In this teaching, Sheikh Mehmed Adil al-Hakkâni reminds believers that weakness and sorrow have no place for those whose hearts are anchored in Allah. The Divine is always with us, he affirms; we should not give in to despair, because every sincere servant already holds a lofty station granted by the Almighty.
The Qur’an, he emphasises, remains the unchanging miracle of the Prophet Muhammad and a timeless source of counsel for humanity. Immersing ourselves in its verses brings countless benefits and protects our hearts from the “disease” of feeling inferior or superior to others – the belief that some people are inherently higher or stronger, which must be cast out of the soul.
Sheikh Mehmed Adil warns against blind allegiance to any foreign culture or ideology. Believers should not adopt the label “Wahhabi” as a badge of authenticity, nor follow Arabs – or any other group – at the expense of their own spiritual heritage. The prophetic path, enriched by countless awliyâ (saints), scholars and sultans raised by Allah’s mercy, is open to every sincere Muslim, whatever their nationality.
Respect for the Prophet, his companions and the holy line of the awliyâ is central. It extends naturally to parents, spouses, children and neighbours, following the example of the Prophet, who honoured the rights of neighbours so profoundly that some of his followers imagined they might become his heirs. Any attempt to undermine Islam or sow discord among Muslims is a plot against the faith itself.
The Sheikh closes with gratitude and prayer, assuring us that steadfastness on the prophetic way will be rewarded by Allah. He asks for protection from division (fitna) and prays that future generations will be blessed with righteous offspring. The gathering ends with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha.
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