Moves: Zawia al Mu'min and Sept. 16 for the 99 Names

On September 9, Zawiya al Mu'min will move to 1000 Urlin Ave, Apt. 1507. Enter off Goodale Ave west of Grandview Ave., curve around to parking lot on the top of the hill.

Consequently, we will move the location and time for the first of the 10 intensive all-day workshops on the 99 Most Beautiful Names as well We will meet 1 Sunday a month on the third Sunday of the month for 10 months, focusing on 10 of the Names each month.

We will first read about the meaning of each Name and then chant it 1000 times. We'll start at 10 and plan on ending around 4. We will have food and drink on the table, so you can come and go as you like, but we ask that you try not to disturb the atmosphere.

The first meeting will be September 16 from 10 am to 4 pm at Zawiiya al Mu'min, 1000 Urlin Ave., Apt. 1507, treating the first 10 Names, which are:

• ya Rahman, the Merciful
• ya Rahim, the Compassionate
• ya Malik, the Sovereign
• ya Quddus, the Most Holy
• ya Salam, the Peace
• ya Mu'min, the Faithful
• ya Muhaimin, the Protector
• ya 'Aziz, the Mighty
• ya Jabbar, the Repairer
• ya Mutakabbir, the Majestic

( *the order and short translations are from Asma'ul Husna, M.R. Baw'a Muhaiyaddeen)

If you have questions, call Hilal at 614.446.3337.

Remembrance of Light: Zikr Nur-i-Muhammed

Saturday August 25
7:30 p.m.

Columbus Mennonite Church
35 Oakland Park Ave
(one building off High Street, turn East off High)

For more information contact Hilal at 614.261.3337 or email at smirniotopoulos.1@osu.edu

This ceremony of Zikr from the Chistia branch of the Sufi tradition was given to help awaken the human senses to the light of consciousness in nature and the entire manifested cosmos. This light, which the sufis call Nur, points to the Unity of Being, beyond individual names and forms. When the human being awakens to its capacity to contain the consciousness of the cosmos, then it awakens to its original, ecological self and fulfills the purpose of life.

Neil Douglas-Klotz, Ph.D.

Murshid Saadi Shakur Chisti

Munira Elizabeth Reed and friends will be leading Saadi’s Zikr of Light

Informal, no experience required.

Simple movements with simple chanted phrases

All are welcome!

Dances of Universal Peace Begin Again in September

The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, and joyous circle dances that celebrate the variety of spiritual paths on Earth. They may be seen as a modern day expression of ancient practices of body prayer.

Everyone with an open and willing attitude is welcome to attend, and all movements are taught. We invite children to join the dance circle, or sometimes children's activities are offered during the dance meeting.

There is no fee to participate; donations gladly accepted.

7:00-8:30 p.m.
Columbus Mennonite Church
35 Oakland Park Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43214
(Just east of High St. in Clintonville, one block north of North Broadway)

2007-2008 Dates

September 22--An Interfaith Harvest
November 3--Dancing Peace
December 31--New Year's Eve Event
February 2--Remember Who You Are
March 22--The Earth Springs Forth
May 3--Special Event With National Dances of Universal Peace Guest Leaders
June 21--Solstice Elemental Peace Ritual (at Whetstone Park)

For more information contact Thallia Blight at centralohiosufi@yahoo.com or 614-486-9530
or columbussuficircle@gmail.com