Jummah Khutba: 10th of Muharrem

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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) was freed from the fish; Ismael (as) was born; Hazreti Huseyin (ra) was martyred. Now, a big wind is coming with a flood of fire. To be in safety, be around the Ahl ul-Beyt – members of the family of Holy Prophet (saws).

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Thursday Evening Sohbet: Patience under Test

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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 Lord. After hardship comes ease, then hardship again. ALLAH swt puts everyone under test. Be patient with the tests. It is easier when you are living for the sake of ALLAH.

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Jummah Khutba: Obey and Fear ALLAH (swt)

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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 ALLAH and follow a guide – not sheytan.

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Jummah Khutba: The Rewards of Fasting During Ramadan are Hidden

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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 ones you have authority over. The worst confusion is going to come out from the shaykhs and the imams in the hutbe place – calling people toward dunya. Prophet saws said that for your good deeds during Ramazan, the rewards are multiplying. Fast from all haram and from your bad habits.

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Jummah Khutba: Leylatul Miraj (Power Coming with Holy Nights)

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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, and when he was required to declare prophethood. That night ALLAH swt showed Prophet everything He had created; He comforted him and let him know that he was not alone. Then Holy Prophet continued his work, along with the sahabis, who gave their lives. We need these holy nights to gather power to continue on the path of servanthood, to remember to avoid running after dunya, to live as Muslims, and to raise our children properly.

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Jummah Khutba: Remove Arrogance from Heart

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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 mosquito. Many nemruts today declare war on ALLAH swt by disobeying him. Realize that you are the weakest servant, ask for forgiveness and acceptance. Ask to have arrogance removed from your heart.

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Friday Afternoon Sohbet: Correct Your Mistakes

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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 mistakes. Make rabita every day to understand what you are doing wrong in their eyes. What are you doing and what was your intention? Make tauba and ask for their help. Then try to not do those things, and to become a better servant. Every day the believer must progress. Then the veils of the heart begin to open.

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Jummah Khutba: Night of Berat

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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?

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Jummah Khutba: Live What You Believe

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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.

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Jummah Khutba: Prayer and Patience

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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. Keep your shehadat strong, keep your five times prayers, as soon as Azrail is coming, it may be too late. All knowledge is to put the ego down, knowledge is to understand yourself and to become humble, to know that the oceans of knowledge you know is nothing from the knowledges that you do not know. Make your prayers and be patient.

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