Sheikh Mehmet discusses the difference between Al-Hamdulillah and Ash-Shukrulillah and their importance for progressing on the Way.
With Difficulty Comes Ease (94:5)
Jul14 2014 Turkish 22min
Without difficulty there cannot be ease. The ego, just like the child, must be disciplined to accept, and even welcome, difficulty because after it Allah promises ease. Allah creates everything with a purpose and the purpose of man is not to spoil children or pets or their egos.
Important Question
Jul13 2014 English 20min
Sheikh Bahauddin tells us about a man who was inspired to ask people he met in the street what they would do if the Prophet (sas) appeared in that moment in front of them. Their reactions were surprising. Sheikh Bahauddin makes the lessons to be learned from this clear and personal.
The Rolling Ramadan
Jul12 2014 English 23min
Ramadan is a month of being tested and although Ramadan is affecting us badly says Sheikh Bahauddin, it nevertheless, is happy with us. This is by Allah’s calculation. It is His Wisdom that makes Ramadan roll through generations, through all conditions and climes.
The Right Way
Jul11 2014 Turkish 25min
All the predictions of the Prophet (sas) have come to pass. Now we are waiting for S. Mahdi (as). We should not worry but cling to the right way - the way of Ahlu s-Sunnah wa l-Jama’at, the way of Sheikh Effendi, the way of Allah.
Hadra
Jul11 2014 17min
The Way to Allah
Jul10 2014 Turkish 10min
Tariqa means the way, the way of the Prophet (sas), the way to Allah. In these times the advice is to stay away from crowded places, stay home, be quiet, and don’t speak unless you have something good to say.
Allah’s Orders Are Easy
Jul09 2014 Turkish 19min
Allah does not ask His servants to do more than they are able. Fasting is not as difficult as people say and the reward and happiness it brings is very great. People expend much more effort to satisfy their egos and they never reach such happiness. Teach your children the pleasure of fasting.
The Life of Dunya
Jul08 2014 Turkish 18min
Life is a short play, an illusion. Before you know it it is over. Compared to Paradise, dunya is like dust. Only Allah never changes. So put your effort into making Allah happy with you.
Generosity
Jul07 2014 Turkish 21min
Sheikh Mehmet discusses the merits of zakat - it is a fard, an Order from Allah. Not giving it is akin to stealing. Give and give generously if you can because it cleans, and it increases, your wealth.
Don't Be a Zombie
Jul06 2014 English 16min
Sheikh Bahauddin talks about the importance of loving Ramadan and of the secret of zikr that enlivens the heart. Without it people become the reality of the zombies on TV.
Don’t Upset Ramadan
Jul05 2014 English 18min
Sheikh Bahauddin explains how to respect the month of Ramadan. It is not an ordinary month. Beautiful and full of joy, it gives its baraka. Ramadan will be asked if it is happy with Allah’s servant, therefore it is important not to upset Ramadan.
Come to the Right Way
Jul04 2014 Turkish 20min
After the Juma Prayer Sheikh Mehmet gave this sohbat in which he emphasizes the blessings and benefits of fasting Ramadan and the seriousness of not fasting.
Hadra
Jul04 2014 17min
Don't Smoke
Jul03 2014 Turkish 21min
Sheikh Mehmet explains that fasting is a blessing given by Allah as the only thing that can tame the ego. Use it, respect it and be thankful. He advises using Ramadan to help yourself stop bad habits - drinking and especially smoking.
Naqshbandi Tariqa
Jul02 2014 Turkish 27min
Sheikh Mehmet says that the Muslim community is easily misled. The only safety is in following Tariqa where the sheikh is connected to the Prophet (sas) and so gives right guidance.
Ramadan
Jul01 2014 Turkish 19min
Sheikh Mehmet describes the many blessings and gifts of Ramadan for the believers. Not the least of which were the Ramadans that his father Mawlana Sheikh Nazim spent among the people in London.
Who Created Death and Life (67:2)
Jun30 2014 Turkish 19min
This sohbat was inspired and dedicated to the late companion of Mawlana Sheikh Nazim, Ahmet Tunca Effendi. His death is a reminder that life and death are created for all of us. Be generous, strive on the way of Allah while you are able and do not be afraid.