Osmanli Naksibendi Sohbets: Recent Episodes
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Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim http://naksibendi.us/ Not remembering death makes you to have high, long, very endless dreams about this dunya. How can you understand the suffering of another Muslim? How can you care?
BismillahirRahmanirRahim BismillahirRahmanirRahim Look how angry the skies are, Look. Watch what is happening. Look. Look how angry the water is, look how angry the air is. Look how angry the earth is. They all saying, ” Ya Rabbi, give us permission. Earth is saying, give me permission ya Rabbi, that I have never carried this […]
BismillahirRahmanirRahim Allah swt is saying to you and to me, “ If your prayers are not there, if you don’t have any prayer, if you are not asking from me, what then is your value?” You give value to yourself according to what? According to you looking at that mirror? And you say, “ I […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, 15 Shaban, 1432 (July 15, 2011) Even if you live inside Ka’ba it’s still not going to work, if you don’t fix yourself. Download (37:32 mins) | Listen to the sohbet:
BismillahirRahmanirRahim Friday, RabiulAhir 6, 1432 (March 11, 2011) In this sohbet, Seyh Efendi is speaking about the honor Allah (SWT) has given to the Children of Adam (AS). Especially he is talking about the honor that is being given to the Nation of Holy Prophet (AS). Seyh Efendi is saying that Muslims have fallen into […]
BismillahirRahmanirRahim Friday, RabiulAwal 29, 1432 (March 4, 2011) Seyh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that although the Muslims of today have faith in their hearts, they have lost their religion and that they are running after all wrong kinds of knowledge, especially from the internet and facebook. Muslims today are running after western knowledge but […]
BismillahirRahmanirRahim Saturday RabiulAwal 2, 1432 (February 5, 2011) After Fajr prayer, a murid asked Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi about the story of Hazrat Aziz Mahmud Hudai (KS). Sheykh Abdul Kerim talked about how this Saint went from being a prominent judge in the Ottoman Empire to becoming a humble murid of Sheykh Uftade Hazretleri. Sheykh […]
BismillahirRahmanirRahim Friday Evening, RabiAwal 15, 1432 (February 18, 2011) Seyh Abdul Kerim is saying that so many people do not know why they are living and they are suffering for being disconnected from ahirat. When you know that Azrail (Angel of Death) may strike at any second, and you don’t know if you will go […]
BismillahirRahmanirRahim Saturday, Dhul Qada 5, 1430 (October 24, 2009) This was the second sohbet on the evening of Mevlid for Seyh Abdul Kerim Efendi’s father – Haji Fuat Rabbani (kas). Seyh Efendi is saying to always have wudu. Then, put everything aside to attain the stations that zikir brings.. Download (02:57 mins) | Listen to […]
BismillahirRahmanirRahim Saturday, Dhul Qada 5, 1430 (October 24, 2009) Third in the series of sohbets on the night of Mevlid for Haji Fuat Rabbani (qas). Sayiddina Muhammad (saws) is the Prophet of the end times. There are many forces working against Islam in ahir zaman, even though there are many Muslims, and new beautiful masjids. […]
BismillahirRahmanirRahim Saturday, Dhul Qada 5, 1430 (October 24, 2009) Fourth in the series of sohbets on the night of Mevlid for Haji Fuat Rabbani (qas). Stories of Hazreti Musa (as). Download (33:02 mins) | Listen to the sohbet:
BismillahirRahmanirRahim Saturday, Shawal 23, 1431 (October 2, 2010) Muslims traditionally are not depressed. Why now? They are running after secular lifestyle. The way out is to be with saliheen (righteous people). Download (33:02 mins) | Listen to the sohbet:
BismillahirRahmanirRahim Sunday, Shawal 4, 1431 (September 12, 2010) Sohbet for five young seekers over breakfast at the Osmanli Dergahi: All worldly knowledge derives from Prophetic – Heavenly – knowledge, just as the secret of the seed is not understood until the tree appears. Philosophy only examines eathly knowledge, and never finds the Truth. Don’t try […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, Dhul Qada 20, 1431 (October 28, 2010) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is answering the question, “Why should we be Rabbani?” Download (33:02 mins) | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, Muharrem 11, 1432 (December 17, 2010) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is asking “What qualifies a person to speak on behalf Islam?” Then he goes on to say that philosophy, reading books on hadith, and relying on your experience in a secular system are not preparation for speaking about Islam. Knowledge of […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, Muharrem 8, 1431 (December 25, 2009) Sheykh Efendi is speaking about the many events that are remembered for happening on the 10th of Muharrem: Adam (as) was forgiven; the ship of Nuh (as) settled on land; the sea parted for Musa (as) to lead the Bani Israel to safety; Yunus (as) […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim June 17, 2010 Short sohbet in the Osmanli Dergahi in Lefke, Cyprus.
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim June 3, 2010 Short sohbet in the Osmanli Dergahi in Lefke, Cyprus.
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim 1431 Jumada al-Awwal 16 (May 30, 2010) Why are you not happy? When you are upset, you may get what you are asking for and be worse off. Or you may become animal. When the Seal of Prophets (saws) was sad, he was sad for the sake of others who were not […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday, 1431 Jumada al-Awwal 15 (May 29, 2010) Love for anything in this life takes one away from ALLAH swt and His Prophet (saws). Love for the sake of ALLAH swt only. You are responsible for all your actions, even if you do not recognize the signs indicating the right action until […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, 1431 Jumada al-Awwal 7 (May 21, 2010) Remember your past and run away from it. Where you came from is not your identity. Seal your past from others, but don’t forget what you did wrong. Forget two things: what you did good for others and what others did wrong to you. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening, 1431 Jumada al-Awwal 6 (May 20, 2010) When you break someone’s heart and you realize it, you are under the obligation to apologize. The other person is not under obligation to accept your apology. You must do whatever is in your power to get that person to accept. Download (11:37 […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim A three part sohbet by the khalifa of the Sheikh Maulana Nazim el Hakkani, Sheikh Abdul Kerim el Hakkani is viewable at the links below: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim May 4, 2010 Sohbet by Sheikh Maulana Nazim el Hakkani: Sword of BismillahirRahmanirRahim
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening, 1431 Jumada al-Awwal 28 (May 13, 2010) Someone asked how to be more generous. Peace and blessings come from sharing and giving. ALLAH swt doesn’t like stinginess. Stingy people are tyrants. Also, be on the right side when Sayidinna Mehdi (as) takes the Takbir. Download (41:44 mins) | Listen to […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening, 1431 Jumada al-Awwal 28 (May 13, 2010) Someone asked about participating in family time that is centered around the TV. Sheykh Efendi is asking what is your intention – to please them or to please ALLAH swt? A person is responsible for their children until they reach maturity. Then they […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon, 1431 Jumada al-Awwal 22 (May 7, 2010) Someone asked a question about the time between creation of the spirit and the time that spirit comes to the world. The spirits of all people who have ever lived were created on the Day of Creation. At that time, each individual promised […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim 1431-Jumada al-Awwal 16 (May 1, 2010) Mevlana Seyh Nazim Hazretleri’s message is to the whole world. Stop everything and be obedient to his words. Share his words with the people who don’t know him. Mevlana has said that a man who brings together 40 people to make zikir is his khalifa, which […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday Afternoon, 1431 Jumada al-Awwal 15 (April 30, 2010) Someone asked, “If one has reached to high stations, where they become a drop in the ocean, how is it possible that they will lose that station?” Prophet (saws) made dua to not be left for an instant to his own ego. One […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon JumadAwal 9, 1431 (April 23, 2010) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is answering the question of a murid: “How is one going to pass (the test) on their last day?” Seyh Efendi is saying to take care of today. Understand what keeps you from your reality at any moment, what separates […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday evening JumadAwal 3, 1431 (April 17, 2010) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying to follow the lifestyle of Prophet (saws) and the sahaba (ra), not the ways of the West. Faith comes out of your heart when you are doing something wrong. If you die then, you are in jahiliyya. Islam […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon JumadAwal 2, 1431 (April 16, 2010) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying to the ladies that – with sincerity – you may begin to find your Lord. That will help you discover your unique secret. In today’s world, the spirit is empty. But if you start to build your spirit, […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening RabiThani 30, 1431 (April 15, 2010) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is asking how can you be a servant of ALLAH swt and have so many troubles? Don’t forget the one who pulled you from trouble. Look at your own faults to understand why you are troubled by others. Keep the […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim 14, Subat 2010 Şeyh Mevlana Nazım el Kıbrısi Hazretleri ile Şeyh Abdul Kerim Hazretleri. Şubat 2010 ziyaretin ilk goruntuleri:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim 17, Subat 2010 The noble tomb of Haji Fuat Rabbani- the father of Sheikh Abdul Kerim el Kibrisi.
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim February 19, 2010 Sohbet by Sheikh Maulana Nazim el Hakkani after Juma prayer
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim February 4, 2010 Persembe aksami yapilan Mevlit Kandili videosu icin tiklayin:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday evening, Safar 16, 1431 (January 30, 2010) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying to take a lesson from the bees: There is only one leader. The key to Paradise is ‘La illaha il ALLAH’. But loving each other is also required. Understand what is causing your troubles – spiritually. It is […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening, Safar 21, 1431 (February 4, 2010) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that people are declaring lordship, asserting their likes and dislikes, their freedom. But they do not understand the value of each breath. The Sheykh counts your breaths for you. People do not know their roles, and are angry […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening, Safar 21, 1431 (February 4, 2010) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying to listen and obey the words of Sheykh Mevlana, to reach your stations. Otherwise you will lose what is valuable. Download (5:53 mins) | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon Safar 15, 1431 (January 29, 2010) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that divorce shakes the Arsh of the Heavens. Also, keeping your obligations for namaz/salat makes you a better person. Download (8:36 mins) | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon Safar 22, 1431 (February 5, 2010) Someone took bayat on the telephone. Afterwards, Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that to progress in tarikat, you must connect with someone who represents Holy Prophet Muhammad (saws) on earth in these times. Spend a few minutes a day to build the connection. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim February 4, 2010 Grandsheikh Maulana Nazim el Hakkani appointing Sheikh Abdul Kerim to Turkey.
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, Safar 7, 1431 (January 21, 2010) There is little power in these days to change the things that you see wrong. Changing ‘with your hand’ is the job of the government – to prevent people from doing wrong; but they are trapping people instead, not preventing. They are also interfering with […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon, Safar 8, 1431 (January 22, 2010) Paradise lies at the feet of some mothers – those who are obedient to the Will of ALLAH swt. Anger is not for women. Story of blacksmith taking care of his mother, why he did it, and the stations of both mother and son. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, Safar 8, 1431 (January 22, 2010) How can anyone live on the earth and not obey the Creator? You have been given a little authority – over determining right from wrong. But He has all authority. Ask for His help to do what is right. Ask for His forgiveness when you […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening, Safar 7, 1431 (January 21, 2010) Are you learning who you are, or are you just programmed by technology and entertainment? Paradise is only for clean creatures; but ALLAH swt forgives His servants who ask for forgiveness. ALLAH swt loves and takes care of obedient servants. Are you judging what […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim September 3, 1991 Sohbet given by Sheikh Maulana Nazim in 1991 at The University of California, Berkley can be viewed here:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening, Muharrem 14, 1431 (December 31, 2009) In response to a murid’s question, Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that a physically disabled person is safe from running around and getting into wrong situations. Two types of people who will be able to give intercession for others on Judgement Day. One […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon, Safar 1, 1431 (January 15, 2010) Sheykh Efendi is saying that the during the month of Safar, believers must have more awareness. Believers must follow Shariat – the laws of ALLAH swt as revealed in Holy Kuran, taught by the Prophets, and exemplified in the sunnah. Check the level of […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon, Muharrem 22, 1431 (January 8, 2010) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that mankind is in this world to earn the next life, and to reach high station in Paradise. Your potential in ahirat is limited if you have to pass through hell. If you are not trying or if […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, Muharrem 22, 1431 (January 8, 2010) Sheykh Efendi is saying that the month of Safar is coming soon, a very dangerous month with terrible events. Believers must be especially aware of how they may go out from this world. Don’t count on your worldly position to save you. Did you earn […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening, Muharrem 14, 1431 (December 31, 2009) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is talking about how a strong body can carry strong spirituality. Download (57:34 mins) | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, Muharrem 15, 1431 (January 1, 2010) Sheykh Efendi is saying that Muslims and Muslim countries are celebrating the fake new year, instead of the Islamic new year that began with Muharram. This is not a faith that will save you. Holy Prophet (saws) challenged unbelievers to curse the insincere ones. They […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday evening, Muharrem 10, 1431 (December 26, 2009) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that without the help of the Lord, we cannot even take another breath. What is the reason to be proud? Running after dunya, are you one of the 150,000 who will not see tomorrow? All Prophets called people […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, Muharrem 2, 1431 (December 18, 2009) Sheykh Efendi is saying that a believer is a good one, taking care of what is for him. Today must be better than yesterday. Aim for ahirat by pleasing ALLAH (for example, by fasting) to be able to carry life’s burdens. shaytan is always whispering, […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, Zul Hijja 22, 1430 (December 11, 2009) Sheykh Efendi is saying that the holy month of Muharram is entering. Year 1430 is ending. Follow someone, and become a thankful servant. If you are living for ALLAH, no attacks from anyone can harm you. Be thankful even for your body, before it […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, Zul Hijja 15, 1430 (December 4, 2009) Disobedience is happening at all levels of society from government to family relationships. People have forgotten the reason for their creation, understanding everything through the ego, understanding wrong. Correct obedience is to the ones who are obeying ALLAH swt and His Prophet saws, not […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening Zul Hijja 14, 1430 (December 3, 2009) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying to try to understand what is beyond the grave, and be sincere about what you bringing there. If you are not sincere with yourself, you cannot hide it. Stop complaining; this means you are happy with your […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, 25 DhulQada1430 (November 13, 2009) Sheykh Efendi is saying to make sure you are going out from this world with your shehada. There is only one religion in the Presence of the Creator. You must believe in ALLAH swt, and in His Holy Prophet saws. Don’t run after dunya. If you […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening DhulQada 24, 1430 (November 12, 2009) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that mankind became robotic slaves to their machines. They forgot why they are living, that they are supposed to be servants to the Creator. The government promotes slavery through education that teaches wrong things: darwinism and running after […]
We came from ALLAH (jalla jalaluhu), and we will return to Him (inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un). No one is going to escape. Is it today? Did you discover the reason for your creation? What did you put in your book for Ahirat? Understand what Şeyh Mevlana means by ordering murids not to be out after maghrib.
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, 18 Dhul Qada 1430 (November 6, 2009) Imam Ali (R), cousin of the Holy Prophet (S) said: “Live amongst people in such a manner that if you die they weep over you and if you are alive they crave for your company. ” AMIR CELOSKI lived like this. This sohbet/discourse and […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, 17 Dhul Qada 1430 (November 5, 2009) North Jersey: Four-car crash leaves one dead Amir Celoski I loved him, we all loved him. From www.yursil.com
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday, 12 DhulQada 1430 (October 31, 2009) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying to be with salihin. Follow the ones who follow sunnah of Holy Prophet (saws) and his companions. They will lead you on the siratul mustakim to ALLAH swt. Download (26:06 mins) | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, 11 DhulQada 1430 (October 30, 2009) Sheykh Efendi is saying that Islam is the only religion that ALLAH swt accepts. If you are not following a rightly guided leader, you are following your ego. Islam cannot be changed to match your ideas, your beliefs, your lifestyle. Ignorants and the tools of […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, Dhul Qada 10, 1430 (October 29, 2009) Sheykh Efendi is saying once you get rid of your animal characteristics, you will be able to reach what ALLAH (swt) has prepared for you. It requires submission to the Creator, and cleaning yourself of the animal characteristics. The rats who support Dajjal and […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, 4 Dhul Qada 1430 (October 23, 2009) Sheykh Efendi is saying a believer waits, watches, and tries to understand. He doesn’t fool people and he doesn’t get fooled. Everyone is waiting for the last takbir from Sayiddina Mehdi (as). Don’t interfere with things that are not for you. Confusion is going […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, 27 Shawal 1430 (October 16, 2009) Sheykh Efendi is saying not to interfere with work that is not yours – especially in regard to religion. Prophet (saws) is saying that if you live the knowledge you know, ALLAH swt will teach you what you do not know. It’s not university knowledge. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, 13 Shawwal 1430 (October 2, 2009) Sheykh Efendi is warning believers to obey ALLAH swt and to fear ALLAH. A heedless person cannot be doing this; they are not careful of where they are stepping and what they are getting into. sheytan is whispering, leading heedless ones to jehennam (hell). Obey […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday, 18 Ramazan 1428 (September 29, 2009) Sheykh Efendi is saying all burdens are lifted from people sitting in an association for sohbet. Know who you are; then you can know your Lord. All the knowledge is nothing without good manner (adab, edeb). The summary of necessary knowledge is knowing that a […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, 16 Ramazan 1428 (September 27, 2007) Sheykh Efendi is saying sohbet is needed every day. Allah swt is holding your provision and releases it to you. Shehada is key. The secret is to protect the faith. The reason for our creation is to know and to worship Allah swt, not to […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, September 4, 2009 (14 Ramazan, 1430) Someone asked how to know what parts of the ego to fix. Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi says to start with the obvious – whatever you notice at the moment. Once you get the obvious, then the hidden tricks of the ego will show themselves. First, […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, August 28, 2009 (Ramazan 8, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that during Ramadan, shaytan is in chains. So you cannot blame shaytan for your wrongdoings. It is the ego declaring itself. Look carefully at your intention before taking action or speaking. Fasting in this month should help us become better servants. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday 6 Ramazan 1430 (August 27, 2009) Sheykh Efendi was saying that having patience means controlling the ego when something happens that you want to react to. Fasting helps you to learn to control yourself – not to be in control of another person or whatever is around you. When you have […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, 1 Ramadan 1430 (August 21, 2009) Sheykh Efendi was saying that Ramazan is the month of rahmet and mercy for the believers who take it seriously, trying to come closer to ALLAH swt. It is the month of patience – to have authority on yourself and to show compassion to the […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, August 14, 2009 (Shaban 24, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that we are the nation of ahir zaman (end times). Muslims must be strange among the rest of the people. Confusion will come from the scholars to the people. They will leave the sunnah of Holy Prophet (saws) and his sahabbi […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Sunday, July 19, 2009 (27 Rajab, 1430) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi was saying that if you keep your five daily prayers, that will be your miraj. He talked more about Miraj of Holy Prophet (saws), and also about Archangel Azrail (as). Download (21:32 mins) | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, July 17, 2009 (Rejeb 25, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that the honor of an obedient servant keeps going higher, and he becomes beloved to ALLAH swt. The year in which Leylatul Miraj occurred was most difficult for Holy Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, when he was very lonely, […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening; July 16, 2009 (Rejab 24, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that Islam is a complete lifestyle. But Muslims have come under the control of zionists and the lifestyle they are promoting. Holy Prophet pbuh said that a believer does not fool anyone, and cannot be fooled by anyone. But Muslims […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday July 10, 2009 (Rajab 17, 1430) Full Sohbet Text below: ISLAM IS COMPLETE AND NOT IN NEED OF MODERATION Juma Khutba delivered by Sheykh Abdul Kerim al-Hakkani al-Kibrisi Friday 17 Rajab, 1430 July 10, 2009 Osmanli Naksibendi Hakkani Dergahi, Siddiki Center, New York. Auzu billahi min ash-sheytanir rajim BismillahirRahmanirRahim Medet Ya […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday July 4, 2009 (Rajab 13, 1430) People became slave to 4 things; their ego (nafs), to their desires (hawa), to shaytan, and to this world (dunya). ALLAH swt gave free will to control the ego, not to do whatever you like. Feel shame for being disobedient to Him and His friends. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday July 3, 2009 (Rajab 11, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that safety is in fitting ourselves to Islam the way that ALLAH swt gave it to us. Prophets have been calling people for generations to the correct way. Sheykh Efendi relates the story of Prophet Nuh aleyhselam, and he continues on, […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday June 26, 2009 (Receb 4, 1430) Sheykh Efendi was saying that the month of Receb is the month of ALLAH swt. This month reminds us to obey ALLAH swt and to fear Him. Story of the arrogance of Nemrut in the face of Prophet Ibrahim a.s., and his defeat by the […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon; June 19, 2009 (Jumaada Thani 25, 1430) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi was saying that Holy Prophet Muhammad (saws) gave the secret of tarikat, as well as everything that was in his heart, to Abu Bakr Siddik (ra) while they were together in the cave outside Makka. Later Prophet (saws) gave […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday June 19, 2009 (Jumada Thani 25, 1430) Today’s people are not even remembering ALLAH swt when they are in sejde. They are preoccupied with love of the world (dunya) – car, bank account, children, whatever. People are fearing death. But If you put love of ahirat in your heart, you have […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday June 18, 2009 (Jumad Thani 24,1430) Sheykh Efendi is asking, “How long can you continue not knowing why you are living?” Hazreti Adam aleyhi selam made one mistake and cried for centuries to ask forgiveness. Shaytan did not ask forgiveness, and lost everything in spite of his knowledge. Safety is from […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, June 5, 2009 (JumadThani 11, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying to be obedient to the ones who give you news from ahirat (eternity). Have fear from ALLAH swt. Live as ALLAH and His Prophet want – not as your ego wants. Holy Prophet saws said that ALLAH is going to lift […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday evening; May 30, 2009 (Jumad Thani 6,1430) Seyh Abdul Kerim Efendi said that leaving your responsibilities brings more problems to your life. ALLAH swt sends His help to the ones who are trying to do good. Don’t concern yourself with other people’s actions. Be concerned with living and dying as a […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday May 29, 2009 (Jumada Thani 4, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that ALLAH swt ordered us to drop everything worldly to come to Jummah, because if you are busy with the service of your Lord, the world will run after you. The invitation is to go back to paradise. Use your […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, May 29, 2009 (Jumad Thani 5, 1430) Someone asked a question. Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi responded by saying to take one fault at a time and try to correct it. ALLAH swt, His Holy Prophet pbuh, and the awliya are watching you. They are watching to see if you correct your […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon; May 29, 2009 (Jumad Thani 5,1430) Someone asked a question. Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi responded by saying that the good manner of a servant is to ask with humility. The more you understand the greatness of ALLAH swt and your own weakness as a creature, the more you will humble […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening; May 28, 2009 (Jumad Thani 3, 1430) Şeyh Efendi is saying that blessing is coming through association and sohbet. Education in schools teaches about the world. Holy associations teach about ahirat (life hereafter) and the road back to Paradise. The holy ones follow the example of Holy Prophet Muhamad saws. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday May 22, 2009 (JumadAwal 27, 1430) Full Sohbet Text below: Auzu billahi min-ash sheytanir rajim BismillahirRahmanir Rahim Medet Ya Seyyidi Sultanul Awliya, Medet. Alhamdulillah, astaghfirullah. Astaghfirullah wa shukr Allah. The duty of a believer is to hear and to obey. That’s the duty of the servant, believer. To hear who? To […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday May 15, 2009 (Jumada Awal 20, 1430) Be with good ones. Don’t take titles for yourself; the good ones will give you title of ‘servant.’ Keep your tongue. Say only good things. Once shaitan was a good one, but he was proud of himself. He forgot he was a servant. Become […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening; May 14, 2009 (JumadAwal 19, 1430) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is asking “Are you a tool for ahl ul-Haq or a tool for shaitan?” Running after dunya is like running after your shadow – you never catch it. Run to Holy Prophet pbuh and let dunya run after you. Do […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, May 8, 2009 (Jumad Awal 13, 1430) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that when a person accepts Islam, it is necessary to replace all the habits that do not fit Islam. You must learn to live in the way of Islam. Download | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday May 8, 2009 (Jumadal Awwal 4, 1430) The original order is faith – believe in ALLAH swt and believe in ahirat. Prophets were sent to show people how to have safety in the next life. People are forgetting that they will die. They must follow the orders of the prophets. We […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, May 7, 2009 (Jumad Awal 12, 1430) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that being with Salihin (righteous ones) means obeying them, even if you are not physically present with them. They are a rahmat to you (a mercy in this world). Download | Listen to the Sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday May 1, 2009 (JumadaAwal 6, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that the biggest heedlessness (ghaflet) for a person is to not know why he or she is living and not realizing that life is coming to an end. People are concerned with all kinds of things except knowing themselves. If you […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon; April 24, 2009 (RabiThani 28, 1430) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that a tasbih (beads) is a tool for keeping up zikir (remembrance of Allah). Wahabbis claim many Islamic practices to be bida (innovation). They prefer that you remember dunya, rather than to remember ALLAH cc with a tasbih. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday April 24, 2009 (Rabi Thani 28, 1430) Holy Prophet (saws) said in the last hutbe that he was leaving the Book of ALLAH swt and his own sunnah. Shaytan orders people to leave the sunnah – and they do. Then they are easily led here and there, attracted by wrong things. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday April 17, 2009 (Rabi Thani 21, 1430) Thinking wrong and imagination can put you into the wrong area. Maybe it will lead you to backbiting or slander. Many unbelievers mind their own business; but many believers are busy making fitna. Remember why you are here – to worship ALLAH swt, not […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday April 10, 2009 (Rabi Thani 14, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that the duty of a servant is to hear and obey, to follow the Prophet (saws), and to follow and obey awliya. Don’t complain. ALLAH swt burdens people with no more than they can carry. Shaytan whispers to make you […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday April 3, 2009 (RabiThani 7, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that Divine blessing is not with the arrogant and ignorant. Prophets always came when the world had sunk to ignorance. Prophets led to safety those ones who put their egos aside and stopped their wrong behavior. Prophets and Awliya remind us […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening; April 2, 2009 (Rabi Thani 6, 1430) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi interrupted the Thursday night zikir to speak. He said to turn inward, concentrate, and give yourself over to making loud zikir. Something may open to you. Download | Listen to the Sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday March 27, 2009 (RabiAwal 30, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that no matter where you go, you must still return to ALLAH swt. People left their Guide and are running after emptiness. Or they are running to change the world. Either way you go in life, at the time of the […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening; March 26, 2009 (RabiAwal 29, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that we are blessed with the shehada, and with Kuran, sejde, and being able to make wudu. We should be thankful servants while we are living, not showing that we are unhappy with ALLAH swt by complaining. Everything that happens […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon; March 20, 2009 (RabiAwal 23, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that heedlessness makes people unaware of what is happening to them spiritually as they go through their daily life. Submission to what the sheikh tells you is like insurance. It gives protection and safety, but you have to fulfill the […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday March 20, 2009 (RabiAwal 23, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that if you love ALLAH swt, you must obey His Prophet peace and blessings be upon him, and your imam. You must find the imam who will lead you to ahirat (eternal life), by teaching you to be a servant of […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday March 13, 2009 (RabiAwal 17, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying to concentrate on Ahirat (eternal life). The secular system is telling people not to even think of ALLAH swt, but to see everything as coming from nature. But the main reason of our creation is to know and worship ALLAH. He […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday March 6, 2009 (RabiAwal 10, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of ALLAH be up him, was sent to fix the mess the whole world was in. Muslims are today still in trouble because they should be on the straight road; but they left the way […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday January 30, 2009 (Safar 3, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that safety and mercy came to Muslims and everyone when the Khalifa of ALLAH was standing and representing ALLAH swt in the world. Now there is no happiness, because the beloveds of ALLAH have moved into hiding. Now people do not […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday January 23, 2009 (Muharram 26, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is warning us to not be a tyrant. Don’t do to others what you don’t want for yourself. If you want to be a perfect Muslim, serve ALLAH swt and be good to His creation.. Download | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday January 16, 2009 (Muharram 19, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that fear of your Lord will make you think before you act: “Am I doing this for the sake of ALLAH?”. You need to balance fear of Him and hope in Him. Obeying ALLAH cc is obeying His Prophet (saws) and […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday night; January 15, 2008 (Muharram 18, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that on Judgement Day, all our actions will be opened. But while in this life, there is no need to disclose your wrong doings. ALLAH is Satar. Ask Him to cover your mistakes, ask forgiveness, and make strong intention to […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday January 9, 2009 (Muharram 12, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying to obey and fear ALLAH swt, and to believe in ahirat life (hereafter). Belief must make your life easier. Don’t take loans, because you become a slave to paying them off, worried mostly about dunya (the world), and part-time concerned with […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday January 2, 2009 (Muharram 5, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that the biggest war, the continuous war, is with your ego. You cannot be a servant of ALLAH swt if serving the ego. The tricks and traps of ego come in their own way at every age. Find someone who can […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Monday night; December 29, 2008 (Muharram 1, 1430) Sheykh Efendi is saying that people are running toward the kingdom of sheytan to build his kingdom by not obeying the ones in authority. We are in the last part of the one and a half ‘days’ that Holy Prophet saws said was left […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday December 26, 2008 (27 DhulHijja 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying that the most important promise to keep is the one made to our Creator – to worship Him. No matter your rank or diploma, if you don’t keep that promise, you are lost. If you are an unknown slave – like […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday December 19, 2008 (21 DhulHijja 1429)s Sheykh Efendi is saying to commit sin only as much as you can bear the fire. When you are asking forgiveness, ALLAH swt sends His mercy. He is not asking for gratitude. He wants only obedience from His servants in return. Evaluate your life every […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday December 12, 2008 (14 DhulHijja 1429) This is a beautiful hutbe in which Sheykh Efendi is saying that the Shehada reminds us of ahirat because we are witnessing to Holy Prophet, saws, who is bringing the message to turn from the love of dunya to love of ahirat. The shehadat must […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday December 5, 2008 (7 DhulHijja 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying that since the time of Adam (as), when his son Kabil (Cain) committed the worst sins, ALLAH swt sent prophets to put people back on the road. Holy Prophet (saws) was sent as the Seal of Prophets who brought the formula […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday November 28, 2008 (29 DhulQadah 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying to keep your promise to your Lord by doing righteous deeds for His sake only. The reason of your creation is only to know ALLAH and to worship ALLAH. Therefore, as long as you are in this world, you must keep […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday November 27, 2008 (28 Dhul Qidah 1429) Aim of existence is to know your Lord and to worship Him. To know your Lord, you must know yourself. shaytan thought he knew best. But above every knower is a knower. The servant must take order from that one who is your master. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Osmanli Dergah zikir association of Saturday November 1, 2008 (Zul Qadah 3 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying that association is necessary for Islamic lifestyle. Too much work, TV, internet, and other distractions take people out of Islamic lifestyle and practices. Muslims are not showing value to their shehada. Knowledge of Islam comes […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim General Zikr in Virginia on Saturday night November 15, 2008 (17 Dhul Qidah 1429) Some people have knowledge, but they are ignorant about it, because they listen only to themselves, to their ego. They refuse to seek the teachers who can give the hidden knowledge. Story of Musa (as) traveling with Hazreti […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday October 31, 2008 (2 Zul Qadah 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying to prepare your place in paradise by sending the reward of your good deeds ahead of you. Think about your intention for everything you are doing and saying. Make everything for the sake of ALLAH swt. Then it will be […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday October 24, 2008 (25 Shawwal 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying to make the zikir of Astaghfirullah to count for every bad word that you speak. Modesty comes with faith. But Sayiddina Gibril (as) took it from the world. People forgetting their promise to their Lord – to live for worshipping Him. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday October 17, 2008 (18 Shawwal 1429) Seyh Efendi was saying to accept what ALLAH has put in front of you. To want certain conditions in dunya is to be under control of ego and sheytan. The test is easy with the love of Holy Prophet saws. Download | Listen to the […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday 11 Shawwal 1429 (October 10, 2008) “Say: If it be that your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your mates, or your kindred; the wealth that you have gained; the commerce in which you fear a decline; or the dwellings in which you delight, are dearer to you than ALLAH swt or […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, October 10, 2008 (10 Shawwal, 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying that the reason for our creation is only to know ALLAH and to worship ALLAH swt. To gain control over the ego, it is farz (obligatory) to obey one who is appointed by ALLAH and His Prophet. Put the Truth into […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Eid al-Fitr 1429 (September 30, 2008) Sheykh Efendi is saying that all believers must come together. Download | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Eid al-Fitr 1429 (September 30, 2008) Someone asked a question: How was shaytan able to fool Adam and Hawa? Seyh Efendi answered saying that intelligent people push themselves and use more of their brainpower than most. But even if you use 100% of your brain capacity, that intelligence is only for this […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, September 26, 2008 (26 Ramazan, 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying to be sad for yourself if you did not obey the orders of ALLAH swt by keeping the Ramazan correctly. When we use our free will to obey, we can say we are listening to our Lord, not to our ego. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, September 25, 2008 (25 Ramazan, 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying that people of the grave are wishing they could have one more breath of life to say “La illaha il ALLAH” just once. But it is too late to appreciate something precious like shehada after it is already lost. Instead, people […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, September 19, 2008 (19 Ramazan, 1429) Sheykh Efendi was saying that ALLAH cc honored us with being of the nation of Muhammad saws. How are we carrying it? Our time on this earth is only a temporary stopping place on a journey to eternity. What are we earning for ahirat? Download […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, September 5, 2008 (5 Ramazan, 1429) Sheykh Efendi was saying that believers who are fasting will enter Paradise through any door. Through fasting, believers can reach to the station of angels. shaitan is in chains. Half of faith during Ramazan is to have patience, and fasting is half of the patience. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday, August 30, 2008 (28 Shaban, 1429) Who is mumin (believer)? Who is kafir (unbeliever)? This world, your life, is a test. The results are what you are building for yourself in ahirat (afterlife). Mumins must submit themselves to the Will of ALLAH swt and His Prophet. How? By submitting to the […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, August 22, 2008 (23 Shaban, 1429) Sheykh Efendi was speaking about how anger swallows all good deeds, and that we must get rid of anger. Download | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, August 21, 2008 (19 Shaban, 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying that religion is advice coming from the Prophets. Knowledge available everywhere today blinds people to ahirat knowledge – even when they are ready to leave this world. Teach your children to fear ALLAH swt. The fear in youth brings love of […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, August 15, 2008 (14 Shaban, 1429) Sheykh Efendi was saying that we are reaching to the last days. Be obedient to the orders of ALLAH swt. Keep your salat. Only firauns (pharaohs) are not making sejde (prostration) to ALLAH swt. Do the work of ahirat. You will get the rewards of […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, August 14, 2008 (13 Shaban, 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying that people lose their faith easily because attacks are coming from every side. You need to learn how to live from someone who tells you what to do and what not to do according to the laws of ALLAH swt. Show […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, August 8, 2008 (7 Shaban, 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying that if you don’t listen to advice from the people of ahirat, you lose both dunya (this world) and ahirat (eternity). What Prophet (saws) taught in those days is fresh and new for all time. Munafiks (hypocrites) and kafir (unbelievers) don’t […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, August 7, 2008 (6 Shaban, 1429) In these end times, holding onto faith is like carrying hot coals in your hand. People with faith will not get fooled by unbelievers or by dunya (the world). Be with saliheen – friends of ALLAH – who will connect you with Prophet saws. ALLAH […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday, August 2, 2008 (Shaban 1, 1429) If you are not following guide, you are worshiping your ego. This is the time of ignorance. Tyrant governments know that when Haq is coming, Batil is going to disappear. They are afraid of the power of the Sheykhs, who guide people to their true […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday 29 Rajab 1429 (August 1, 2008) Sheykh Efendi corrected a young boy who shook his father’s hand. He said that the child must always kiss his father’s hand, and the hand of elderly people. Afterwards, Sheykh Efendi is saying that giving everything to your children does not help them. They need […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday 29 Rajab 1429 (August 1, 2008) Sheykh Efendi is reminding us that the night of Berat (15 Shaban) is coming – one of the holiest nights of the year. Will you pass the test for your activities and intention since last year? Download | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday 23 Rajab 1429 (July 25, 2008) Sheykh Efendi is responding to a couple of questions. One question is about having to pass through hell. Sheykh Efendi says that the servant keeps trying to do better – to please the Lord; and the Lord is happy with the servant for trying, and […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon sohbet, July 25, 2008 (Rajab 23, 1429) Hereafter life (Ahirat) is eternal. Compared to that, this life (dunya) is so short. Holy Prophet (sws) says to work for dunya in proportion to how long you will spend here. Concentrate on working for Ahirat. Download (21:55 mins) | Listen to the […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, July 25, 2008 (Rajab 23, 1429) How can you be in trouble, if you have shahada? – Because people are leaving the Salat (formal worship), which breaks the connection with your Lord. Night of Miraj, when Holy Prophet (sws) traveled through the Paradises, is when ALLAH (swt) gave the gift of […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, July 18, 2008 (Rajab 15, 1429) For what were you created? – not freedom. Your Creator has authority on you. The proof is that your life will end. Watch the role models He left in this world. Peace and happiness only come when you are with your Lord. Prophets are the […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, July 11, 2008 (Rajab 8, 1429) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying we have been given the highest title- being human. Since our form is human, our spirit and our actions must be human. Through patience and prayers, you can ask help from your Lord. Patience matters in the first moments […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday July 4, 2008 (Rajab 2, 1429) ALLAH swt is testing people in dunya. But people are running to sewers, proud, and paying no attention to learning the purpose of life and preparing for the grave. Intelligence says to be able to pass the test. Free will gives choice to go right […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening, July 3, 2008 (1 Rejeb, 1429) Sheykh Efendi welcomed in the holy month of Receb (Rajab) – the month of ALLAH swt. He spoke about this month as being the traditional time for khalwat (seclusion) to deepen one’s spirituality under the guidance of the Sheykh. Download (45:36 mins) | Listen […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, June 27, 2008 (23 Jumad al-Thani, 1429) ALLAH swt is ready to forgive His servants. He has provided special nights during the months of Rajab, Shaban, and Ramazan for us to ask for forgiveness — if only we show respect to these months and these nights. Problems that seem to interfere […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon, June 20, 2008 (Jumad Thani 16, 1429) Sheykh Efendi is responding to a question about ego and shaytan. Shaytan whispers to your ego, supporting the desires. Use the Intelligence and your free will to control the ego. Consult, listen to the sohbets, to build your intelligence so it does not […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, June 20, 2008 (JumadThani 16, 1429) Education is fard (obligatory) in Islam for everyone, but turn your attention away from dunya to learn about Ahirat (hereafter life). Don’t challenge death when you are not ready for it. Download (15:15 mins) | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday night zikir association; June 19, 2009 (15 JumadThani, 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying that ego gets strong from feeling good that we do what Allah swt ordered us to do; but we ignore that we also do what He ordered us NOT to do. Discomfort comes from living according to non-Muslim […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, June 6, 2008 (JumadThani 2, 1429) We are living in exile on earth. ALLAH swt sent Prophets, Guides, and Books, and gave us intelligence to remind us of our purpose. Still running after dunya. ALLAH loves best the one who makes jihad with his body and his wealth. Second, He loves […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday, May 31, 2008 (JumadAwal 25, 1429) Do not be fooled by the appearance of calm and normalcy in dunya. This is the end times. You must act on what is right, knowing it through your heart by your shahadat. Shahada gives benefit to you if you are aware, and not heedless. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, May 30, 2008 (JumadAwal 24, 1429) Muslims are not living what they believe, and will not leave correct Islam to their children. Faith is not moving people. Istanbul will be conquered again, but not by heedless, dreaming people. Check yourself. Live for the sake of Allah, for Islam. Download (17:21 mins) […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, May 29, 2008 (23 JumadAwal, 1429) Sheykh Efendi is saying that Holy Prophet Muhammad saws left us with the Good Manner. What are you bringing to the association and what are you leaving? Can the people say about you, “He was a good person.”? Are you also getting better? Download | […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday JumadAwal 17, 1429 (May 23, 2008) Someone asked a question. Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying your body is not yours to do what you want. Allah swt has given mankind a free will, but everything is happening inside the general will. This body does not belong to you, from where […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, May 23, 2008 (JumadAwal 17, 1429) ALLAH (swt) sent Prophets to mankind throughout history to remind them that they are His servants, not slaves of dunya. Living the shahadat and making proper rabita to discover the purpose and value of your life is enough to find peace in life. Be thankful. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, 16 JumadAwal 1429 (May 22, 2008) Sheykh Efendi is saying love comes from ALLAH swt. You must be loving and respecting ALLAH swt and those that ALLAH swt loves. People need love- it is in their nature; but so many are separated from Love – no feeling or egoistic love. Mankind […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, May 16, 2008 (Jumad Awal 10, 1429) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that those who read the book of Allah continuously, who keep their 5 daily prayers and who share from the favors that have been given to them with others, they should expect and wait for good results. For […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday 4 JumadAwal 1429 (May 10, 2008) Sheykh Efendi is saying being in high station means that you are doing everything for the sake of ALLAH cc. If you are there, never mind the bad characteristics of those not showing proper respect and love. Don’t come down to their level by responding […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, May 9, 2008 (JumadAwal 3, 1429) Don’t complain. Everything happens with the Will of ALLAH swt. He gave people three rewards: intelligence, modesty, and faith. Through intelligence, we understand blessings, and find no need to complain about the situation ALLAH put us in. Download (23:32 mins) | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Monday Evening RabiThani 28, 1429 (May 5, 2008) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that we are only on this earth temporarily, created as humans to know our Lord and to worship Him. We are learning and being tested. Pleasure is our reward in eternal life. Understand the meaning and purpose of […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, April 11, 2008 (RabiThani 4, 1429) Holy Prophet (sws) said to be a jama’at (community) and to obey the laws of ALLAH. Download (27:37 mins) | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, April 10, 2008 (RabiThani 3, 1429) Make good intention and make Allah swt your priority by making your prayer on time. Then the other activities of your life will be rewarded like for worship. You must carry your responsibilities in dunya. Sheykh Efendi describes how life should be at the dergah. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, April 4, 2008 (RabiAwal 27, 1429) Real believers are interested only in Ahirat (hereafter) life; but they carry their responsibilities in life, working to earn their rizik (sustenance) and to help others. But thoughts of suicide are from giving too much value to dunya. Must follow the Holy Prophet (sws) and […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, March 28, 2008 (Rabi Awal 20, 1429) Make salawat on Holy Prophet (sws). Make it fard (obligation) to yourself to praise him continually, especially during this holy month of Rabi Awal. Allah (swt) is happy with His people who praise Holy Prophet, and He rewards them. Download (13:58 mins) | Listen […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, January 4, 2008 (Dhul Hijja 26, 1428) Sheyh Efendi talks about the nafs that is pleased with its Lord and when the Lord is pleased with that nafs … Prophets taught how to take the nur from the nar, take the spirit from the fire. How to move from dunya to […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Sohbet from 2008 Some elderly people are so alive and still able to work in the world because they are working for the sake of ALLAH swt. Others are still running after dunya, and are expired while they are still in this world. Reminder – the Angel of death is coming. Story […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, December 28, 2007 (Dhul Hijja 19, 1428) Holy Prophet (sws) is saying that his nation will lose its head. They will stop ordering for Truth/Hakk (Emri bil Maruf), which is fard (obligatory). They will no longer try to stop wrong activities (Nehyi anil Munkar). Live the way you believe or you […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday evening, December 20, 2007 (Dhul Hijja 11, 1428) Islam requires that you be with community. Shaytan loves to separate mankind, to take them from dunya to hell. Be with the saliheen (righteous people). Otherwise you are punishing yourself. (During the second half of this talk (10:40 mins), Sheyh Efendi translates the […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday, December 15, 2007 (Dhul Hijja 6, 1428) Holy Prophet (sws) said “May Allah swt not leave us to the hands of our ego.” Enter into the circle of protection, in the holy association of one of the Friends of Allah. It is good manner to know our weaknesses and to hold […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday DhulHija 4, 1428 (December 14, 2007) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying the knowledge you need is to know your Lord. The first ten days of Dhul Hijja (month of Pilgrimage – Hajj) are the most important of the Islamic calendar in terms of what you can gather for the afterlife. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday 26 Dhul Qida 1428 (December 6, 2007) Knowledge cannot be in the same place as arrogance, ignorance and stubbornness. Knowledge brings you to safety in dunya, the grave, and hereafter life. It is necessary throughout all life. However, you must run after knowledge that is for you, and avoid knowledge that […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday afternoon 20 Dhul Qida 1428 (November 30, 2007) After Jummah, someone asked a question about the sorrow in life where one’s loved ones do not accept the Islamic lifestyle and laws. Sheykh Efendi is saying how important it is to hold to your principles, to enforce the requirements of Islam in […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Jummah Khutba 20 Dhul Qida 1428 (November 30, 2007) Whatever you plant in this life – good or bad – that is what you will harvest in the afterlife. Every hour of every day will be played back to you for accounting. Don’t be standing at the door of complaining. If you […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, 13 Dhul Qida 1428 (November 23, 2007) Sheykh Efendi is saying Allah swt is asking only one thing of us- to be the servant of Allah swt. As long as you are running to this dunya, there is no way out- you cannot escape. The principles of Islam are to keep […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday 06 Dhul Qida 1428 (November 16, 2007) After Jummah, someone asked Seyh Abdul Kerim Efendi what he meant by a ‘real sejde’ in the khutba. He responded to the question in terms of one’s sincerity and intention when making that sejde (prostration). Download (38:57 mins) | Listen to the sohbet:
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, November 16, 2007 (Dhul Qida 06, 1428) ALLAH does not burden us with more than we can carry. What is it He wants from us? Keep the promise made on the Day of Promises – to worship Him. Show awareness and gratitude for the favors He grants every day by performing […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Monday, October 12, 2007 (1 Shawal, 1428) In this sermon (khutba) celebrating the end of Ramadan, Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that Muslims must celebrate Eid al-Fitr, even when it is inconvenient in the society. Eid separates the believers from the unbelievers. It’s a day to make up from arguments with […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, October 12, 2007 (1 Shawwal, 1428) Practice of fasting in month of Shawwal. Review of benefits of fasting in Ramadan, particularly learning to control the ego. The obligations are with us until the grave; but voluntary worship brings us closer to Allah (swt). Stay awake! Download (22:39 mins) | Listen to […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, October 5, 2007 (Ramazan 24, 1428) In this Friday sermon (jummah khutba) Sheykh Efendi is saying that we are responsible for keeping the fast of Ramadan. It separates the believers from the unbelievers. Story of the fire worshiper who went to Paradise for respecting Ramazan. Also, we must honor Leylatul Qadir […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, 17 Ramazan 1428 (September 28, 2007) Sheykh Efendi is saying humans and jinns were created to know ALLAH swt and to worship ALLAH swt. If a person is not doing that, there is no peace. People are punctual for their business in dunya, but not for the work of ALLAH swt. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, September 14, 2007 (Ramazan 3, 1428) Use patience to control the ego. Learn patience from fasting. The fasting of Ramadan is rest for believers, separating them from the unbelievers. Protocol and rewards of fasting. Consequences of not fasting. ALLAH swt has communicated His requirements on us for us to have a […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, September 14, 2007 (Ramadan 3, 1429) ALLAH (swt) sent His holy books through prophets, not in written form. People concentrated on memorizing. Muslims depend too much on books, and not on spirituality. Spiritual power and spiritual connections will help on Judgment Day – not book knowledge. The khilafat fits Islam, not […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday 26 Shaban 1428 (September 8, 2007) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying more people are rising against Islam and the people of Haqq. Prophet (saws) said that following the sunnah is like carrying fire in end times. People are forgetting the lifestyle of Prophet (saws). Need to be able to tell […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, Shaban 25, 1428 (September 7, 2007) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying in ahir zaman (end times), carrying faith, the sunnah of Prophet Muhammad saws, is like carrying fire. Sahabis were tortured- just for saying they were believers. Today, excuses never finishing. Where do you stand? Check yourself, be with Haqq. […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday, Shaban 24, 1428 (September 6, 2007) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying continue on the right road to have peace of heart in this life. Do not divert to wrong road. Turn your face to jennat (paradise). Families may split up as some keep to the right road and others do […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, Shaban 13, 1428 (August 24, 2007) Credit your Shaikh with the knowledge you acquire and the knowledge that comes through you for sharing. Firauns (pharaohs, tyrants) alone in their room with their computers are taking and giving ‘knowledge’ over the internet, but do not have the nerve to appear as Muslims […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Saturday evening; June 2, 2007 (Jumaada al-Awaal 16, 1428) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi was saying that when Khidr (as) comes to grant the wishes of someone, that person remains occupied with whatever was on his mind at the moment. Also, Seyh Efendi is telling the story of what happened in the cave […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday, October 3, 2006 (Ramazan 21, 1427) Those people who keep the order of Allah with fasting, they should be happy. And those who left the fasting should be very sad. The world has taken everyone hostage. This month should be purifying us — it is not for us just to abstain […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Friday Evening Rejab 29, 1424 (September 26, 2003) Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is saying that anyone who becomes servant to ALLAH swt, He will give everything to them. How much are we avoiding working for ahirat by always working for dunya? Five times prayer is obligation. Work is not obligation. Find out […]
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Thursday Evening RabiThani 28, 1415 (October 8, 1994) In this talk from over 15 years ago at the NYC zikir association, Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is talking about one of the miracles of GrandSheykh Abdullah al-Faiz Dagestani (kas). And he is saying that all religious leaders must give their power to Mevlana […]