In this sohbet, Ayberk Efendi invites us to contemplate a principle that underlies every moment of our lives: the divine law of hak (what is deserved). Nothing in existence is given without measure; every blessing and every trial is what a soul has earned through its deeds, intentions and inner state.
Complaints such as “I have not received what I deserve,” or “I am being punished for something I did not do,” come from a limited view of reality. Even the feeling of injustice is part of the balance Allah has ordained. A person may feel deprived because he does not see how his true hak is already at work – as a lesson, a test of patience or a hidden blessing.
The sohbet offers three practical insights:
- Every experience has its reason. Pleasant or painful, each event matches the soul’s record. Hardship, too, carries purpose and reward for the seeker who turns to Allah.
- Complaints reveal a lack of humility. Calling something unfair denies the divine wisdom behind it. Acceptance is not passive resignation but deep trust that every circumstance serves our growth.
- Prayer reshapes destiny. By asking Allah for a beautiful beginning, life and end, we align ourselves with what is best for us. The supplication “Ya Rabbi bize güzel şeyler hak etmesin” (Lord, grant us only good things) becomes a way to receive what truly belongs to us.
Recognising that everyone receives what he deserves moves the heart from entitlement to grateful surrender, frees it from bitterness and gives it the quiet certainty that Allah’s justice is always present, even where we cannot see it.
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