On the evening of 19 June 2010, Ayberk Efendi gathered a small circle of seekers at Harmonie der Herzen e.V., Dammstraße 18 in Ludwigshafen. The participants entered into a continuous dhikr, repeating “صلى الله سيدنا محمد” (blessings upon our Master Muhammad) followed by “الله أمان” (God is safety). Ayberk Efendi’s voice guided everyone to bring their breathing into the rhythm of the sacred words, so that each repetition became a breath of remembrance.
In Sufi practice, such collective remembrance is more than recitation: it steadies the mind, opens the heart and reminds us that true security lies in our connection with the Prophet (peace be upon him) and in trust in Allah’s protection. The chorus created a palpable atmosphere of love, offering each participant a glimpse of the Ottoman Sufi tradition, where personal contemplation meets communal devotion.
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