Sufi Night Berlin 2022 brought together seekers, scholars and lovers of the Ottoman spiritual heritage in Germany’s capital for a night of heartfelt dhikr, recitation and talks.
A Night Filled with Sacred Chant
From the start, the hall was alive with the rhythmic chant of Allāhu and Yahweh in call and response – “Allāhu, Allāhu…”, “Yahweh, Yahweh…” – a reminder of the universal longing for the Divine. The shared chant became a collective breath that drew each heart deeper into remembrance (dhikr), dissolving boundaries and letting every participant feel the presence of the Almighty.
Teachings that Bridged Past and Present
The evening also featured brief reflections from Ayberk Efendi and Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi, who connected classic Ottoman wisdom with the challenges of today. They spoke of patience on the spiritual path, sincere intention (niyyah) and the transforming power of love – themes that also run through our books.
To explore these teachings further, several publications are available as downloadable PDFs:
- Lions of the Golden Apple (Ayberk Efendi) – English PDF
- Holy Legacy Talks (Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi) – English PDF
Connecting Through Community
Sufi Night Berlin 2022 reminded us that our spiritual family reaches across borders. To hear about future gatherings, online talks and study, become a member of the Royal Ottoman Society or join our community.
- Become a member: https://royalottomans.com/membership
- Join the community chat: https://enderun.royalottomans.com/feed
May the blessings of that night stay with you until we gather again in remembrance.
