At a gathering of the Royal Ottoman Society, Ayberk Efendi honoured Sheikh Nazım Hazretleri by presenting him with a finely crafted sancak (Ottoman flag). The ceremony took place amid prayers and quiet reverence, reflecting the spiritual lineage that binds our community.
The sancak takdimi, the offering of a flag, is more than a formal gesture; it symbolises the transmission of barakah (blessing) and the continuity of the Sufi path. Ottoman sultans raised banners to announce victories; in the spiritual realm the flag stands for guidance, protection and the shared striving toward divine truth. By placing the sancak in Sheikh Nazım’s hands, Ayberk Efendi affirmed his trust in the Sheikh as guardian of this heritage.
After the recitation of the Fatiha, the flag was unfurled, its green and white colours catching the light. Those present made du’a for the health of the community, for those living far from their homelands, and especially for the children, whose future was the subject of the talk that followed. Memories of past journeys to London, Leipzig and Istanbul were shared.
The evening also touched on spiritual lineage, mentioning revered figures such as Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani, and on how each generation contributes its own “sancak” to Ottoman spirituality.
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