The (Seal of the Masters) is a central communal meditation and prayer ritual in the Nakşibendi Sufi tradition. It serves as a spiritual gathering where practitioners (murids) come together to recite specific verses from the Quran and dhikr (remembrances) to seek spiritual purification and the intercession of the Sufi masters. Structure and Practice
If you're looking for a more detailed breakdown, I can provide: The (adab) of the ritual. The full Arabic or Turkish text of the concluding prayer.
The ritual concludes with the , a formal prayer that asks Allah to accept the recitations and bestow the rewards upon the souls of the Prophet Muhammad, his companions, and the chain of Sufi masters (Sâdât-ı Kirâm). Hatme I Hacegan Duasi
Specifically recited in many variations of the ritual.
Performed when there are more than 10 participants. It involves the use of small pebbles or beads passed around to count specific recitations. The (Seal of the Masters) is a central
Information on the read at different times of the day (e.g., Nebe vs. Mülk). Hatme duası
"Praise be to Allah... O Allah, deliver and reach the rewards of this noble and blessed hatme to the presence of the source of truth and purity, Muhammad al-Mustafa..." Spiritual Significance The full Arabic or Turkish text of the concluding prayer
Performed when there are fewer than 10 participants, using shorter versions of the recitations. Core Recitations The practice follows a specific order of dhikr: Istighfar: Seeking forgiveness from Allah. Salawat: Sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad.