In this sohbet the gathering is reminded that Bismillāhir-Rahmānir-Rahīm is far more than a customary phrase; it is a living sign of a believer’s connection with Allah. The talk asks whether we truly “take” (çekti) the Basmala before every deed. When the blessed name slips from our tongues, it is a sign that we have forgotten Allah Himself, and we are left without the compass we need for life’s hills and valleys.
A central theme is the divine gift of intellect (akıl). Reason is a tool granted by Allah so that we may steer our “vehicle” through the world with wisdom. Yet in today’s world many have abandoned this guidance, and their inner “settings” (ayar) have gone out of balance—like a carriage whose wheel or steering is misaligned. A driver who fails to check the steering before a climb loses direction; likewise, when we neglect both the Basmala and our intellect, we risk spiritual disorientation, for “without Allah’s permission the lungs will not draw air.”
The sohbet also warns against arrogance and attachment to material things. Wealth, banks and possessions can distract us from the inner work of aligning our hearts with divine remembrance. When people stop using their intellect, they become “ayarsız” (out of balance) and act in ways that harm themselves and the wider Ummah.
The call is simple and compassionate: begin every action with Bismillāhir-Rahmānir-Rahīm and use the intellect Allah has given us. Then our spiritual “engine” runs smoothly, we avoid the pitfalls of pride, and we become a light for those around us.
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