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00:08In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
00:13In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
00:14Hello dear viewers, tonight I will be telling you the story of two gardens and one heart.
00:21Once upon a time there were two men. One of them was overcome by the arrogance of his wealth and possessions.
00:29One of them sought gratitude in the face of scarcity.
00:33This man was a wealthy man; by the grace of our Lord, he possessed a large garden.
00:39He even owned two gardens.
00:41It was a garden, adorned with palm trees, embellished with vineyards, and flowing through rivers, a rich garden thanks to the grace of our Lord.
00:52The man wanted to take his grateful and wise friend for a walk in this garden.
00:57And as he went for a walk with her, he became proud of himself and his ego surpassed the earth.
01:05He said, "Look at this garden of mine, what a great fortune I possess."
01:11"I am superior to you in terms of strength as well," he said.
01:13His friend smiled, merely offering no answer, but the man wasn't satisfied with that.
01:19He went even further.
01:20He said, "I don't think any harm will come to my garden, I don't believe the world will end, and I don't believe the world will end."
01:29He said, "If I die tomorrow, my Lord will give me even bigger gardens, even better ones than these."
01:36His friend asked, "Why do you say that?"
01:38Isn't all this wealth, property, and opportunity from your Lord?
01:43Isn't that His power?
01:45Wouldn't it be better to say "Mashallah" and attribute this power and these possessions to Allah, the Almighty?
01:52He said.
01:53The man didn't answer and remained lost in thought.
01:57But the man who thought that our Lord would act unilaterally in this dominion was mistaken.
02:04Towards dawn, he looked up and saw that the skies were silent, and the earth had stopped producing water.
02:12Then he looked and saw that the whole garden was devastated, the date palms had fallen to the ground, and the grapes were mixed with the soil.
02:21The garden was completely transformed from its former state.
02:25He regretted it deeply, he was very upset, and he said, "I wish I hadn't said that yesterday, I wish I hadn't thought that way."
02:33But these ideas wouldn't be enough to revive that land.
02:39Dear viewers, the real issue is neither the date palm, nor the grapes, nor the soil.
02:44The main issue was an exam.
02:47In other words, it was a test of humanity through its possessions and what it owned.
02:51So we needed to ask this question.
02:53What is in our backyard?
02:56Could it be our assets, which we place so much trust in?
03:01Is it our fame and glory that has spoiled us?
03:04Millions of followers?
03:07Yes, tonight we will be discussing valuable stories from Surah Al-Kahf and how they resonate with our own lives.
03:16And I have very distinguished guests.
03:18Deputy Head of Religious Affairs Hatice Boynukalın Şen Kardeşler and Mrs. Zeynep Eda İmamoğlu will be our guests this evening in our celebration of Ramadan.
03:30Please don't leave us, sir.
16:39Because after a 309-year slumber, when Rome awoke, it had embraced faith.
16:47This is a terrible thing.
16:49Honestly, it's very touching too.
16:52I'm not going into too many details because the story is well-known, but...
16:56Thanks.
16:56Indeed, it is a lesson that deserves close consideration, contemplation, and learning from it.
17:03So, essentially, what's important here is internalizing faith and not giving up on it, fighting for it, finding refuge in it...
17:13So, if necessary, we might sleep for 309 years, only to awaken to a new truth, right?
17:19Definitely.
17:20This is actually a very valuable action.
17:22Definitely.
17:23Actually, sleeping is exactly as you said, but it's an action, an action in itself.
17:27That refuge there isn't really an escape, it's a construction.
17:30Their time in the Cave was a process of building.
17:33That's how we need to understand and see it.
17:35And the test here is a test of religion.
17:37It is a test of people's faith.
17:39Tests of faith come in many forms.
17:41So, from time to time, a person's faith can be tested by the influence of environmental factors and by the world, worldly pleasures, and pitfalls.
17:51The trial of the Companions of the Cave was different.
17:54They appear before us as a community that, despite wanting to live their lives, is being pressured and pressured to abandon their beliefs.
18:01But it's wonderful that they didn't give up.
18:03To remember them in this way during the holy month of Ramadan and to try to share in their faith.
18:11That's a truly compelling story.
18:13This is what people think.
18:15What kind of sacrifice is that?
18:17To give up everything like this, to refuse to succumb to threats, and to choose God.
18:23To run to his side.
18:25And our Lord rewards them in this way.
18:29On the one hand, it shows the dominance of their values.
18:32At the same time, he doesn't allow them to hurt them.
18:36Yes, if you'll excuse me, I'd like to turn to Ms. Zeynep.
18:43Of course, this is a discipline, a spiritual discipline.
18:47Faith is also a form of discipline.
18:48The stance that the Companions of the Cave show us here truly demonstrates discipline.
18:57Considering mental discipline, physical discipline, and the relationship between them, what can we say?
19:04Yes, actually, our professor gave a truly valuable and wonderful introduction.
19:07Now I will continue this work.
19:10Of course, from a nutritional perspective, we will evaluate this within the context of fasting during the blessed month of Ramadan.
19:14I will try to tell you the story from that perspective as well.
19:19We said to have faith, to believe.
19:21Actually, everything begins with believing in one's heart, perhaps expressing it verbally, or intending to believe.
19:27Later on, this directs us towards these behaviors and shapes our actions.
19:31It all begins with believing and accepting it.
19:35As you will appreciate, it is impossible to conceive of faith without deeds.
19:40Of course, faith will only gain meaning when accompanied by good deeds.
19:43This is actually true in both nutrition and health.
19:47So, if we examine this act of worship in the context of fasting in this short period,
19:52First, we have faith; we believe in not consuming, we accept this.
19:57Fasting, as you can appreciate, is not just about not drinking water, not consuming food, and of course, it's more than just a nutritional function.
20:05It is also an inner journey in which we abstain from many behaviors.
20:10And we are talking about a process that is subsequently continued through actions.
20:13Our professor just used a very nice metaphor.
20:16We don't actually have caves made of stone today.
20:20What are we running away from today, what are we actually trying to protect our bodies from?
20:26We are actually avoiding excess, excessive consumption, and waste.
20:31Therefore, fasting is truly a very valuable act of worship for us during this period.
20:35So, it's something that tempers our excesses, both those we add to our emotions and those we temper in our bodies, but also something that reflects this in our behavior.
20:47A precious act of worship.
20:49Yes, then let's return to our young people, professor, let's continue.
20:55Regarding our youth, there's something I need to say, Mr. Mustafa.
20:58Because today's youth need to learn a lesson from this story.
21:02So, we're saying this – I'm not young anymore, but I'm saying it for our young people.
21:07So we really need to be a shareholder.
21:09What are the Companions of the Cave trying to tell us?
21:11So, we can look at it this way, Mr. Mustafa.
21:15So these young people made a choice.
21:18It was a great choice for the pagan Rome of that era.
21:24And they showed great courage.
21:26And they stood by their decision.
21:30Despite all the threats, they were also perhaps primarily offered some worldly deals.
21:36Just like what was done to the Prophet Muhammad, actually.
21:39And the story is very similar.
21:40So it doesn't really matter that it happened in the past.
21:43When it comes to people, the stories on that mountain are actually very similar to each other.
21:47And yet they resist and continue on their own path.
21:54without hurting anyone, without actually harming anyone, in this way they develop their cities
21:59So they were heading towards a cave, or perhaps they were thinking of that cave as a stopover on their escape route.
22:06But they were put to sleep there, a miraculous blessing from God.
22:12Here, immediately after the story told in Surah Al-Kahf, Allah Almighty shows us the following.
22:19So how is this perseverance, such unwavering determination, such a strong stance possible?
22:25Because choosing the easy option isn't really an easy choice, and the price to be paid isn't small either.
22:33The verse says, "You who worship Allah day and night, day and night, with your permission..."
22:45I hope I don't misinterpret anything when it comes to verses from the Quran.
22:49To God
22:55This is the Arabic text of the verse.
22:58Be patient with those who pray to their Lord morning and evening, seeking His pleasure.
23:03So, essentially, it teaches us this in brief.
23:06The message Kısa wanted to give us is for young people.
23:08True friendships, associating with righteous people.
23:12In fact, in a way, that's what makes your determination possible and what ensures its continuity.
23:20This is at the very beginning.
23:21Then, friendship and being with righteous people.
23:25Definitely.
23:26This is very important.
23:27Absolutely. It's a very basic message, actually.
23:29On the other hand, of course, there are also many recommendations from our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).
23:33He has metaphors and analogies about being with good friends, but on the other hand, he's also referring to, for example, the rejection of idol worship in that pagan culture.
23:43young people,
23:43So, when we evaluate it from today's perspective, we see that they did not build any other idols within themselves.
23:50So they were truly steadfast in their faith in God.
23:55Professor, aren't we running the risk of rejecting something today while substituting many other things for it?
24:01Subject to.
24:02Subject to.
24:02Of course, there's also this aspect to consider.
24:05So when you give up something, are you substituting the right thing in its place?
24:11Or perhaps you are actually heading towards something more, something more negative?
24:17This is also very important.
24:18In the story of the Companions of the Cave, being together is probably one of the factors that prevented this.
24:23When you lead someone astray, they should warn each other, just like that righteous servant who warned his friend at the beginning of your program a moment ago.
24:33They are surrounded by people who are constantly misleading each other on this point.
24:40Let's go there then.
24:41Since that's the case, let's do it this way, in the story we told at the beginning of our program,
24:47In the Quran, our Lord says about those two men, we said at the beginning of the story, "Two gardens and one heart," but...
24:54The boasting of a wealthy man, and a righteous person warning him about the parts where he boasts,
25:04It is about instilling gratitude and submission to God's will.
25:08Continuing from here, what does our Lord tell us in that story?
25:12The story here is, of course, about the phenomenon of boasting about possessions, wealth, and children, something we've seen very often both in the past and present.
25:22The delusion that one will gain power and remain immortal on earth through these things.
25:30Thanks to these things, I'll never be defeated.
25:33These things enable me to somehow maintain a strong footing in my life.
25:39And as you just mentioned, this is also stated in the holy verse.
25:45I don't think the clock will strike the day.
25:47Even if it does come, it brings with it a false sense of confidence, thinking that God will give me something better anyway.
25:54So many blessings have been bestowed upon me, but it's actually a trap.
25:58The good deeds I do, or rather the blessings I receive, are a sign that God is pleased with me.
26:05Therefore, this contentment will continue, and something even better will be given to me in the hereafter.
26:11That's an interesting approach.
26:12Yes, it's the tendency for people to believe that what they possess is eternal and to think that they are valuable because of these possessions.
26:21Sir, this is a common problem for some people.
26:24So when you make a mistake, you start out feeling apprehensive.
26:28Then things will start to go well for you.
26:30Your flawed work will start to go well.
26:32And you might say, "What if I had done something wrong, or acted in a way that was contrary to God's will?"
26:39I would inevitably receive a warning from God Almighty, and things would not go well for me.
26:43So there's actually a sense of satisfaction in this.
26:45We call this person approaching from the right side of the devil.
26:50The opposite is also possible.
26:51So, when we face a test, unfortunately, sometimes, because we are human, we can fall into such a misconception.
26:57What sin did I commit to deserve this from God?
27:01However, when we consider the prophets, they are the ones who faced the greatest trials.
27:07Yes, now if you'd like, we have a veterinarian who can help us with the topic we're discussing.
27:12And what are our dear citizens thinking on the street?
27:16After watching our veteran, we will resume our conversation from where we left off.
27:28Ramadan is a month of worship.
27:31Ramadan is the month of the Quran.
27:33Ramadan is the month of the Muslim community.
27:35The Lord of the Worlds has said, "Ramadan is the month of my Ummah (community)."
27:40May Allah bless him/her during Ramadan.
27:43May it bring blessings to our country, our state, and all of humanity, God willing.
27:49May the holy month of Ramadan be blessed and fruitful for all of us, for the entire Ummah of Muhammad.
27:58May God Almighty not deprive any of us of the blessings and grace of Ramadan.
28:05Regarding Ramadan, our Prophet (peace be upon him) said the following in one of his hadiths.
28:11Although people know what Ramadan is, I wish my Ummah could spend the entire year in Ramadan.
28:18This is great news for us.
28:21This is good news for us.
28:23For us, for humanity, for the nation.
28:25Ramadan means sincerity.
28:28Ramadan means fasting for the sake of Allah.
28:32Ramadan means welcoming the blessed month of Ramadan,
28:35Just as we await our lovely, beloved guest,
28:39That's how we wait for it, welcome it, and the important thing is that Ramadan departs with us pleased.
28:48Ramadan, the most blessed month of the year,
28:51to strengthen our brotherhood, to spend time with each other,
28:56We dedicate our prayers to Him, and we have our pre-dawn meal (sahur).
28:59Sahur is the most important thing in Ramadan, indeed.
29:04Suhoor is one of the most important aspects of Islam, and it is a fundamental part of Ramadan.
29:08So, we have Tarawih, which is the act of performing Tarawih prayers.
29:18Sir, we watched our video segment and also received feedback from our esteemed citizens.
29:24Indeed, they too observe the holy month of Ramadan with great sensitivity.
29:29They are following and trying to internalize it very carefully.
29:33This is very good news.
29:34Now I would like to ask Ms. Zeynep a question.
29:39Of course, sharing during Ramadan is important, and we talk about it often.
29:45But on the other hand, unfortunately, we also have behaviors that are wasteful, as if we've entered a luxurious phase.
29:54Can we perhaps draw a connection between this and the mentality of these two garden owners?
30:00Say what?
30:01Yes, actually, since the topic of waste has come up, I can't help but mention Ramadan meals.
30:06We nutritionists actually go out every Ramadan and offer suggestions regarding Ramadan meals.
30:12Of course, I will also offer a few suggestions today; I won't leave anything out.
30:15I would like to begin by discussing the Sunnah of our Prophet.
30:18Of course, the more faithful we remain to the Sunnah, the more we progress along that path,
30:23Our health will also be healed to a great extent, and will undoubtedly find opportunities for improvement.
30:29What do we recommend for Ramadan, for iftar meals?
30:32We suggest a humble beginning.
30:34Because we're talking about fasting periods that last more than 10 hours, approximately 15-16 hours.
30:38And we recommend that we actually begin our iftar and break our fast with a modest meal.
30:45We might start with a date, then maybe some water or soup, and then take a break for prayer, perhaps 5-10 days.
30:52about a minute.
30:53We also recommend finishing the meal with something that won't strain the stomach and intestinal system too much.
30:59And we definitely recommend having a pre-dawn meal (sahur).
31:01These are our main recommendations when Ramadan arrives.
31:04Of course, when we talk about Ramadan meals, we can't help but talk about elaborate Ramadan meals.
31:10Communication is one of the most valuable skills for people, Mr. Mustafa.
31:14In fact, it is one of the most valuable qualities a person possesses.
31:17It is a characteristic that distinguishes it from other living things.
31:20And there are different channels of communication.
31:22We are here today having a conversation and engaging in verbal communication.
31:26However, there are nonverbal dimensions to communication, and Ramadan meals are actually one of these nonverbal dimensions of communication.
31:34When you look back, our elders, our mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers bring us together around the Ramadan table.
31:40And it was as if the more food they offered, the more lavish the feasts they prepared, the more they expressed their love for us.
31:49There is such a perception in society, isn't there?
31:51So you're saying that food, the table where it's prepared, has a language of its own, a message it conveys?
31:56Yes definitely.
31:58Actually, there's a very deep, very valuable, and important meaning there.
32:01The more delicious the meals they prepare, the more beautifully they set the table, the more they reflect their love.
32:07In many religions and societies, meals are actually a very important reflection of both sorrows and joys, as well as love.
32:15Yes, actually there's nothing wrong with being generous with love.
32:18We understand that, right?
32:19Actually, I'm going to connect this topic to the following point.
32:22We have learned to do this in all our traditions, both during holidays and at iftar meals.
32:29This is how it came about, and on the occasion of this Ramadan, we actually talked about our younger generations, as you know.
32:35Let's create a different approach for young people.
32:37I want us to create something different for them this Ramadan.
32:40I want their iftar tables to be not overly lavish and wasteful feasts, but rather tables marked by humility, prayers, togetherness, and respect.
32:52Let them remember them as meals.
32:55We believe it is necessary to encourage them to engage in actions and behaviors that nourish their souls, and in activities that foster love and happiness within the family.
33:06Yes, Professor Hatice, we are currently staying with the garden owners.
33:12The message conveyed by the garden owners, or the message conveyed by the event itself, is truly very important.
33:19Because in our modern age, our relationship with matter, with materialism, with boasting and showing off to others through what we possess, is actually a number of ugly things.
33:30It reminds us of the approaches that were in place.
33:33And the worst thing this does is make people forget God, forget their true owner.
33:42What do you say about this?
33:44Exactly as you said, as both Ms. Eda and Ms. Zeynep Eda just stated, there are indeed some...
33:51We might enjoy the waste and extravagance in these matters when we see those feasts, but...
33:56In the Quran, immediately following this story, in the verses that occur...
34:03He uses an expression like, "El malu vel benûnu zînetul hayâti dünyâ" (Wealth and children are the adornment of life, the world).
34:07So, in fact, he accepts this reality.
34:10Possessions and children, and all that you acquire in material terms, are merely adornments of worldly life.
34:18And people like it.
34:20But vel baqiyâtus salihatu hayrun enda rabbi.
34:22He emphasizes that what truly matters are righteous deeds—deeds that are good, beautiful, spiritually significant, and lasting.
34:32Yes, I think there shouldn't be a misunderstanding here.
34:36So, being wealthy, owning property, is not a bad thing.
34:41Islam does not oppose this either.
34:43Please don't misunderstand this as if we are criticizing it.
34:45But it seems we have a problem here with managing the core and practical aspects of this work, with managing these things.
34:54Exactly.
34:54Or perhaps, humankind's inclination towards these things is already accepted, and the right to property is recognized as a natural right by the law for humankind.
35:03Therefore, as long as you can acquire property and pay your zakat and other charitable donations, there is actually no limit to the amount of wealth you can accumulate.
35:14At this point, this has been accepted, but managing it, as you just mentioned, requires knowing its limits and boundaries well, and...
35:22To see, actually.
35:23Again, in the verse before the one about wealth and children, it says:
35:29It is likened to the plants that grow from the sky, that is, to the life on earth.
35:34Water that falls from the sky, making plants grow, but then turns into debris scattered by the wind.
35:40So, first, it depicts water as a source of abundance, and then, as something that disappears, dragging debris and rubbish along with it.
35:48In reality, all the material power and wealth we acquire in this worldly life are fleeting, and we can only truly appreciate them after realizing their transience.
36:00be
36:00There's nothing wrong with that.
36:02The point is that transience, and the emphasis here is actually on being aware of that transience, knowing where it comes from.
36:07And even if it doesn't disappear at any moment, it is specific to worldly life, and what truly matters are the righteous deeds we call "bakiyat-i salihat" (lasting good deeds).
36:17The emphasis is on the verses of the Quran.
36:19We always talk about righteous deeds, but what exactly are these righteous deeds of those who have the means?
36:25Whatever they do, they will have truly made the right investment.
36:29Of course, there are some commandments that we sometimes consider obligatory, such as zakat.
36:37So this is essential, like the five daily prayers, it's absolutely indispensable.
36:40So it's not really something we're doing extra; it's the right of that poor person, the one in need, to receive what you have.
36:48And there are other ways to lend a helping hand as well.
36:50So, we should see these as opportunities and strive to be as generous and charitable as possible, looking after those in need.
37:00In terms of options for them, our possibilities have actually become much more diverse now.
37:06We have various foundations, various institutions.
37:09Without you having to move from your place, you can help those in need, although that's my preference, and frankly, what I recommend, and what I initially recommended to myself.
37:17It's not just about providing material aid, but about going and actually winning their hearts, offering those people kind words,
37:25There is even a verse in the Quran that says a kind word is better than charity that is followed by hardship and makes one feel indebted.
37:33saying,
37:33Going to visit those people and showing them affection.
37:36Of course, not everyone always has the means.
37:39Our friends who don't have the means might ask, "What are we going to do?"
37:42Speaking kind words, showing compassion, visiting, empathizing with someone's situation, sharing their sorrows—all of these are forms of enduring good deeds.
37:50I mean, in the modern age, sending a smiley face message or asking how someone is doing via phone is the equivalent of that, right?
37:59Asking questions, we really enjoy it.
38:00We can't meet face-to-face right now, but we have so many opportunities.
38:01Definitely.
38:02Or, let's comment on something he/she shared, so that what we say is up-to-date.
38:07Because of this, some people become depressed.
38:09You touched on something, I sometimes see that we all have groups, WhatsApp groups, different groups.
38:17For example, someone leaves a comment there, or makes a statement, maybe they have a problem.
38:22She needs a response.
38:26Sometimes we even withhold this from our brothers and friends.
38:30Let me just say it here, really.
38:32So let's not be lazy about writing a single word.
38:34This is still the language of communication today.
38:36Let's not reject them.
38:37So there's no need, these are a waste of time, that's not how it works.
38:39This is how we communicate now.
38:42We have to accept some of these things too.
38:43As this era has brought about.
38:44Yes, we invite our children to the dinner table by phone.
38:47Exactly.
38:48Sometimes I call my son from his room too.
38:51He likes it more.
38:52He's even running now.
38:54Yes, so we owe each other a debt at this point.
38:59Of course, our stories continue.
39:01This was a narrative account of the test we faced regarding property.
39:10There is the story of Khidr (peace be upon him) and Moses (peace be upon him).
39:14I don't want to go there at all.
39:16Because dozens of programs could be made about this.
39:19As you know, this is your field as well.
39:22So, perhaps, to put it briefly and concisely, this is a test of knowledge.
39:32It should be stated that it is a test of knowledge.
39:35As you know, a group from the Children of Israel came to Prophet Moses and asked him, "Are you the wisest person in the world?"
39:43Actually, a rather inappropriate question is being asked.
39:46Because some friends who read this story responded as follows:
39:50Why would a prophet feel the need to respond with something like, "I am the most knowledgeable person in the world"?
39:56There may be minor criticisms.
39:58This is not it.
39:59There really wasn't any other answer to that question in that situation.
40:03Because the prophet of the Children of Israel is a great prophet, one who has witnessed many miracles of his.
40:15And the fact that they asked him such a question naturally led to Prophet Moses responding to them in the same way.
40:21It brings.
40:22But after this statement he is informed that no, the most knowledgeable person in the world,
40:27From the perspective of Islamic law, you might be the most knowledgeable person in terms of apparent knowledge.
40:32But there is another servant of Ours to whom We have granted a share of the knowledge of the truth.
40:37A message in the form of Yan Musa.
40:41Perhaps we can say that different dimensions of knowledge have been presented, professor?
40:45Definitely.
40:46Yes.
40:47That curtain is perhaps a partial lifting of the veil of the unseen.
40:50Because, as you know, what we call Sharia is merely its outward form.
40:52It goes beyond what is visible.
40:54Beyond what is visible.
40:55Because Sharia is merely outwardly expressed.
40:56This outlines the relationship between a servant and his Lord, between servants themselves, defines what is permissible and forbidden, and distinguishes between what is apparent and apparent.
41:02We understand and interpret Sharia based on what we see.
41:07But the world is not just this.
41:09So the knowledge of truth goes far beyond that.
41:12And this story actually shows us, in a way, the correspondence between Sharia and truth.
41:17Through what they told us, through the lessons they taught us.
41:20The attitude of Prophet Moses is very important here.
41:23So, actually, we should touch upon these four stories, and perhaps later, if time permits, the story of Dhul-Qarnayn as well.
41:30There is something fundamentally underlying these four stories.
41:32You are truly witnessing boundless mercy.
41:35So there are exams.
41:37Including the garden owner.
41:39Perhaps the garden owner loses his garden in a worldly sense, but he realizes his mistake before he dies.
41:46I think this is also a blessing.
41:48In other words, it's a final chance before death for a person to be shown the mistake they made, and for them to approach God with remorse and regret.
41:56His return is actually a blessing in this story.
41:59So, we could tell so much from stories, but as you can see, we're only discussing one aspect of it right now.
42:06There is indeed a layered quality to Surah Al-Kahf, and it's not unique to that surah either.
42:12And the meeting of Khidr (peace be upon him) and Moses (peace be upon him) and the three events that befell them.
42:19As I said, there probably isn't enough time for him.
42:24But here, Prophet Moses, faced with what he saw and the knowledge of the person before him, the fact that he possessed knowledge and was given that knowledge, showed great humility.
42:38He agrees to become his student.
42:41So, like Prophet Moses, perhaps one-sixth of the Quran mentions him, and perhaps the Prophet Muhammad conveyed this to the believers.
42:48Then, presented as an example, was one of the greatest figures in history,
42:55The expression "abden min ibadina," which is used in the Quran when referring to the Prophet (peace be upon him), means "from my servants," even though he possessed knowledge of the truth.
43:04He is a servant.
43:05Because it's very clear. Even with all this knowledge, he's still just one of many servants of God.
43:11And what does Moses do to one of those servants? Like a helper, obedient and saying, "I will obey you, and you will obey me."
43:23He explicitly uses that expression against حضرت Hızır (Khidr).
43:26But of course, he can't resist. By nature, he'll erupt in anger.
43:30Because, truly, when viewed from the perspective of Islamic law, events occur that are impossible to accept.
43:35So, in this story, there is also a special kind of divine knowledge, a knowledge from God's presence, that we call esoteric knowledge.
43:46that it was given to the servants
43:47We can see that this might not have been given to all the prophets sometimes.
43:52Therefore, we need to direct our understanding beyond the apparent, towards the unseen, to deepen our knowledge, and to increase our wisdom and the depth of our hearts.
44:06It's necessary. I think that's the message in the story.
44:09We can add this, Mr. Mustafa. That is, in each of the incidents that have happened to us, when that veil I mentioned is lifted, it shows us...
44:18The judge, having received a satisfactory answer, is in fact the embodiment of his name, a manifestation of justice.
44:25To be able to accept, beforehand, that when we lift that curtain, there will be an answer that satisfies us, is truly a privilege.
44:34Also, let's say, those who believe, those who have faith in this.
44:37Because otherwise, so many things happen in life that we can't make sense of, can't quite put our finger on, or can't accept.
44:46We see that all of this actually evaporates and is replaced by an endless peace and contentment.
44:54Yes, it's time for iftar in Ankara. May Allah accept your prayers, and may your tables be bountiful.
45:01Yes, dear viewers, it's time for breaking the fast in Ankara.
45:07They too broke their fast and offered their prayers at their beautiful tables.
45:14They understand this joy.
45:15In Istanbul, we are slowly approaching the time for iftar.
45:20But our studio is also very warm, and we have a wonderful conversation.
45:23Hopefully, we will experience this warmth and joy together again as the time for breaking the fast approaches.
45:29Sir, there is a saying from our Lord that means, "What good would you be without your prayers?"
45:35Prayers are truly very important.
45:38That's why we always pray.
45:41We can pray to our Lord not only with words, but also with our demeanor and our actions.
45:47It's the holy month of Ramadan, and I'd like to ask Zeynep Hanım a question.
45:52Of course, in terms of our control, ourselves, our will,
45:57It provides us with very important training in controlling our appetite and our body's needs.
46:04Yes.
46:05For example, sometimes I think like this...
46:07I'm saying that even though there are many things that don't have a direct impact on food,
46:11I keep thinking, "If only I could eat them and satisfy my hunger."
46:15Say what?
46:16So why do we think this way?
46:17Why can't we control our appetite?
46:19Yes, you've actually touched on a very important point.
46:22You said that, even if anything happens, without getting bogged down in worries about appetite or anything like that,
46:28You used an expression like, "If only I could quell my hunger."
46:31Yes.
46:31What exactly is hunger?
46:33During Ramadan, and through fasting, we are in a month where we will actually begin to explore our own hunger.
46:40Yes.
46:40We are avoiding so many things, we are avoiding water, we are avoiding food.
46:44Even when we have access to a food item, when we are preparing a meal in front of us, when it is on our kitchen counter, we often choose not to consume it until iftar time.
46:54What a powerful display of force, actually.
46:56It's truly invaluable.
46:58We are in a month where we can discover this power as well.
47:00I always think of this moon as a laboratory.
47:03We are in a month where we can analyze our bodies much better and understand their reactions much better.
47:09Yes, we mentioned hunger, but what kinds of hunger do we experience, for example?
47:13Do we really seek out the absence of energy during the day?
47:16Or are we perhaps longing for the absence of sweets, sugar, or certain flavors?
47:20Or are we in pursuit of a kind of self-annihilation?
47:23This is also a very good opportunity for us to understand this.
47:26We mentioned power, and we discussed this issue again earlier in the context of short stories, and we will continue to discuss it.
47:31Power is such a crucial factor that it needs to be controlled, and when uncontrolled, it becomes uncontrollable.
47:41power factor is a factor.
47:42Even civilizations today are, in fact, built upon this foundation.
47:47Humans are beings who can do whatever they want, but they shouldn't do everything they want.
47:52And we also see this through fasting.
47:57We have gained and felt this power.
47:59Yes, in Surah Al-Kahf, we have another commander, a king, who doesn't use his power.
48:08There's also Dhul-Qarnayn, we'll talk about him too.
48:11Professor Hatice, if you'd like, after the story of the Companions of the Cave, could you tell the story of Prophet Moses' (peace be upon him) mysterious journey in a more concrete way?
48:23Let's share it with our viewers.
48:24Please.
48:28In short, the Quran contains many detailed stories in various sources, but we, of course...
48:36Since we are basing our arguments on the Quran, we can say the following, based on the concrete information found therein.
48:42After passing through certain trials, after a journey full of tests, after forgetting something that should not be forgotten, Prophet Moses,
48:54one, the place where two seas part; according to legend, this is the place where the Mediterranean and the Red Sea meet or separate.
49:06"And right here We brought him face to face with one of Our servants," says Allah Almighty.
49:12That is Khidr (peace be upon him), the prophet Moses.
49:14Moses doesn't even know exactly what he's looking for.
49:17While in pursuit of the unknown, or even standing beside it, he says to the person who is helping him:
49:22"So we embark on a journey, and I've decided to brave a journey that might last decades until we find it," he says.
49:30I am trying to find this person, or the person I was told about.
49:34And although it is forgotten, that miracle is described in a different way in the verse.
49:40It naturally has very different interpretations for both commentators and experts in the field.
49:44Of course, I can't go into too much detail about that.
49:46And here they meet Khidr, and Khidr says to him, "Moses conveyed to me some knowledge from what was taught to you."
49:56Are you?
49:57Upon this, Hazrat Khidr says, "You cannot bear the knowledge that has been given to me."
50:02So if you knew what I know, or if you were to embark on this journey with me, you wouldn't be able to bear what you're about to see.
50:10Upon this, Prophet Moses made a promise.
50:13I will endure, and you will find me among those who are patient.
50:17And I promise to obey you completely, exactly as you commanded, as an obedient companion.
50:25In fact, Prophet Moses makes a great promise, despite his own nature.
50:28Because he knows Prophet Moses from previous stories.
50:30He's very excited.
50:31He is a fiery prophet, in that he passionately stands up against injustice.
50:38It has a structure.
50:40And when they set out on their journey, they are left stranded on the road free of charge.
50:45For some reason, after boarding a ship that would take them to their destination free of charge, Khidr (peace be upon him) damages the ship.
50:54Upon this, Prophet Moses said, "How can you do such a thing to a community that has shown us such kindness? How can you do such a thing?"
51:00Because you might do evil.
51:01Moses is overcome with emotion.
51:03Didn't I tell you, says the Prophet Khidr?
51:05Because you can't be patient.
51:06I didn't say you couldn't be patient.
51:07Moses says, "Okay, but don't immediately hold it against me like this at the very first mistake I make."
51:14I will continue to be patient and I am determined to continue the journey with you, in obedience and submission.
51:22Khidr (peace be upon him) gives Prophet Moses another chance.
51:25Then when they go again, they arrive at their destination, and from there, as they walk along, there's a child playing a game.
51:36And that's actually the most crucial part of the story.
51:41A group of people playing a game sees a group of children and kills one of them.
51:47Ready, peace be upon him.
51:49Of course, Prophet Moses couldn't stand still after that.
51:52So nobody can stop something like that.
51:54He can't stand it.
51:56He confronts Hazrat Khidr, saying, "How can you be so heartless? How can you unjustly take a life?"
52:04Hazrat Khidr says, "Didn't I tell you that you wouldn't be able to bear being with me?"
52:09That's enough, says Prophet Moses.
52:11This was the last time.
52:12From now on, I will never go back on my word and will abandon my obedience.
52:16If I react to you in this way.
52:18Time is running out.
52:20It's time for iftar in Istanbul.
52:22I know it's getting closer.
52:23I can explain it a bit faster if you'd like.
52:25In the third story, Hızır says something milder, in a way that would cause Prophet Moses to erupt in anger again, in quotation marks.
52:32Making a mistake constitutes a crime.
52:34In the eyes of Prophet Moses.
52:36Then he says, "It's time for us to go our separate ways, but I will explain the wisdom behind each of these things to you in detail."
52:41The first one actually speaks of a cruel, tyrannical ruler who is after the ship or seizes ships.
52:50He says, "I was protected from pirates, rulers, and commanders, but I didn't touch the ships that were considered defective."
52:56That's why I damaged the ship.
52:58The child will later realize that his mother and father are very righteous, very virtuous, and have very good morals.
53:03He would be a very cruel child to his parents.
53:06He was going to bring shame upon them.
53:07That's why I took his life, he says.
53:09And the story goes like this: wisdom, in fact, comforts Moses by revealing the unseen wisdom.
53:17Upon this, Moses, already humble, accepted the superiority and withdrew to his corner.
53:24The antidote to knowledge here—that is, to knowledge and power, to the power gained through knowledge and the power we will gain through our actions—is this humility.
53:33This is the submission and humility we see in Prophet Moses.
53:36So, it turns out that everything we thought we knew wasn't actually as we thought.
53:39We understand that.
53:40Exactly.
53:41Thank you very much for participating in our program.
53:44I truly believe that today we have made excellent use of the wise stories in Surah Al-Kahf and their relevance to us.
53:52We benefited from it.
53:53Thank you very much, Ms. Zeynep.
53:56Thank you too.
53:56In addition to our spiritual sources of nourishment, our material sources of nourishment are also important.
54:02And the relationship between them is truly invaluable.
54:05May your feet be healthy, thank you, and may you prosper.
54:07Thank you.
54:08We want to leave for Istanbul's iftar at the last minute, with a prayer.
54:13Let us raise our hands and pray.
54:15Amine.
54:16Praise be to Allah, praise be to Allah, praise be to Allah, praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds.
54:31Hallelujah.
54:33O Lord, we have fasted for Your pleasure, we have turned to You and we have believed.
54:38O Lord, please accept our fasts in your mercy.
54:43We strive to worship You during the blessed month of Ramadan.
54:48Please, in your grace and mercy, accept our broken, flawed, and imperfect deeds.
54:53Grant us the ability to perform deeds that will bring us closer to Your pleasure and that will please You.
54:59And keep us away from all kinds of evil, from carnal and satanic deeds.
55:04Amine.
55:05All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds.
55:08Enjoy your meal in Istanbul, sir/madam.
55:10Time for breaking the fast.
55:11May your tables be bountiful.
55:14I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
55:24I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
55:36I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
55:37I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
55:50I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
56:03I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
56:07I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
56:11I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
56:20I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
56:37I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
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