In this heartfelt supplication, the gathered voices call upon Allah ﷻ to keep us firmly on the true path – the path of the Ottomans. The prayer asks for divine help in granting wisdom to humanity, nurturing a sense of worth among people and keeping us away from those whose actions do not benefit the ummah, so that we may discern whose deeds serve the common good and whose do not.
The sound of the mehter drums runs through the words as a symbol of the Ottoman spirit reviving in our hearts. The supplicants call down Allah’s lightning upon anyone who mocks or harms this heritage and urge vigilance so that the legacy may rise anew. Pride in our Ottoman identity brings both honour and responsibility: to protect and embody its values with sincere devotion.
As a community rooted in the Sufi tradition and Ottoman heritage, we receive these prayers as an invitation to deepen our spiritual practice together. May divine guidance light our steps, may compassion guide our dealings with one another, and may the Ottoman spirit continue to inspire generosity, unity and service.
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