We all need a place to heal while witnessing horror I have always felt deep personal grief for injustice committed near or far, whether it…
The message behind the words is the voice of the heart - Rumi
Category: Sufism
Yesterday’s sohbet (dialogue) at Jerrahi Mosque was about silence. I was listening with full attention, as this is a hard lesson for me, and one…
As we enter the last week of Ramadan, those who have kept all the fasts look really weak, their voice has changed, they move slowly…
The month of Ramadan is flying by fast as we approach the last ten holiest days. Personally, I had to skip quite a few due…
Before COVID and Delta and Omnicron, I used to go to the nearby Sufi Mosque regularly for Friday prayers and for Saturday zikr , whenever…
Today, we held a Zoom call for aunt. She is in her early 90’s, and looks exactly like my mom who passed away a little…
While the third round of COVID, the nasty Omicron, has put a damper on most end of year celebrations including a couple of anniversary and…
This year, more than ever, the term “Happy” New Year rings hollow for me, and my Sufi seeker sister Zarmina also agreed. Happiness is so…
There is a saying that if you are going to say something, say something that adds beauty and grace to the moment. Otherwise stay silent.…
Last Sunday, Muslims celebrated the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. I remember as the month approached I was worried how I would keep…