In this brief moment, recorded on 12 February 2022, Sheikh Bahauddin Adil calls on listeners: “Rabbine secde et!” – prostrate before your Lord. Though only a single phrase, it carries the weight of centuries of Sufi practice: lowering ourselves in humility and surrender and bringing body and heart into the presence of Allah. In our tradition, secde (prostration) is more than a physical posture; it is a living expression of trust in the One who created and guides all things.
For those who wish to deepen this practice, we regularly hold gatherings with shared zikr, sohbet and collective prayer, where the meaning of such simple reminders unfolds. To become part of a living lineage that honours the Ottoman Sufi heritage, consider becoming a member: Royal Ottoman Society Membership.
