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A seven-day journey to soften the heart, reconnect with Divine Love, and rediscover the wisdom of Rumi in the city of saints. The Rumi Retreat in Marrakech. November 22-28, 2026. www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...

Curious about what Rumi has to say about the Prophet Muhammad? Join us this coming Saturday, July 18th, at 2 pm East Coast USA time. Open to friends of all nationalities and backgrounds. www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...

Coming on pilgrimage to #Mecca and #Medina is about more than just fulfilling a checklist of rites. It is also a journey of the heart, a Homecoming, a returning to our primordial nature. Join us on our sacred #Umrah journey this year, December 5-12th www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah

You don't need another vacation. You need a pilgrimage. Join us in Marrakech for a transformational week immersed in the wisdom of Rumi, sacred community, spiritual practice, poetry, music, and the Path of Radical Love. Register through this link: www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...

You don't need another vacation. You need a pilgrimage. Join us in Marrakech for a transformational week immersed in the wisdom of Rumi, sacred community, spiritual practice, poetry, and yoga. ✨ November 22–28, 2026 ✨ Open to all backgrounds www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...

We have just finished our pilgrimage to Turkey. Yet again reminded of how transformative our participants find these programs We would love for you to have that same rejuvenation in our next offering, the intimate Rumi retreat in the heart of Marrakech! www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...

Longing to rejuvenate yourself heart and soul? Join us this November in the sacred and beautiful city of Marrakech. November 22–28, 2026. A week of Rumi, yoga, dhikr, luminous teachings, delicious food, intimate fellowship, and deep rest for the soul. www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...

The Rumi Retreat Marrakech November 2026 with Omid Safi

The Rumi Retreat, Marrakech, November 2026 with Omid Safi

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The return of our intimate Rumi retreat in the heart of Marrakech, November 22–28, 2026. This year’s retreat will once again focus on the teachings of Mawlana Rumi, with yoga and sound bath sessions each morning and dhikr each evening. www.illuminatedcourses.com/offers/xzSaQ...

Craving community? Join us Saturday May 16th, at 2 pm EST, for our live, monthly online gathering. Open to all friends seeking an open and inclusive spiritual gathering from all backgrounds. If you are new to our sessions, you can register here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...

We are heading to Turkey on an educational program open to anyone, dates are June 1-12th. We have one room available if anyone is interested. It does come with a $500 reduction in the price, given the last minute nature. All the info is contained here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/turkey

The Maternal in Islam: a Mother's Day meditation on the sanctity of the feminine and the maternal. www.youtube.com/shorts/xHqaf...

The Maternal in Islam: a Mother's Day meditation on the sanctity of the feminine and the maternal.

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The Rumi Retreat, November 2026. Marrakech. November 22-28th. www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...

One of our participants for the June 1-12 Turkey program has had to withdraw. So if you’re interested in joining us in Turkey with a $1,000 discount and can sign up in the next 24 hours please be in touch ASAP. illuminatedcourses.com/turkey

What does spirituality look like in an age of conflict? How do we ground ourselves in the timeless to respond to the timely? May 5th, 2026, Aga Khan Centre in London. 6-9 pm In-person registration: www.illuminatedcourses.com/offers/o2Gxs... Online access www.illuminatedcourses.com/offers/B9qHd...

Factors to keep in mind about the failure (for now) of the USA-Iran negotiations in Pakistan. www.youtube.com/shorts/AIoYs...

Failure of the USA-Iran negotiations in Pakistan

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Lovely teaching from the blessed Prophet Muhammad (S): "The All-Merciful has mercy on those who show mercy, so have mercy on those on Earth and The One in heaven will enfold you in Mercy." It is as if we are enfolded in a Divine Womb of Mercy. www.youtube.com/shorts/OaTAx...

Enfolded in a Divine Womb of Mercy

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A short meditation on a lovely verse of the Qur'an that focuses on the light that goes before you. يَوْمَ تَرَى ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنَـٰتِ يَسْعَىٰ نُورُهُم بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ ١٢ "Upon the day when you see the faithful, men and women, their light running before them"... www.youtube.com/shorts/JaiBW...

"Light goes before you": a short meditation on the Qur'an

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What is the message that Mawlana #Rumi has to offer us today, here and now, in the very midst of the American-Israeli war on #Iran, #Lebanon, #Palestine, & surrounding countries? "Light your lamp. One lit lamp is better than a thousand lightless ones." www.youtube.com/shorts/GdgIa...

Rumi's Message of Hope in a Time of War

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How Israeli propaganda uses the excuse of "freeing" Iranian women to justify war. There is real power, agency, strength, brilliance and more among the women of Iran. But the liberation of Iranian women cannot and will not come from genocidal forces. www.youtube.com/shorts/G1QA9...