At a gathering of the Royal Ottoman Society, Ayberk Efendi presented a series of specially prepared gifts to Sheikh Nazım Kıbrısî Hazretleri. Those present offered blessings for the Sheikh and expressed the hope that these gifts would serve the spiritual mission of the Sultanate.
The ceremony opened with “Bismillahir‑rahmanir‑rahim” and prayers for divine favour upon all present. The first gift was a CD of Ottoman Sufi music, its cover bearing calligraphic messages in the spirit of our forebears’ poetry. The Sheikh received it with a smile, and the gathering answered with “Maşallah.”
Next came a vial of pure rose oil from the high mountains of Fas. According to Ayberk Efendi, the oil is 100% pure, without water or additives, and was harvested under particularly demanding conditions to preserve its fragrance. The Sheikh accepted it as “kolonya,” a blessed scent for the head and heart; such fragrances have long accompanied the remembrance of God in Ottoman tradition.
The third gift was an Ottoman‑style belt (kemer), made from scratch with a mould created especially for this occasion. The Sheikh tried it on with gracious approval, and those present noted how such a garment stands for both honour and responsibility in serving the Sultan’s cause.
The final gifts were two newly made Ottoman flags whose colours carry deep meaning: red for the blood of the martyrs, white for purity and honour, and green for the rank of martyrdom. They are made of premium fabric designed to withstand even the harshest weather. The Sheikh praised their quality and said that such flags will continue to rally believers under the banner of truth.
Throughout the presentation, Ayberk Efendi offered words of gratitude and supplication, wishing that the gifts might help in “shattering the empire of Satan” and in guiding hearts along the path of the Prophet’s standard. The gathering responded with blessings, asking Allah’s mercy for both giver and receiver.
This moment joined generosity with spiritual intention and reflects the Royal Ottoman Society’s dedication to preserving our Ottoman‑Sufi heritage while strengthening the bonds among members worldwide.
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