On the evening of 22 December 2012, the Royal Ottoman Society gathered in Ludwigshafen for a collective meditation led by Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi together with Ayberk Efendi.
The session followed a simple cycle of remembrance: the declaration of faith (Ashhadu an lā ilāha illā Allāh, wa ashhadu anna Muḥammadan rasūlu-llāh), repeated pleas for forgiveness (Astaghfirullāh) and the exaltation Allāhu akbar. The phrases were recited rhythmically, each breath following the words so that the heart could settle into a steady beat and every seeker present could feel the presence of the Divine.
Ayberk Efendi’s gentle guidance kept the circle focused, reminding participants to let the repetition clear the mind and open the heart.
If you would like to take part in similar gatherings, we welcome you to our upcoming live meetings. May the remembrance of this night continue to light our way towards closeness with God.
