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.
I Know How to Be Awliya
Jun29 2014 English 18min
Sheikh Bahauddin gives the good news that we are all destined to be ‘awliya if we continue on the way of Mawlana Sheikh Nazim.
Oceans of Sheikh Adnan
Jun28 2014 English 28min
This is our first Ramadan without the physical presence of Mawlana Sheikh Nazim. Sheikh Bahauddin consoles us with an amusing story of Ya Mahmud and Ya Ma’bud and reminds us of Allah’s great oceans of generosity.
How to Be in the Heavenly Crown
Jun24 2014 English 14min
There is no place for jealousy in Tariqa, says Sheikh Bahauddin. Everyone must be loved and respected as they are. This is what Maulana Sheikh taught: how jewels must adorn the heavenly crown.
How to Reach Nur Muhammad (sas)
Jun18 2014 English 21min
Sheikh Bahauddin says Nur Muhammad is everything. The prophets and saints reached this light. It is the most valuable thing here and Hereafter. As Maulana Sheikh’s generosity reflected Allah’s Generosity, Sheikh Bahauddin urges everyone to try to be generous like Maulana and reach Nur Muhammad.
Who Is Not Afraid of His Wife?
Jun15 2014 English 28min
Sheikh Bahauddin tells the story of Tamerlane and the man who was afraid of his wife. He illustrates the need for a teacher and gives important advice for leaving your problems and moving on.
What Is My Father’s Job?
Jun14 2014 English 27min
As a child Sheikh Bahauddin wondered what job his father had. Now he understands it was to teach the whole world, the ant and the professor, about the love of Allah, His Prophet, and His Saints. We must know whom we love and we must give this to others.
40 Days: In Memoriam
Jun13 2014 English 37min
We must be thankful for everything, even the passing of our Master. Sheikh Bahauddin tells the story of the new murid who saw the perfection in everything.