"So remember Me; I remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me (2:152) -فَاذْكُرُونِي أَذْكُرْكُمْ وَاشْكُرُوا لِي وَلَا تَكْفُرُونِ ". Those who forget Allah and leave His way, have no Adab. The worst sign of lack of Adab is forgetting your Creator. Mawlana reminds us of the saints who have the secret of "Be and it is".
Observe the Light
Jan15 2013 English 21min
Self-observation is necessary to draw in the good feeling. Shaykh Bahauddin explains that without observing this light, its giving is not possible. The people of tariqa observe the goodness of the light of Rasulullah (sas), carry and transmit it to others.
Making Peace is Best (4:128)
Jan14 2013 Turkish 25min
Mawlana recites the Ayat, "الصلح خير - Making peace is better (4:128)". But with the choice Man makes to be the ride of the devil, how can man find peace with others or within himself?
On the First of Rabī‘u l-Awwal
Jan13 2013 Turkish 29min
Today is "The First of Rabī‘u l-Awwal". After the Fajr prayer Mawlānā congratulates us all and speaks about the value of this blessed month and about the secrets of Ṣalawāt Sharīfah, the main wird of this month. Mawlānā also shows us how far we have strayed from the Sunnah Saniyyah of the Prophet ﷺ.
To Be with the Prophet (sas)
Jan13 2013 English 21min
Shaykh Bahauddin explains some key points needed to transform an ordinary man into a responsible man of knowledge worthy of being in the presence of the Prophet (sas).
Never-Ending Battery
Jan12 2013 Turkish 17min
Mawlana tells us about that source of power given to Muslims that is never-ending and can face and overcome any material power. The Muslims were given the key but the devil made them forget. We have forgotten about our "Never-Ending Battery. When Sayyidina al-Mahdi (as) comes he will unveil and display this power to the full.
Loving Muhammad (sas)
Jan12 2013 English 22min
The biggest miracle of Rasulullah (sas) is his closeness to the Believer. Shaykh Bahauddin in an inspirational talk highlights the ascent towards loving Sayyidina Muhammad (sas) through the grace of those inheriting the prophetic light.
Questions
Jan11 2013 Turkish 5min
Mawlana always asks the young ones questions in order to trigger their thinking and inspire their imagination. These are the "Questions" he asked his grandsons...
The Servant of the Sultan
Jan10 2013 Turkish 30min
There are two kinds of Men, "The Servant of the Sultan" and the animal of Shaytan. Mawlana points to these two kinds and urges everyone of us to consider which of the two we are and which we would like to be.
The Last Wednesday of Ṣafar
Jan09 2013 Turkish 18min
After Ẓuhr, Mawlānā gave an important ṣuḥbah about "The Last Wednesday of Ṣafar."
Either A Fox or A Snake!
Jan08 2013 Turkish 20min
Today after Fajr Mawlana gave a sohbat stressing the importance of cleanliness. It is a condition and a sign of Islam and also of belief (Iman). In support of this Mawlana recited the Hadith, "Cleanliness is from Iman". By means of the well-known story of the fox and the snake Mawlana then clearly demonstrates that cleanliness has also to be manifest in one's actions.
Measure
Jan08 2013 English 17min
Shaykh Bahauddin talks about the ‘adab’ of religion. To keep good measure is to deal correctly with everyone and everything.
Religion Is Good Advice
Jan07 2013 Turkish 23min
Without learning about and achieving the true purpose of living, the human being can never realize his humanity. Without this all that remains of the man is the ape, no matter how much makeup or fancy clothes he or she puts on. Therefore Mawlana speaks on the Hadith, "Religion Is Good Advice".
Haziratu-l Quds
Jan06 2013 Turkish 26min
After Fajr Mawlana addressed Shaykh Muhammad Effendi. He spoke about the value of the Shukr and of Adab. Mawlana recited a duaa that he asked Shaykh Muhammad to teach to the people. Finally Mawlana spoke about the Divine invitation, every Friday, to "Haziratu l-Quds".
Ya Ma'bud! Ya Mahmud!
Jan06 2013 Turkish 16min
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.