On Friday, 28 October, members of the Royal Ottoman Society gathered for a dhikr session filled with the chants of “Allāhu Akbar,” the testimony of faith and verses from the Qur’an. The rhythmic repetition of sacred phrases—“Aʿūdhu billāhi min ash-shayṭān ir-rajīm,” “Al-ḥamdu lillāh” and the declaration of the Prophet’s mission—created an atmosphere in which devotion and the community’s Ottoman heritage came together.
The recitation wove together Arabic, Turkish and occasional German reflections, a reminder that true spirituality transcends language while remaining rooted in the divine law revealed in the four holy books. Participants were encouraged to take to heart the warning against oppression (zulm) and to uphold Allah’s commandments, a message of particular weight in today’s world. The collective voice became both a reminder and a prayer for mercy, guidance and unity among believers.
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