During the 2017 tour of Germany, the Royal Ottoman Society shared a musical gathering with Sheikh Muhammed Adil Ar‑Rabbani and Ayberk Efendi. In this second part of the performance, the two lead the audience through a repeated dhikr: “Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illallah” and “Tawba ya Rabbi.” Simple in wording and profound in intention, the chant invites everyone to remember God with each breath and turns ordinary moments into prayer.
The rhythmic recitation of “La ilaha illallah” (there is no god but Allah) recalls the essential Sufi practice of constant remembrance. As voice and heart join, the gathering creates a shared vibration beyond language and geography, rooted in the Ottoman spiritual tradition, and those who join in feel a deep sense of unity.
If this glimpse of our musical dhikr speaks to you, become a member of the Royal Ottoman Society or attend one of our live meetings, where such gatherings are held regularly.
