On the evening of Friday, 28 October, members of the Royal Ottoman Society gathered for a heartfelt dhikr session that echoed with the timeless chants of “Allāhu Akbar,” the testimony of faith, and reverent verses from the Qur’an. The gathering resonated with the rhythmic repetition of sacred phrases—“ʾaʿūdhu billāhi min ash‑shaitān ir‑rajīm,” “Al‑ḥamdu lillāh,” and the declaration of the Prophet’s mission—creating an atmosphere where devotion blended seamlessly with the community’s Ottoman heritage.
The recitation wove together Arabic, Turkish, and occasional German reflections, reminding listeners that true spirituality transcends language while rooting itself in the divine law revealed across the four books of prophecy. Participants were encouraged to internalise the warning against oppression (zulm) and to uphold Allah’s commandments, a message especially poignant for the challenges of the 21st‑century world. The collective voice served as both a reminder and a prayer for mercy, guidance, and unity among believers.
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