Zikr: Remembrance of the One
A six part series, October 5th – November 9th, 2021
The Inner School of North America invites you to a six-part exploration of zikr. Zikr is one of the most foundational practices to awaken and remember the source and goal of Life. We will use a wide variety of methods, with an orientation towards enriching one’s experience, of this basic, living, timeless practice. In many ways, this is a “perfect” practice as during its recitation it includes the body, mind, heart, soul and spirit. We will share teachings on the zikr as well as share in practice.
All interested seekers are welcome. This series will be especially valuable to ashiqs and other new friends on the path interested in learning more about foundational practices of the Inayatiyya.
This six-part series will be every Tuesday, between October 5 to November 9, from 11 am to 12:30 pm New York Time. Those dates include October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th & November 2nd and 9th:
Please see the sidebar for the time in your local area.
Advance registration is required. Our recommended donation is $50 with a sliding scale available.
You may participate in the course in real time or watch the videos as they are posted after each session.
If you have questions about the content of the course, please email innerschool@inayatiyya.org. Questions about registration, payments, and logistical details may be sent to astana@inayatiyya.org.
Speakers
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Yaqin AubertYaqin Joseph Aubert is the Vice President of the Inayatiyya and Director of the Pir Vilayat Center at the Abode of the Message in New Lebanon, New York. Yaqin has been studying Sufism for more than 40 years and is a senior teacher in the Order. He was a student of Pir Zia’s father, Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan. Yaqin is a Cherag (minister) in the Universal Worship and has been a teacher within Suluk Academy. He is a founding member and former director of both the Abode of the Message and Mountain Road School, founded on the Abode’s grounds. Yaqin is a storyteller, retreat guide and leads group retreats and seminars in North America.
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Nizam un Nisa Ayeda HusainNizam un Nisa is a Shaykha, Cheraga, Guide, Representative and Facilitator of the Anjumani-Islam group in the Inayatiyya. A student of classical Chishti Sufism since 1988 and a devoted follower of the Inayatiyya since 2004, she has led Inayatiyya centers in Lahore, in Dubai and now in Oakville, Ontario where she lives. A journalist and editor by profession with an MA in Journalism/Near Eastern Studies from NYU, Nizam un Nisa is a graduate of the first European Suluk class, Knight of Purity, and mentor to the Naubahar Suluk class. She has led Sufi retreats, taught Sufi meditation to Buddhist monks in Tokyo and been invited to the UN as part of an international delegation of spiritual leaders. She is currently working on setting the Urdu poetry of Hazrat Inayat Khan to music.
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Naima Khabira BrownNaima Khabira Brown teaches online Internationally offering Leaders Training Modules for the Inner School, Esoteric Classes and Retreats. She was initiated by Pir Vilayat and studies with Pir Zia. She served as Vice President of the Inner School for 6 years where among other responsibilities she directed and developed the new leaders training program. She is a founding mentor for Suluk Academy and has participated in many supportive roles since its inception in 2003. She is a member of the Esoteric Training Committee and a Center leader in the Boston area.
