In this short sohbet, Sheikh Bahauddin reminds us that every human being is only a passenger on Earth, “passing, passing, passing.” History shows empires rising and falling, great nations fading and famous personalities disappearing. The fleeting nature of worldly power calls us to turn our hearts to the eternal protection of Allah, for ourselves, for our children and for all who seek His refuge.
He cites the Qur’anic command فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ, “Ask the people of remembrance if you do not know,” and cautions against modern attitudes that dismiss dhikr (remembrance of Allah) as an innovation. True dhikr anchors the heart to the Divine, so that no outer storm, whether flood, typhoon or the threat of battle, can disturb inner peace. When the heart remains fixed on Allah, fear loses its grip; the believer wins in every circumstance, knowing that even martyrdom carries a reward far beyond earthly victory.
This steadfast remembrance cultivates a living sense of paradise within the soul, whatever turmoil surrounds it. By invoking Allah’s name and seeking His protection, we join a tradition that has sustained the spirit through all ages.
For more of Sheikh Bahauddin’s teachings, further talks are available in our library.
