In this brief yet profound sohbet, Sheikh Bahauddin reminds us that every human being is merely a passenger on Earth, “passing, passing, passing.” When we survey history we see empires rise and fall, great nations fade, and even illustrious personalities disappear. The fleeting nature of worldly power invites us to turn our hearts toward the eternal protection of Allah—for ourselves, for our children, and for all who seek His refuge.
Sheikh Bahauddin cites the Qur’anic command فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الزِّكْرِ إِن كُنْتُم لَا تَعْلَمُونَ – “Ask those who remember Allah if you do not know.” He cautions against modern attitudes that dismiss dhikr (remembrance of Allah) as an innovation. True zikr, however, anchors the heart to the Divine so that no external storm—whether a flood, a typhoon, or the threat of battle—can disturb inner peace. When the heart remains fixed on Allah, fear loses its grip; the believer becomes the winner in every circumstance, confident that even martyrdom carries a reward far beyond earthly victory.
This steadfast remembrance cultivates a living sense of paradise within the soul, irrespective of the surrounding world’s turmoil. By continuously invoking Allah’s name and seeking His protection, we align ourselves with a timeless tradition that sustains the spirit across all ages.
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