Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi spoke about one of the noble manners of Islam given to us by the Prophet (sas), to honor the guest. The guest has his rights and the host has his right.
Don't Make It Difficult
Aug13 2012 Turkish 17min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi relates this Hadith. He advises the Muslims to follow the way of the Prophet (sas), not to over do it but to keep it easy. Allah is helping them by putting joy in their religious duties.
Man, The Glorious
Aug13 2012 Turkish 27min
Don't Interfere
Aug12 2012 English 18min
Shaykh Bahauddin Effendi, by means of laughter, stories and wisdom, tells us to be happy with what Allah gives us, be happy with what we have.
Iqraa Bismi Rabbika
Aug12 2012 Turkish 25min
In a beautiful sohbat from the treasures of the Ramadaniyat, Mawlana questions himself about the meaning of life. He answers with the first word that the Angel Jibrail (as) spoke to the Prophet Muhammad: Read, Learn!
Laziness of the Modern World
Aug11 2012 Turkish 29min
When you leave people idle they run after evil. Being lazy and idle makes the world spin out of control. People don’t know the value of work or the value of others. They don’t know their Creator and they become like Nimrod.
Available Secret
Aug11 2012 English 20min
Be Happy! This is the secret available to all, that Shaykh Bahauddin reveals today. Be happy that Allah made you of mankind, with your own special beauty and duty. He tells three beautiful and profound stories from which to laugh and learn many things.
The Biggest of Fitnas
Aug10 2012 Arabic 14min
Mawlana as a gift for Ramadan makes some sense out of the horrible things that are happening in the world at the present time. What happened in the past explains what is happening in the present.
The Honour of Ramaḍān
Aug10 2012 Turkish 18min
In yet another jewel from the Ramaḍāniyāt, Mawlānā speaks about the Ottomans who, with all their power, kept the honour of Ramaḍān. They kept within the limits set by Allāh ﷻ and so He ﷻ kept their honour also. And what are we doing today?
Laylatul Qadr
Aug10 2012 Turkish 19min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi speaks about the last 10 days of Ramadan and the blessings of its nights. Every Holy Book was delivered in the month of Ramadan. The Quran was brought down from the Preserved Tablet in one of the last 10 nights. The Prophet (sas) did not specify which night because he was afraid that then the other nights would be ignored.
Everything Has Its Place
Aug09 2012 Turkish 18min
Mawlana presents us with another jewel in the strand of Ramadaniyat. Again addressing the Turkish speakers in particular, he tells the young men that they were created for more than hanging out in coffee shops and the young women that they were created for more than showing off their nakedness. He pleads with them to come to their senses and remember their Creator and the purpose of their creation.
Zakat in Ramadan
Aug09 2012 Turkish 13min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi speaks about the blessings of giving zakat in general and of the special rewards for giving during the month of Ramadan. Zakat is obligatory. If you keep it and do not give it, you become like a thief because zakat rightfully does not belong to you.
The Signs of Divine Anger
Aug08 2012 Turkish 29min
The Signs of Allah’s Anger are all around us. Mawlana forcefully warns the Turkish people, and all Muslims, to wake up and correct their steps before it is too late.
Itikaf
Aug08 2012 Turkish 13min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi speaks about the practice of seclusion in the mosque for the last 10 days of Ramadan, Itikaf. It was the practice of the Prophet (sas) and it brings great reward. At the very least make intention for it when you enter the mosque.
Baraka in Partnership
Aug07 2012 Turkish 19min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi questions why it is that business partnerships do not last long in the Islamic World. He discusses the rules for forming partnerships and the blessings that they bestow. He tells the story of the brother who complained about his brother and business partner to the Prophet (sas).
S. Ibrahim (as) and the Unbeliever
Aug06 2012 Turkish 22min
Shaykh Muhammad Effendi speaks about the Prophet S. Ibrahim (as), his generosity and his hospitality. He tells the story of one of his guests, an old man who would not say the Bismillah. And he warns us that behind the ordinary things you see may be hidden secrets.
Self-Display in Jahiliya al-Akhira
Aug06 2012 Arabic 38min
In this jewel of Ramadhaniyat, Mawlana shows the many meanings of "Tabarruj" (self-display), which is a symptom of "Jahiliyat" (ignorance). Mawlana warns all Muslims, both individuals and governments, not to be deluded by Shaytan and urges them to carry their Islamic duties and know their priorities. A strong warning was also given to all those eager to enjoy Umra (visit Mecca and Medina) in our difficult days and to the governments that encourage them.
Life Is Love
Aug05 2012 English 15min
Today Shaykh Bahauddin Effendi talks about love; the love we feel for the Shaykh and the love he feels for us. Most worldly love fades but the love for Allah and His servants never changes. He tells the story of the new murid who is aware of the perfection of Allah.