Sufi Whirling as the Path to Soul Union with the Divine
The Sufi wayfarer lives in the inner world of the heart while functioning responsibly in society. Yet, Sufism is also known for a spiritual whirling ritual, called Sâma, belie…
Read Moreby Paola Garcia | Apr 10, 2022
The Sufi wayfarer lives in the inner world of the heart while functioning responsibly in society. Yet, Sufism is also known for a spiritual whirling ritual, called Sâma, belie…
Read Moreby Paola Garcia | Dec 11, 2021
Iqbal’s concept of Khudi means selfhood as in both individuation and wholeness. It requires purposeful action and the strengthening of the self even as it expands the value of…
Read Moreby Paola Garcia | Jul 17, 2021
Over the past 50 years, Anahid Sofian– a pillar and forerunner of Middle Eastern dance in New York City and worldwide – has performed, choreographed, and produced magnificent…
Read Moreby Paola Garcia | May 22, 2021
Rashid Khalidi’s “The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine” is an intense and masterful account of the war that has been waged against the Palestinians for over a century.
Read Moreby Paola Garcia | Nov 15, 2020
Tawakkul means reliance on God as our source of support and strength when facing trials and challenges in life that seem unsurmountable. It describes the Islamic concept of co…
Read Moreby Paola Garcia | May 23, 2020
The shahada, or declaration of faith, is the central doctrine of Islam and the first and most important pillar of the religion. It is where Islam begins and ends. And since Go…
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