Osmanli Naksibendi Sohbets

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 […]