Addressing Shaykh Muhammad Effendi, Mawlana criticizes modern educational systems for not teaching the young generations the true purpose of their being in this world. That is why, despite all the opportunities they might have, they remain empty handed. They are like the blind beggar in the story who calls on the sultan - "Ya Mahmud" - as opposed to his friend who calls on the Lord Almighty, the Only One Who can be truly worshiped - "Ya Ma'bud".
Analyse
Jan06 2013 English 18min
Allah (swt) favours everyone equally. How He thinks is beyond the limits of our understanding but what has passed or is coming or presenting in life now gives opportunity for analysis. The correct response teaches Sheikh Bahauddin is for the servant to appreciate his Lord.
An Arrogant Little Ant
Jan05 2013 Turkish 19min
In a sohbat that looks back at history and is charged with political dismay, Mawlana shows the irony of modern man. In his refusal to use Bismillah, man is like "The Arrogant Little Ant" trying to tease Sayyidina Sulayman (as).
Those Who Have High Himmat
Jan04 2013 Turkish 23min
In this sohbat Mawlana speaks about "Those Who Have High Himmat". Himmat is the ability to concentrate or focus your spiritual power towards achieving a high goal and persisting with it.
Greatness
Jan04 2013 Turkish 16min
While drinking tea with Shaykh Mehmet Effendi, Mawlana recalls some of the stories of the old-time Imams and mosques of Cyprus. Then Mawlana retells a funny story that one Imam had told him long time ago that illustrates the true meaning of "Greatness" and how the different natures of people affect their understanding and communication.
Worse Than Dogs!
Jan03 2013 Turkish 19min
Faith and Adab are the guarantee for human qualities. In their absence people eat each other and thus are "Worse Than Dogs"!
Edeb Ya Hu!
Jan02 2013 Turkish 24min
In the very important sohbat "Edeb Ya Hu" Mawlana spoke to Shaykh Muhammad Effendi after Fajr instructing him to teach the people adab. Good Adab is the path to knowledge, Nur and nearness to Allah.
The Sham in the Mirror
Jan02 2013 Turkish 21min
Mawlana has opened his heart and his house to all the relatives and murids who, escaping the fires of Sham, have sought refuge under his wing. To them Mawlana explained that the raging fire that is now ravaging Sham had its beginning in the dry wood of the past heedlessness of its people.
An Example of Edeb
Jan02 2013 Turkish 4min
In the very important sohbat "Edeb Ya Hu" Mawlana spoke to Shaykh Muhammad Effendi after Fajr instructing him to teach the people adab. Good Adab is the path to knowledge, Nur and nearness to Allah. Shaykh Muhammad took his father's advice and after Dhur, seeking to teach by his own example, he announced that since Mawlana is giving sohbat almost every day it is not proper for others to speak. He declared that this would be his last sohbat.
This Year
Jan01 2013 Turkish 19min
After Fajr Prayer today Mawlana spoke about "This Year", the year that had just started a few hours before. In this first sohbat of the year 2013 Mawlana warns all the Muslims that the signs of the new year make it clear that it will be their last chance to correct their steps.
New Year
Dec31 2012 Arabic 16min
Mawlānā gave an important address about the new year and its celebrations. Mawlānā spoke about the coming year and how we should receive it.
The Foundation of the Day
Dec31 2012 Turkish 18min
To be able to start your day and live it properly, you have to know what is "The Foundation of the Day".
Love Sayyidina Ali (ra)
Dec31 2012 English 26min
Heavenly tests are difficult to carry says Shaykh Bahauddin. Death’s arrow has been drawn and released. Dunya is empty; you can’t leave this world even with an old pair of socks so, live with integrity and be like Sayyidina Ali (ra), the smallest effort is rewarded.
Bir Adım Kaldı
Dec31 2012 Turkish 8min
Race for Allah (swt)
Dec30 2012 English 20min
Realness is Truth. The work of ego is to uphold the false in oneself. Shaykh Bahauddin contrasts these two aspects encouraging sincerity in ones actions. He cautions against jealousy and judgment. The race should only be for devotion to Allah (swt).
The Devil's Time
Dec29 2012 Turkish 31min
After Fajr Mawlana, by giving gentle but clear direction to his grandson, not only gives everyone good advice but demonstrates the proper and effective way to give advice in general.
Nero
Dec29 2012 Turkish 15min
Mawlana recited the Hadith, "And there will be a day for you, oh Zhalim! - لك يوم يا ظالم ". And the symbol of Zulm in history is the Roman Emperor Nero who, in his madness, demonstrated to the world how dark and brutal the human ego can become
What Is Our Goal?
Dec28 2012 Turkish 7min
Mawlana asked the important question, "What Is Our Goal?" If this question does not become a pressing reality propelling man to realize its answer then man can never have true purpose, satisfaction, or peace of mind.