In this short sohbet, Sheikh Bahauddin names three realities that never change. First, every soul that enters this world will return to its Creator; birth is inseparable from death, as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught. Second, the material world ages along with humanity: societies grow older, and ailments such as diabetes, heart disease and limited mobility become widespread, reflecting the decline of the worldly body. Third, the planet itself bears the strain of relentless pursuit: rising temperatures, volcanic unrest and ecological imbalance show how the quest for wealth and power exhausts the Earth’s generosity.
This relentless striving, he notes, often forces people to leave their homes, turning countless individuals into refugees seeking safety. He invites us, as a community rooted in Sufi wisdom and Ottoman heritage, to turn inward and cultivate compassion, humility and steadfastness on the prophetic path. Through sincere prayer, mutual support and service, we can ease suffering in our own hearts and in the wider world.
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