In this teaching we recall an uplifting message from Sheikh Nazım Kıbrısî Hazretleri, delivered in his 1995 sermon at the Mevlana Mosque in Berlin. He urged believers not to give in to despair, for Allah does not love hopelessness. Drawing on Ottoman history, he linked past triumphs with a promise for the future: just as Sultan Selim I took the caliphate from the Abbasids, rescued the sacred relics and brought them safely to Istanbul, a “last Selim” will arise to restore justice and return the holy relics to their rightful place.
Sheikh Nazım’s words are a call to hold on to hope, effort and devotion. He encouraged us to anchor ourselves in Allah, the Prophet ﷺ, the Qur’an and the saints, assuring us that sincere striving will lead us toward the Mahdi (alayhis‑salam) and the final Ottoman Sultan Selim, the fourth of that name. This future leader, he affirmed, will carry the Prophet’s banner and sword and bring divine justice to the world. The message is a comfort for believers and for all who feel abandoned: every turn of history points toward this final restoration.
As members of the Royal Ottoman Society, we embrace this vision of hope and renewal. Let us continue our shared effort – through prayer, study and fellowship – to prepare for the promised era when justice reigns and the holy relics are honored once more. Those wishing to deepen their spiritual practice can join our live meetings, where seekers can take Bayʿah (Biat) and walk the Sufi path together.
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