Rumi Events in the North

Sufi Mystics

Saturday Jun 10th 2023
10:00 for 10:30 to 3:30
Keswick Friends Meeting House
with Daniel & Saimma Dyer

Join us for an exploration of Sufi mysticism. We will look at Sufi metaphysics and the relationship between Spirit, heart, and soul, as well as the seven levels of the self with which Sufis conceptualise their journey to becoming more fully human. We will also reflect on Sufi poetry – particularly the poetic wisdom of Rumi – and Sufi whirling – its symbolism and practice (includes demonstration and voluntary participation).

We suggest you bring leather slippers or thick socks for movement. You can also participate seated, all mobility levels are welcome. The venue is fully accessible.

£20 (£10 concessions)
Bring your own lunch, drinks provided.
Please book your place with Bob Morley: rgm1@live.co.uk

Bradford Literature Festival

July 1st with Mahmoud Mostafa & Khadim Chishti

Join Mahmoud Mostafa, Khadim Chishti, and other Threshold dervishes for two events at the Bradford Literature Festival.

A Dervish Guide to Reading Rumi: an interactive discussion on how the Masnavi can guide us through our everyday challenges.

Mevlevi Sema: divine remembrance, poetry, and whirling.

Please note that events fill up quickly, book your tickets online.
The venue is fully accessible.

Rumi: A Culture of Love & Care of the Soul

Threshold Society UK Retreat Aug 18-21 2023
with Shaikh Kabir Helminski, Selçuk Gürez & friends

Join us for 3-4 days of zikr, meditation, worship, music, conversation, and community in the beautiful natural environment of Broughton Sanctuary in the North Yorkshire Dales. A retreat is an opportunity to put aside distractions, awaken to our true yearning, and deepen our remembrance (zikr). It is also a time to deepen our understanding of the spiritual path.

Sufism is a culture of love in which knowledge, spiritual practice, and community are all essential. At the heart of Sufi life is adab, which we might translate as “spiritual courtesy.” Adab is an ideal of respectful awareness, humility, and affection which has been embodied by those who walk the path of Sufism. How do we discover and develop our true humanness in today’s world? What sources of knowledge should we trust and rely on? How is sincerity maintained? How are human beings transformed, and what would transformation look like?

Enriched and guided by the beautiful wisdom of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, our spiritual path is one of creativity, joy, community, worship, and love.

Early bird discount extended to June 9th, register here.
The venue is fully accessible.