In a moment of serene devotion, Sheikh Bahauddin Adil gathered us in prayerful reflection. He opened with “Bismillāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm” and moved through verses affirming the oneness of God—Allāhu aḥad, Allāhu ṣ-ṣamad—followed by salawāt upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The repeated chants of “Lā ilāha illā Allāh” and “Allāhumma ṣalli ʿalā Muḥammad wa ʿalā ālihī” created a rhythmic tide that lifted hearts and steadied minds.
Though simple in wording, these verses carry deep significance. The declaration of God’s unity (tawḥīd) reminds us that every breath is an invitation to recognise the Divine Presence within and around us. Reciting al-Ikhlāṣ (“He is Allah, One; He begets not, nor was He begotten”) aligns our inner intention with the purest expression of monotheism, a cornerstone of Ottoman spiritual practice.
The salawāt—blessings upon the Prophet—form a bridge between love for the Creator and love for His Messenger. In the Ottoman Sufi tradition they are more than a formality: they open the heart to divine mercy and nurture compassion, humility and inner peace.
Sheikh Bahauddin’s measured cadence let each phrase settle in the listener’s soul. For those who could not attend, the recording is an invitation to join future sessions, where Qur’an and salawāt are woven together into living devotion.
Everyone drawn to this practice is welcome at our regular online dhikr circles. Join us at upcoming live meetings, where you can take Bayʿah and step onto the spiritual path alongside fellow seekers.
