On the evening of 30 August 2023, we gathered at the Sufizentrum in Braunschweig for a moving session of Qasidah, the devotional poetry at the heart of our Sufi practice. The hall resounded with the familiar refrain “على حبيبك خير الخلق كله … يا ربي صلي عليك” – a heartfelt plea for Allah’s blessings upon the Beloved, the Prophet (peace be upon him), “the best of all creation.” With every repetition, those present turned their hearts towards divine love, and a simple chant became a shared experience of remembrance and unity.
In this gathering we felt the living continuity of the Ottoman-rooted spirituality that nurtures our community in Ludwigshafen. The melody, the Arabic words and the shared intention turned an ordinary evening into a sacred space in which seekers could deepen their connection to the Divine while honouring a timeless heritage.
All who feel drawn to this path are welcome to explore it with us. Discover more about our gatherings on our community page.
