In this short gathering, Mansur Efendi, grandson of Sheikh Nazim Efendi, and Ayberk Efendi guide our community through a shared Sufi meditation. The session invites participants to settle into stillness, align breath with intention and remember the presence of the Divine in every moment.
Entering the sacred space
We sit comfortably, letting the body relax while the heart stays attentive. The teachers remind us that meditation is not an escape from worldly responsibilities but a return to the inner sanctuary where God’s light resides. With each inhalation we silently recite “Bismillah” (In the name of Allah), and with each exhalation we release distractions.
The rhythmic remembrance
Mansur Efendi introduces a simple dhikr: “Ya Allah, Ya Rahman, Ya Rahim.” The words are whispered together, and Ayberk Efendi encourages us to feel each syllable as a pulse of mercy, bringing balance to mind and spirit.
Guided visualisation
The teachers lead us on an inner journey to the historic heart of Ottoman spirituality: the Golden Horn, the minarets, the call to prayer. Walking these streets in our imagination, we connect with the mystics who came before us and recognise our own breath as part of an unbroken chain of devotion.
Closing with gratitude
Mansur Efendi closes with a short supplication for peace and guidance, and Ayberk Efendi reminds us to carry the stillness we found into daily life.
We invite all seekers who wish to deepen their practice to join our regular live meetings, where you can take Bayʿah (the oath of allegiance) and walk the path of love and service. For zikr texts, daily prayers and the names of the Ashab-i Badr, visit our digital library.
- Live gatherings: royalottomans.com/live-meetings
- Digital library and daily prayers: royalottomans.com/kutuphane
