The Zephyr, June 2025
18 June 2025 Dear Friends on the Endless Path, One hundred years ago, Pir-o-Murshid began his penultimate Summer School in Suresnes, France. It ran from 13 June to 13 September 1925—three full months—with murids gathering daily in the field across from Fazal Manzil, where Murshid taught beneath an apricot tree. During that time, he taught […]
Astana Staff News
We’re delighted to announce that Corin Girard has joined us as our new Inner School Administrator. This role was previously held by Isa Sophia, who, in her continuing position as Associate Director of Programs, is now focusing on Pir Zia’s online offerings, including the Suluk Academy. Many of you may already know Corin from her […]
The Zephyr, June 2024
19 June 2024 Dear Companions on the Path, Greetings! I hope these lines find you in good spirits. On this bright morning our world answers the description of a palace in ruin. There is so much sublimity, elegance, and tenderness; and equally, so much horror, loss, and despair. In the mystery at the center of the contradiction, […]
Inayatiyya International Board Newsletter, June 2024
As the Inayatiyya International Board, we have some news to share with you about organizational leadership changes. World Wide Message Council Transition Our dear friend, Zumurrud Butta, is stepping down from her role as the European Madar al-Maham (Vice President of the Inner School). Her departure leaves a void, and her creative and sparkling mind, […]
The Zephyr, May 2024
15 May 2024 Dear Inayatiyya friends— It is a blessing to be together, in this digital space and in various classes and retreats online and around the world. I am always amazed by and grateful for our friendship. Thank you for being part of our Caravan of Companions on “the Endless Path,” as we say […]