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On the Way of Love

Salaams and greetings of heart dear friends, We are happy to share with you the announcement that, upon the recommendation of Kabir Dede, dear Mahmoud Mostafa has been bestowed a destar-i-sharif and recognized as a post-nishin (shaikh) of the Mevlevi Order, by the current head of the Order, Faruk Hemden Çelebi Efendi, on Mevlana’s birthday, September 30th in Konya.

Bektashi Blues

Ali Naki is a true Sufi troubadour, bringing the fragrance of Ashk (divine, spiritual love) to circles of seekers throughout Anatolia. We met him first a few years ago when he appeared at a "meshk" [...]

Mawlana Asad Ali

1937-2026

On February 6 we received word that our beloved mentor, guide, and inspiration, Dr. Asad Ali had passed away. This spiritual friendship began in 1989 when, by an extraordinary set of circumstances, Camille and I were invited to travel to Damascus to meet this great friend of God, scholar, and literary figure.

Exaltations

An offering heart to heart from Camille, in support of the soul journey during these challenging times.

Suleyman Dede (1904-January 19, 1985)

"The one in whom poverty is complete is the one in whom God appears" ~Shams of Tabriz

Think and Speak the Positive (Source Quotes)

"O Prophet, indeed We have sent you as a witness (Shahid) and a bringer of good tidings (Basheer) and a warner (Nazeer). And one who invites to Allah (Daee) , by His permission, and an illuminating lamp (Sirajan [...]

The Idea of Spiritual Training

From The Knowing Heart The role of a Sufi teacher in modern culture is analagous to an athletic coach who would like to train people to develop their abilities to an Olympic level. He would [...]