Despite Spain being home to many North African immigrants, Spaniards who convert to Islam – particularly the order of Sufism – are a rarity. “My name,” said the lady, clad from headscarf to sandals in shades of pink and purple, “is Bahia, which means ‘ocean of beauty and compassion’ in Arabic. Welcome to my school.”Tea […]
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The Snake-Catcher and the Serpent
There was once a man in Iraq who decided to go into the cold and snowy mountains in search of a snake. He wanted to display the snake to the townspeople and thereby raise a few coppers from the incredulous crowd. Foolish man that he was, he searched through the mountains and lo and behold! […]
the Pearl of Sufism
the Pearl of Sufism offers a rich insight into the central themes and principles of Sufism which is the spiritual path of unity, love, tolerance that is centred on the heart. This book describes the function and the role of the heart for the Sufis in a literal and practical manner. For the Sufis, the […]
The Weapons of Beauty
shaikh Kabir Helminski A Plenary Talk at the Sufi World Forum, New Delhi, March 18th, 2016 The Weapons of Beauty Bismillah ar Rahman ar Rahim. Allahumma salli wa salim `ala ashrafi nuri jemil enbiya wal mursaleen wal hamdulillahi rabb il alameen. O Our Sustainer, You are Peace and from You comes all Peace and our […]
Sufism can help defeat terrorist ideology, says Egypt’s grand mufti
Sufism can help defeat terrorist ideology, says Egypt’s grand mufti New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Grand Mufti of Egypt Shawki Allam has said that instilling the concepts of true Sufism was the first step in the effort to defeat terrorist ideology that “operates under the guise of Islam”. In his address at the ongoing World […]
March 8th, Woman’s day
The Great Mosadeq
Artwork by Bozorgmehr Hosseinpoor
Dealing with political crime
Islam – two antagonistic religions, one name
Interview on the Quran, Islam, the life of Mohammad and violence in the name of Islam with Dr. Seyed Mostafa Azmayesh, Religious Scholar and Researcher in the field of Spirituality, Sufi Master and Advocate for Human Rights. Dr. Seyed Mostafa Azmayesh There is continuous and increasing violence taking place in the name of Islam. […]
Sufism & the Paradox of Self (Nafs)
Bismillaah ir Rahmaan ir Rahiim In the name of Allah, The Merciful, The Compassionate THE PATH OF SUFISM Allah uses many different ways of awakening people from the sleep of this world and attracting them to Him. Upon awakening, people begin searching and become travellers of the path (salek). As they […]