The fifth part of this series brings together the voices of Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi and Ayberk Efendi in a heartfelt rendition of “Allah Hu.” This invocation, which has echoed through centuries of Ottoman spiritual practice, turns the heart toward the Divine Presence.
The Spirit Behind “Allah Hu”
In the Sufi tradition, Allah Hu is both a reminder and a prayer. By repeating this simple phrase, the seeker joins breath to devotion and lets the self dissolve into the mercy of God. Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi brings a measured, melodic depth rooted in the classical Ottoman lineage; Ayberk Efendi’s voice adds a fresh, vibrant tone, so that heritage and present meet.
Each syllable becomes a step of dhikr (remembrance), each pause a moment to feel the stillness that follows sincere invocation.
A Living Tradition
We share these recordings as living vessels of Ottoman spiritual heritage. Publishing “Allah Hu” in parts continues the oral transmission that once travelled from one tekke (Sufi lodge) to the next across the empire.
Listen to it in a quiet place, perhaps with your own breath‑aligned dhikr, and let the words settle in your heart.
If this chant speaks to you, consider joining the Royal Ottoman Society as a member. Zikr texts, chants and spiritual reflections are in our Library.
