The Sufi Way
“This is the journey for those who search for the real soul for themselves and for the heart. It is the walking on the Path which leads to the knowing of who you are and Who Allah is, which is one and the same thing.” — Sidi al-Jamal
Sufism is a path of attraction to the Light and Love of God; it is an inner way that opens our hearts to God’s reality. The Sufi way is an ancient spiritual path of love that holds the promise of allowing us to discover who we really are. This path offers a way for us to return to our true nature, our Divine nature. It is a path of living in real peace, love, mercy, justice and freedom.
Traveling the Sufi path lifts the veils that cover us from knowing the treasures and beauty that God placed inside our hearts so that we can live in peace and happiness.
Sufism is a path of Unity that does not make distinctions or differences between people or religions. Sometimes called the mystical expression of Islam, Sufism honors the message of the prophets of the Abrahamic tradition, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
The Shadhiliyya Sufi tradition, which dates to the late 12th century, is one of growing in love, mercy, peace, freedom, unity and surrender to God. The guide of our path, Sidi Shaykh Muhammad Sa’id al-Jamil ar Rifa’i ash Shadhuli, writes in Music of the Soul, “If everyone knew his religion well, there would be only one religion—the religion of love and peace and mercy.”
More information about the teachings of our guide and Sufi practices is available on the web site of our mother center, Shadhiliyya Sufi Center.
Learn more about the Sufi path
Sufi Center East offers a variety of workshops, events, retreats, and healing programs to help anyone journey more closely to experiencing the deep Love that lies within each heart.
Sufis love to experience everything for themselves — a Sufi yearns to “taste” God’s love and light! So come and share your heart at one of our gatherings. Learn about the Sufi way, experience Sufi practices such as dhikr (remembrance), chanting, and Sufi spiritual healing. Everyone is welcome. There’s no charge. See calendar for times, dates and locations.
- Dhikr (Sufi Healing Circle): held weekly at the Farm of Peace and throughout the region.
- Free Healing Day: held monthly in Silver Spring, Md.
- Weekly “al wird” chanting practice by telephone: held on Sunday mornings.
Gardens of the Truth: monthly Sufi School for 2011
Each month, our spiritual director, Salima Adelstein, leads a three-day Sufi School at the Farm of Peace. As a senior faculty member for over 10 years at the University of Spiritual Healing & Sufism, Salima excels in teaching the essence of the Sufi path in a way that is profound and delightful. You will learn teachings of the Sufi masters, Sufi practices, whirling, secrets of the Arabic alphabet, and much, much more. Each student will receive individual attention and guidance. This program is perfect for anyone wanting to know and experience more about Sufism, whether they are new to the path or a long-time student. For dates and more information, click here.
A Taste of the Love: Introduction to the Sufi Way
We all want more love and to know the secrets of the Real Love. In this experiential weekend workshop, you will come to know your heart’s connection with God and how to stay with that connection even in the most difficult times. You will learn about and experience the secrets of the Sufi way that bring deep peace to your heart, and you will learn to live a life that is divinely guided. This workshop is perfect for someone who’s new to the Sufi path, and will be a rich refresher for anyone who is walking in the Sufi way and is seeking to enhance their connection to the love within. Next: Sept. 10-11, 2011. Click here for more information.
