Shaykh Mehmet talks briefly about his recent travels in Europe visiting the many Naqshibandi dergahs built by his father and the many people brought to Islam through them.
Prayers of the Traveler
Jun13 2012 Turkish 19min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi said that the Sharia gives clear instructions for how to pray when traveling. It is best to follow its guidance on combining and shortening the prayer rather than to use your own opinion.
In Trouble Turn to Allah
Jun12 2012 Turkish 10min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi said when you are in difficulties and troubles turn to Allah Almighty and don't ask help from people.
To Hurry Is from Satan
Jun02 2012 Turkish 14min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi said that we must not hurry but be patient in every action related to this world. However, we should rush to perform every obligatory worship, such as praying, Hajj, charity, and all actions related to the hereafter.
Ablution is Spiritual Cleaning
Jun01 2012 Turkish 21min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi spoke about ablution as being a Grant from Allah to the Muslim nation. Ablution must be performed with great care because it does not only clean the body from the dirtiness of this world but it also purifies the soul.
People of the Quran
May31 2012 Turkish 11min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi said that everyone should try to learn to read the Quran and then teach it to others. People who carry the Quran are dressed with blessings and mercy.
The Middle Way
May30 2012 Turkish 17min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi said that the way in the Middle is the best. He said to try to stay moderate and don't go to extremes.
Punishment Is a Result of Your Deeds
May29 2012 Turkish 16min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi said that everyone should look at his deeds before asking why he has difficulties. Troubles in this life are a warning before the true punishment in the life to come.
Smiling Is Charity
May28 2012 Turkish 11min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi spoke about the many kinds of charities. One of them is to smile at your brother.
Your Worst Enemy
May27 2012 Turkish 22min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi said that the worst enemy of mankind is his ego. Don't let it trick you into thinking that Mawlana Shaykh Nazim is just an old sick person. If you visit him don't demand to meet him in person. Everyone who goes to Lefke and does not see Mawlana receives some of the virtue of Uways al-Qarani.
The Veil to Heaven and Hell
May11 2012 Turkish 15min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi said that Allah Almighty will not only keep your good deeds safe but you will find them in the Akhira infinitely increased. He also said that Hell is veiled by a curtain of egoistic desires, and Heaven is veiled by a curtain of obligatory good deeds that are difficult for the ego to perform.
Don't Loose Hope in Allah's Mercy
May09 2012 Turkish 9min
Today "Shaykh Muhammad Effendi" said that nowadays, because of their many sins, people think that Allah Almighty will not forgive them and they loose hope of Divine Mercy. Therefore they do not repent and they continue in their sinful life styles. But if someone declares true repentance then Al Ghaffar will not only cover his sins but will, in fact, turn them into good deeds.
Work for Akhirat
May08 2012 Turkish 12min
Today Shaykh Muhammad said that Mawlana told him in the morning to remind the people about the afterlife. People should use the opportunity of being in this world for what will bring them benefit in the hereafter. Wealth if not given in zakat and sadaqa will turn into heavy mountains on the Day of Judgment.
Divine Reason To Be Happy
May07 2012 Turkish 10min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi spoke about the Divine Order for mankind to be happy with Allah Almighty's Generosity and Mercy (10:58). Allah Almighty gave His Divine Oath in the Holy Quran that after every hardship will come ease (94:5). But the people of today are asking only for an easy life and are never patient with even a small hardship.
Ablution a Divine Grant
May06 2012 Turkish 9min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi spoke about ablution as being a grant from Allah to the Muslim nation. Every person should try to have wudu' all day and to pray two rakats wudu' before going to sleep at night. Ablution not only keeps Muslims clean and protects them from sin in this world but also brings out their lights on Judgment Day.
Al Sattar
May05 2012 Turkish 11min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi spoke about one of the Divine Names, Al-Sattar, the Veiler. He said that if someone commits a sin he should ask forgiveness but not reveal it to anyone. Allah is Al-Sattar; He may cover your bad actions with His endless Mercy Oceans. If you reveal your sin to others they become witnesses to it and that is not acceptable in Islam.
Tariqa Is about Good Manners
May04 2012 Turkish 32min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi spoke about the students who are learning bad manners in the schools. The murids must learn Adab / the best manners in Tariqa. He said, Allah Almighty created many nations and granted each one a different character. Some of these characteristics are negative, such as greed, envy, and anger. The Masters of the Golden Chain train their followers in order to remove their bad habits and negative characteristics, especially pride. The murid must keep constant watch on his ego's selfish demands and never surrender to them. Otherwise, even if he has spent his whole life with the Shaykh, they can destroy him. Shaykh Muhammad Effendi mentioned one tradition that makes learning good manners more possible. "يسِّروا ولا تعسِّروا بشِّروا ولا تنفِّروا". Deal with everyone with easiness and give good tidings instead of spreading negativity among the murids.
Keep Away from Crowded Places
May03 2012 Turkish 10min
Today Shaykh Muhammad Effendi spoke about the benefits of avoiding crowded places. Curiosity may lead people to crowded areas but they should beware because shaytan mixes with the crowd and dresses everyone with darkness. Mosques and Dergahs are the places for Muslims to meet and gather. There they can be dressed with safety and blessings.