In a recent sohbet, Ayberk Efendi reminded us that whenever we perceive an injustice, we are entrusted with the responsibility to straighten the crooked line. This obligation does not belong only to scholars or community leaders; it is a duty that rests on every believer, every Muslim, and anyone who proclaims “I am right.” To him, correcting what is amiss is more than a moral preference—it is a binding commitment, a form of service to the truth.
Ayberk Efendi emphasized that the world can only be freed from its dark clouds when the number of good and compassionate souls increases. When the ranks of the righteous expand, the earth itself becomes illuminated, the sun shines brighter, and the collective spirit of humanity is lifted. The solution, he said, is clear: we must work together to nurture and multiply the community of Muslims and the virtuous, allowing their light to spread across the globe.
As we reflect on this teaching, we are invited to examine our own lives. Do we notice the crooked paths around us? Are we prepared to act, however modestly, to set them right? By embracing this responsibility, we become part of a larger movement that seeks to brighten the world through compassion, justice, and steadfast faith.
We encourage you to stay connected with the Royal Ottoman Society’s ongoing gatherings, where such reflections are shared and lived out in fellowship. Join us in our next live meeting and experience the collective effort to bring more light into the world.
