Khatum

O Thou,
   Who art the Perfection of
   Love, Harmony, and Beauty,
   The Lord of heaven and earth,
Open our hearts,
   That we may hear Thy Voice,
   Which constantly cometh from within.
Disclose to us Thy Divine Light,
   which is hidden in our souls,
   that we may know and understand life better.
Most Merciful and Compassionate God,
   Give us Thy great Goodness;
   Teach us Thy loving Fogiveness;
   Raise us above the distinctions and
   differences which divide men;
Send us the Peace of Thy Divine Spirit,
And unite us all in Thy Perfect Being.

Amen

Because of the modern awareness of, and sensitivity to, wording which is, or might be perceived as, gender specific (typically masculine) there is an alternative version of this prayer which may be used.  In it the word "men" has been changed to "us."
 
 

Khatum

O Thou,
   Who art the Perfection of
   Love, Harmony, and Beauty,
   The Lord of heaven and earth,
Open our hearts,
   That we may hear Thy Voice,
   Which constantly cometh from within.
Disclose to us Thy Divine Light,
   which is hidden in our souls,
   that we may know and understand life better.
Most Merciful and Compassionate God,
   Give us Thy great Goodness;
   Teach us Thy loving Fogiveness;
   Raise us above the distinctions and
   differences which divide us;
Send us the Peace of Thy Divine Spirit,
And unite us all in Thy Perfect Being.

Amen

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The word "Khatum" can be translated as "Closing Recital" and "Placing a Seal," and is pronounced with the "kh" as in the German "ach" and with the emphasis on the first syllable.

This prayer is recited from memory ("by Heart") by those who are familiar with it as part of the closing of meetings for the Dances of Universal Peace, while those who are not familiar with it listen.

The words "Send us the Peace of Thy Divine Spirit, And unite us all in Thy Perfect Being" have been the inspiration for one of the Dances of Universal Peace which can be found on page 74 of Dances of Universal Peace V.

This prayer is recited by Mureeds (Initiates) of the Sufi Order in various group and individual practices.  It is known as the evening prayer and is to be recited at 6 p.m. or during the evening practice.

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