Ancient Practices That Stand the Test of Time

Our world continues to change at rapid rates that sometimes boggle the mind and can certainly disconnect us from the peace, love and purpose that exists in our hearts and souls. However, God has given us many tools to continue to seek Him and know Him. No matter what...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...