In 2014 the Royal Ottoman Society gathered in London for an evening of music and devotion. In this fourth part, Ayberk Efendi offered a composition honoring Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi, inviting all present into quiet remembrance.
The piece unfolds around the refrain “Allah’a emanet olun” – a blessing meaning “May you be entrusted to God.” Repeated with simple reverence, the chant carries listeners deeper into contemplation. With this melody of his own, Ayberk Efendi lets the old words resonate anew for every heart.
The recording preserves the atmosphere of the night: the rise and fall of the chant, the shared breath of the audience, and the sense of a gathering wrapped in divine protection—a testament to how our community nurtures the heritage of Ottoman Sufism across continents.
We invite you to explore more recordings and teachings in the Society’s online library, or to join us as a member so that this tradition may flourish for generations to come.
