Mawlana Visit Indonesia – October 2024 – Daily updated
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HUMBLENESS OF ṬARĪQAH MASHĀYIKH
Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil ar-Rabbani 24 October 2024/ 21 Rabih Al-Akhir 1446 Masjid Agung Medan – Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum wa Raḥmatullāhi wa Barakātuh.
A‘ūdhu Billāhi Minash-shayṭāni r-rajīm. Bismillāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm.
Wa ṣ-Salātu wa s-Salāmu ‘alá Rasūlinā Muḥammadin Sayyidi l-Awwalīna wa l-Akhirīn. Madad yā RasūlAllāh, Madad yā Sādāti Aṣḥābi Rasūlillāh, Madad yā Mashāyikhinā, Dastūr Mawlana Sheikh Abdullāh al-Fā’iz ad-Dāghistāni, Sheikh Muḥammad Nāẓim al-Ḥaqqānī. Madad.
Ṭarīqatunā aṣ-Suḥbah wa l-Khayru fi l-Jam‘iyyah.
“Ṭarīqatunā ṣ- ṣuḥbah wa l-khayru fi l-jam‘iyyah.” This is what Shaykh Baha’uddin Naqshbandi said in his life 12,000 times. Everybody knows, masha’Allah here in Indonesia, they have knowledge about ṭarīqah, about sharī’ah.
They are lovers of Islam, lovers of Prophet ﷺ, lovers of the followers, lovers of ṭuruq, all ṭuruq. Indonesian people know about ṭarīqah, about Islam, they are happy with all ṭuruq. There are 41 ṭarīqah. These ṭuruq are connecting people to Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. Because each Shaykh is coming from other, from other until, reaching to Sayyidina Ali, Sayyidina Salman, Sayyidina Abu Bakr radiyaLlahu ‘anhum, to Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
This is special for ṭarīqah people because without ṭarīqah, the īmān of people will be not complete. Many people are claiming a new thing for themselves; but without connection with Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam, there’s no benefit for people.
Sayyidina Imam ‘Azam Abu Ḥanīfah An-Nu’mān said
“لَوْلَا سَنَتَان لَهَلَك نُعْمَان”, “Lawlā sanatān lā ḥalaka l-Nu’mān.”
“If it wasn’t for these two years, Nu’mān (Himself/Abū Ḥanīfah Al-Nu’mān) would’ve been destroyed.” That was after he found his Shaykh. He was the biggest Imam in the Islamic world, but not complete without finding a Shaykh to connect to Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam; he cannot be complete.
Mashāyikh, all of them, are to serve people.
“ ْسَیِِّدُ الْقَوْ م ِ خَادِمُهُم”, “Sayyidu l-qawmi khadimuhum”,
“The master of a people is the one who serves them.” To make khidmat for the Ummah of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. Our ṭarīqah is beginning from Sayyidina Abū Bakr aṣ-Ṣiddīq who is the highest one in the ummah, among the ummah. He was the friend of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam before Islam also. He gave all his fortune to Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam, for khidmah of Islam. He was his ﷺ friend in Hijrah and in Ghar Thawr. He was his whole life in all Ghazwat with him ﷺ
Once Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam was sitting and Sayyidina Jibril ‘alayhi s-salam came to him ﷺ. Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam was asking where Sayyidina Abū Bakr was. He ﷺ said, “Call him.” He was in his house. His house wasn’t so far. So they went and called Sayyidina Abū Bakr. When he came, he ﷺ said, “What were you doing?” to Sayyidina Abū Bakr. Abū Bakr said, “I was thinking for one hour, tafakkur,about Jahannam. I know that Allāh ﷻ says Jannah must be full with people, and Jahannam also with people. I was wishing to make dua for Allāh ﷻ to make me bigger, huge, so huge to fill all Jahannam with my body. Because His ﷻ word must be: Jahannam must be full with people, so I will fill it, and no need for anybody to enter Jahannam.” Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is saying, “He is the most merciful for my ummah.” He ﷺ said, “One hour of the Tafakkur of Sayyidina Abu Bakr radiya Llahu ‘anhu, Sayyidina Abū Bakr aṣ-Ṣiddīq, is better than 70 years of ‘ibadah (worship).”
All mashāyikh of ṭuruq are like them. They are humble. They only want -they are doing this for the sake of Allāh ﷻ and pleasure of our Prophet Sayyidina Muhammad ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam. They are very humble. AlhamduliLlah, your people masha’Allah, the Indonesian people, I love them. They are very humble. They are smiley people, Allāh ﷻ loves these people.
One of the mashāyikh was in ‘Arafat during ḥajj time and he saw a crowd of ḥajjīs. There were many people. He said, “I wish Allāh ﷻ to forgive them, but I don’t know. Because I am here, maybe many of them will not be forgiven.” From his humbleness, he blamed himself that it won’t be accepted for the ḥajjīs. He said, “This is a very nice ḥajjī. But because I am here, maybe Allāh ﷻ will not forgive some of them.” But Allāh ﷻ forgave them all for his sake.
Insha’Allah, I am happy in this country. They respect the ṭuruq and the ṣaḥābah. For this, may Allāh ﷻ keep them in this way in which Allāh ﷻ is happy with them, Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam is happy with them and Awliyā’uLlah are happy with them.
We are happy. It’s the first time I come here but alhamduliLlah our brothers from Yemen are coming here alhamduliLlah time by time, they make refreshment for people. AlhamduliLlah you are here, insha’Allah Allāh ﷻ keeps you away from Fitnah. Because we are living in a time, a difficult time. Everywhere there is Fitnah. So ṭarīqah means don’t interfere with something Allāh ﷻ doesn’t order you to interfere with. Because in our place, we are in the Middle East, it has never finished; fitnah never finishes. But we are praying for you to be safe insha’Allah.
Wa min Allah at-Tawfiq. Al-Fatiha
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF ALLAH’S FRIENDS IN OUR TIME
Mawlana Shaykh Muhammed Adil ar-Rabbani Sohbet 26.10.2024
Alhamdulillah for everything. Allah has blessed us with this meeting, this blessed gathering. This is truly a barakah. Alhamdulillah, you are accustomed to these gatherings, these meetings. You may not realize how different it is in other places. To be content with gathering for Allah is a great blessing from Him. This is a gift from Allah to you. Indeed, Allah is capable of all things.
Alhamdulillah, the whole country is progressing more and more in this way – the way of love for Allah, love for the Prophet, and love for the Awliya Allah. The Awliya Allah are constantly praying for the ummah to remain on the path of Allah Allmighty and the way of Prophet. Alhamdulillah, this love and belief are essential for every believing man and woman. Allah has appointed certain Awliya Allah to be a source of blessing for the earth and humanity. There was a great Wali of Allah who was once sitting in his gathering. His name was Sheikh Abdus Salam, also known as Shah A’la. He was from India, as you know. During his majlis, one of his companions, who was sitting nearby, was speaking with another person. This person claimed, “There are no Awliya Allah in our time.” Sheikh Abdus Salam overheard this and asked, “What did you say?” The man replied, “Nothing. Don’t be afraid,” the Sheikh said, “Repeat what you said.” The man admitted, “I said there are no Awliya Allah in this time.” Sheikh Abdus Salam responded, “I cannot agree with this statement, for nothing can exist without the Awliya Allah. They are the intermediaries appointed by Allah Azza wa Jalla. They have been assigned specific duties.” “Rain, water, all blessings flow through them.” “Without them, you cannot receive these blessings.” “They exist in every era,” he explained. The man tried to clarify, “I meant perhaps there are no Awliya Allah like those of the past.” He was saying this to a Sheikh who was himself among the greatest Awliya, nearly at the rank of Qutub. Upon hearing this, the Sheikh merely looked at him, and the murid fell to the ground, crawling on the earth. The people then took him to his house and left him there to rest. He returned at Fajr time, repenting and seeking forgiveness from the Sheikh. The Sheikh said, “Don’t worry, but never speak or even think negatively about the Awliya Allah.” For the Awliya Allah are beloved to Allah.
There is a Hadith Qudsi that states: مَنْ عَادَى لِي وَلِيًّا فَقَدْ آذَنْتُهُ بِالْحَرْبِ
The mission of the Awliya Allah is a great responsibility. They watch over the Ummah, especially in these times. Alhamdulillah, here people follow the teachings of Prophet and Islam, but in other places, conditions are incredibly difficult. Therefore, for those who follow a tariqa, protecting your belief is paramount. Shaytan works through people, telling them, “Tariqa, Shariah, and Madhhab are unnecessary. Don’t follow these.” But tariqa keeps you safe from Shaytan and strengthens your faith. This is why we advise everyone to follow a tariqa – any of the 41 Turuq that connect back to Prophet. May Allah keep all of you on His path and make you among the Awliya Allah, in sha’Allah. Remember, being a Wali Allah isn’t just about performing miracles, but about being beloved to Allah. Allah loves the believers, muminin, those who do good, muhsinin, and those who are God-conscious, muttaqin.
A Wali Allah is simply one whom Allah loves. Following a tariqa isn’t difficult – we don’t ask people to do what they cannot manage. Continue with your normal Muslim duties: pray, fast, and follow the path as much as you can. Do what is within your capacity.
I think people are getting tired now. Thank you all. I am very happy to be in this gathering among good people. This is our third visit here, and I am very pleased, in sha’Allah. May Allah bless you and protect you from all harm, in sha’Allah. May Allah keep you on the straight path and strengthen your faith, along with your families and your country, in sha’Allah. In sha’Allah, may Allah grant us many more meetings together, and may we remain together forever.
Wa min Allah at-Tawfiq. Al-Fatiha.
