Monthly Archives: February 2014

Was the Battle of Gallipoli (Canakkale) a momentous occasion in Islam?

Posted on February 27, 2014 by

BismillahirRahmanirRahim Question: I have tried to explain the importance of Canakkale to my family members as a momentous occasion in Islam, but they see it as a specifically Turkish commemoration. How can I explain to them the Truth of this … Continue reading →

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Let Your Faith Rest On The Ones Connected to Allah swt

Posted on February 26, 2014 by

BismillahirRahmanirRahim Let us renew our Shahadat saying, Ashadu an-la illaha il Allah, ve Ashadu anna Muhammadan Abdu ve Rasuluhu Salallahu Ta’ala Alayhi ve ala Alihi ve Sahbihi ve Sallim. With the Shahadat we have entered again into a new faith. … Continue reading →

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Being one of the Nation of Muhammad (AS) is a Very High Honor

Posted on February 26, 2014 by

BismillahirRahmanirRahim These kind of gatherings are happening right now in every parts of the world. Without any organization. Without any government’s help. Just groups of people coming together for the sake of Allah (swt) to praise His Prophet (asws). That … Continue reading →

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How Do We Explain The Importance Of Abu Bakr (RA) Without Putting Down The Ahlul Bayt?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by

BismillahirRahmanirRahim Question: Many people say these days that Hz Ali (ra) and Ahlul Bayt take precedence.  How do we explain to them the importance of Hz Abu Bakr (ra) without making it seem as if we are bringing down the … Continue reading →

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Should I run away from Dunya?

Posted on February 21, 2014 by

BismillahirRahmanirRahim Question : Should I run away from Dunya? One time Holy Prophet (asws), he was with his companions, the sun was shining and he says, ‘now turn around.’ They turned around. Because their relationship is one of love and … Continue reading →

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The Osmanli Way – We have a journey and we must make it before Azrail reaches us.

Posted on February 18, 2014 by

BismillahirRahmanirRahim Slandering, lying and backbiting are some of the biggest sicknesses of the Muslims today. In the old days people weren’t daring, saying, ‘This person is a Sheykh.’ Even if he was a bad one no one was saying anything … Continue reading →

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The Science of Tasawwuf in the Islamic tradition.

Posted on February 16, 2014 by

BismillahirRahmanirRahim In response to an inquiry from a guest, Lokman Efendi explains the science of Tasawwuf/Tariqat in the beautiful Islamic tradition. He explains that tasawwuf is living the lifestyle of the Holy Prophet (S) which all of the Sahabe Kiram … Continue reading →

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