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Ramazan Sevinci 13. Bölüm | Merve Yıldırım & Ali Akpınar (03 Mart 2026)
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00:00:00Bismillah, Bismillah, Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Bismillah.
00:00:16The place was Medina, and the Banu Quraiza Jews had broken the agreement they had made during the Battle of the Trench.
00:00:26While the city was going through difficult times, Muslims also faced betrayal from within.
00:00:34This situation demanded a price, and after the war, the fortress was besieged and they were asked to surrender.
00:00:45Banu Quraiza said, "We will surrender, but we have one condition."
00:00:50They pointed to a Companion from the Ansar.
00:00:53They wanted him to meet with them, to act as a mediator.
00:00:57That Companion was Abu Lubaba, a trustworthy and highly respected representative whom the Prophet greatly admired.
00:01:05Abu Lubaba accepted the invitation and went to them as the Prophet's envoy and representative of the Muslim community.
00:01:16When he encountered them, he felt the fear, anxiety, and worry in their eyes.
00:01:24They said, "We will surrender, but what will happen to us?"
00:01:29What will they do to us?
00:01:30In response to this question, Abu Lubaba was burdened by the responsibility of representing our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), the weight of that trust, and his past relationship with them.
00:01:42He was trapped between his acquaintances.
00:01:45He didn't actually say anything, but he hinted at something.
00:01:50He hinted that the consequences could be very serious.
00:01:55This was an implication that would affect their morale and behavior.
00:02:01And immediately afterwards, Abu Lubaba was filled with deep remorse as he realized how wrong his actions were.
00:02:09Without speaking to anyone, he went directly to the Prophet's Mosque and tied himself to a pillar there.
00:02:19Because even though no one had questioned him or punished him, he wanted to punish himself.
00:02:28He would only understand and accept forgiveness for this mistake through God's judgment.
00:02:36He said, "Do not untie me from this pole until God gives His judgment."
00:02:41This process only came to an end when our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) greeted him one day with a different facial expression.
00:02:51That's what repentance was like.
00:02:54Repentance was clinging to the rope of God.
00:02:57It was about clinging to the rope of regret.
00:02:59It was about doing some self-assessment.
00:03:01That day our Prophet came and said, "O Lubaba, I have good tidings for you!"
00:03:06God has forgiven you.
00:03:09Thus, Abu Lubaba burst into tears upon hearing this good news and expressed his gratitude.
00:03:14Abu Lubaba was actually clinging to the rope of Allah.
00:03:18He was clinging to the rope of forgiveness.
00:03:20His heart could only find peace through the pleasure of his Lord.
00:03:24Dear viewers, tonight we will be reflecting on the Holy Quran.
00:03:29We will be discussing some concepts there, particularly concepts like contemplation, reflection, and deliberation.
00:03:36And we have two very important guests.
00:03:39Prof. Dr. Ali Akpınar and Merve Yıldırım.
00:03:44We will begin our conversation with them shortly.
00:03:48Stay with us for now, don't leave, we'll be with you soon.
00:03:58Eûzu Billahi Minashşeytanirracim
00:04:15In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
00:15:05Contemplation also refers to intense concentration in thought, and we refer to these concepts of thought as numerous in the Holy Quran.
00:15:14Independent studies have been conducted on these topics, theses have been written, and books have been published.
00:15:20Each of them contains subtle nuances and points to different versions and tones of thought.
00:15:30So, the Quran encourages very heartfelt reflection.
00:15:34So that's when these concepts become different, professor?
00:15:36Of course. As stated in the hadiths of our Prophet.
00:15:39En-nas kel maadim says.
00:15:42So people are like mines, and the ways and aspects of their interactions are different.
00:15:48Their trends are also different.
00:15:50So, when we consider that we were created from the earth, when we consider the elements in the earth...
00:15:57These things are also mentioned in the rest of the hadith.
00:16:00Here are some with a stony, hard surface; some with a muddy surface; some with a golden surface; some with an iron surface.
00:16:09Because each person has different characteristics, the areas of interaction that bring them to a certain point also differ.
00:16:20And with these concepts, God Almighty already presents so many heartfelt proofs to people in the Holy Quran.
00:16:27So, when you look at it, the Quran takes you deep into history, even with its concise verses.
00:16:34It takes you deep into history.
00:16:37It didn't work out, it's taking us to the future.
00:16:39Both for this world and the hereafter.
00:16:42Here is the Day of Judgment, the questioning, heaven, hell, the books of deeds, the balance, the reckoning, the book, etc.
00:16:50But it doesn't stop there when it comes to the future.
00:16:54He takes them diving in the sea, he takes them on trips in the sea.
00:16:57It takes you on a journey to the heavens, it lifts you up to the skies.
00:17:01You see, it takes you deep into the animal kingdom, really.
00:17:05Certain animals have become the names of our chapters and have been included in our verses.
00:17:10That didn't work, so he's immersing himself in the plant kingdom.
00:17:13So, he tries to convince people from many different angles, with different evidence.
00:17:21And this is what I understand.
00:17:23When these verses are discussed in class, I say:
00:17:26God does not want to abandon any of His servants.
00:17:30Every servant of God is important, every human being is important to God.
00:17:34He wants to liberate every human being from the bondage of Satan, the ego, or whatever we call "things other than God."
00:17:43That is why God sends Moses to the Pharaohs.
00:17:46That is why God sends people like Abraham to confront Nimrod.
00:17:50That is why Allah sends Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to people like Abu Jahl.
00:17:54He never gives up on them either.
00:17:56But of course, ultimately, people make their own choices.
00:18:00He will have to bear the consequences of his choice.
00:18:03We have a very well-documented book on this subject.
00:18:06And we have a book that demands very deep thought about this evidence.
00:18:13And in each order, in each directive, these different concepts are used from different perspectives.
00:18:20So you delved deep into history.
00:18:23If you couldn't become a shareholder there, think about the future and get your act together.
00:18:28If that doesn't work, they dip it in water, take it out, wet it, and take it for a walk in the sea.
00:18:34Rivers carry the world's waters up to the mountains.
00:18:38For example, there are so many verses about mountains, it's interesting, professor.
00:18:41There are so many verses about clouds.
00:18:44He takes us around and shows us around these places.
00:18:46And he wants us to notice this evidence.
00:18:49The fundamental goal of these concepts is self-awareness.
00:18:55We think in order to exist, or perhaps we think in order to become aware of our existence.
00:19:02In order to help us understand our existence, God warns us with different concepts.
00:19:09It warns and guides.
00:19:11The Holy Quran, from our Almighty Lord, offers us a method of contemplation, reflection, and deliberation in such a profound way that people can find everything they seek.
00:19:23Actually, this way he's teaching them.
00:19:26Ms. Merve, of course, in modern times we have many stimuli, far too many stimuli.
00:19:34And in this sense, what mission do you think contemplation has in terms of creating awareness?
00:19:42Actually, I agree completely with everything my professor said.
00:19:46They are almost similar things, but if we consider contemplation in its simplest, most basic form, then thinking, in its literal sense, is...
00:19:54But it's not just any kind of thinking.
00:19:57What distinguishes contemplation from normal thinking is that it is more detailed and delves deeper.
00:20:02As my professor said, it requires an effort akin to diving to the bottom of an ocean to retrieve a pearl.
00:20:10It's mentally exhausting, but it's about taking it step by step; you can't find the pearl all at once.
00:20:16When you set out on a journey, everything you see along the way becomes material, which you gather up.
00:20:22And in the end, as if putting that puzzle together, God Almighty presents you with a magnificent picture.
00:20:28I'd also like to give an example from Hira.
00:20:32The Prophet Muhammad experienced the pinnacle of contemplation in the Cave of Hira.
00:20:38And it has been a very different example for us as well.
00:20:40Because, in fact, the period we are living in is a very difficult one.
00:20:43In the atmosphere we live in now, sometimes we can't escape the situation,
00:20:49Unfortunately, sometimes we go through periods where we get lost in that crisis, in those problems at work.
00:20:55And when you look at the life of the Prophet, you see that it was as if he was emerging from the injustice of that pre-Islamic era.
00:21:03from his recklessness, his injustice, the cruelties brought about by idolatry, etc.
00:21:10He chooses Hira as an escape from all of them.
00:21:13There is no sound, very little light, and it's a place cut off from outside information.
00:21:18So let's think about the Prophet Muhammad from a psychological perspective.
00:21:20Now, why did he choose this place?
00:21:23A place without sound and without light.
00:21:26I really won't hear from anywhere.
00:21:29I've shut myself off from the entire outside world.
00:21:33This time, God Almighty says, "There, my servant can turn inward."
00:21:38So he can see the real treasure.
00:21:41Actually, we can learn many different lessons from this as well.
00:21:44When we sometimes shut ourselves off from the outside world, we turn inward.
00:21:50And we are indeed seeing that treasure.
00:21:53The Cave of Hira, in fact, is something to be praised to us.
00:21:58I actually take the contemplative life of Imam Shafi as a great example for myself.
00:22:04And I tell stories about it wherever I go.
00:22:05At one point in his life, he completely set aside fame, glory, everything, and sat in contemplation somewhere on one of the minarets of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.
00:22:16It's being filmed.
00:22:17And he says that he actually lived a very meaningful life there.
00:22:23He says that it's not enough to just know, you also have to be.
00:22:28So this is what we understand from our elders.
00:22:31Sometimes, when we get lost in that chaos and confusion, we can actually find our own Hira.
00:22:37I believe that in a corner of my heart, that Hira is me.
00:22:42Yes, perhaps we cannot go to Mecca.
00:22:44We can't always sit at the feet of the Prophet in Medina and weep, but...
00:22:48I believe that sometimes being alone amidst the crowds can be healing, and sometimes pausing to think can be therapeutic.
00:22:57And from the Cave of Hira, we see that the Prophet Muhammad is climbing to the top of the hill.
00:23:01It's not coming down.
00:23:03He climbs to the top of the hill and looks down on Mecca from the sky, from a higher vantage point, and observes the heavens from there.
00:23:10The sky is healing, and looking at things from a distance is also healing.
00:23:14That's why the Prophet Muhammad actually recommends this to us as well.
00:23:19When you're bored or overwhelmed, he says, just step back a little and look at things from a distance.
00:23:26So you're saying, retreat to your own Hira?
00:23:28I say, retreat to your own Hira.
00:23:29I say, retreat to your own Hira.
00:23:30Yes.
00:23:30That's what you say.
00:23:31Yes.
00:23:32Yes, it's not easy when you think about it.
00:23:34But this is something that happens occasionally, not something that will continue constantly.
00:23:38Yes.
00:23:38Because we're already in the midst of life.
00:23:39It's as if the holy month of Ramadan offers us opportunities to retreat to our own Hira cave.
00:23:44It's an opportunity, but we also need to emphasize this point.
00:23:47Now, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was in Hira before the revelation, at the farewell, but after he received the revelation...
00:23:57He received the command "Qum fe Enzir" (warn and be warned), and he descended into life and became one with people.
00:24:07But he always knew how to be on the side of justice among the people.
00:24:12And at this point, for example, there are the periods of seclusion (itikaf) of our Prophet, during which he listened to himself.
00:24:18Ramadan is precisely this opportunity month.
00:24:21But their seclusion (itikaf) also takes place in the mosque, providing an opportunity for self-reflection.
00:24:28So, he's still among the people.
00:24:30Our sources say that he spent the last 10 days, or even the last 20 days of his last Ramadan, in seclusion (itikaf).
00:24:37But the Prophet's place of seclusion (itikaf) was the mosque.
00:24:41He is present in the congregation five times a day at the mosque and leads them in prayer.
00:24:48He also continues to offer them advice from time to time.
00:24:51I felt the need to say these things to avoid any misunderstanding.
00:24:57So, even in Sufism, the concept of withdrawing from life, of asceticism, has its limits.
00:25:05The period of asceticism is already limited to 40 days, and in most Sufi orders it is also limited to 40 days.
00:25:13Sometimes they last for a year or so, but ultimately they are limited.
00:25:18Being among the people, being with the truth, perhaps being able to become aware of oneself, to think, to contemplate within life itself.
00:25:27For example, contemplation is mentioned in the Quran, and contemplation, reflection, and deliberation are also mentioned in prayer, as the Quran itself states.
00:25:36So you
00:25:36Don't you ponder deeply about the Quran?
00:25:43Therefore, it's about maintaining that state within life itself, within the verses of the Quran.
00:25:49It's about being able to act in accordance with the old saying, "hands are busy with work, but heart is with loved ones."
00:25:57Or, for example, there's this misconception...
00:26:00So, I went to Hejaz, I've returned from the Hajj, and now I won't touch the scales anymore.
00:26:05I have left the affairs of the world to my sons, my children.
00:26:09No, perhaps the person with that equipment will be in charge of the scales more often, so that it will be fairer.
00:26:16Their behavior and attitudes should be more moral.
00:26:20Or else I'll leave it to the children; let them continue to shortchange us, let them continue to make mistakes.
00:26:27That's not true.
00:26:28Therefore, the first revelation to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) came from Hira.
00:26:35Sources even say that he never went back up to Hira again.
00:26:39He always performed his seclusion, his retreat, and his private life among the people, within life itself, but always with his Lord.
00:26:52Of course, sir, the entire earth is considered a mosque.
00:26:56Absolutely, that's our hadith.
00:26:58Also, for example, there are times like the pre-dawn meal (sahur) and dawn (seher) that we use to create a Hira (a sacred place within our family).
00:27:06That is, during those quiet and deeply meaningful hours of the night.
00:27:10Our prostration is the moment you detach yourself from the world; that's the moment, as my teacher said, when you're plunged into darkness.
00:27:16The same goes for prostration.
00:27:18So I am returning to my origin, prostrating myself before the earth, and being only with my Lord.
00:27:25But to be aware of the fact that you are prostrating yourself,
00:27:28To be able to understand the meaning of saying "Subhani Rabbi'l-Ala".
00:27:33I have become smaller and smaller, O God, but the more I become smaller, the more I realize Your greatness.
00:27:40To be able to say, "Oh God, I've realized how sublime it is."
00:27:43In other words, it means being able to say, "I show you my devotion through prostration, my Lord."
00:27:49Therefore, contemplation is actually present in all of our actions that we call righteous deeds.
00:27:55So, of course, a teacher will prepare their lesson with contemplation and reflection.
00:28:01Before that lesson, there will be that same period of reflection and contemplation.
00:28:06While we were talking again, I said, "Actually, we're the ones talking now; you started by talking about silence."
00:28:11Then, professor, let's not talk, let's be silent, let's just look at each other.
00:28:15But as the saying goes, "a dervish's thoughts are reflected in his words."
00:28:19They say, "Think a thousand times before you speak."
00:28:23Therefore, we will of course speak after filtering our words through reflection and deliberation.
00:28:31So there's no breaking away from it.
00:28:33In other words, it's intertwined with life.
00:28:34For example, Professor Mustafa, this is what I think.
00:28:36So now it's five daily prayers.
00:28:38It can be compressed into half an hour.
00:28:40If God had willed, you could have been with me during these half hours before work started in the morning.
00:28:48After that, continue with your worldly affairs as you see fit.
00:28:51He doesn't do that.
00:28:53He's distributing it.
00:28:54Morning prayer time, midday prayer, afternoon prayer, evening prayer.
00:28:58And life goes on between prayers.
00:29:02In prayer as well, contemplation, reflection, and deliberation are all guided by these concepts.
00:29:06But in life too, when making a purchase, it's important to do so with a spirit of contemplation and reflection.
00:29:13Doing things with careful consideration.
00:29:16So, if I take this trip with this friend, what will I gain and what will I lose?
00:29:21Of course, these things need to be done by calculating and planning.
00:29:25Therefore, we are living in an interconnected world.
00:29:29Therefore, as you said, the earth was made a mosque, and every action a Muslim performs in a Muslim manner is considered an act of worship.
00:29:39Can you take a look?
00:29:40So, a Muslim's gaze towards another Muslim is an act of charity, and removing something that causes harm on the road is also an act of worship.
00:29:49Saying a kind word is an act of worship, helping someone, or giving them directions is also an act of worship.
00:29:55But standing before the Lord and praying, and fasting, are also acts of worship.
00:30:01And this is exactly what we experience during fasting.
00:30:04Look, we're fasting and having a conversation right now.
00:30:08We fast, we travel, we visit.
00:30:11We fast, we shop, we trade, we are able to do all of that.
00:30:16We fast, we sleep.
00:30:18To actually be a part of such a mosaic.
00:30:22But to be able to do this without breaking away, without deviating from the origin, without straying from the purpose of creation.
00:30:29So, in essence, servitude to God encompasses all the actions we take in every aspect of our lives.
00:30:36It is a much broader phenomenon encompassing thought, mind, solitude, and physical actions.
00:30:47Unless one understands this, one might reduce servitude to God to merely prayers and fasting.
00:30:54He reduces it only to the private acts of worship he performs.
00:30:57In fact, if we pay attention, even the prayer of a hypocrite is not considered valid.
00:31:00So, outwardly he appears to be praying, but because of what you're saying, that mark of devotion cannot be attached to it...
00:31:08Allah says, "Woe to those who pray, woe to those who perform such prayers."
00:31:14So even prayer, which is the most basic form of worship, is not considered valid by God.
00:31:20Therefore, to possess that spirit—may contemplation grant us that, God willing.
00:31:25Let's continue with the contemplation.
00:31:29During contemplation, it's natural for a person to have a lot of confusion and mixed emotions within them all the time.
00:31:36Concerns.
00:31:37We are exposed to many voices, both internal and external.
00:31:40A void of meaning.
00:31:40Does contemplation have such a purifying, simplifying quality for humankind?
00:31:46Absolutely.
00:31:47Especially when we think a little bit about what causes anxiety and a lack of meaning.
00:31:53And when we look at it from the perspective of a religious scholar, a theologian, we actually see anxiety,
00:31:58So, a psychologist might see it differently, but from the religious leader's perspective, it's like this:
00:32:02Perhaps it's a sign that we've actually anchored our hearts in the wrong places,
00:32:08Anxiety and a sense of meaning are actually a sign from our Lord, a kind of warning sign.
00:32:14So it's a sign that some things aren't right, that some things need to be addressed and fixed.
00:32:20The point is, people fear losing the things they possess.
00:32:26Why?
00:32:26Here's what a person has: money, possessions, reputation, position, status, beauty, children—now, well, whatever their money is...
00:32:32Perhaps he fears that whatever God Almighty has bestowed upon him in abundance, he will lose it in the future.
00:32:38And because this has nothing to do with the past, it is the mistakes we made in the past that we regret.
00:32:45But that's about the future, whereas Islam tells us that we should make the most of the present moment, the now.
00:32:52And that's exactly where contemplation comes in.
00:32:55So the real thing that will free you from these anxieties and this void of meaning is contemplation.
00:33:01When a person acts as if they own something, as if it belongs to them,
00:33:07These problems are emerging and getting worse.
00:33:11But when you approach the situation from the perspective of a caretaker,
00:33:15If something bad happens to that blessing, you probably won't feel as much distress or sadness as the person who received it.
00:33:22He's being unnecessarily possessive.
00:33:24Because we are unnecessarily possessive, that's why our anxiety levels, sense of meaninglessness, crises, and problems are high.
00:33:32Those socks we knitted ourselves, sometimes we can't figure things out.
00:33:38Here, I actually really like the silkworm as an example.
00:33:43The silkworm has chosen a cocoon for itself.
00:33:47God Almighty placed it inside a cocoon.
00:33:49From the outside, it may seem like the silkworm is actually living a life of imprisonment.
00:33:54So I find it very similar to the picture of modern man being unable to escape the darkness of his mind.
00:34:00You know how sometimes we say, "Enough with these problems, I can't cope with them anymore, I can't get out of this situation"?
00:34:06When you look at the silkworm, inside that cocoon, it acts in accordance with the command of Allah Almighty.
00:34:11It weaves a web around itself, spins its silk, and when you interfere with it, you are actually interfering with its nature.
00:34:23So if you come with scissors, if you come with scissors and break that cocoon, it will never be able to emerge as a butterfly again.
00:34:32Therefore, in some situations we too must be patient, fulfilling the responsibilities that Allah Almighty has placed upon us.
00:34:42We really need to learn how to get through this with patience, resignation, and contemplation.
00:34:49Just wait and see how it all ends, let's see what God will do, whatever He does, He does it well.
00:34:53Dear viewers, today we will be going to Izmir.
00:34:58Let's see what our dear citizens in Izmir think about this issue.
00:35:11We will accept what comes from God.
00:35:14No, we'll say there's a silver lining in that too.
00:35:17That's how we know it, that's how we learned it.
00:35:19If your heart and soul are pure, God grants you everything you desire.
00:35:23You just need to know how to ask for it.
00:35:25Ask, and God will give it to you in the best way.
00:35:28You asked the right person.
00:35:30I have always prayed to God.
00:35:31God, please bring good people into my life.
00:35:34Oh God, grant me my wish if it is good for me.
00:35:39God gave me what I wanted.
00:35:41Reflection, for one thing, matures a person.
00:35:44Thinking makes you think.
00:35:47It teaches people patience and gratitude.
00:35:50We believe that everything comes from God, and we act accordingly, through contemplation.
00:35:55This means thinking.
00:35:57From thinking deeply.
00:35:59Patience, gratitude, and so on.
00:36:04So, being closer to religious feelings guides you towards purification from all sins.
00:36:17After that, he tries to prepare them for spiritual life.
00:36:24If God created a living being, why did He create it?
00:36:28There were reasons, of course.
00:36:30Nothing happened without a reason.
00:36:35Definitely.
00:36:36To think, to understand, and to put it into practice.
00:36:41To err is human, we are all human, we make mistakes, but we must learn from our mistakes.
00:36:51What did it take from us?
00:36:54To understand them and avoid falling into these mistakes.
00:36:58That's what contemplation means.
00:37:05Yes, our citizens are saying it so well.
00:37:09Our people truly have a high level of understanding.
00:37:12He understands the issues correctly.
00:37:14Professor, I'm asking this to make contemplation a little more concrete.
00:37:19Now, as you said, contemplation is involved in worship, and in other acts of devotion as well.
00:37:28So how does contemplative worship take shape in our minds?
00:37:32So, in reality, whatever we do, we fulfill this act of worship by incorporating contemplation into it.
00:37:40Now, to give an example from fasting, God Almighty begins the verse about fasting by saying, "Fasting was ordained for those before you..."
00:37:49Now, look, while fasting, it takes us deep into history.
00:37:56An act performed by Adam, Noah, Abraham, or other righteous people.
00:38:05We are doing it.
00:38:06And fasting is an act of worship that is observed individually, but right now perhaps a billion people around the world are fasting.
00:38:15This act of worship unites us with a sense of community, bringing us together with our fellow brothers and sisters.
00:38:23Fasting reminds us of ourselves.
00:38:28Now, as the time for breaking the fast approaches, even if one has prepared the most hearty meal, one realizes that it's all over, one's helplessness.
00:38:37It reminds me of itself.
00:38:39In other words, it reminds us that humans are limited beings.
00:38:42And he tries to understand and comprehend the wisdom behind the supreme creator giving us such a command.
00:38:50And ultimately, that pre-dawn meal is a separate opportunity for reflection.
00:38:56Not just food and drink.
00:38:58Iftar is a special opportunity for reflection.
00:39:01Tarawih prayers offer a unique opportunity for reflection.
00:39:04Therefore, we can apply this principle to other forms of worship as well.
00:39:10In other words, why do we perform the action or deed we are doing, how do we do it, for whom do we do it, and against whom do we do it?
00:39:20And what are our expectations from this, what is our goal?
00:39:23By considering all of these things, that's when contemplation truly takes place.
00:39:28Or perhaps it was a superficial form of worship, fasting from morning until evening, from iftar (breaking the fast) to sahur (pre-dawn meal), that made many people so.
00:39:37You know, scholars say there's fasting for the common people, fasting for the elite, and fasting for the most elite of the elite.
00:39:44Enabling all organs to observe the fast.
00:39:46To be able to make all one's organs subservient and surrendered to God, the Creator.
00:39:51That's the main point.
00:39:52For him, fasting is not just about the stomach.
00:39:55Contemplation is the same.
00:39:56It is a heartfelt action performed in cooperation with all the organs.
00:40:01In the Quran
00:40:02Every person has a heart.
00:40:08But God says that only those with hearts can understand and contemplate these things.
00:40:13Moments with a heart.
00:40:15In other words, understand with your heart.
00:40:16Because the heart is the center of faith.
00:40:18Of course, we're not just talking about the heart, the physical piece of flesh that pumps blood.
00:40:23The heart is the center of faith that makes us valuable in the sight of God.
00:40:28Those who are connected to the heart understand, perceive, and comprehend.
00:40:34Therefore, we can observe and practice this act of contemplation in all acts of worship and all deeds, with all our organs working together.
00:40:47But today, humanity has become a mob afraid to think.
00:40:53Let's not be afraid to think that our brains wear out.
00:40:58Let's delve into the subject of deep thinking.
00:41:01Because the more a person thinks, the more they will become aware of themselves.
00:41:04Fasting and other acts of worship inherently involve a journey into one's inner world.
00:41:09It is a journey of self-discovery.
00:41:11If he knows himself, he will know his Lord.
00:41:13If he becomes aware of himself, he will realize the purpose of his coming into the world or the purpose of his existence in the world.
00:41:20That's the kind of understanding we need to have that leads to awareness.
00:41:24We call it contemplative thinking, sir.
00:41:28There must be a way to do this, too.
00:41:31So, you also need to know how to think.
00:41:34Definitely.
00:41:34How does one contemplate?
00:41:36Where do we begin?
00:41:37So, when we are worshipping, when we are alone, withdrawn into our inner world, in seclusion, what should we think about?
00:41:47What are we going to contemplate?
00:41:48We need resources that will nourish us in these areas as well.
00:41:52Of course, of course, absolutely.
00:41:53This includes, first and foremost, the Quran and the Sunnah.
00:41:56Indeed, there is a well-known hadith of our Prophet.
00:41:59He says, "I contemplate on all things except Allah, and I do not contemplate on falsehood except Allah."
00:42:03So don't think about the nature of God.
00:42:07Reflect on the blessings of God.
00:42:10What kind of being, what kind of thing is God?
00:42:14He says don't think about it.
00:42:15But still, one wonders.
00:42:18When you think about it, you can't get over it.
00:42:21So, our Prophet says, this scale cannot bear this weight.
00:42:24But reflect on the blessings of God.
00:42:27In those blessings, you will see and perceive that unparalleled power.
00:42:33Of course, borders are important.
00:42:35To be guided by the Quran and Sunnah.
00:42:37A prophet is a chosen person, but he carries out his duty under the supervision of Gabriel.
00:42:45And so we become a community, we bring forward a knowledgeable brother.
00:42:50Under his supervision.
00:42:52We are going to school, under the teacher's supervision.
00:42:55We're going to work.
00:42:56We do this work under the supervision of our master, our employer, our manager, our director.
00:43:01Of course, it will be controlled.
00:43:03So now, many philosophical thinkers are lost and have gone astray, God forbid.
00:43:12So, it's about thinking deeply, but that thing you mentioned is very important.
00:43:16Knowing your limits, maintaining control, and being able to do this under the guidance of a trainer, teacher, or role model is important.
00:43:26That's important. And there's also this, sir, you started with Abu Lubaba.
00:43:31The word "reason" (akıl) does not appear in its simplest form in the Quran.
00:43:37The active intellect, also known as functional intellect, appears in the form of the verb form "akılün" or "ta akılün," but the Quran uses a concept of "lüp" (a kind of grammatical loop).
00:43:44There is.
00:43:45Abu Lubaba, Lubaba means father of wisdom or mentor.
00:43:48So that's where the association came from.
00:43:50Now, "lüp" means a person of sound mind whose essence is pure.
00:43:54Therefore, every responsible person is intelligent.
00:43:57But many of those who commit wrongdoings today—robbers, embezzlers, and those who harm people—are not fools; they are intelligent.
00:44:04They are very intelligent, moreover.
00:44:05They are very intelligent, of course.
00:44:06Some industries employ very intelligent people who work late into the night.
00:44:11Therefore, the Quran says "lüp" (those of understanding), and "ülül elbab" (those with understanding).
00:44:14It is important to be people of pure intellect, in pursuit of truth and reality, and engaged in the quest for truth.
00:44:23Getting that club up and running is important.
00:44:26So we're talking about innate intelligence.
00:44:29We say sound reason because, with sound reason and a pure heart, we will, God willing, attain those pure and righteous deeds.
00:44:36Of course, Ms. Merve, educating our children in this sense, encouraging them to think, raising them in this way is important for contemplation and reflection.
00:44:49Of course, if we're going to add the concept of "lube" (understanding) to contemplation, as you mentioned, then it seems like reflection is also necessary.
00:44:58So, they seem like two fundamental concepts that feed and support each other. What do you think?
00:45:03The family, and especially the roles of the mother and father, are very important at this point.
00:45:07Actually, we shouldn't put all the blame on Quran courses and schools.
00:45:11When we talk about education, people immediately think of school, but I believe education begins at home.
00:45:17It actually starts from the womb, or even before that, but we shouldn't delve too deep.
00:45:23When we talk about contemplation, of course, the sources from which the child is nourished are very important.
00:45:28We're not just feeding that child by filling its stomach. It's also being fed through its ear, of course.
00:45:34Whatever we recite, whatever we recite to put him to sleep, whatever we recite to nourish him, whatever we tell him, whatever fairy tale or story we let him listen to, that's what the child will be like.
00:45:45He will actually build his character in that direction.
00:45:49My advice is that at this point we should introduce God and the Prophet in the best possible light.
00:45:54We must make them love us. That is, not by frightening them, but by making them love us. Love and compassion are essential in this process.
00:46:00And explaining what needs to be explained, according to age. I want to explain this to children from a very young age.
00:46:08So I want to talk about four-year-olds, five-year-olds.
00:46:12From the age of four or five onwards, if we are going to talk about anything related to our religion, it should be things that can be explained.
00:46:19For example, we shouldn't tell the story of how Prophet Joseph's brothers threw him into the well.
00:46:24We shouldn't recount the story of Abraham sacrificing his son Ishmael. There's still time for that.
00:46:31Because he's not that age. So we need to know what to tell him.
00:46:35And not by frightening or punishing. Come on, eat this. If you don't eat it, this and that will happen.
00:46:41It's as if a mother who says this, a mother with this kind of demeanor, has suddenly touched a magic wand and is now explaining our religion with love.
00:46:49It's turned into a little bundle of joy.
00:46:51Now, the child doesn't believe that anyway. This is an issue that needs to be considered holistically.
00:46:56It should have a general style.
00:46:57She should adopt a general style, a style befitting a Muslim lady, and wear it like a garment.
00:47:06The father feels the same way. When we explain our religion, we talk about God and our Prophet, but this should extend to every aspect of life.
00:47:15So, we're taking them on a trip. We could take a contemplative trip, for example.
00:47:18We can examine the trees. We can examine the leaves that have fallen from the trees to the ground.
00:47:23We can witness a seed sprouting.
00:47:27An orange actually has a tough outer peel, but its juicy interior and aroma can be absorbed by any weather.
00:47:35For example, he won't lose.
00:47:37Or we could show children a pomegranate as an example.
00:47:40These are, in fact, reasons for contemplation.
00:47:42You asked a moment ago, "Let's think about it, but how should we think about it?"
00:47:45Especially since artificial intelligence has become so integrated into our lives, it seems like we, as parents, have left the thinking part of the job to it.
00:47:55But I really want them to dedicate time to this.
00:47:59And the right fairy tales, the right stories, must be told.
00:48:03For slightly older age groups, especially within families, table conversations and contemplative discussions are very important.
00:48:11So all family members can sit around a table.
00:48:15Here, the father, mother, and children can present scientifically proven data.
00:48:20They can show him his verse, his supporting verse.
00:48:24I'd like to give more concrete examples in this regard.
00:48:28If we do it this way, if we think about it, it will be much better.
00:48:33We also make gratitude jars.
00:48:35There is a jar, and inside it, each family member writes down small pieces of paper for what they should be grateful for, for the blessings God has given them.
00:48:47We write.
00:48:47Regardless of age, what matters is that they can say it.
00:48:52Let's say the child is 5 years old, but their mother can write on their behalf.
00:48:54We fill the jar and set a date.
00:48:58Afterwards, one of us will read the papers one by one from the jar after opening the lid.
00:49:04Finally, we offer a prayer, saying, "Thank you, God, we are grateful."
00:49:08So we realize how many things we have to be grateful for.
00:49:12And after these practices, parents will truly see that children learn to be more optimistic.
00:49:21These individuals actually experience less peer bullying.
00:49:24I could even say it doesn't happen at all.
00:49:26This is the issue we struggle with the most, because peer bullying, as you know.
00:49:30They exist even in primary schools and kindergartens.
00:49:32Especially in middle schools and high schools.
00:49:35We witness many different events every day.
00:49:38If a child learns to contemplate, to see the immense beauty God has created in the universe, to reflect on these things, and to learn to observe,
00:49:51He doesn't even think about, let alone consider, harming any living creature.
00:49:57My teacher.
00:49:57I apologize, but I'd like to say this to help Ms. Merve.
00:50:02Unfortunately, as parents today, we don't spend enough time with our children.
00:50:10In the Quran, in the Surah Luqman, Allah says, "When Luqman was preaching to his son..."
00:50:18He was preaching.
00:50:19So, a father is preaching a one-person congregation to his son.
00:50:25We are giving this order to our children today.
00:50:28Giving orders is something else entirely.
00:50:30So you mean in the sense of advice, right?
00:50:32We tell them to pray, to wash their hands before eating, not to smoke, and to stay away from harmful habits.
00:50:40However, as my teacher said, that is, setting an agenda each day and spending half an hour with them showing interest, attention, love, and sharing information.
00:50:50don't do that,
00:50:50Listen to them, give them a chance to speak, and convince them with evidence, with examples from real life.
00:51:02There's also the aspect of setting an example; being able to deliver that sermon, to present that lesson to them, is very important.
00:51:07Teacher, there's very little time left until iftar in Ankara, but I'd like to add this.
00:51:12There is a saying by Mevlana, he says that man is nourished through his ears.
00:51:17That is why Mevlana begins his twenty-five thousand verse mesnevi with "listen, listen."
00:51:25Of course, listening is very important, of course.
00:51:27So what exactly are we feeding our children with? If they're being fed through their ears, what sounds are we being fed with?
00:51:33Absolutely, absolutely.
00:51:35Did you know that we recite the call to prayer into our children's ears as soon as they are born?
00:51:40But don't say, "What does a child, a baby, understand about the call to prayer?"
00:51:43So today, scientists say that the first sounds a child hears at birth influence their personality.
00:51:50And that's how it begins.
00:51:52As we said, education takes place in the womb; while the child is in the womb,
00:51:56The sounds a mother listens to influence a child's personality, they say.
00:51:59It's not just about nutrition, it's not just about the mother's stressors,
00:52:04down to the sounds he heard.
00:52:07All of these things are, of course, important for the child's development and upbringing.
00:52:12Therefore, we need to look at it as a whole.
00:52:16And a person's change, growth, and development is not a matter of an instant.
00:52:22It takes time.
00:52:24We will patiently endure that process together as educators.
00:52:27Sometimes, while we're training, we'll also have to be prepared to be trained ourselves.
00:52:31So this is important too.
00:52:32So, while we educate our children, we will also learn some things from them.
00:52:36This is also an achievement.
00:52:39Therefore, we will do all of these things together.
00:52:41That's why the Quran too
00:52:42وَاِذَا قُرِيَ الْقُرْآنِ فَاسْتَمِعُوا لَهُ وَاَنْسِتُوا لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ
00:52:47When the Quran is recited, listen, be silent, pay attention so that you do not become merciful.
00:52:53Interestingly, Rumi describes his Masnavi as the "revelation of the Quran."
00:52:59He defines it as the interpretation of the Quran.
00:53:02But the Quran says it is invalid.
00:53:04But the first commandment of the Quran is "read" (iqra).
00:53:07He begins by saying, "Listen."
00:53:09Yes, let's listen to the call to prayer now, sir.
00:53:13Iftar time in Ankara.
00:53:15Enjoy your meal, and may God accept your prayers, dear viewers.
00:53:19Yes, we also say amen to this beautiful prayer.
00:53:22Dear viewers, our Ankara has broken its fast.
00:53:27They have broken their fast and are now enjoying and benefiting from the wonderful blessings that God has given them.
00:53:33Hopefully, throughout our country, people will gradually be able to break their fasts as the time comes, and experience that joy.
00:53:42Professor, these concepts we've been discussing are, in a sense, related to what we call "reading the book of the universe."
00:53:52So, in essence, Allah Almighty, by directly addressing us through the Holy Quran, enables us to recognize the verses, signs, and proofs within it.
00:54:03And while he wants us to benefit from this, he also supports the verses within with verses outside.
00:54:11This must be very much related to contemplation and reflection. What do you think?
00:54:15Absolutely. Now, it is known that when the first commandment, "Read," came, there was no book to read.
00:54:24The Quran didn't exist yet, the verses hadn't been revealed. But God says, "Read."
00:54:28That's why the command "Read" is repeated twice in the first five verses.
00:54:33Iqra, Bismi Rabbikellezi halak, Iqra wa Rabbukal akram.
00:54:38This is how we, as commentators, explain it in our sources.
00:54:45Man is faced with two commands to read, because he is faced with two books.
00:54:52First, the book of the universe.
00:54:53And indeed, God Almighty emphasizes the verse of creation by saying, "Read in the name of your Lord who created, and He created man from a clot of blood," pay attention.
00:55:03He is filming.
00:55:04So you can't fly with only one wing, sir.
00:55:08Two wings. With two books, we will determine our course.
00:55:12The book of the universe, the book of the Quran.
00:55:14If we pay attention, there is a chapter called Surah Al-Shams in the Quran.
00:55:19There is also Shams, the sun, in the sky.
00:55:21The sun. The sun has its own chapters and verses, but there's also the sun in the sky.
00:55:26Now, on the one hand, we will read the verses from Surah Al-Shams, which are related to Shams and the sun.
00:55:31On the other hand, he contemplates the sun as it rises and sets, which helps us determine our iftar (breaking of the fast) times.
00:55:40Don't read it that way. There's no writing on the sun.
00:55:42We can't look at the sun with the naked eye for long periods anyway, it hurts our eyes.
00:55:47The act of reading begins with contemplating and reflecting on the One who created it, who sets and plans the sun.
00:55:55So, reading the book of the universe begins with thinking, with contemplation.
00:56:01Next, there are the verses in the Holy Quran about Shams, the sun.
00:56:05Kamer, we have the moon in the sky, there is a chapter called Surah Al-Qamar in the Quran.
00:56:10We have a star in the sky, mentioned in the Surah An-Najm in the Quran.
00:56:14Here are some animals from the animal kingdom that have been given names to Surahs (chapters of the Quran).
00:56:19Here's how to read the Ankabut (The Spider).
00:56:20But you can't notice that spider without reading the Ankabut (Spider) Surah.
00:56:25Before reading Surah An-Namil, read about the ant.
00:56:30The word "ant" is a verse or chapter in the book of the universe, and "Nemil" is a chapter in the Quran, both meaning "ant."
00:56:37Therefore, we should start by reading the book of the universe, and you know what? Nobody has an excuse for not doing that.
00:56:44I mean, I didn't go to his school.
00:56:47There's no need.
00:56:47People live in close proximity to each other.
00:56:50We live in close connection with the plants, the sky, the earth, the water we drink, and the food we consume.
00:56:56Or the human organism itself, that is, the nails that grow from this flesh, these hairs, the movements of these fingers,
00:57:05This piece of flesh can see, this piece of flesh can hear, this piece of flesh can talk, can walk, and so on.
00:57:11Self-reading.
00:57:13All of this comes from contemplation, reflection, and making our children and young people aware of these things.
00:57:19But unfortunately, we only realize it when, God forbid, one of our organs loses its function.
00:57:27We become aware of one of our organs when we get sick.
00:57:31So, when we wear glasses, we become more aware of our eyes.
00:57:34But perhaps if we could notice it sooner, it would be more valuable, and we would appreciate its worth more.
00:57:42We will protect it even more.
00:57:43Because contemplation gives meaning to life, and it also gives meaning to a person's perspective on existence.
00:57:51It also gives meaning to his perspective on objects.
00:57:53And it makes us realize that nothing is created in vain or without purpose.
00:57:57And nothing in the universe, not even those insects we're talking about, the ones that cause harm...
00:58:05As you know, the emblem of pharmacists is a snake.
00:58:10Snakes are venomous, but there are antidotes to that venom.
00:58:14Many medicines are produced there.
00:58:17Therefore, realize that nothing our Almighty Lord created in vain or without purpose.
00:58:22For him, as you said, reading the book of the universe and the book of the Quran together is extremely meaningful.
00:58:27My professor also mentioned young people, and in the digital age, it's as if people are renting out their minds,
00:58:35Our young people seem to be in a position where they think for him and implement those thoughts.
00:58:42This can negatively affect their ability to think clearly and to perceive the truth.
00:58:50What do you think? Can we overcome this through contemplation, reflection, and deliberation?
00:58:55Actually, Ramadan is a very good time for this, but young people, and not just young people, but us adults too, are now...
00:59:03Even children experience a lot of emotional shifts because of the phones we have in our hands.
00:59:10This, in turn, causes a disruption in the balance of our souls.
00:59:14So, if we're talking about young people, when a young person watches an exciting video, they might then watch a very scary video afterwards.
00:59:25Afterwards, they can be very sad, then very happy, joyful.
00:59:28So these mood swings, these emotional transitions, are actually completely contrary to our nature, to our very essence.
00:59:34Because the soul loves tranquility, the soul loves slowness, it wants to accept things gradually, digesting and internalizing them.
00:59:43Therefore, the soul must first find its balance.
00:59:48That's why I say that willpower training is needed along with contemplation.
00:59:54So we need to know what to say no to.
00:59:57We need to raise our children by teaching them willpower from a very young age.
01:00:03If children know what to say no to, if their willpower is strong, if it is resolute, then when they are contemplating, it is truly a very sweet thing.
01:00:14They find themselves engaged in meaningful contemplation.
01:00:17Fasting, as you know, is also a training of willpower.
01:00:21So, the contemplation of this lies here.
01:00:23I'm hungry right now, I could eat anything.
01:00:26But it's a divine command, God ordered it, so I'm not eating it right now, and I'm doing this by my own choice.
01:00:32So I can eat it.
01:00:32God commands it, yes.
01:00:34Because we don't always follow everything God commands, do we?
01:00:38Unfortunately.
01:00:38But this is my preference.
01:00:41This is what you need to know.
01:00:43Even when she says no to things, she's actually young, and the more she says no, the more those who are trying to lead her astray, those who are bullying her, think, "Everyone else does it anyway."
01:00:53We can do that too.
01:00:55Instead of hiding behind that statement, he should actually know this.
01:00:59The more you say no, the more freedom you gain as a young person.
01:01:01This willpower training must be completed.
01:01:04Let's say it adds some flavor and spice to his contemplation.
01:01:07Thanks.
01:01:07Sir, we had a wonderful day of reflection in our studio today.
01:01:13Those of us watching from home also reflected and pondered.
01:01:19And so we have come to the end of our topic.
01:01:23Thank you, professor.
01:01:25May God bless you, we thank you.
01:01:27You enlightened us with your valuable information.
01:01:29Ms. Merve, thank you very much as well.
01:01:30Thank you, I appreciate it.
01:01:31Hopefully, through thoughtful and accurate reflection, and ultimately with an understanding that grasps virtue and wisdom, we will reach a conclusion.
01:01:44Hopefully.
01:01:45Teacher, there's very little time left until iftar in Istanbul.
01:01:49If you would be so kind, let's move on to this time with a prayer, God willing.
01:02:06We have opened our hands and hearts to You through the divine act of fasting.
01:02:12We stand at your door of mercy.
01:02:13We beg your forgiveness, please forgive us.
01:02:16Oh God, our hearts and souls have turned into a sea of blood.
01:02:20O Lord, grant peace and tranquility to our hearts.
01:02:24Grant Muslims wisdom and discernment.
01:02:27May God grant them the ability to preserve the reward of their fasting in such a way that it will reach the scales of judgment.
01:02:34Grant them the grace to live in the spirit of fasting, to live in obedience to your command.
01:02:40O Lord, You say those who remember You while standing, sitting, and lying on their sides, those who contemplate.
01:02:48May You grant us all the ability to always, everywhere, and under all circumstances, obey Your commands and decrees.
01:02:55May God grant us all the ability to meticulously follow His commands and prohibitions, just as we meticulously calculate the exact times for breaking the fast and the pre-dawn meal.
01:03:06Reform our souls, and reform our generations.
01:03:09O Lord, grant honor to the believers, to the Ummah of Muhammad.
01:03:15May You accept and grant our prayers and worship in Your exalted presence.
01:03:20Amine.
01:03:21And the final prayer is: Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds.
01:03:25Dear viewers, it's time for iftar in Istanbul.
01:03:29Enjoy your meal. May God accept your prayers, sir.
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