All are welcome! Join in a peace-full celebration to enter the new
year!
4:30—Teaching and orientation (optional and designed for newcomers)
5:00- Aramaic Prayer zikr circle
Led by Munira Elizabeth Reed. Chant and move with an expan-
sive, mystical translation of the Lord’s Prayer that will bring new
consciousness to old and more limited forms.
6:30— Snacks: Potluck style, please bring something to share.
7:00—Dances of Universal Peace Program
No prior experience necessary. Children welcome. Led by local Dance
leaders. Refreshments following.
New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2009
Come for one or both events!
All events conclude by 8:30 p.m. to allow for an early
evening home or to move on to other celebrations.
Held at:
Columbus Mennonite
Church
35 Oakland Park Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT
Thallia Tasnim Blight
centralohiosufi@yahoo.com
614.436.9530
or
Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206
Worthington, OH 43085
614-441-9773
Volunteers needed for early set-up at 4:00.
Contact aatoon.nina.massey@gmail.com if you can assist.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Come Dressed for Dancing, Reminder, Rumi's Urs, 12/17, 7:30pm
Just a reminder,
we will celebrate the wedding of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi to the Beloved
at Zawiyya al Mu'min, 1000 Urlin Ave. # 1507,
Grandview Heights, OH 43212
beginning at 7:30 pm
Bring your favorite Rumi poems, if you like,
sweet treats for after.
Come dressed for dancing,
insha'allah
we will sing
and dance
and whirl
and read from Mevlana,
eat sweetness
and feel joy.
we will celebrate the wedding of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi to the Beloved
at Zawiyya al Mu'min, 1000 Urlin Ave. # 1507,
Grandview Heights, OH 43212
beginning at 7:30 pm
Bring your favorite Rumi poems, if you like,
sweet treats for after.
Come dressed for dancing,
insha'allah
we will sing
and dance
and whirl
and read from Mevlana,
eat sweetness
and feel joy.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Rumi's Urs, 12/17/09
A Celebration of the Urs of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi 7:30 pm Dec. 17, 2009 Zawiyya al Mu’min, 1000 Urlin Ave., Apt. 1507, 43212
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O my noble friends, slaughter this cow, if you wish to raise up the spirit of insight. I died to being mineral and growth began. I died to vegetable growth and attained to the state of animals. I died from animality and became Adam: why then should I fear? When have I become less by dying? Next I shall die to being a human being, so that I may soar and lift up my head among the angels. Yet I must escape even from that angelic state: everything is perishing except His Face.* Once again I shall be sacrificed, dying to the angelic; I shall become that which could never be imagined — I shall become nonexistent. Nonexistence sings its clear melody, Truly, unto Him shall we return!**
*al-Qasas, 88 **al-Baqarah, 156
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Yâ kirâmi idhbahu hâdhâ al-baqar in uridtum hashr arwâh al-nazar Az jamâdi mordam va nâmi shodam vaz namâ mordam be-hayavân bar-zadam Mordam az hayavâni va dam shodam pas cheh tarsam kay ze mordan kam shodam Hamleh-ye digar be-miram az bashar tâ bar dam az malâyek par o sar Vaz malak ham bâyadam jastan ze ju kullu shay'in hâlikun illâ Wajhuhu* Bâr-e digar az malak qorbân shodam ânche andar vahm na-âyad ân shavam Pas `adam gardam `adam chon orghanun guyadam keh innâ ilayhi râji`un**
-- Mathnawi III:3900-3906 Version by Camille and Kabir Helminski
"Rumi: Daylight" Threshold Books, 1994
Persian transliteration courtesy of Yahyá Monastra
~~~~~~~~~~
Rumi departed earthly life on 5 Jumadi II, 672 A.H (according to the Islamic lunar calendar), Dec 17, 1273 A.D. (according to the Christian calendar). His death is referred to by Persians as "vesal", meaning "union (with the Beloved)", while in the Mevlevi Sufi tradition,the expression "shab-i aroos" is used, a phrase meaning "the wedding night" -- the night of Rumi's marriage to the Beloved. (The Sufi tradition of referring to the death of a Sufi saint as "urs" -- a wedding -- predates Rumi, and is still used in Sufi circles.)
Please join the Columbus Sufi Circle on the 736th anniversary of the wedding night of this great teacher, who has inspired us all and many others from that time to this and into the future, inspired us to be seekers on the path that leads to God.
We will sing, dance, whirl, read poetry from our master, eat sweets, talk, drink coffee and tea and juice.
Please “ Come,come, whoever you are, even though you’ve broken your vows 10,000times, come and yet again come.”
~~~~~~~~~~
Contact Hilal with any questions at 614-446-3337 or e-mail hilal1001@sbcglobal.net
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
O my noble friends, slaughter this cow, if you wish to raise up the spirit of insight. I died to being mineral and growth began. I died to vegetable growth and attained to the state of animals. I died from animality and became Adam: why then should I fear? When have I become less by dying? Next I shall die to being a human being, so that I may soar and lift up my head among the angels. Yet I must escape even from that angelic state: everything is perishing except His Face.* Once again I shall be sacrificed, dying to the angelic; I shall become that which could never be imagined — I shall become nonexistent. Nonexistence sings its clear melody, Truly, unto Him shall we return!**
*al-Qasas, 88 **al-Baqarah, 156
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yâ kirâmi idhbahu hâdhâ al-baqar in uridtum hashr arwâh al-nazar Az jamâdi mordam va nâmi shodam vaz namâ mordam be-hayavân bar-zadam Mordam az hayavâni va dam shodam pas cheh tarsam kay ze mordan kam shodam Hamleh-ye digar be-miram az bashar tâ bar dam az malâyek par o sar Vaz malak ham bâyadam jastan ze ju kullu shay'in hâlikun illâ Wajhuhu* Bâr-e digar az malak qorbân shodam ânche andar vahm na-âyad ân shavam Pas `adam gardam `adam chon orghanun guyadam keh innâ ilayhi râji`un**
-- Mathnawi III:3900-3906 Version by Camille and Kabir Helminski
"Rumi: Daylight" Threshold Books, 1994
Persian transliteration courtesy of Yahyá Monastra
~~~~~~~~~~
Rumi departed earthly life on 5 Jumadi II, 672 A.H (according to the Islamic lunar calendar), Dec 17, 1273 A.D. (according to the Christian calendar). His death is referred to by Persians as "vesal", meaning "union (with the Beloved)", while in the Mevlevi Sufi tradition,the expression "shab-i aroos" is used, a phrase meaning "the wedding night" -- the night of Rumi's marriage to the Beloved. (The Sufi tradition of referring to the death of a Sufi saint as "urs" -- a wedding -- predates Rumi, and is still used in Sufi circles.)
Please join the Columbus Sufi Circle on the 736th anniversary of the wedding night of this great teacher, who has inspired us all and many others from that time to this and into the future, inspired us to be seekers on the path that leads to God.
We will sing, dance, whirl, read poetry from our master, eat sweets, talk, drink coffee and tea and juice.
Please “ Come,come, whoever you are, even though you’ve broken your vows 10,000times, come and yet again come.”
~~~~~~~~~~
Contact Hilal with any questions at 614-446-3337 or e-mail hilal1001@sbcglobal.net
Monday, November 30, 2009
Time to meet at Byzantium
Sorry friends, I neglected to mention the we will meet at Byzantium next Saturday:
Meet at 1:00 on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Byzantium to get supplies for making teshbis
Meet at 1:00 on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Byzantium to get supplies for making teshbis
Sunday, November 29, 2009
"Untold: A History of the Wives of Prophet Muhammad" by Tamam Kahn
Dear Friends and Family,
I am happy to let you know that after a decade of research and writing, my book “Untold: A History of the Wives of Prophet Muhammad” is being published through Monkfish Books.
Monkfish has invited me to produce a private Limited Edition Hardcover Book under their new imprint known as Red Elixer. This allows the book to get to press quickly – published and in my hands by Dec 10, 2009. A paperback edition will be released by Monkfish Books in the fall of 2010, and available to the general public.
By buying this book you are helping us finance the publication!
The hand signed Limited Edition is available only by ordering directly from the author. The cost is $29 plus $5 for USPS Priority Shipping. You can order through Paypal or send a check to:
Tamam Kahn 304 Devon Dr., San Rafael CA 94903
We will do our best to fulfill all the orders the moment we receive the books from the printer, so it should be available for Christmas.
Thank you for purchasing the book.
Warmly,
Tamam
(feel free to forward where appropriate)
From the book proposal:
The book casts a spotlight on the lives of each of Muhammad's wives illuminating first her face, then the wider scene. The seven chapters demystify the women who stood in the daybreak of Islam.
This nonfiction biography connects the Western reader with the most famous women in the Muslim world. The book's unusual format, sometimes called prosimetrum, employs narrative prose interspersed with short, lyric poems. The prose informs, the poetry creates intimacy and drops the reader deep into the story.
Untold: A History of the Wives of Prophet Muhammad is a scholarly work, informed by the oldest traditional sources. At the same time, it has a rare story-telling quality that captures the inquisitive reader who does not have the inclination to read scholarly texts. This book thoroughly speaks to a subject simply unknown to the Western reader and little known in the culture of its roots.
Saadi -- Dr Neil Douglas-Klotz, author of The Sufi Book of Life and co-author of The Tent of Abraham writes:
"Untold: A History of the Wives of Prophet Muhammad" takes us on Taman Kahn's moving, personal journey of discovery, to unveil the hidden history of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad. The book frees the authentic voice of these women, who came from many different backgrounds and who played an essential role in the origins of Islam. Ms Kahn steers a middle course between Western religious prejudice and uncritical hagiography by finding the poetry hidden between the lines of reported history, itself written mostly by men. As such, this book is part of a larger movement that seeks to reclaim the voices of women prophets and saints of all traditions."
I am happy to let you know that after a decade of research and writing, my book “Untold: A History of the Wives of Prophet Muhammad” is being published through Monkfish Books.
Monkfish has invited me to produce a private Limited Edition Hardcover Book under their new imprint known as Red Elixer. This allows the book to get to press quickly – published and in my hands by Dec 10, 2009. A paperback edition will be released by Monkfish Books in the fall of 2010, and available to the general public.
By buying this book you are helping us finance the publication!
The hand signed Limited Edition is available only by ordering directly from the author. The cost is $29 plus $5 for USPS Priority Shipping. You can order through Paypal
Tamam Kahn 304 Devon Dr., San Rafael CA 94903
We will do our best to fulfill all the orders the moment we receive the books from the printer, so it should be available for Christmas.
Thank you for purchasing the book.
Warmly,
Tamam
(feel free to forward where appropriate)
From the book proposal:
The book casts a spotlight on the lives of each of Muhammad's wives illuminating first her face, then the wider scene. The seven chapters demystify the women who stood in the daybreak of Islam.
This nonfiction biography connects the Western reader with the most famous women in the Muslim world. The book's unusual format, sometimes called prosimetrum, employs narrative prose interspersed with short, lyric poems. The prose informs, the poetry creates intimacy and drops the reader deep into the story.
Untold: A History of the Wives of Prophet Muhammad is a scholarly work, informed by the oldest traditional sources. At the same time, it has a rare story-telling quality that captures the inquisitive reader who does not have the inclination to read scholarly texts. This book thoroughly speaks to a subject simply unknown to the Western reader and little known in the culture of its roots.
Saadi -- Dr Neil Douglas-Klotz, author of The Sufi Book of Life and co-author of The Tent of Abraham writes:
"Untold: A History of the Wives of Prophet Muhammad" takes us on Taman Kahn's moving, personal journey of discovery, to unveil the hidden history of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad. The book frees the authentic voice of these women, who came from many different backgrounds and who played an essential role in the origins of Islam. Ms Kahn steers a middle course between Western religious prejudice and uncritical hagiography by finding the poetry hidden between the lines of reported history, itself written mostly by men. As such, this book is part of a larger movement that seeks to reclaim the voices of women prophets and saints of all traditions."
Prayer Beads
Salaams friends, A few people have been asking for a chance to make teshbi ( prayer beads) together. Let's gather on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Byzantium, on High St. in the Short North, right across from Yoga on High at about 3rd Avenue. There you can buy beads, wire, crimps and everything you might need except tassel materials. (I like to make tassels out of cotton embroidery floss, I have quite a lot but if you have a color that you really want, you can find it at a fabric or craft store.)
After getting supplies, we can all go to Zawiyya al Mu'min, 1000 Urlin ave., apt. 1507. if you already have all the supplies you need you can meet us there - but be sure to call to make sure we're back - 614-446-3337
Peace and insha'allah, see you next Saturday,
Hilal
After getting supplies, we can all go to Zawiyya al Mu'min, 1000 Urlin ave., apt. 1507. if you already have all the supplies you need you can meet us there - but be sure to call to make sure we're back - 614-446-3337
Peace and insha'allah, see you next Saturday,
Hilal
An open letter from Imam Bilal Hyde
An open letter from Imam Bilal Hyde
Bismillah ir Rahmaan ir Raheem
...during these difficult economic times and the ongoing recession ... many citizens of this country of the United States of America, and around the world, must make some difficult choices and necessary adjustments. But there have been many times in the history of the human race, and there may be many future times, when the sacrifices, hardships, and sufferings on life's long journey are much more intense than they are at present. There are very few who have not only endured times like these but even thrived. For generations they have served as models for moral behavior. I am speaking of the Prophets, Messengers, and Saints among us—the true Lovers of God, whose pure Light has guided countless multitudes out of the depths of darkness.
These holy beings have always stood up for honesty even when all those around them were liars. They have stood for integrity, even when all those around them were deceivers. They have stood for justice and fairness, even when all those around them were oppressors and hypocrites. But most of all they have always stood for truth, as they saw it, no matter what the consequences. These are the best examples of moral courage. I do not claim to be one of these, but rather I, like so many others, have been challenged to take up the banner of their cause, and be guided by their perfected example, their model for the human race, even in these dark and difficult times.
...All hardships really come from God, Who wants to test human beings with the purifying fire of Perfect Love. All people suffer, but there are those who see these difficulties as Divinely inspired trials, through which we must pass in order that the higher spirit (ruh) is purified of the lower soul (nafs). These few are the Saints of God, the Friends and true Lovers of God and we are always praying for them with our broken hearts and tears, that they may intercede for us with the light of their perfected deeds, words, and prayers.
This is my prayer also: for you, for myself, and for our family.
Wa salaam,
Bruce Bilal Franklin Hyde ( from Sufis Without Borders )
Bismillah ir Rahmaan ir Raheem
...during these difficult economic times and the ongoing recession ... many citizens of this country of the United States of America, and around the world, must make some difficult choices and necessary adjustments. But there have been many times in the history of the human race, and there may be many future times, when the sacrifices, hardships, and sufferings on life's long journey are much more intense than they are at present. There are very few who have not only endured times like these but even thrived. For generations they have served as models for moral behavior. I am speaking of the Prophets, Messengers, and Saints among us—the true Lovers of God, whose pure Light has guided countless multitudes out of the depths of darkness.
These holy beings have always stood up for honesty even when all those around them were liars. They have stood for integrity, even when all those around them were deceivers. They have stood for justice and fairness, even when all those around them were oppressors and hypocrites. But most of all they have always stood for truth, as they saw it, no matter what the consequences. These are the best examples of moral courage. I do not claim to be one of these, but rather I, like so many others, have been challenged to take up the banner of their cause, and be guided by their perfected example, their model for the human race, even in these dark and difficult times.
...All hardships really come from God, Who wants to test human beings with the purifying fire of Perfect Love. All people suffer, but there are those who see these difficulties as Divinely inspired trials, through which we must pass in order that the higher spirit (ruh) is purified of the lower soul (nafs). These few are the Saints of God, the Friends and true Lovers of God and we are always praying for them with our broken hearts and tears, that they may intercede for us with the light of their perfected deeds, words, and prayers.
This is my prayer also: for you, for myself, and for our family.
Wa salaam,
Bruce Bilal Franklin Hyde ( from Sufis Without Borders )
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Do not despair because the Beloved drives you away: Zikr Allah 7:30 pm November 21 at Zawiyya alMu'min
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Say, do not despair because the Beloved drives you away; if
He drives you away today, will He not call you back tomorrow?
If He shuts the door on you, do not go away; be patient
there, for after patience He will seat you in the place of honour.
And if He bars against you all ways and passages, He will
show you a secret way, which no man knows.
Is it not the case that when the butcher cuts off the head of
a sheep with his knife, he does not abandon what he has slain,
but first slays, and then draws?
When no more breath remains to the sheep, he fills it with
his own breath; you will see whither God's breath will bring you!
I spoke this as a parable; else, His generosity slays no man,
rather it rescues him from slaying.
He gives all the kingdom of Solomon to a single ant; He
bestows both worlds, and does not startle a single heart.
My heart has travelled round the world and found none
like Him; whom does He resemble? Whom does He resemble?
Ah, silence! For without speech He gives to all of this wine
to taste, He gives to taste, He gives to taste, He gives to taste.
-- Translation by A. J. Arberry
"Mystical Poems of Rumi 1"
The University of Chicago Press, 1968
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Join members of the Columbus Sufi Circle as we are called back, as we taste the wine He gives to taste.
Saturday, November 21
7:30 pm
Zawiyya alMu’min
1000 Urlin Ave, Apt. 1507
Grandview Heights, OH 43212
Hilal 614-446-3337 for directions or more information
Say, do not despair because the Beloved drives you away; if
He drives you away today, will He not call you back tomorrow?
If He shuts the door on you, do not go away; be patient
there, for after patience He will seat you in the place of honour.
And if He bars against you all ways and passages, He will
show you a secret way, which no man knows.
Is it not the case that when the butcher cuts off the head of
a sheep with his knife, he does not abandon what he has slain,
but first slays, and then draws?
When no more breath remains to the sheep, he fills it with
his own breath; you will see whither God's breath will bring you!
I spoke this as a parable; else, His generosity slays no man,
rather it rescues him from slaying.
He gives all the kingdom of Solomon to a single ant; He
bestows both worlds, and does not startle a single heart.
My heart has travelled round the world and found none
like Him; whom does He resemble? Whom does He resemble?
Ah, silence! For without speech He gives to all of this wine
to taste, He gives to taste, He gives to taste, He gives to taste.
-- Translation by A. J. Arberry
"Mystical Poems of Rumi 1"
The University of Chicago Press, 1968
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Join members of the Columbus Sufi Circle as we are called back, as we taste the wine He gives to taste.
Saturday, November 21
7:30 pm
Zawiyya alMu’min
1000 Urlin Ave, Apt. 1507
Grandview Heights, OH 43212
Hilal 614-446-3337 for directions or more information
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Sohbet this Tuesday, 9/8
Remember we will be meeting this Tuesday, Sept.8 at 6:30. Please come!
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
Aug. 11 & 25, Sept. 8 & 22, Oct. 13 & 27
From 6:30-8:00
The focus during this next season will be Kashf, or insight.
“The word Kashf means 'opening,' and it is used by the Sufis with
meaning that the heart is, as a rule, a closed book and the one to
whom it becomes open can read it like an open book…What gives one
insight into another is, in the first place, his sympathy. The seer
first develops the quality of love. He whose heart is kindled with the
love of God is capable of the love of humanity.” Hazrat Inayat Khan
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197 or
aatoon.nina.massey@gmail.com
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
Aug. 11 & 25, Sept. 8 & 22, Oct. 13 & 27
From 6:30-8:00
The focus during this next season will be Kashf, or insight.
“The word Kashf means 'opening,' and it is used by the Sufis with
meaning that the heart is, as a rule, a closed book and the one to
whom it becomes open can read it like an open book…What gives one
insight into another is, in the first place, his sympathy. The seer
first develops the quality of love. He whose heart is kindled with the
love of God is capable of the love of humanity.” Hazrat Inayat Khan
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197 or
aatoon.nina.massey@gmail.com
Monday, August 10, 2009
A retreat with Narayan
Dances of Universal Peace
A weekend with
Narayan
October 23-25
Kirtland, Ohio
East Shore UU Church
10848 Chillicothe Rd.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity
to experience the charismatic leadership of Narayan right here in the Midwest. Narayan has led many Dance retreats in the West, and abroad, is the founder of the Oneness Project, a Senior Mentor in the Mentor Teacher Guild, a member of the Ruhaniat Society, and originator of beloved Dances. His warm, engaging style seamlessly weaves together times of light hearted fun and tender connection with the One heart.
Our time together will begin Friday evening, and end Sunday at noon. There will be a session for leaders and musicians to work with Narayan. Lunch and dinner on Saturday will be included.
Homestay option on first come first served basis.
Registration: $125. before 9/1
$150. after 9/1
$10. Friday PM only, or Saturday Zikr only
Register / info: elizsayre@adelphia.net or Elizabeth 440-286-1920
A weekend with
Narayan
October 23-25
Kirtland, Ohio
East Shore UU Church
10848 Chillicothe Rd.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity
to experience the charismatic leadership of Narayan right here in the Midwest. Narayan has led many Dance retreats in the West, and abroad, is the founder of the Oneness Project, a Senior Mentor in the Mentor Teacher Guild, a member of the Ruhaniat Society, and originator of beloved Dances. His warm, engaging style seamlessly weaves together times of light hearted fun and tender connection with the One heart.
Our time together will begin Friday evening, and end Sunday at noon. There will be a session for leaders and musicians to work with Narayan. Lunch and dinner on Saturday will be included.
Homestay option on first come first served basis.
Registration: $125. before 9/1
$150. after 9/1
$10. Friday PM only, or Saturday Zikr only
Register / info: elizsayre@adelphia.net or Elizabeth 440-286-1920
Reminder: Sohbet this Tuesday, 8/11 at 6:30
Remember we will be meeting this Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 6:30. Please come!
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
Aug. 11 & 25, Sept. 8 & 22, Oct. 13 & 27
From 6:30-8:00
The focus during this next season will be Kashf, or insight.
“The word Kashf means 'opening,' and it is used by the Sufis with
meaning that the heart is, as a rule, a closed book and the one to
whom it becomes open can read it like an open book…What gives one
insight into another is, in the first place, his sympathy. The seer
first develops the quality of love. He whose heart is kindled with the
love of God is capable of the love of humanity.” Hazrat Inayat Khan
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197 or
aatoon.nina.massey@gmail.com
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
Aug. 11 & 25, Sept. 8 & 22, Oct. 13 & 27
From 6:30-8:00
The focus during this next season will be Kashf, or insight.
“The word Kashf means 'opening,' and it is used by the Sufis with
meaning that the heart is, as a rule, a closed book and the one to
whom it becomes open can read it like an open book…What gives one
insight into another is, in the first place, his sympathy. The seer
first develops the quality of love. He whose heart is kindled with the
love of God is capable of the love of humanity.” Hazrat Inayat Khan
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197 or
aatoon.nina.massey@gmail.com
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Sohbet this Tuesday, 6/23 at 6:30
Remember we will be meeting this Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30.
Please come!
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essential Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
June 9 & 23, July 14 (no class July 28), Aug. 11 & 25
From 6:30-8:00
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Friday, June 19, 2009
Special Events This Weekend
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| THIS WEEKEND! TWO Special Events: EVERYONE WELCOME! Saturday, June 20, 7-8 p.m. Elemental Peace Ritual Whetstone Park (Look for signs as you drive into park to direct you to the Elemental Peace Ritual) **************** Sunday, June 21, 10 a.m. -12 noon Dances of Universal Peace Selby Park Shelterhouse Worthington (Turn right on Selby Ave. off High Street in south Old Worthington) Dress casually, bring a friend, children welcome, no charge but donations basket for help with expenses. |
or email
centralohiosufi@yahoo.com
www.shalemcenter.org
www.columbussuficircle.org
www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
A Summer Solstice Elemental Peace Ritual
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Friday, June 5, 2009
Remember, sohbet this Tuesday
Remember we will be meeting this Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30.
Please come!
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
June 9 & 23, July 14 (no class July 28), Aug. 11 & 25
From 6:30-8:00
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Sohbet dates in the summer
We will continue to meet during the summer. Please come. All are welcome.
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
June 9 & 23, July 14 (no class July 28), Aug. 11 & 25
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
June 9 & 23, July 14 (no class July 28), Aug. 11 & 25
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sohbet with Aatoon today!
Just a quick reminder that we will meet this Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30!
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26
from 6:30-8:00.
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26
from 6:30-8:00.
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Friday, May 8, 2009
Possible fall workshop
Anahata has expressed an interest in coming to Columbus to conduct a workshop on the 21 Praises of Tara either Oct. 2-4 or Oct. 30- Nov. 1. I am wondering if people would be interested in attending or if there are conflicts...You can read more about Prema and Anahata and their work at
http://www.traveling-light.net/
Please let me know.
Aatoon
aatoon.nina.massey@gmail.com
http://www.traveling-light.net/
Please let me know.
Aatoon
aatoon.nina.massey@gmail.com
Reminder, Sohbet
Just a quick reminder that we will meet this Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30!
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26
from 6:30-8:00.
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26
from 6:30-8:00.
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Reminder, SFD/SEF Talk at OSU
Scott Alexander Talk at OSU
A Talk by Scott Alexander
Co-organized by Students for Dialogue and Scioto Educational Foundation.
May 7th, at 5:30pm at PS002
Scott Alexander,
Associate Professor of Islam
Director, Catholic-Muslim Studies
A.B., Harvard University; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University
Scott Alexander's academic career has been dedicated to the study of Islam in the context of his broader training as an historian of religions. His teaching and research interests include medieval Muslim sectarianism, the mystical traditions of Muslim spirituality, Quranic studies, and the history and future of Muslim-Christian relations and interfaith dialogue. He is editor of Sisters: Women, Religion, and Leadership in Christianity and Islam .
The title of Dr. Alexander's interfaith talk is:
Islam, Muslims, and the Current Global Context:
Ten Things Every Thinking Person Should Consider
The talk will start at 5:30pm on OSU campus. The room: Psychology Building PS 002
Parking information, directions and the map for the room is at: http://www.osu.edu/map/building.php?building=144
Refreshments will be served.
A Talk by Scott Alexander
Co-organized by Students for Dialogue and Scioto Educational Foundation.
May 7th, at 5:30pm at PS002
Scott Alexander,
Associate Professor of Islam
Director, Catholic-Muslim Studies
A.B., Harvard University; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University
Scott Alexander's academic career has been dedicated to the study of Islam in the context of his broader training as an historian of religions. His teaching and research interests include medieval Muslim sectarianism, the mystical traditions of Muslim spirituality, Quranic studies, and the history and future of Muslim-Christian relations and interfaith dialogue. He is editor of Sisters: Women, Religion, and Leadership in Christianity and Islam .
The title of Dr. Alexander's interfaith talk is:
Islam, Muslims, and the Current Global Context:
Ten Things Every Thinking Person Should Consider
The talk will start at 5:30pm on OSU campus. The room: Psychology Building PS 002
Parking information, directions and the map for the room is at: http://www.osu.edu/map/building.php?building=144
Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Turkish Bake Sale at SEF
Spring Handcrafts and Bake Sale
If you want to taste delicious Turkish treats and homemade food, or would like to buy some gifts to your loved ones, this is your chance! Baklava, Borek (filled pastry), Manti (Turkish Ravioli), Stuffed Grapeleaves, and Embroidery, Scarves, and Various Gift Ideas!
In an effort to raise funds to support SEF, our members have come together for this generous organization. If you would like to support a good cause either by donating items and baked goods for sale, or simply by purchasing from the items on sale, stop by at SEF!
Small authentic rugs for $10
Scarves for $10
Traditional Table covers for $8
Turkish ravioli for $8/lb
Stuffed meat balls for $1 ea.
Baklava $0.75 ea.
Where: 2885 W. Dublin Granville Rd.
When: 2-3 May 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Saturday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Support a Good Cause!
The Scioto Educational Foundation, SEF, is a non-profit organization whose aim is to promote understanding and respect between the diverse groups of Central Ohio by creating peaceful settings for interaction. It was with the help of community-oriented professionals in industry and academia along with university students that SEF was founded in 2003 as a means to aid the area through education, dialogue, and community service. For more information about SEF, please visit our website.
Sincerely,
Scioto Educational Foundation
If you want to taste delicious Turkish treats and homemade food, or would like to buy some gifts to your loved ones, this is your chance! Baklava, Borek (filled pastry), Manti (Turkish Ravioli), Stuffed Grapeleaves, and Embroidery, Scarves, and Various Gift Ideas!
In an effort to raise funds to support SEF, our members have come together for this generous organization. If you would like to support a good cause either by donating items and baked goods for sale, or simply by purchasing from the items on sale, stop by at SEF!
Small authentic rugs for $10
Scarves for $10
Traditional Table covers for $8
Turkish ravioli for $8/lb
Stuffed meat balls for $1 ea.
Baklava $0.75 ea.
Where: 2885 W. Dublin Granville Rd.
When: 2-3 May 2009, Saturday and Sunday
Saturday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Support a Good Cause!
The Scioto Educational Foundation, SEF, is a non-profit organization whose aim is to promote understanding and respect between the diverse groups of Central Ohio by creating peaceful settings for interaction. It was with the help of community-oriented professionals in industry and academia along with university students that SEF was founded in 2003 as a means to aid the area through education, dialogue, and community service. For more information about SEF, please visit our website.
Sincerely,
Scioto Educational Foundation
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Sohbet with Aatoon today
Just a quick reminder that we will meet this Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30!
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26
from 6:30-8:00.
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26
from 6:30-8:00.
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Students for Dialogue Events at OSU
Announcement about two upcoming events.
This Thursday, April 30th, at 5:30pm at DL 305
Christianity 101 and Islam 101
A panel talk by two scholars.
They will first answer the basic questions about these two religion compiled by our group members
after that they will take the questions from the audience. A great opportunity to learn about the
fundamentals of these religions and get answers for your questions.
Pizza and soft drinks will be served.
Next Thursday, May 7th, at 5:30pm at PS002
Talk by Scott Alexander
Co-organized by Students for Dialogue and Scioto Educational Foundation.
Scott Alexander,
Associate Professor of Islam
Director, Catholic-Muslim Studies
A.B., Harvard University; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University
Scott Alexander
This Thursday, April 30th, at 5:30pm at DL 305
Christianity 101 and Islam 101
A panel talk by two scholars.
They will first answer the basic questions about these two religion compiled by our group members
after that they will take the questions from the audience. A great opportunity to learn about the
fundamentals of these religions and get answers for your questions.
Pizza and soft drinks will be served.
Next Thursday, May 7th, at 5:30pm at PS002
Talk by Scott Alexander
Co-organized by Students for Dialogue and Scioto Educational Foundation.
Scott Alexander,
Associate Professor of Islam
Director, Catholic-Muslim Studies
A.B., Harvard University; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University
Scott Alexander
Monday, April 20, 2009
A Special Birthday Zikr, Saturday, May 2, 7pm
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unknown existence
undiscovered beauty
that's how you are
so far
but
one dawn
just like a sun
right from within
you will arise
undiscovered beauty
that's how you are
so far
but
one dawn
just like a sun
right from within
you will arise
- -- Quatrain 2840
- Translation by Nader Khalili
- "Rumi, Dancing the Flame"
- Cal-Earth Press, 2001
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Please join the columbus sufi circle for a special birthday zikr....what does that mean....whose birthday....come and find out......just like a sun from within you will arise.
may 2, 7 pm
1000 urlin ave, apt 1507
grandview heights, ohio 43212
call hilal at 614-446-3337 or e.mail at hilal1001@sbcglobal.net
Please join the columbus sufi circle for a special birthday zikr....what does that mean....whose birthday....come and find out......just like a sun from within you will arise.
may 2, 7 pm
1000 urlin ave, apt 1507
grandview heights, ohio 43212
call hilal at 614-446-3337 or e.mail at hilal1001@sbcglobal.net
Friday, April 17, 2009
Whetstone Library, April 19th, 1-2:30 p.m. " Revealed Books and Prophets"
Hello everyone,
Hope you can attend the program at Whetstone Library on, April 19th from 1-2:30 p.m.
The topic is on " Revealed Books and Prophets." A brief question answer session will follow afterwards.
Please RSVP mlahmad.2@gmail.com
Thanks!
Sincerely
Mohammad and Lubna Ahmad
Hope you can attend the program at Whetstone Library on, April 19th from 1-2:30 p.m.
The topic is on " Revealed Books and Prophets." A brief question answer session will follow afterwards.
Please RSVP mlahmad.2@gmail.com
Thanks!
Sincerely
Mohammad and Lubna Ahmad
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sufi class reminder
Just a quick reminder that we will meet this Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30!
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26
from 6:30-8:00.
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26
from 6:30-8:00.
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Healing Service on Sunday
I just found out we can have a Healing Service at the Holiday Inn at 9:30am on Sunday April 19th, before the Dances.
Tasnim
Tasnim
Spring and Summer DUP events
Dear Friends in Dance
Here is the information about the upcoming Dances events.
Please consider coming to the April event especially, on Sunday morning April 19th.
There may be a Healing Service beforehand at 9:30am if we can find a leader.
Samudra
Dances leaders from around the country will be leading their favorite dances and body prayers.
Suggested donation: $10 per person.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
10am – 11:30am
Holiday Inn
7007 North High St.
Worthington, OH 43085
A Summer Solstice Elemental Peace Ritual
We will gather together, weather permitting, to follow body prayers and chants from the many cultures of the earth. Look for signs in the park directing you to our space.
Saturday, June 20, 2009 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Whetstone Park
3901 N. High St.
Columbus OH 43214
Here is the information about the upcoming Dances events.
Please consider coming to the April event especially, on Sunday morning April 19th.
There may be a Healing Service beforehand at 9:30am if we can find a leader.
Samudra
Dances leaders from around the country will be leading their favorite dances and body prayers.
Suggested donation: $10 per person.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
10am – 11:30am
Holiday Inn
7007 North High St.
Worthington, OH 43085
A Summer Solstice Elemental Peace Ritual
We will gather together, weather permitting, to follow body prayers and chants from the many cultures of the earth. Look for signs in the park directing you to our space.
Saturday, June 20, 2009 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Whetstone Park
3901 N. High St.
Columbus OH 43214
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Zikr Allah Friday April 3, 7pm
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Let us fall in love again
and scatter gold dust all over the world.
Let us become a new spring
and feel the breeze drift in the heavens' scent.
Let us dress the earth in green,
and like the sap of a young tree
let the grace from within sustain us.
Let us carve gems out of our stony hearts
and let them light our path to Love.
The glance of Love is crystal clear
and we are blessed by its light.
-- Translation by Azima Melita Kolin and Maryam Mafi
"Rumi: Hidden Music"
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 2001
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Let us become a new spring, let the grace from within sustain us.
Friday, April 3, 7 pm
Zawiyya al Mu’min
1000 Urlin Ave. Apt. 1507
Grandview 43212
e-mail Hilal at hilal1001@sbcglobal.net or call at 614-446-3337
Let us fall in love again
and scatter gold dust all over the world.
Let us become a new spring
and feel the breeze drift in the heavens' scent.
Let us dress the earth in green,
and like the sap of a young tree
let the grace from within sustain us.
Let us carve gems out of our stony hearts
and let them light our path to Love.
The glance of Love is crystal clear
and we are blessed by its light.
-- Translation by Azima Melita Kolin and Maryam Mafi
"Rumi: Hidden Music"
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 2001
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Let us become a new spring, let the grace from within sustain us.
Friday, April 3, 7 pm
Zawiyya al Mu’min
1000 Urlin Ave. Apt. 1507
Grandview 43212
e-mail Hilal at hilal1001@sbcglobal.net or call at 614-446-3337
Monday, March 23, 2009
Sohbet
Just a quick reminder that we will meet this Tuesday at 6:30!
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26
from 6:30-8:00.
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel Lewis. These
will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Sohbet
"Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
from The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26
from 6:30-8:00.
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel Lewis. These
will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Friday, March 13, 2009
Dances in Delaware!!
Join Us This Sunday!
Dances of Universal Peace
Sunday, March 15, 2009
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
~hosted by~
Unity in Community
74 Wootring St.
Delaware, OH 43015
Directions can be found at:
www.UnityDelawareOhio.org
Facilitator:
Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Reed, director of the Shalem Center
Joining with Pam Spence and other musicians and dance leaders
This event is open to the public.
Free will offering will be taken.
For more information:
Contact Pam at: shafiya_yaya@yahoo.com
We invite you to a special event. Pam Spence has worked to bring this offering to Unity in Community in Delaware and we look forward to this Sunday.
We like to think of this as an "interspiritual event" --- meaning we join together to experience (not think about or talk about) chants, prayers and/or movements from various spiritual streams.
Samuel Lewis, the Sufi teacher who founded the Dances of Universal Peace in the 1960s, held a vision that if people could "eat, dance, and pray together" across the differences (and WITH the richness of diversity) of our religious orientations, then this kind of experiential spiritual practice was one way (a mystic's path) to peace.
The Dances of Universal Peace (www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org)
are simple, meditative and joyous circle dances that celebrate the variety of religious traditions on earth. All chants and melodies and simple movements will be taught. No particular musical skills or movement skills are needed. All that is asked is you come with open and willing minds and hearts.
Everyone is welcome! It doesn't matter what your particular religious tradition or background is. All paths are welcome! Children are welcome to join the circle as they wish.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Rev. Elizabeth A. Reed, Ph.D.
Director, Shalem Center
www.shalemcenter.org
Certified Dances of Universal Peace Leader and Mentor
Dances of Universal Peace
Sunday, March 15, 2009
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
~hosted by~
Unity in Community
74 Wootring St.
Delaware, OH 43015
Directions can be found at:
www.UnityDelawareOhio.org
Facilitator:
Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Reed, director of the Shalem Center
Joining with Pam Spence and other musicians and dance leaders
This event is open to the public.
Free will offering will be taken.
For more information:
Contact Pam at: shafiya_yaya@yahoo.com
We invite you to a special event. Pam Spence has worked to bring this offering to Unity in Community in Delaware and we look forward to this Sunday.
We like to think of this as an "interspiritual event" --- meaning we join together to experience (not think about or talk about) chants, prayers and/or movements from various spiritual streams.
Samuel Lewis, the Sufi teacher who founded the Dances of Universal Peace in the 1960s, held a vision that if people could "eat, dance, and pray together" across the differences (and WITH the richness of diversity) of our religious orientations, then this kind of experiential spiritual practice was one way (a mystic's path) to peace.
The Dances of Universal Peace (www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org)
are simple, meditative and joyous circle dances that celebrate the variety of religious traditions on earth. All chants and melodies and simple movements will be taught. No particular musical skills or movement skills are needed. All that is asked is you come with open and willing minds and hearts.
Everyone is welcome! It doesn't matter what your particular religious tradition or background is. All paths are welcome! Children are welcome to join the circle as they wish.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Rev. Elizabeth A. Reed, Ph.D.
Director, Shalem Center
www.shalemcenter.org
Certified Dances of Universal Peace Leader and Mentor
Monday, March 2, 2009
Zikr Allah, new date and time: Friday, March 6, 7:00 pm
- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
- Just as staying at home is easy for some,
- traveling comes easy to others.
- Each of us was made for some particular work,
- and the desire for that work has been placed in our hearts.
- How should hand and foot be set in motion without desire?
- If you see your desire leading toward Heaven,
- unfold your wings to claim it;
- but if you see your desire bends to the earth,
- keep lamenting.
- The wise weep in the beginning;
- the foolish beat their heads at the end.
- Discern the end from the beginning
- so that you may not be repenting
- when the Day of Reckoning arrives.
- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Hamchonânke sahl shod mâ-râ hazar
sahl shod ham qawl digar-râ safar
Har kasi-râ bahr-e kâri sâkhtand
mayl-e ân-râ dar delesh andâkhtand
Dast o pâ bi mayl jonbân kay shavad
khâr o khas bi âb o bâdi kay ravad
Gar be-bini mayl-e khvod su-ye samâ
par-e dawlat bar goshâ hamchon homâ
Var be-bini mayl-e khvod su-ye zamin
nawheh mi kon hich ma-neshin az hanin
`qelân khvod nawh-hâ pishin konand
jâhelân âkher be-sar bar mi zanand
Ze ebtedâ-ye kâr âkher-râ be-bin
tâ na-bâshi to pashimân Yawm-e Din
-- Mathnawi, III:1616-1623
Version by Camille and Kabir Helminski
"Rumi: Jewels of Remembrance"
Threshold Books, 1996
Persian transliteration courtesy of Yahyá Monastra
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sahl shod ham qawl digar-râ safar
Har kasi-râ bahr-e kâri sâkhtand
mayl-e ân-râ dar delesh andâkhtand
Dast o pâ bi mayl jonbân kay shavad
khâr o khas bi âb o bâdi kay ravad
Gar be-bini mayl-e khvod su-ye samâ
par-e dawlat bar goshâ hamchon homâ
Var be-bini mayl-e khvod su-ye zamin
nawheh mi kon hich ma-neshin az hanin
`qelân khvod nawh-hâ pishin konand
jâhelân âkher be-sar bar mi zanand
Ze ebtedâ-ye kâr âkher-râ be-bin
tâ na-bâshi to pashimân Yawm-e Din
-- Mathnawi, III:1616-1623
Version by Camille and Kabir Helminski
"Rumi: Jewels of Remembrance"
Threshold Books, 1996
Persian transliteration courtesy of Yahyá Monastra
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- Brothers and sisters, if you see your desire leading toward Heaven,unfold your wings to claim it, come sing zikr with us,
- 7:00 pm on Friday, March 6 at Zawiyya al Mu'min, 1000 Urlin Ave., Apt. 1507.
- If you have any questions call Hilal at 614-446-3337 or e-mail hilal1001@sbcglobal.net
Sufi Poetry, also March 4 on OSU campus
Sufi Poetry Night March 4
Join the Middle East Studies Center for an evening of Sufi poetry recitation at 7 p.m. Wednesday (3/4) in 10 Page Hall. What Sufism means and how it is practiced will be discussed. The recitation features poems in Arabic, Persian and Turkish. English translations will be read with the original. Read more >Students for Dialogue presents a Women's Day lecture
SFD (Students for Dialogue)
proudly presents
Women's Rights in Islam
by Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin
This week on WEDNESDAY we are hosting Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin to give a speech titled "Women's Right in Islam".
In recognition of March 8th Women's Day, Dr. Mobin-Uddin will talk on this interesting topic.
Dr. Mobin-Uddin is not only a wonderful speaker but also mother of three, pediatrician, children's author and former president of CAIR (Council of American-Islamic Relations).
Room: Campbell Hall 200
Time: 5:30 pm March 4th Wednesday
For more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day
http://www.asmamobinuddin.com/
http://sfd.org.ohio-state.edu
Peace
SFD
proudly presents
Women's Rights in Islam
by Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin
This week on WEDNESDAY we are hosting Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin to give a speech titled "Women's Right in Islam".
In recognition of March 8th Women's Day, Dr. Mobin-Uddin will talk on this interesting topic.
Dr. Mobin-Uddin is not only a wonderful speaker but also mother of three, pediatrician, children's author and former president of CAIR (Council of American-Islamic Relations).
Room: Campbell Hall 200
Time: 5:30 pm March 4th Wednesday
For more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day
http://www.asmamobinuddin.com/
http://sfd.org.ohio-state.edu
Peace
SFD
Thursday, February 26, 2009
2/27 Zikr delayed, home repair issues
Brothers and sisters - the zikr on 2/27 at Zawiyya al Mu'min needs to be rescheduled because of some repair issues. We will consult to find a new date, likely next Friday. Watch this space!!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Sufi class this spring
Sohbet: "Mystical conversation on mystical subjects"
(The Essentail Rumi by Coleman Barks p. 76)
We will gather at the Shalem Center
881 High Street, Suite 206. Worthington, OH 43085
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26
from 6:30-8:00.
We will begin with the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, followed by the
elemental breaths and a 20 min. meditation. Then we will focus on the
'gathas,' sacred writings from Inayat Khan with commentary by Samuel
Lewis. These will be accompanied by wazifas, ryazat and sohbet.
For more information,
please contact Aatoon Nina Massey at 614-949-6197
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Time change for Islamic Series - Today, 4:30
The Islamic series at Whetstone library will be today ( 2/22) starting at 4:30, same contact information.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Educational Series on Islam
You are cordially invited to participate in an educational learning series on " ISLAM", being held at the Whetstone Library Meeting Room.
The Divine Being Feb.22, 2009, 5:30-7:30pm
Angels and Revealed Books Mar. 29, 2009, 5:30-7:30pm
Prophets Apr. 19, 2009, 1:00-2:30pm
Life after Death May 3, 2009,5:30-7:30pm
More dates and topics will be announced later.
Sincerely,
Mohammad and Lubna Ahmad
(mlahmad.2006@gmail.com) (614-209-7410)
Zikr Allah at Zawiyya al Mu'min, 1000 Urlin Ave., 2/27 at 7:30 pm
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- Let us fall in love again
- and scatter gold dust all over the world.
- Let us become a new spring
- and feel the breeze drift in the heavens' scent.
- Let us dress the earth in green,
- and like the sap of a young tree
- let the grace from within sustain us.
- Let us carve gems out of our stony hearts
- and let them light our path to Love.
- The glance of Love is crystal clear
- and we are blessed by its light.
- -- Translation by Azima Melita Kolin
- and Maryam Mafi
- "Rumi: Hidden Music"
- HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 2001
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Please join the Columbus Sufi Circle as we become a new spring and celebrate the glance of Love
7:30pm Friday, February 27
at Zawiyya al Mu'min, 1000 Urlin Ave, Apt 1507
Grandview Heights, OH 43212
call Hilal at 446-3337 with questions
7:30pm Friday, February 27
at Zawiyya al Mu'min, 1000 Urlin Ave, Apt 1507
Grandview Heights, OH 43212
call Hilal at 446-3337 with questions
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Light body Practice and Zikr, 1/23 at 7pm
Please join the Columbus Sufi Circle on Friday, January 23 at 7:00 PM for the Light Body Practice and Zikr. It will be held at Hamida's place at 6597 Upper Lake Circle, Westerville, Ohio 43082. Any questions, call Alice at 614-404-9231 (cell phone) or email me at abnoonan@yahoo.com.
Prayer for Awakening the Light Body
Oh God, give me light in my heart,
and light in my touch,
and light in my hearing,
and light in my sight,
and light in my feeling,
and light in my body,
and light before me,
and light behind me.
Give me, I pray Thee,
Light on my right hand,
and light on my left hand,
and light above me,
and light beneath me.
Oh Lord, increase light within me, and give me light and
illuminate me.
Amen
Oh God, give me light in my heart,
and light in my touch,
and light in my hearing,
and light in my sight,
and light in my feeling,
and light in my body,
and light before me,
and light behind me.
Give me, I pray Thee,
Light on my right hand,
and light on my left hand,
and light above me,
and light beneath me.
Oh Lord, increase light within me, and give me light and
illuminate me.
Amen
Alice Noonan
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