In this sohbet, Sheikh Yahya Efendi joined us as an honoured guest from Freiburg to share guidance with Ayberk Efendi in the Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi tradition. The gathering expressed gratitude to the German brothers who had travelled to be together, and a shared wish to widen the bonds of friendship across Europe.
The speakers called for “bridges of friendship” stretching from Vienna through Belgium, Holland, France and beyond. Under the guidance of our Grand Master, they said, such bridges must rest on humility, clear structure and reverence for the spiritual lineage. Respecting the boundaries set by the teachers (our Grand Master, his son Sheikh Mohammed Nazim al-Haqqani and the sheikhs who follow) gives each heart firm ground for service and love.
The central image of the evening was the Divine Rope (Allah’ın İpine Tutun). Holding on to this rope means steadfast reliance on Allah’s guidance in times of turmoil. Sheikh Yahya Efendi reminded us to grasp it with sincerity and to avoid idle talk that distracts from remembrance. Ayberk Efendi added that humble speech and attentive listening are essential: when the heart is bound by truthfulness, words stay purposeful.
Throughout, the emphasis was on unity under one roof, a spiritual “dome” where every brother and sister is welcome. By honouring the lineage, staying humble and holding firmly to the Divine Rope, the community can grow together while remaining rooted in the Sufi path.
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