, so that we may remain on it forever, insha'Allah.

Our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, has praised this island on which we live. Thanks be to Allah, this is a place that has been honored by Muslims since the beginnings of Islam. These places are blessed sites that Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, has chosen. Islam and especially most of the Prophets have emerged from this region. From areas like the Hejaz, Sham, and Yemen. Of course, Allah has sent prophets to all parts of the world and to all peoples. But since most of the prophets emerged from these lands, these are blessed places. Since they are places where the prophets traveled and proclaimed their message, they are blessed. This is the birthplace of Islam and of humanity. Of course, Allah, the Almighty and Exalted, created Adam, peace be upon him, in Paradise. He dwelled in Paradise. And when he was sent down to Earth, most of the prophets who descended from him also lived in these lands. Their blessed sites and honorable graves are numerous in these lands. Visiting them brings blessings to the visitor and serves to attain the intercession of the prophets. Likewise, visiting the graves of the Companions, the Ahl al-Bayt, the saints, and the righteous bestows blessings and mercy upon the Muslim. For mercy will descend upon the places where they rest until the Day of Judgment. That is why this visit is also beneficial for the believer. Do not listen to these foolish people of today. They say things like: 'You are worshipping graves.' No, why should we worship a grave? When we pray, we know very well to whom we must direct our prayers. Not at your command; we worship Allah, the Almighty and Exalted. We pray in the direction of the Qibla. We follow the path that our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, has shown, thanks be to Allah. Also on our island, there are blessed Companions and saints. The resting places of some of them are known, while those of others are unknown. Even the honorable grave of Barnabas, one of the apostles of Jesus, peace be upon him, who wrote the true Gospel, is located here and is visited. That is to say, he has nothing to do with today's Christianity, which worships idols or wood. The Gospel that he composed is the true Gospel. They keep it under lock and key; but that is another story. The honorable Barnabas was at his side during the travels of Jesus, peace be upon him. What he wrote is the true Gospel. That Gospel is the work that explains that Jesus is a prophet. Christians also know Barnabas, but only by name; they know nothing more about him. They do not know that he wrote a Gospel. And if this Gospel were to come to light, of course, the whole deception of these liars would be exposed. Their religion would no longer stand, and they would all inevitably have to become Muslims. But that is precisely what they do not want. Because of worldly advantages, power, and the like, they hide it. Just so that the will of the devil is done and they end up with him. For this reason, these visits are important. Visiting the graves is not for worship, but to partake in their blessings and mercy. To draw a lesson from it is a very important and beautiful thing: to see how exemplarily these people lived, how they served Islam, obeyed Allah, and showed the way. The same is true for visiting the graves of the righteous and the prophets. First and foremost is the visit to the honorable grave of our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, who is the crown on our head and the light in our eyes. After that, one visits the great personalities like the Companions and the Ahl al-Bayt. With Allah's permission, one partakes of their blessings. There are many people who want to lead the believers astray. Do not listen to them. They neither know what they are saying, nor understand what they read, nor do they let go of their stubbornness. They are not important. What is important is that Allah has created us in these beautiful places and has guided us to this beautiful path. May Allah make us firm on this path, so that we may remain on it forever, insha'Allah.

Indeed, We offered the Trust to the heavens, the earth, and the mountains, but they refused to bear it and were afraid of it. But man undertook it. Indeed, he was unjust and ignorant. (33:72) Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, says: We offered the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains, but they refused to carry it; they shied away from it. This Trust is the responsibility of man to serve Allah. This Trust, which not even the mountains wanted to accept. The mountains, the rocks, nothing could carry it; they said: 'This Trust is too great a burden.' But man said: 'I will take it upon myself.' He did so, but Allah says of him: 'He is truly ignorant.' He is unjust and ignorant, an oppressor. For not every human can carry this Trust. Only the prophets can carry this burden, and through them, it is made easier for the people. Only in this way can people endure. But most do not do this. Man does what serves his convenience and pleasure. To be on the path of Allah and to do what Allah commands is difficult for man. Most people invent all sorts of excuses to flee from it. If you make mistakes while reading the Quran, it does not harm the original. For it is preserved (mahfuz). It is preserved by Allah. This means that even if you accidentally read it incorrectly or forget it, the original Quran will not be corrupted, because Allah protects it. But you must transmit the Hadith correctly. We have read this verse, for in Allah's creation there is an order, a secret. Allah offered the mountains, the heavens, the earth, everything, to carry this Trust, but they refused. They said: 'We cannot carry this; it is too heavy.' 'We cannot carry this.' Only man accepted it. Why? Because he is very unjust and very ignorant. This is a characteristic of man. Of course, the prophets, the righteous, and the servants beloved by Allah are excluded from this. But the majority is like this. They accept it, but after having agreed, they do not fulfill this obligation. Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, created the souls and asked: 'Am I not your Lord?' They said... Some of them did not accept it. But in the end, they all accepted it. And back then, everyone made this promise before Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, but later most did not keep it. They do not keep their word. That is why it is important to stay on this path our entire lives. And Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, commands us to obey Him. If you do not obey, you fall out of the circle, have broken your word, and will not be considered an accepted, good servant in the presence of Allah, the Mighty and Exalted. For Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, loves only those who obey Him. Sometimes people say: 'Allah does not love us.' Allah does love, but in truth, you do not love yourselves. What have you done for your own salvation? Allah has shown you everything, given you all that is good, but you oppose it. That is your own fault. You are punished because you punish yourselves. That man does not remain steadfast on the path and does not keep his word is one of his characteristics. The entire history of humanity has always been full of such people. And none of them are here anymore; they had only a short life, and then their end came. Soon they will see the truth. The truth of life, which Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, showed them... And they will regret what they have missed. This applies to all people, whether Muslims or non-Muslims. But there are also arrogant people who feel superior to others. For example, such believing Muslims say: 'I am this, I am that, I am a sheikh, I am a representative.' That is why Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, has said: 'Do only what you are capable of.' Do not burden yourselves with heavy loads. Do not demand anything that gets you into trouble. That is why many people are dissatisfied with their situation. They want to be bigger, higher, or more famous. This is especially typical of the people of our time; they want to be famous at all costs. Just to be famous, they do everything, without distinguishing between good and evil. Therefore, do not try to do something you cannot do. And people push each other aside to climb even higher. But that is of no use to you. You do this only for your ego. Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, is not pleased with this, and neither is the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) pleased with it. Only for your ego do you want to go higher. Ordinary people might want to become members of parliament, presidents, or something else. Also, many people from the Tariqas ask: 'How can I become a sheikh? How can I become a saint?' Actually, it is very easy to achieve that. Just follow what Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, has commanded, and think of nothing else. If Allah gives you your provision, you are happy with your family, and you perform your worship, then that is the greatest grace from Allah, the Mighty and Exalted. To maintain this until the last breath is the greatest reward for you. If you want to strive for something, then strive for that. Without looking up, down, or to the side. Concentrate only on yourselves, your brothers, and your family; it is enough if you keep your own affairs in order. It is not necessary to want to make leaps to climb even higher. If you are steadfast on this path, as the great ones said: 'Ajallu al-karamat, dawamu at-tawfiq.' The greatest miracle is to consistently stay on the same path without faltering. It is also not necessary to strive for higher things. This alone is sufficient for you until the end of your life. If you do this, you will be among the winners. If Allah wants you to ascend, He will open the doors for you. And if He does not want it, but you continue this way your whole life, you are still a servant beloved by Allah. May Allah make us firm on this path and not let us follow our ego. For the right to praise oneself belongs only to Allah, the Mighty and Exalted. 'I am this, I am that.' 'I am a Wali, I am the Qutb, I am a sheikh, I am a representative.' That is also not right. The right to praise oneself belongs only to Allah, the Mighty and Exalted. Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, always praises Himself. Even the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: 'I am the master of the sons of Adam, and that is no boast.' He said: 'Lâ fahr.' Although he announces his rank, he adds 'Lâ fahr' (no boast). 'No, there is no pride in that for me.' To Allah alone, the Mighty and Exalted: Wa lahu al-kibriya'u fi as-samawati wal-ard (45:37) In the heavens and on the earth and everywhere, majesty belongs to Allah, the Mighty and Exalted. Therefore, someone who praises himself is not accepted anywhere. Whether in a Tariqa or not, nobody likes someone who praises himself. May Allah protect us from this characteristic, insha'Allah.

And if they had stood firm on the right way, We would have certainly granted them abundant water. (72:16) Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, says: “If they were on the right path, there would be enough of everything for mankind, even more than enough.” As long as one is on the right path, Istiqama, Allah has given everyone their provision. But mankind does not stay on the right path, Istiqama. The right path, Istiqama, means uprightness. If everyone were on the right path, deceiving no one, causing no one harm, and minding their own affairs, Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, would have given everyone enough. But mankind cannot stay on the right path because they follow these four enemies: Nafs (ego), Hawā (desires), Shaitan (Satan), and Dunyā (the world). They cannot remain in uprightness. They cannot remain in justice; they do not apply justice. That is why the world becomes a torment for everyone. And for those who do not stay on the right path, this torment is even greater. The more crooked, false, and wrong things they do, the more they stray from the path, and this brings them no benefit whatsoever. Materially speaking, they have a life without blessings. That is, man leads a life without blessings. The state of the world is always like this nowadays. There are schools, madrasas, universities. What do they teach? Supposedly, they teach what is right. While they teach what is right, they ultimately teach even more of what is not right. They guide people according to their will, by saying: "If you do this, you earn so much; if you do that, you earn more." And after that, they have gained nothing. They have obtained nothing but harm. And what they obtain is nothing but evil. Because the right path must correspond to the command of Allah, the Mighty and Exalted. If it does not correspond to the command of Allah, this so-called right path will inevitably become a means of straying from the path in the end. That is why the right path is important. If people were to follow the right path—the world's population is now supposedly 8 billion—this provision would be enough even for 80 billion. But in this state, it is not even enough for them. That is why they devour each other. They devour each other with the thought, “I'll devour him before he devours me,” they do not trust one another, and they stray from the path. And on top of that, they talk about and display what they do as if it were a great art, and thereby also lead others astray. A person who leads others astray is also burdened with the sin of all those who have gone astray because of him. May Allah protect us from that. Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, explains this topic of the right path, the topic of uprightness, repeatedly in the glorious Quran. First and foremost, the Muslim must do this. And Muslims are, unfortunately, the people who are furthest from the right path. May Allah give them all guidance. And may Allah protect us from the evil of the Nafs, the evil of Hawā, and the evil of Shaitan.