In this sohbet, Sheikh Bahauddin Adil Efendi reflects on the course of Turkey under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He speaks of the “beautiful changes” of recent years, which in his view have brought Turkish Muslims a sense of ease and spiritual breathing space, revived public respect for Islam and given believers renewed confidence in their common future.
The Sheikh stresses the importance of standing together with the President and invites the Ummah to gather in the squares of every province and lend its strength to the national cause. According to him, this popular power surpasses any worldly authority he has witnessed. He presents support for Erdoğan as a religious duty, urges all Muslims to give their bayʿah (pledge of allegiance) and to protect the rights of those who gave their lives for the nation.
The talk then turns to a broader vision rooted in Ottoman heritage. The Sheikh speaks of a peaceful revolution – one not stained with blood, but one that awakens the community through shared values, unity and devotion to the Ottoman legacy. He invokes the “kızıl elma” (the Red Apple) and recalls the events of 15 July as signs that Turkey is moving towards a renewed Islamic identity. In his view, internal conspiracies such as FETÖ are being overcome, allowing the country to shine more brightly on the world stage.
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