Inayatiyya International Board Newsletter, September 2024
As the Inayatiyya International Board, we have some news to share with you about organizational leadership changes. We are grateful to the following outgoing UK trustees, Nigel Hamilton (Chair), Aziz Dikeulias, Noor-un-Nisa Paula Jacobs, Sarida Brown, and Vakil Michael Kenton, for their generous service and care in tending to the flourishing of the Message in […]
The Zephyr, August 2024
21 August 2024 Greetings from the South coast of England, It is lovely to be able to start this Zephyr with the winds of hope after a few weeks of tumult brought on by race riots in the UK. Last night at dinner in a wonderful Afghan restaurant in London, with friends from around the world, […]
The Zephyr, July 2024
17 July 2024 Dear Inayatiyya friends— While Pir Zia is guiding programs in France, Türkiye, and Germany this month, there is much to report. Our caravan continues to evolve and as Pir Zia expressed at our Omega Institute program at the end of June, it is time for us to surrender to emergence. Surrendering to […]
Hope Project Needs Help After Flooding
From Samiur Rahman, executive director, Hope Project Nizamuddin Dear all, Due to heavy rain and waterlogging very early Friday, the 27th June 2024, overflowing drains with heavy speed broke windows, exhaust fans etc., allowing sewage water to pour into the basement, which contains the library, computer lab, vocational skills centre, and finance department. Besides losing […]
The Zephyr, April 2024
17 April 2024 Dear Companions on the Path, Spring greetings to those in the North, and a happy Autumn to those in the South! I am now back in Richmond following several weeks at Fazal Manzil and journeys to India and Germany. In India I was invited by the revered Daaji, the leader of Heartfulness, […]
Inayatiyya International Board Newsletter, April 2024
As the Inayatiyya International Board, we have some news to share with you about organizational leadership changes. This month, we have several changes in the World Wide Message Council, a dedicated group of leaders that upholds the development and fruition of the Seven Activities. With deep appreciation , we bid farewell to Wali Via, the Vice […]
A Reflection on the Tragedy Unfolding in Gaza
26 February 2024 Dear Companions on the Path, Many people throughout the world are inspired by the example of Pirzadi-Shahida Noor. She saw the horrors perpetrated by the Nazis against the Jews, as well as other groups, and felt the need to stand for justice in the spirit of Sufi chivalry. She was prepared to […]
The Zephyr, February 2024
21 February 2024 Dear Companions on the Path, Greetings from Suresnes! I hope this finds you well. It’s good to be back at Fazal Manzil. I arrived in time for a Leaders Training weekend on the theme of the shadow, unknowing, and black light. Afterward there were meetings with the Inayatiyya International Board, which is […]
Inayatiyya International Board Newsletter, February 2024
As the Inayatiyya International Board, we have some news to share with you. Changes in Norway We are happy to announce a new leadership team in Norway. Rabia Eli-Anne Skarholt has been appointed as the new Head of the Inner School. Along with the two other heads of activities in Norway, Basira Kjersti Opstad (head […]
The Zephyr, January 2024
20 January 2024 Dear Companions on the Path— Greetings! We have a lot to share in these first weeks of the new year… Pir Zia is spending a few weeks on his new writing project, working on his forthcoming title, Tears from the Mother of the Sun, with the visual artist Amruta Patel. He has a […]