Shaykh Bahauddin explains that Mawlana Shaykh Nazim is not gone. He left us an Imam who continues his work in this world as he continues in the Akhira. Be thankful and be patient. Then he translates an address by a visiting Mauritanian Shaykh who essentially gives us the same good news.
Be with Trustworthy Ones
May15 2014 Turkish 15min
In this the first sohbat of Shaykh Muhammad, he talks about Mawlana Shaykh Nazim’s high station and the reward of those who visit him or who make connection with him. He also calls for more himmat - spiritual striving - on the part of those who follow this way.
Mā Lā Ya'nī
May14 2014 English 37min
Sheikh Bahauddin warns us that the tests are coming. Hold tight to the safety that Mawlana Sheikh Nazim gave us - take the hand of Sheikh Muhammad and be safe. Pay no attention to the things around you that you do not understand and are not your business. Get on the boat where the Captain is One.
The Successor
May14 2014 English 12min
Shaykh Adnan renews his bayat with Shaykh Muhammad, the successor of Mawlana Shaykh Nazim al-Haqqani, and accepts him as his shaykh for all time. Shaykh Adnan also recommends that all murids, new or old, do the same.
Title
May13 2014 English 28min
Shaykh Bahauddin emphasizes his nothingness, saying that Mawlana transferred all authority to Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad. Mawlana Shaykh is alive and in everybody’s heart and we as Naqshbandi murids must recognize the dangerousness of our ego. We are small, we must not disrespect. We must all know our ‘title’.
The Spiritual Future
May12 2014 English 33min
Shaykh Bahauddin shares a dream outlining the spiritual future of the Naqshbandi Tariqa. He encourages the murids that Mawlana Shaykh’s spiritual kingdom will continue to grow as its basis is Haqq, and nothing can be above it.
We Are with Him
May11 2014 English 36min
Beloved Mawlana speaks to the heart of Shaykh Bahauddin revealing that he has returned to his Great Love. Shaykh Bahauddin appreciatively acknowledges that Mawlana left our trust intact, the only change being our new head. Mawlana resides in our hearts and still, we are with him.
The Gentleness of Mawlana
May10 2014 English 18min
Following three difficult days of Mawlana’s journey to his Beloved, Shaykh Bahauddin sincerely discloses that despite the sadness we must be happy. Mawlana who chose Haqq above everything did not leave the maqam of Rasulullah empty. We are lucky to have been under his wings, we are not orphans.
Ziyārah
May10 2014 English 13min
Bay'ah
May09 2014 English 16min
Mawlana Shaykh Nazim completed everything before departing this world says
Shaykh Bahauddin. He appointed a new head, his successor, Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad. All are invited to take bayah with Shaykh Muhammad. He also conveys Mawlana’s love and respect of Mawlana Shaykh Adnan and Mawlana Shaykh Hisham.
Ziyārah
May09 2014 English 24min
Bay'ah
May08 2014 English 26min
With great affection and tenderness Shaykh Bahauddin pays tribute to Mawlana and reflects everyone’s sentiments towards beloved Mawlana. After seeking permission from Shaykh Adnan, Shaykh Hisham and Shaykh Mustafa bayah is taken to Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad, the successor of Mawlana Shaykh Nazim.