Updates and FAQ’s

There’s a lot moving here at UOS as the 2015-16 classes come to a close and we prepare for the new classes to begin in the Fall. I thought I’d share a bit about what happens between sessions. Salima Adelstein is just returning from co-hosting a trip to...

The Presence and the Essence

How would you like to experience the ancient mystical jewels of the Sufi traditions of the Middle East brought to you in a peaceful setting right here in the states? What if you could receive these jewels hand-crafted for your personal walking to guide you into even...

Reflections on the Isra’ and Mi’raj – Part 3

REFLECTIONS ON THE ISRA’ AND MI’RAJ by Amany Shalaby, Ph.D. PART 3 of 3 In the Name of Allah, The Grantor of Universal Compassionate, the Grantor of Spiritual Mercy The following is a continuation from Part 2 of Reflections on the Isra’ and Mi’raj, an...

Reflections on the Isra’ and Mi’raj – Part 2

REFLECTIONS ON THE ISRA’ AND MI’RAJ by Amany Shalaby, Ph.D. PART 2 of 3 In the Name of Allah, The Grantor of Universal Compassionate, the Grantor of Spiritual Mercy The following is a continuation from Part 1 of Reflections on the Isra’ and Mi’raj, an...

Reflections on the Isra’ and Mi’raj – Part 1

REFLECTIONS ON THE ISRA’ AND MI’RAJ by Amany Shalaby, Ph.D. PART 1 of 3 In the Name of Allah, The Grantor of Universal Compassionate, the Grantor of Spiritual Mercy “Glorified (and Exalted) be He (Allah) Who took His slave (Muhammad ) for a journey by night...

We are made to give and receive love…

You know how God sends opportunities for love and healing and when we’re ready they show up all around us so we can’t miss them? If you’ve been on this path more than a week, you probably get what I’m talking about. This week has been full of...