At a recent gathering, the Royal Ottoman Society had the privilege of hearing a heartfelt musical offering from two beloved guides of our tradition, Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi and Ayberk Efendi. Together they presented “Ya Selam,” a new piece that weaves melodic devotion together with the names of Allah.
The duet opens with a resonant chant invoking names such as Al-Daim, Al-Hafiz, Al-Kerim and Al-Latif. Each invocation becomes a living dhikr that attunes the heart to divine mercy and protection. The two voices interweave like the spiritual conversation between seeker and guide, between the soul and the All-Merciful.
“Ya Selam” reminds us of our shared purpose: to praise the One who is beyond all description and to give thanks for His boundless gifts. In the gentle rise and fall of the melody lies an invitation to pause, reflect and return to the presence that sustains us.
We encourage all members and friends of the Society to listen to the piece in full and let its invocations settle in the heart. May it deepen your connection with the Divine and inspire continued devotion within our community.
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