Thursday Evening Sohbet: ‘Rabbani’ and Imam Mehdi

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Thursday, Dhul Qada 20, 1431 (October 28, 2010)

Sheykh Abdul Kerim Efendi is answering the question, “Why should we be Rabbani?”

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Friday Afternoon Sohbet: Who May Speak for Islam?

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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 the ayats of the Kuran, living the Sunnah, and consultation are required. Without these, do not speak.

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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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Living According to the Discipline of ALLAH swt

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June 3, 2010

Short sohbet in the Osmanli Dergahi in Lefke, Cyprus.

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Why are You Not Happy?

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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 listening. He was not sad for his ego. Be happy for whatever comes to you, because it comes from ALLAH swt.

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Why Declaring Lordship?

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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 all the time with each other. Ego declares, “This is me.” But if ALLAH swt is there, who are you?

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Paradise is at the Feet of Some Mothers

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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. Some mothers today are not approving their children’s Islamic lifestyle. Be careful of what you say because it may come true if you are beloved to ALLAH swt.

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Thursday Evening Sohbet: Disabled May Intercede for Able-Bodied

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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 group are the able-bodied who work for the sake of ALLAH swt and who suffer through heavy tests without complaining. The second group are people who were not given legs or arms or able bodies. ALLAH swt will compensate them in Ahirat with what they want. Also, those ones who could not run around will intercede for able-bodied sinners.

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Jummah Khutba: Be a Thankful Servant

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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 fails and Azrael comes. Ask forgiveness. Change to do better. Sit and meditate, think about what you are doing and why. you are accountable for the intention behind your deeds.

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Jummah Khutba: Disobedience and Obedience

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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 to the ones who try to stop you from the way of ALLAH and His Prophet.

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