On 21 June 2022, members of our community came together for the Asr prayer in Grenoble, France, in the soft light of the late day. The modest venue quickly filled with familiar faces and new friends, and the gathering felt both like a close circle and like part of the wider love that unites all seekers.
In the short talk after the prayer, the words “Maulana dünya maşralı bir parada” were shared, a poetic image of the world bathed in the first light of sunrise. It invites us to see every moment as a fresh beginning and a chance to align our hearts with the Light that pervades creation.
A moment of gentle humour followed: “Bu benim suçum, bana telefon veriyor. Ama o yerde bir takım yoktu.” This small confession about a phone and a missing team drew smiles and showed how everyday slips become shared blessings when met with humility. The presence of Amar Efendi was especially cherished, as the remark “Amar Efendi, çok güzeldi” expressed.
The gathering closed with the invocation “Maşallah, Allah’a emanet olun,” entrusting everyone present to the Divine. We left uplifted and grateful for the fellowship.
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