In just two months, a new class will begin its studies at The University of Sufism. It has been 10 years since the organization officially became a University and began training its graduates to receive Masters of Divinity degrees. Just this week, one of our...
Unraveling the Conundrums of the Workaholic
I had a rare moment with my father last week. At 94, he relayed to me his regret of having worked so many hours and not being there for his children. "Your mother raised you. I wasn't there for any of it. If I could do it over, I wouldn't work so much. I'd...
All Roads Lead to Home
As some of you may know if you saw my emergency prayer request late last night, my father's partner had emergency open heart surgery this morning. Her health has been quite frail for some time, and there was a debate as to whether going into surgery would be a longer...
When it’s easier to see the light in others
I was working with a group the other day, and we were talking about the principle of wanting for our brothers and sisters what we want for ourselves. One of the people shared that she needed more help with wanting for herself what she wants for her brothers and...
Home is where the….
First, you need to know there are only 2 spots left for the Qur'anic Arabic for Beginners webinar. It starts this coming Tuesday, August 2nd. If one of those spots is yours, please click here to claim your seat before it's too late. Home is where the... Now, a few...
Tips on Using Sufi Teachings to Navigate the Day-to-Day
With so many troubling events occurring in the world, it's hard to write about love. However, this is the time when we need more than anything to connect with love - with a divine All-Knowing All-Encompassing Unconditional Love. Praise be to the One, this Love is...
Date Changes & Time-Sensitive Opportunities
We sent out a notice earlier this week about the upcoming webinar, Qur'anic Arabic for Beginners. First, I want to apologize for the late notice. With Ramadan and recent travels, I seem to have fallen a bit behind. Secondly, I want to announce a date change for the...
To Accept or To Change: The Wisdom to Know the Difference
"Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me." These are the words to a beautiful hymn that most of us have grown up with. With the tragedies we are facing today sparking pain, grief and fears in our hearts and bellies, it's hard to know what to say or do,...
2016: Panel Discussion Landing Page
Meet the Panelists Mary Halima Fleming, Sufi Spiritual Healer, Life Purpose Hand Analyst & Life Purpose Acceleration Coach. Mary has read over 4000 pairs of hands and helped thousands of people to realize and step into their life purposes. Mary works with clients...
For those of us missing our guide on this holy night
Tonight is the night we celebrate Lailat al-Qadr, the Night of Power. This is the night that the first verses of the Qur’an were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Traditionally, the communities gather for prayer retreats, as this night is more...