In this brief recording from 2015 the presence of two esteemed guides of our Ottoman‑Sufi tradition is felt even when the spoken words are sparse. The video opens with the blessed invocation “بسم اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيْم” and then settles into a quiet atmosphere where Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi and Ayberk Efendi sit side by side. Their shared silence carries the weight of generations: the deep lineage of Naqshbandi remembrance, the disciplined heart‑training that has been cultivated in Ottoman courts and tekkes for centuries, and the living commitment to guide seekers on the path.
Although the transcript contains no extended discourse, the simple sight of these two teachers together reminds us of the continuity of the spiritual chain. Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi embodies the classical scholarship of the order, while Ayberk Efendi, as a devoted disciple and emerging teacher, reflects the dynamic transmission of that knowledge into contemporary life. Their joint presence invites listeners to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the inner rhythm of dhikr that underlies all outward activity.
For those who wish to hear more of Sheikh Bahauddin Efendi’s teachings or explore related talks by Ayberk Efendi, we encourage a visit to our digital library, where many recordings and texts are preserved for study and reflection.
