In a sohbet recorded in Ludwigshafen, Germany, Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi greeted listeners with “As-salâmu ʿalaykum” and spoke of an invitation from our brothers in France to a special Sufi night in Paris. He recounted how Ayberk Efendi proposed travelling together from Frankfurt to Paris – a seven-hour journey that would let the community arrive united, sharing meals, conversation and spiritual presence before the gathering. Celaleddin Efendi gave his blessing, noting that the return trip would also take seven hours.
Sheikh Bahauddin stressed that accepting such invitations, even when circumstances feel uncertain, is part of living true Islam and authentic tasawwuf. He recalled the example of Şeyh Efendi Hazretleri, who always visited his murids, accepted their hospitality and cherished the bonds formed through shared meals and prayer. This spirit, he said, should encourage our Turkish brothers to keep travelling across Europe – visiting the many ikhan in Germany and beyond – to nurture these connections and keep the tradition of Sufi fellowship alive.
If you would like to take part in such gatherings, you are welcome at our Live meetings. May our journeys together continue to be guided by love, humility and the wisdom of the Sufi path.
