From earliest memories I have sensed a universal interconnectivity between all things. Although I can look back onto this in the context of spirituality, I am not sure I would have articulated it as such, and while that and subsequent…

There are certain things that have kept me searching for God throughout my life. One is emotional and physical pain along with other problems that I’ve sought alleviation to. Another is an inner knowing that no amount of any outer…

I started my spiritual search in my early thirties with yoga. I was committed to 4 hours a week of Iyengar yoga classes and training as a Traditional Thai massage therapist. I was also studying to become of nutritionist. I…

A forest is green because individual trees within the forest are green. Similarly, world peace can only be achieved if individual humans are at peace with themselves. This is how Dr. Art Buehler described Sufism to a group of university…

In the early 80’s I travelled to India and lived for a period of time in New Delhi, spending my time while there at the Nizamuddin Free School where I did volunteer work with the children and their families who…

A couple of times a week, I try and gather my children to have dinner together at the dining table. This is not always easy, there are a number of after school activities to contend with, be it soccer practice,…

Although being born a Muslim and living a conventionally religious life for many years, by middle age I felt increasingly that something was missing.  I didn’t understand the feeling, but I knew that it was to do with needing more…

I am born a Muslim and come from a family with a religious background. Two years ago I joined the London group as a Sufi aspirant. On the Sufi path we are given practices that will help us to identify…

I grew up in a non-practicing Muslim family, but I always had an inclination towards religion and spirituality. I started praying and fasting at the age of 9 or 10, and I’ve always enjoyed the company of religious people. I…

A five year old, staring deep into the night sky, amazed by the heavenly lights, wondering about someone up there – a being full of love. This was me, and like every other child I too had an innocent heart,…