The Royal Ottoman Society is honoured to share a recording of the Adhan by Sheikh Bahauddin Adil, son of Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Nazim. Recorded at our centre on Berliner Str. 8 in Ludwigshafen, it invites listeners to pause, breathe and reconnect with the timeless rhythm of the Islamic call to prayer.
The Adhan is more than a melodic proclamation; it is a spiritual beacon that calls the heart to the Divine. In Sheikh Bahauddin’s voice, “Allāhu Akbar” and “Ash‑hadu an lā ilāha illā Allāh” resonate with the depth of the Ottoman devotional tradition, which has woven prayer into daily life for centuries. As “Ḥayya ʿala l‑falāḥ” (“Come to success”) fills the air, we are reminded of the unity that binds the faithful across time and place.
May this recording remind us to pause for the five daily prayers, let the call stir the soul, and inspire newcomers and seasoned seekers alike to deepen their connection with the Divine.
To explore more of Sheikh Bahauddin’s teachings, join our live meetings, where you can take Bayʿah and walk further along the Sufi path: https://royalottomans.com/live-meetings
For daily dhikr, sacred verses and a collection of Ottoman spiritual resources, visit our library: https://royalottomans.com/kutuphane
