Songs of One Breath is a weekly online space with Jilani Cordelia Prescott to explore the direct, joyful experience of mysticism through practice. Each Friday she shares chants, mantra, breath practices and body prayer drawn from a range of traditions, offered as grounding, comfort, and a pathway of the heart toward deeper connection and spiritual freedom. You are warmly invited to join live on Zoom (or via Facebook Live) at 2.30pm London time, and it is free. If you enjoy the class or the podcast, and would like to support Jilani’s work, donations are welcome via PayPal.
In this episode of Songs of One Breath, we enter the sacred rhythm of Ramadan and the deep stillness of Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power. We begin with a traditional melody sung to welcome the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, into the city of Medina, a song of hospitality, reverence, and love that continues to echo across the Middle East and beyond.
Through chant, breath, and reflection, we explore the moment of prophetic awakening when the angel Gabriel first spoke the words “Read” to Muhammad in the cave. We reflect on our own capacity to listen, to receive guidance, and to respond with the ancient prayer of readiness: Hineni, here I am, use me.
Drawing from Sufi wisdom, the prayer of Hazrat Inayat Khan, and shared imagery of the Holy Spirit as the dove, this episode invites a gentle breath practice that connects crown, heart, and earth. We rest in love, gratitude, and unity, allowing the holy breath to descend and rise within us.