Aligning with the Illuminated
w/ Pir Zia Inayat Khan
A Day of Teachings, Cambridge MA
May 30, 2026, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm ET

The Sufis live for God alone; They have no other impetus.
Their bodies may be skin and bone, And yet their hearts are limitless.
— Pir Zia Inayat Khan, from Tears from the Mother of the Sun

Join us for a full day of teachings with Pir Zia Inayat Khan, a mystic, scholar, and teacher of the Inayatiyya, a universalist Sufi lineage of his grandfather, Hazrat Inayat Khan, in the Boston area! This event is open to all: seekers, initiates, and anyone curious about developing the capacity of the heart and living a life of spiritual liberty.

Our time together will connect us with the Diwan, or High Council (mala al-a’la), which consists of the illuminated souls we call on in Sufi prayers. These souls collectively work to guide us toward divinity as the destiny of creation unfolds. The masters, saints, and prophets who compose the Diwan are shining exemplars of the Divine Qualities of love, harmony, and beauty.

When the procession of these illuminated souls is viewed in its planetary entirety, the unity of the Message is seen in full relief. When this vision is experienced directly, human life takes on a profound dedication to the path of service and glorification for which we were all born.

Schedule

We will gather on Friday May 29th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for a free and public book reading of Pir Zia’s new book, Tears from the Mother of the Sun, and Saturday, May 30th, for Teachings with Pir Zia from 10:00am to 5:00pm, with a generous lunch break. 

9:30 Doors Open
10-10:15 Musical Attunement
10:15 -11:15 Teachings with Pir Zia
11:15 -11:45 Break
11:45 – 1:00 Teachings with Pir Zia
1:00 – 3:00 Lunch
3:00 – 3:15 Musical Attunement
3:15 – 4:30 Teachings with Pir Zia
4:30 – 5:00 Initiations & Closing

Registration & Pricing

Participants can choose to attend one or both gatherings. While Friday is free, we ask that everyone RSVP to reserve their spot. Tuition covers a full day of teaching on Saturday. Meals are not included. This program is in-person only and will not be livestreamed.

• General Tuition — Through May 25: $99
• Late / At the Door — May 26 on: $125

There are a limited number of partial scholarships available for those who need it — no application or explanation required. Reach out to astana@inayatiyya.org as soon as possible, to request assistance.

Accessibility

For elevator access to the Mikelson Room on the 2nd floor, enter through 3 Church Street.

Transportation & Parking: 

First Parish is easily accessed via public transportation. For those driving in, please visit the church website for directions and parking lots in the area. www.firstparishcambridge.org/directions

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