The first of the 4 Sacred Months in Islam (ash-sh'huru l-hurum - الأشهر الحرم), the month of Dhu l-Qi'da- ذو القعدة has begun. Mawlana gives important instructions for this Holy month.
Batshu Rabbika
Sep16 2012 Arabic 31min
There are people protesting in Egypt and all over the world in the name of Islam and for the love of the Prophet (sas). The question is, where do their actions stand in relation to Islam and the miseries that are happening in the Islamic world? Yesterday, after Mawlana reminded all Muslims of the Ayat, " إِنَّ بَطْشَ رَبِّكَ لَشَدِيدٌ - Indeed, The Vengeance of Your Lord Is Severe" (85:12), he answered this question. Mawlana warned Muslims that the holy month of Dhul-Qi'idah is starting and with it a manifestation of Divine Might.
Malayani
Sep15 2012 English 28min
Shaykh Bahauddin Effendi speaks to the controversy about the movie defaming the Prophet (sas). He says that Mawlana's advice is to stay away from what does not concern you. We live in the Age of Fitna. Keep yourself clean. Keep to your house. Keep to your self.
Be Straight!
Sep11 2012 Arabic 24min
Yesterday, addressing his honorable guest, a dignitary from the Arabic world, Mawlana reminds the Arabs in particular and all Muslims that there is no more time to waste. All the so-called political, social, or military solutions are illusory and ineffectual. The only solution is to "Be Straight! - إستقيموا". Without returning to the Word of Allah, the very core of human existence, there is no hope for any solution!
Biggest Benefit
Sep10 2012 Turkish 15min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi asks what brings the biggest benefit? Don't question Allah's actions because their purpose may be to keep you from sin.
Ego's Priority
Sep08 2012 English 19min
Shaykh Bahauddin Effendi speaks about the necessity of dealing with the ego first. Then you will have a solid base from which to move on. And he gives us the good news that with each sohbat Mawlana is engraving on our hearts.
Intention for Allah
Sep07 2012 Turkish 14min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi says that it is better to be a simple worker whose intention is for Allah than a big scholar who carries so much responsibility for both his private and public actions.
Everything Is Possible
Sep06 2012 Turkish 12min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi says that the believer should know that Allah can do anything so don't be hopeless or against Allah's Will. He tells the story of Luqman (as) and the slave.
The Nature of the Awliya'ullah
Sep05 2012 Turkish 22min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi speaks about the merciful nature of the Awliya'ullah. He tells a story to illustrate their compassion for all people and their service to Allah and His creation.
Don't Be Lazy
Sep04 2012 Turkish 13min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi speaks about the order of the Prophet (sas) to do good works and not be lazy. Don't put things off till a tomorrow that you don't know will ever come.
Trustworthiness
Sep03 2012 Turkish 11min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi speaks about the attribute of the Prophet Muhammad Al-Amin (sas), The Trustworthy. This is a characteristic that was common in the early Muslims but has become less and less common today. You must try to make your ego trustworthy.
Show the Right Way
Sep02 2012 Turkish 15min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi speaks about the Hadith of the Prophet (sas) in which he says that for each person you guide to the right way you will be rewarded and for each person you guide to the wrong way you will be punished.
Mawlana's Formula for Happiness
Sep01 2012 Turkish 12min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi relates a discussion he had with Mawlana about the nature of people's goals. If their goal is to please Allah then they will attain to happiness.
Read!
Aug31 2012 Turkish 37min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi speaks about the benefits and disadvantages of education. Real education is encouraged by Islam and begins with the study of The Quran.
Beyond Appearance
Aug30 2012 Turkish 21min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi speaks about the people of today who waste both their money and their time on fancy clothes and houses. He warns us not to judge people by appearance only but look for their inner qualities.
Look at the Rose
Aug29 2012 Turkish 19min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi warns against feeling angry towards Allah or His servants when things do not go as you had wanted. This is from the ego. He says Look at the rose, not at the thorns.
Intercession of the Prophet (sas)
Aug28 2012 Turkish 13min
The Prophet (sas) said "I am keeping you from the fire". With his intercession we will avoid the fire and be led towards the light.
Shyness Is from Iman
Aug27 2012 Turkish 13min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi speaks about the good attribute of feeling shy or ashamed about bad actions. He says that this is the quality of a believer and that it mimics an attribute of Allah Almighty.