On the evening of 12 March 2016, the Royal Ottoman Society gathered at Ludwigshafen’s historic Pfalzbau theater for the eighth part of its “Ottoman Sufi Night” series. Guided by Sheikh Bahauddin Adil, participants entered a circle of remembrance in which the repeated chants “Subhan Allah”—praise of God’s perfection—and “Nabi Muhammad, ʿalayhi s‑salām” resonated through the hall. The rhythmic dhikr united breath and heart, creating a shared space in which each soul could feel the Divine presence beyond ordinary thought, deepening humility and opening the way to inner peace.
The gathering shows how Ottoman‑era Sufi practices continue to flourish in contemporary urban life. By holding these evenings in a public cultural venue, the Society invites newcomers and longtime seekers alike to experience the living heritage of remembrance together and to carry its tranquil echo into daily life.
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