Mawlana Sheikh Mehmed Adil. Translations.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ ثُمَّ إِلَيْنَا تُرْجَعُونَ (29:57) صدق الله العظيم Everyone is mortal. No man shall live forever in this world. Every person's journey ends in death. Allah the Almighty has ordained an end to everyone's life. Thus, man spends a certain amount of time in this world. When the time comes, a cause of death presents itself. This cause of death serves as a passage from this world to the hereafter, the real world. Death is unavoidable. No one can escape death. After death, we await the Day of Judgment where we will account for our actions, determining whether our fate lies in heaven or hell. Death is challenging. For the unbelievers, it's even more so. For the faithful, death is a lighter burden. The Prophet, peace and blessings upon him, stated that the gentlest death is that of a martyr. Martyrs have the most peaceful passing. Martyrs often express a wish to return to this world a hundred times, to re-experience martyrdom each time. Before Allah, martyrs hold the highest station. Their state is indeed blessed. The faithful continually aspire to the status of martyrdom. No death is more noble than dying a martyr in the path of Allah. Unbelievers may revel in the perceived defeat of Muslims. However, it is the Muslims who shall rejoice. It is the Muslims now facing martyrdom, reaching the highest stature with Allah. It is the Muslims who get to encounter both martyrdom and the most glorious death. May Allah elevate their status. To become a martyr is not only a blessing for oneself but the martyrs will also intercede for their family on the Day of Judgment. Furthermore, it is due to the martyrs that Allah bestows His grace unto the people abundantly. The family and children they leave behind are never abandoned. Allah is their protector, guardian and warrantor. People may despair amidst current circumstances. However, remember that only what Allah has decreed shall transpire in the end. Allah's decree cannot be contested. Allah's judgment cannot be argued with. Allah's word is beyond dispute. May Allah bestow us all with grace and intercession through the martyrs. May their status be raised. The companions of our Prophet, peace be upon him, embraced martyrdom. His grandsons were martyred, too. To die as a martyr is an honor. Those who rejoice that Muslims are dying or even killing Muslims are gravely mistaken. You are not killing Muslims. Muslims are embracing martyrdom. They have achieved the supreme rank. Thousands of children, women, the young, the old - all are embracing martyrdom now. You cannot cause harm or detriment to Muslims. Allah crowns Muslims with martyrdom, dispensing limitless rewards and blessings from His infinite treasury of grace and generosity. They now stand closest to Allah. May Allah show us mercy for their sake. May Allah strengthen Islam even more for their sake. May the desires of the unbelievers never come to pass, insha'Allah.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ، بلى يا الل (13:28) The path to inner peace is through the remembrance of Allah, acknowledging and extolling Him. By acknowledging Allah, glorifying His name, and maintaining a constant awareness of Him, tranquility descends upon your heart. Blessed is he who finds serenity in his heart. No matter how dire or despairing a situation appears, it cannot shatter the person who is with Allah and discovered peace in His divine presence. Reflect on the plight that Prophet Abraham had to endure, peace be upon him: He was hurled right into a blazing fire. Yet, Abraham remained steadfast in his faith and found tranquility of heart even amidst the flames. Allah magnificently turned the frightening fire into a beautiful garden of paradise for Abraham. This is the epitome of being blessed at any place and any time for those whose hearts reside with Allah. True bliss lies only in the realization of Allah. People today seek enjoyment, but they're not seeking bliss. They pursue fleeting moments of joy rather than lasting fulfillment. A brief spell of happiness can't compare with enduring bliss. Those who follow the righteous path of Allah will find true bliss. People's pursuits are often centered around instant gratification and momentary delights. And they would try just about anything to get it. Regardless of how disgraceful or damaging their actions may be, they will do whatever it takes to seize a moment of happiness. But this does not lead to a fulfilled life. Here today, gone tomorrow - such is the nature of these fleeting moments of happiness. Soon after, say five, ten minutes, you're left feeling even worse than before, thus perpetuating unhappiness. Transient pleasure isn't where you find contentment and self-fulfillment. Bliss awaits those who walk along the path of Allah and persistently keep Him in their thoughts. Their purported "joy" is fleeting and unsubstantial. Around thirty years ago, we journeyed to the United States. There were those places of the devil where films are made. We were invited to visit them. We acquiesced and were then escorted there. The tour commenced. The guides pointed out, "Let's have a look at that movie set over there. This film was filmed right there." "Let's pop over there for a tour," they suggested. "During this tour, you'll see it all." "Great!" we agreed. "Let's do it." Upon reaching, there was a queue. However, it didn't look too long and looked like it would only take about five minutes. But those folks there are as crafty as the devil himself. After standing in line for five minutes, just as you progress to the bend, you discover the queue is indeed much longer. Ten minutes roll by, the line inches forward, yet no end can be seen. We wade through queue after queue. Ten minutes pass here, then ten minutes there. After enduring two hours of queuing, we're finally allowed in. But scarcely have ten seconds passed before the show concludes abruptly and we're ejected. Not only is there an inconvenient wait, but a hefty price has to be paid too. After that brief spectacle, they ushers us on to the following attraction. Upon arrival, we find similar circumstances await: mostly queuing. But there's no turning back. With the money spent, we dutifully join the line. Eventually, we were guests and we simply go where we were led. Thus, we find ourselves in line yet again for another couple hours. With the scorching sun overhead. Finally, it's our turn to watch the show. Ten seconds zip by and it abruptly concludes yet again. Onwards to the next spectacle! Before you know it, it's evening and you've only experienced a handful of attractions. Just like that, the world operates much the same way: Much ado about nothing. The afterlife, by contrast, operates differently. For instance, during the Hajj or Umrah, you can circumambulate the Kaaba from morning till dusk and attain inner tranquility. You can offer up your prayers at the sacred places. There's no worldly pressure constantly herding you around fruitlessly. Such is the difference between the devil's realm and Allah's domain. The difference between being aligned with Allah and in accord with the devil. We thank Allah that our only predicament was having to wait, and nothing more severe transpired. Only Allah knows what kind of adversities people endure for the sake of this worldly life. Therefore, do not chase after temporal pleasures, instead focus on the path Allah has laid out. Do not let the devil lead you astray. The devil beguiles people. He uses every which way to afflict people. The devil makes lofty promises, but in the end, all he delivers is a hollow moment of happiness lasting no longer than five or ten seconds. This way, he hustles people from one empty promise to the next. Instead, heed the call of Allah: وَاللّٰهُ يَدۡعُوۡۤا اِلٰى دَارِ السَّلٰمِ (10:25) Allah beckons you towards a place of peace: Paradise. May Allah protect us all. May Allah fortify our resolve to tread upon this path unwaveringly. May we remain free from the devil's deceit. Success is a gift from Allah.

Allah Almighty proclaims: فَلَنُحْيِيَنَّهُ حَيَاةً طَيِّبَةً (16:97) Individuals who have faith in Allah are already leading a beautiful life in this world. In the life hereafter, believers will experience an even more beautiful existence. This is Allah's pledge. Allah graces His loyal followers with inner peace, satisfaction, bliss. Yet, those who reject the belief in Allah Almighty, find their hearts torn by unrest and dissatisfaction. The existence of those who defame Allah is overshadowed by turmoil. Those who tread the path set by Allah, feel within their hearts a unique sense of certainty, safety, and joy. Many proclaim to follow the path of Allah; but simultaneously, they experience a tumultuous heart and dissatisfaction with life. Why is this so? These individuals have yet to wholly embrace the truth spoken by Allah and the fulfillment of His promise. To reiterate, Allah speaks the truth and His promise is always fulfilled. Only the person who suffers from a deficit or flaw in their faith feels inward discontent. On the other hand, those with an unblemished faith have hearts brimming with incomparable joy, also known as "sakīna". Allah blesses the believers with a life He characterizes as "tayyibah". This term signifies a quality life that is abundant in beauty and peace, and devoid of any turmoil. If your heart is restless or you're unsatisfied with your life, your faith is lacking. If one were to ask such a person, "How are you?" The response would be "Far from good!" "You ask why," but all you'd hear about are troubles and stress. This discontent arises out of the individual's lack of faith. This dissatisfaction prevents them from finding peace and serenity within their heart. An revered companion of the Prophet once approached our Beloved Prophet, may peace and blessings be upon him, seeking a cure for his pain. He was suffering from abdominal pain. "Drink honey syrup," guided the Prophet, may peace be upon him. And the companion followed his advice. However, he replied, "I still feel unwell." He persistently returned. Each time, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, instructed him to, "Drink honey syrup." Despite adhering to this, he continually complained of not feeling better. Then, he turned up for the fourth time. Upon hearing his persistent complaint of pain, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, responded, "Allah speaks the truth whereas your stomach lies." Again, he said, "Drink honey syrup." The companion complied and subsequently, his ailment faded away. If faith is present, all else will fall into place. If faith is absent or flawed, then the individual is doomed to live in a state of constant turbulence. Their heart will never find peace. Reflect on the authenticity of your faith. Have you experienced the satisfaction and inner tranquility associated with faith? If faith and this satisfaction are present within you, then you must express gratitude to Allah for these boons. Take heed of your faith. Faith holds immense importance. Faith is indeed the greatest blessing that humanity has ever received. May Allah fortify our faith. May Allah touch our hearts with satisfaction and bless us with happiness in our earthly life and the hereafter. Success originates from Allah.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم وَلَنَصْبِرَنَّ عَلٰى مَٓا اٰذَيْتُمُونَاۜ وَعَلَى اللّٰهِ فَلْيَتَوَكَّلِ الْمُتَوَكِّلُونَ۟ (14:12) The Sacred Quran depicts how Allah Almighty details the hardships endured by the Prophets, and how they were continually subjected to persecution, subjugation, and evil. Despite these hurdles, the Prophets and virtuous good people staunchly held fast to the path of Allah, exhibiting endurance. Unfazed, they persevered along the path of Allah. The Prophets showcased resoluteness, demonstrating perseverance and trust in Allah amid tribulations and malice. Post our Beloved Prophet Muhammed, peace be upon him, there have been no subsequent prophets. Nevertheless, there are believers who persist in following the path of the Prophets. The path tread by the Prophets is strewn with hardship and suppression. The virtuous are incessantly confounded with injustice. This has always been the norm, and nothing has shifted. In the current end times, the suffering and injustice have magnified. The more virtuous deeds people perform, the more they encounter injustice and suppression. The call of the hour is to pursue the path of the Prophets and counter this tyranny with faith in Allah. For those who place their trust in Allah, no effort goes to waste. The injustice they bear, and the persecution they succumb to, only amplify their status with Allah. Allah will recompense them for their tolerance and faith. The most profound mercy they already witness in this world is that they are not the oppressors but the innocent victims. This is the apex of grace: For Allah is with the downtrodden. Allah, the Supreme and Mighty, decrees, there is no barrier between the plea of the oppressed and Me. The oppressors will inevitably account for the suffering they inflict. Either they will repent in this worldly realm, or they will fruitlessly regret it in the afterlife. One individual wronging another is one issue. An entirely separate matter is when an individual unjustly treats people en masse and discriminates against them. Due to one person, everyone suffers. Allah, the Supreme and Mighty, will enforce the rights of the oppressed. We must have faith in Allah. All deeds should be performed for the sake of Allah. Virtuous acts should be performed for Allah's approval, devoid of underlying motives. Influence others towards the righteous path, assist others, and enact good deeds to secure Allah's favor. Those who create obstacles for the good are oppressors and will undoubtedly be penalised. May Allah bestow judgment and understanding upon people. Do not trade your afterlife for worldly stimuli. There are individuals who portray themselves as great scholars. Regrettably, they are, often than not, the ones who have bartered their afterlife for worldly gains. May Allah shield us from the wrath of such hypocrites. May Allah fortify our volition towards virtue. May Allah shed his guidance upon people at large and Muslims in particular. Those oppressors who remain oblivious to their missteps and refrain from repentance will not meet a happy end. Allah stands with the truth and with those who uphold truth. May Allah extend his aid to us. Success is solely a grant from Allah.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم إِنَّ اللّهَ لاَ يُصْلِحُ عَمَلَ الْمُفْسِدِينَ (10:81) Allah thwarts the evil-doers from realizing fruitful success. Those tainted with corruption and engaging in wicked deeds face a grim ending. The efforts of the immoral yield nothing. Actions born from corruption bring no benefits, to the self or others. They deem themselves clever, acting with the false conviction of victory. Yet, ultimately, they and their deeds are destined for demise. Malevolent individuals are not going to meet favorable ends. Allah Almighty leaves vile and corrupt individuals without His support. Without Allah's aid, success is unattainable. Spitefulness paves no path to goodness. Evil fuels disaster and corruption. Despite their attempts to guise themselves in virtuous light, they cannot mask the truth from Allah. Allah Almighty, through our blessed Prophet, orders followers of Allah's path to be upright. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم فَاسْتَقِمْ كَمَا أُمِرْتَ وَمَن تَابَ مَعَكَ (11:112) Allah's command directs us to tread the path of righteousness without stray. Follow the righteous path and shun the corrupt path laden with malevolence. Those treading in the Prophet's footsteps are urged to tread the straight path, unswerving. Those who stay true to the righteous path refrain from deceit, harmful deeds, and wickedness. Any individual fueled by malice and engaged in wickedness dwells in futility. This world's worth is trifling. Deceptiveness, dishonesty, and trickery may appear rewarding, but ultimately result in loss. Allah Almighty despises wickedness and wrongdoers. Surely, the evildoers must face their retribution - evil shall reap its own. If justice isn't met in this life, it awaits, more significantly, in the life hereafter. No greater bliss exists than being with Allah. To be a cherished servant of Allah forms the highest divine blessing. Our efforts should aim for earning Allah's divine pleasure. We must seek what brings joy to Allah. Reject what displeases Allah: Evil! May Allah extend His aid to us. It might seem effortless, yet the perverted ego harbors an affinity for corruption. Guard yourself wisely. May Allah shield us from the harm and wickedness of the self-absorbed ego and evildoers. ومن الله التوفيق الفاتحة

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّقَواْ وَّٱلَّذِينَ هُم مُّحۡسِنُونَ (128:16) صدق الله العظيم Allah the Almighty is with those who fear Him and those who do good. He who fears Allah, does not harm anyone. He tries to do good to all. These are Allah's beloved servants, Allah's Holy ones, the Awliya. It is easy to say, but often hard to implement. It is difficult to find such people. Ego leads people astray and brings them off track. People who have gone astray think highly of themselves. They no longer act sensibly but have become slaves to their egos. If you do something for the sake of your ego, it will have no benefit. Even if you fulfill a command of Allah, but you do it for your ego, it will have no benefit. At that moment, you have fulfilled your duty, but lost every blessing and benefit. There is no blessing and benefit in things done for the ego. You will not attain the pleasure of Allah by doing things for the sake of your ego. A person who follows their ego, who is arrogant and conceited, will only achieve things that are useless. Sometimes such people realize their mistake, repent, and save themselves; but often not. With the evil of their egos, such people harm not only themselves but also those who were led to believe in and follow them. Allah the Almighty despises pride, arrogance, and conceit. These vices lead to the removal of blessing and benefit from actions and deeds. This is a trap of Satan to make people and their deeds worthless. Satan aims to put people in a miserable condition like himself, making them worthless. In this state, humans only do things that have no benefit or cause harm. A person without awe of Allah is ready for all evils. May Allah protect us from the evil of such people. This warning applies to everyone. No matter how great or super a person may seem. Often you hear people say: "What a great person! What all they do!" "They did this! They accomplished that!" Appearances can be deceiving. The only thing that matters is: Is this person god-fearing? Does this person rebel against Allah? Does this person guide people to the right path? Or, does this person lead people astray? These are the things to consider. Allah the Almighty is with those who fear Him. Do not be deceived by the appearances of people. It doesn't matter if someone is the biggest or seemingly smallest person in this world. These appearances or circumstances do not count. The most important thing is whether you are with Allah or not. Being among those who are with Allah is the key. Nothing else matters. The things of this world stay in this world. Whether rich or poor. Whatever you are; only those who are with Allah will be saved. Even if you own the whole world. It will be of no use to you. Let us fear Allah. Let us ask Allah for mercy. Be happy that you are doing things that please Allah. Allah Himself lets you do these things. Beware of the trials and temptations of this world. May Allah protect us and not lead us into temptation.

Thanks to Allah, the Almighty. We are grateful for all His generous gifts that the Almighty has given us. No matter how much we give thanks, it is never enough. We live by the grace of Allah, in faith - may it remain so. May Allah protect us. One only attains humanity by worshipping Allah. The greater the distance to Allah, the greater is also the distance to one's own humanity. Our actions lose their meaning. Nothing but harm is caused. Anyone who turns away from Allah, the Almighty, falls into a pitiful state. The more you distance yourself from Allah, the Almighty, the more miserable your state becomes. The more we worship Allah, the Almighty, the more benefit we derive from it. We are getting closer to Allah. اقترب من الله بالنوافل The more we worship Allah, the closer we get to him. Strive to perform additional voluntary prayers in order to get closer. Don't forget to perform additional voluntary prayers. There are countless voluntary prayers counted as Sunnah. There is the Duha or Ishrāq prayer. After Dhuhr or Isha, you can choose to pray four raka'āt instead of the usual two in the last Sunnah prayer. Two raka'āt are normal, but praying four brings a significant blessing. There is a wonderful blessing in praying four raka'āt in place of two for the last two raka'āt of the Dhuhr and Isha prayer. Two raka'āt are usual. But praying four raka'āt is an example of showing special effort to get closer to Allah, the Almighty. Take every opportunity. Don't let any pass you by. You can't get back missed opportunities. So do everything you can. These days many wish to make visits in Allah's name, like visiting Awliyā'. Or they wish to visit the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and perform the Umra as this forgives sins and purifies. Prayers conducted at the Kaaba in Makkah will be rewarded 100,000 times. Every single good deed, worship, alms giving will be rewarded 100,000 times there. So great is the blessing of praying there. So those who travel there should not waste their time in hotels but pray at the holy sites. Make sure to perform extra prayers along with the obligatory ones at these holy sites. Avoid wasting your time in the hotel. A single prayer made at the Kaaba or in the Prophet's mosque earns a 1,000 times reward. All acts performed there are rewarded 1,000 times. So grab every opportunity you can, every time. A missed opportunity can't be reinstated. So seize every opportunity for good deeds. Don't be lazy. Sometimes people tend to exaggerate. Don't be tempted by the devil's whispers, which urge you to exaggerate. People have their limits, they are fragile. Before you devote yourself entirely to additional prayers, you have duties to fulfill. People have obligations, such as taking care of their families, earning a living, overseeing and caring for their spouse or children, and meeting their needs. If you neglect these responsibilities, your additional prayers will not be accepted. And if you neglect your duties, you will be held responsible. May Allah protect us. This is something we should keep in mind. ‌‌خير الأمور الوسط "Maintain a balance", says the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Choose the middle path. As Sayyiduna Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, once said: Exaggeration is a sign of madness. علامة الجنون إما إفراط وإما تفريط Excess is a sign of madness. Those who exaggerate fanatically risk ending up doing nothing at all. May Allah, the Almighty, protect us from that. Allah, the Almighty, only gives people as much as they can bear. If you take on too much and can't sustain it, that is even worse. So choose the middle way. May Allah, the Almighty, bless our prayers and our deeds. May our deeds lead to good and may we be constant in good. Consistency is key. May Allah, the Almighty, grant us consistency, Insha'Allah.

A human is powerless against the power and grandness of Allah the Sublime and Exalted. In light of His grandness, we can only say Subhan'Allah. The utmost thing we can say is Subhan'Allah. Saying Subhan'Allah is a praise that is attributed to no one but Allah th Sublime and Exalted. This praise is reserved exclusively for Allah. It is a praise to Allah. Angels praise. Everything praises Allah. This is the way to praise Allah's greatness. Say Subhan'Allah. Subhan'Allahil 'Aẓīm. Only with these beautiful words can we attest to His greatness. His grandness is found in every particle. His power is omnipresent. Nothing exists that is not also a testament to His power. Allah, the Sublime and Powerful, shows His grandness everywhere. We can marvel at his omnipotence in ourselves, at every place, on earth, in the heavens, everywhere and in everything. Those who have knowledge can see this. Those who do not have knowledge, cannot see this. In the Noble Quran, Almighty Allah speaks of the Ashābu'l-Maymanah. They are those who see Allah's greatness in everything and praise Allah. They are the blessed people of goodness. The qualities of goodnessdistinguish them. Joy, beauty, and satisfaction are their due. They are those who believe in Allah the Sublime and Exalted and pay Him tribute. Those who do not see Allah's greatness behind all things, worship other things, or do not believe in Allah, are miserable. Allah calls them the "Ashābu'l-Mash'amah" They are ominous and unfortunate. There is no benefit in everything they do. They are of no use to themselves or others. Even if they think of themselves to be something, they are of no worth. They are ominous and unfortunate people. In the end, fire awaits them. Fire is there for them here and in the afterlife. Someone with knowledge sees the greatness of Allah the Sublime and Highest. In every particle, at every point, in all things, the greatness of Allah is visible. Each particle points to the existence of Allah, His grandeur, His Majesty. Allah has given humans the means to perceive His grandeur. Those who perceive His omnipotence can only marvel at it. While some are led to believe by this, others become even more stubborn in their disbelief. They clearly see that there is power, might, something in every particle. Yet they do not testify to it and thus become unfortunate. This misfortune befalls them with all sorts of plagues. May Allah protect. May Allah the Sublime and Highest always show us his greatness and make us aware. May Allah allow us to be in the blessing of this awareness. Success comes from Allah. Al-Fātiḥa.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم وَجَعَلْنَـٰكُمْ شُعُوبًۭا وَقَبَآئِلَ لِتَعَارَفُوٓا۟ ۚ إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ أَتْقَىٰكُمْ ۚ صدق الله العظيم Allah, the Exalted and Mighty, created us. Allah created people to be different from one another. People have different colors, different languages. These differences, however, do not entail any judgment. Allah only looks at the reverence of His servant towards Him. What does it mean to hold reverence for Allah? It means to fear doing something evil or wrong. A person who has reverence for Allah fears doing wrong because they know they will be held accountable in Divine Court. But Allah is merciful. Allah's mercy is greater than His punishment. If you ask Allah for forgiveness, He will forgive you. Do not make the mistake of thinking that you will save yourself by saying, I am this or that, or come from here or there. Your obedience to Allah will save you. Your striving to gain Allah's pleasure will save you. Following Allah's path will benefit you. There are thousands of different people. People are different through and through. Different ancestries, colors; everyone is different. Those who are saved are those who follow Allah's path. Those who are not on Allah's path can have as much possession as they want in this world, they can rule the world, but in the end it will be of no use to them. They are not in an advantage, but in a disadvantage, because they are against Allah. Following Allah's path is beautiful. Obeying Allah's commandments is a great grace. It is Allah's gift that we are enabled to walk His path. We should thank Allah that our ancestors and forefathers walked this path. The Devil absolutely does not like this. The Devil would much rather raise generations that do not respect their ancestors. If the Devil succeeds, he will be content. But those who are on Allah's path will ultimately be victorious. With the prayers of our ancestors and forefathers, the path of Islam will be persistent and will prevail. Sometimes people stray from the path. And those who have strayed from Allah want to lead everyone else astray, with all sorts of filth, alcohol, drugs, perverse ideas, etc. But Allah is victorious and will triumph. May they also find guidance and may they abstain from their sinful deeds. People often regret what they've done, but they've become prisoners of evil, so they can't escape the vicious cycle. Regardless of what or how often something has happened, one should never cease to show repentance and ask Allah for forgiveness. Allah will forgive you and help you rid yourself of the evil. May Allah preserve Islam and Muslims. We are going through difficult times. May Allah make us steadfast. May Allah let us hold firmly to faith and Islam. ومن الله التوفيق. الفاتحة

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم فِتْيَةٌ ءَامَنُوا۟ بِرَبِّهِمْ وَزِدْنَٰهُمْ هُدًى صدق الله العظيم The people whom Allah loves the most are young people who are faithful and understanding. They are the people whom Allah loves. Because in young years, the power of the devil is stronger. In one's youth, it is harder to control oneself, one's desires. The young people who fight their ego and its desires, overcome them, and follow the way of Allah, are those whom Allah loves most. The older ones have already retired. They start praying as a result of their advanced age. Of course, it is good that older people pray, but it doesn't compare to the virtue of a young person who dedicates himself to the way of Allah. Young people who follow the path of Allah, who live for Allah and who progress with love for Allah, are the servants beloved by Allah. A servant beloved by Allah is considered a wali, a friend of Allah. A wali is a servant beloved by Allah. To become a beloved servant of Allah, there are naturally obstacles on the path. Especially in today's time, one is exposed to all kinds of evils. The worst evil, however, are the same-age friends of the young people who have gone astray. Bad friends pose a bad influence because they also want to lead others away from the good path. A bad friend who is on a bad path is a thousand times worse than the devil. The devil causes harm. A bad friend inflicts a thousand harms. May Allah forbid. Nowadays, there are many bad friends. Therefore, it is difficult for a young person of today to follow Allah's path. But as a young person, despite everything, to follow the path of Allah is a merit that is accordingly rewarded. Allah will bless the young people greatly, will grant them major blessings and a lot of goodness. These gifts will manifest themselves in this world as well as in the afterlife. A person who follows Allah's path will also find peace in this world. People who walk the wrong path constantly suffer losses. They lose in this world and also in the hereafter. Allah's path is the path of light, of good, of blessing, of benefit. On Allah's path, there are all kinds of advantages. But for those who deviate from Allah's path, there are all sorts of dangers and losses. May Allah protect both the elderly and the young. Young people must be especially careful and take better care of themselves. Young people should be aware of who they hang out with and who their friends are. If a friend is not good for your faith, even in the slightest, it's best to be cautious and keep your distance. Don't be dazzled by people's showiness. The show is not worth a dime. With their showiness, people only harm themselves. Don't let yourself get harmed as well. May Allah protect from harm. May Allah guide us on the right path, insha'Allah.