Turkish Islamic Art Exhibit
Opening Ceremony Invitation

The Niagara Foundation invites you to the opening of the Turkish Islamic Art Exhibit which will be held on Sunday, January 16th 2011 at 2:00pm. If you are interested in joining us for the opening ceremony please fill in the RSVP form (click here or on the image).

The exhibition will be open to the general public between January 16th and February 25th and admission is free.

Fix your eye on the stars and seek the Way - Zikr Allah, January 22, 7:30pm, Zawiyya al Mu'min

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Carry your baggage toward silence:
when you seek the signs of the Way,
don't make yourself the focus of attention.
The Prophet said, "Know that amid the sea of cares
my Companions are like guiding stars."
Fix your eye on the stars and seek the Way;
speech confuses the sight: be silent.

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Rakht-hâ-râ su-ye khâmushi keshân
chon neshân juyi ma-kon khvod-râ neshân
Goft Payghambar keh "Dar bahr-e homum
dar dalâlat dân to Yârân-râ nojum"
Cheshm dar estâregân neh rah be-ju
notq tashvish-e nazar bâshad ma-gu

-- Mathnawi VI:1594-1596
Version by Camille and Kabir Helminski
"Rumi: Jewels of Remembrance"
Threshold Books, 1996
Persian transliteration courtesy of Yahyá Monastra

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The Columbus Sufi Circle invites you to join us,
"fix your eye on the stars and seek the Way"
Zikr Allah
January 22, 7:30 pm
followed by sohbet, sweet treats and hot drinks
Zawiyya al Mu'min
1000 Urlin Ave., Apt. 1507
Columbus, Ohio 43212
No experience needed, all seekers welcome.

For more information, call Hilal at 614-446-3337 or e-mail hilal1001@sbcglobal.net