Iman is to have real belief. The foundation of a strong belief is to accept and follow what Allah ordered: To say the shahada, to pray, give zakat, fast and perform the Hajj. These are precious things. Allah rewards their performance by an increase in real belief. This is Allah’s wisdom.
The Attributes of Awliya
Aug04 2014 Turkish 16min
The Awliya are successors to the Prophet (s) and beloved to Allah. Since Adam (as) they have passed knowledge systematically, guiding people to the Right Way and to Akhirat. They tirelessly oppose Shaytan. Its grip over people saddens them. Self-denying, they are saints, fearful only of Allah and never grieving for themselves.
I Want to Be a Star
Aug03 2014 English 16min
It is a matter of looking correctly, says Sheikh Bahauddin. We are on the big stage of life. Islam is a beautiful religion. No one can extinguish it. Each one plays a role and if you want to be a star play the role right. Our biggest examples are Rasulullah and the Sahaba. Then Islam can shine.
Hard like Granite
Aug02 2014 English 27min
Sheikh Bahauddin explains that Humanity is variable and like earth, has different characteristics. Hard granite-like people wish others to be the same. It cannot be. Extremism has led to a mess. Good must be returned with good. It is not time to take sides but time for strengthening spirituality.
Beware of Extremists
Aug01 2014 Turkish 25min
Sheikh Mehmet warns us about those who don’t follow the middle way and who commit unforgivable sins in the name of Islam. Don’t be deceived. This is not Islam. Follow Ahlu s-Sunnat wa l-Jamaat, the only path that leads to goodness.