27 May 2020 Dear Companions on the Path, Greetings of peace. I hope that peace is a reality for you amidst the uncertainty of the times in which we live. May our faith buoy us, fill us with loving-kindness toward all beings, and awaken us to the all-encompassing life of the One. It has been […]
“The essence of today’s Message is balance.” God is the First and the Last, the Outer and Inner. To find God, look where the opposites meet. The outward beckons. Colors and fragrances allure the senses. Hands look for wood, stone, or metal to mold. Towers rise up to the sky. Crowds gather, goods are bought […]
04 April 2020 Dear Companions on the Path, As the virus continues its worldwide migration, each day brings news of another friend becoming ill. The poignancy of our interconnectedness has perhaps never been so palpable. We live in each other. May our healing prayers reach one another across land and sea. May our hearts fly to […]
“When my heart is asleep, both the worlds slumber.” The Arabic word wujud suggests three meanings: existence, finding, and ecstasy. Existence is something we commonly take for granted. You exist, I exist, the world exists, and that is all there is to it—or so it seems. But you and I only exist insofar as we […]
21 March 2020 Dear Companions on the Path, Peace and love to you. As the coronavirus spreads around the world, our lives are changing in unprecedented ways. Some things, however, will never change. Seclusion is now the order of the day. Retreat is mandated. This is a chance to give our lives over to contemplation and […]
The Novel Coronavirus & the Life of the Spirit: Class Video Is Now Online March 16, 2020 Yesterday’s class is now posted on our Vimeo page which can always be found at vimeo.com/inayatiorder. As a result of our class, we will now gather every Sunday at 3 pm EDT. Pir Zia will teach, followed by […]
The Novel Coronavirus & the Life of the Spirit: A Special Class Online Today March 15, 2020 When: Sunday, March 15 at 3:00 PM EDT Where: Online via Zoom Please join us for a special class with Pir Zia and guests Sarida Brown & Devi Tide, Vice Presidents of the Sufi Healing Order in Europe […]
Inayati Order Response to Coronavirus #2 March 11, 2020 Over the last week, we have continued to track the evolving situation regarding COVID-19 coronavirus and related recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO). After much consideration and consultation with medical professionals and other experts, out of an abundance of caution, we are […]
Inayati Order Response to Coronavirus March 4, 2020 As we experience the worldwide response to Coronavirus (Covid-19), we too are following the news, consulting experts, and seeking guidance about how to limit the spread of the virus and protect members of our extended community of spiritual friends. With this message, we are initiating what will […]
“The Message is a call to those whose hour has come to awake, and a lullaby to those who are meant to sleep.” The Divine Face is shrouded in 70,000 veils of prismatic light and dappled darkness. Each veil is a cover on the bed of the sleeping soul. To throw off the covers and […]
