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.
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.
His Spirituality Is with Us
Jun08 2014 English 17min
Sheikh Mehmet addresses a crowded mosque in England. He recounts stories of his father’s power and miracles and he tells them that now he has passed his spiritual power is even stronger.
The Jewel of Guidance
Jun06 2014 English 13min
Sheikh Mehmet says that the sohbats of his father could last us still for hundreds of years to come. The sohbat of the sheikh consists not only of his words but also of his actions and his whole life. If you follow this guidance you will find happiness.
Lailat al-Miʿrāj
May25 2014 43min
Advice to University Students
May23 2014 Turkish 8min
Sheikh Mehmet Effendi addresses students at the Lefke University. He describes his father and his father’s passing and he gives them some advice as a gift from his father.
Lailat al-Miʿrāj
May23 2014 Turkish 21min
Sheikh Muhammad talks about the miracles of Lailatul Mi’raj and the humbleness of the Prophet (sas). He advises us to take from the gifts it brings.
Don't Regret
May22 2014 Turkish 13min
Do not regret the deeds of dunya that have passed or the opportunities of dunya that were missed. The only regret is for the good deeds that lead to Akhira and everyday Allah provides new opportunities for those. Do not even regret the time Mawlana spent in hospital.
Pure Love
May21 2014 Turkish 12min
Sheikh Muhammad recites the Hadith that you are with the one you love. This is pure love, not the love of dunya. Time passes quickly and inshaAllah we will be with Mawlana soon.