A special gathering took place at our Ludwigshafen Sufi Centre, where we welcomed Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi, son of Sheikh Nazım Efendi, together with Ayberk Efendi. The occasion marked an inauguration that joined spiritual heritage with a living expression of the martial tradition rooted in Hazrat Ali.
During the ceremony, a group of young Ottoman practitioners performed a Naqsh-e-Wurdu demonstration, an art that traces its lineage to the combat teachings of Hazrat Ali, regarded as the source of later martial disciplines. Their chants and precise movements reminded everyone that physical discipline can be a path to inner refinement, in keeping with the Sufi ideal of harmony between body, heart and soul.
We are grateful to everyone who came to support this celebration of our Ottoman-Sufi legacy. To stay informed about future events, join our community page. May the spirit of Hazrat Ali’s teachings continue to inspire strength and humility in us all.
