7 December 2021

Dear friends, 

As we approach year’s end, the Inayatiyya’s North American Board sends greetings!  

During this time of rapid change, like you we have been riding the waves of unpredictable day-to-day rhythms and sensibilities. We have heard the timely call for the Message and have responded with new opportunities for inspiration, care and connection. During 2020 and 2021, the Inayatiyya has developed its capacity to:

  • More vigorously support Pir Zia so that he can lead this movement with relevant teachings grounded in our lineage.
  • Design and implement systems to organize, promote, coordinate, digitize and archive programs from the Inayatiyya’s Seven Activities and various affinity groups. 
  • Prepare a three-year strategy for 2022 to 2025, drafting an “Inayatiyya 2025 Adaptive Plan” setting the groundwork for Murshid’s legacy into the future (to be finalized early 2022).

Even with our progress, we face new challenges. How do we continue to answer the ever-growing cry? 

  • With increased public awareness of Hazrat Inayat Khan’s teaching, and resultingly, higher numbers of new seekers, ashiqs and murids, it is paramount that we reexamine the process of entry into the Inayatiyya.
  • Also, that we further encourage and develop new leadership to best support our growing community. 
  • Much of this effort involves enhanced digital presence and systems. 
  • Ongoing uncertainty requires special planning, flexibility and resilience.

Individually and collectively, the North American Board desires to contribute to the Inayatiyya in a way that makes sense, to find our place in this global movement. What carries us forward is determination and faith. We dedicate not just our time and conviction, but our financial gifts. 

So far, with many thanks to you, we have raised $212,206 toward our Fall Appeal 2021 goal of $250,000. We have an additional $37,894 to raise by Friday, December 31st. If you haven’t already, will you join us in meeting this goal? 

As a way to bring us together this holiday season, in the deep attunement of our lineage, anyone who gives to the appeal (any amount) by Monday, December 20th will be invited to a Solstice Season of Light Meditation & Zikr with Pir Zia, scheduled for Tuesday, December 21st at 3 pm EST/9 pm CET.  

Thank you for all that you give and do, inwardly and outwardly.

In loving service,
Noor Amina Peterson
Incoming Board Chair & Current Treasurer

Inayatiyya North America Board Members include Pir Zia Inayat Khan, President; Yaqin Aubert, Vice President: Mellen Kennedy, Chair, 2018-2021; Sohrob Nabatian, Vice Chair; Khatidja Rodriguez-Ruiz, Secretary; Noor Amina Peterson, Treasurer; and Adel Chefridi, Trustee.