Omid Safi
@brotheromid.bsky.social
Islamic studies prof (Duke U). Jedi-wannabe.
Rumi, Martin, Malcolm, and my Momma's love.
Leads spiritually oriented Turkey & Morocco, Spain & Umrah.
Teaches online http://illuminatedcourses.com
Rumi, Martin, Malcolm, and my Momma's love.
Leads spiritually oriented Turkey & Morocco, Spain & Umrah.
Teaches online http://illuminatedcourses.com
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Craving a sense of community, rooted in ancient teachings and open & inclusive? Join us for our monthly, live, online gatherings: Chai, Love, and Prayer
Our next gathering is this Saturday, October 25th, at 2 pm EST
New to us? Register here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
Our next gathering is this Saturday, October 25th, at 2 pm EST
New to us? Register here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
Craving a sense of community, rooted in ancient teachings and open & inclusive? Join us for our monthly, live, online gatherings: Chai, Love, and Prayer
Our next gathering is this Saturday, October 25th, at 2 pm EST
New to us? Register here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
Our next gathering is this Saturday, October 25th, at 2 pm EST
New to us? Register here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
October 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Craving a sense of community, rooted in ancient teachings and open & inclusive? Join us for our monthly, live, online gatherings: Chai, Love, and Prayer
Our next gathering is this Saturday, October 25th, at 2 pm EST
New to us? Register here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
Our next gathering is this Saturday, October 25th, at 2 pm EST
New to us? Register here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
If you've been longing to go deeper into the teachings of Rumi, join us in Marrakech November 23-28th for The Rumi Retreat. It's open to everyone, from every background.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#Rumi #Retreat #Sufi #Sufism #RadicalLove #Marrakech
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#Rumi #Retreat #Sufi #Sufism #RadicalLove #Marrakech
October 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
If you've been longing to go deeper into the teachings of Rumi, join us in Marrakech November 23-28th for The Rumi Retreat. It's open to everyone, from every background.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#Rumi #Retreat #Sufi #Sufism #RadicalLove #Marrakech
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#Rumi #Retreat #Sufi #Sufism #RadicalLove #Marrakech
Longing to visit the House of God, and experience the inner teachings of the Ka'ba being a metaphor for the heart?
Hoping to visit the illuminated City of the Prophet, in a caravan of love and devotion? Join us on the 2025 Umrah December 13-20th.
#Mecca #Makka #Makkah #Medina #Kaba #Kaaba #Umrah
Hoping to visit the illuminated City of the Prophet, in a caravan of love and devotion? Join us on the 2025 Umrah December 13-20th.
#Mecca #Makka #Makkah #Medina #Kaba #Kaaba #Umrah
October 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Three more spots left for 2025 The Rumi Retreat in Marrakech. Nov 23-28.
September 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Three more spots left for 2025 The Rumi Retreat in Marrakech. Nov 23-28.
A few more spots left at the November 23-28th "The Rumi Retreat" in Marrakech. The retreat is open to all friends, from all nationalities, and all faith backgrounds.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#Rumi #Sufi #Sufism #Mevlana #Mawlana #MawlanaRumi
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#Rumi #Sufi #Sufism #Mevlana #Mawlana #MawlanaRumi
September 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A few more spots left at the November 23-28th "The Rumi Retreat" in Marrakech. The retreat is open to all friends, from all nationalities, and all faith backgrounds.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#Rumi #Sufi #Sufism #Mevlana #Mawlana #MawlanaRumi
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#Rumi #Sufi #Sufism #Mevlana #Mawlana #MawlanaRumi
It was a real joy to share a detailed conversation with Rasoul Rahbari Ghazani which is available on Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bhY...
It is on the themes of #Rumi, #RadicalLove, and the link between human and Divine love.
#Sufi #Sufism #Eshq #Ishq #Mawlana #Mevlana #MawlanaRumi
It is on the themes of #Rumi, #RadicalLove, and the link between human and Divine love.
#Sufi #Sufism #Eshq #Ishq #Mawlana #Mevlana #MawlanaRumi
September 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
It was a real joy to share a detailed conversation with Rasoul Rahbari Ghazani which is available on Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bhY...
It is on the themes of #Rumi, #RadicalLove, and the link between human and Divine love.
#Sufi #Sufism #Eshq #Ishq #Mawlana #Mevlana #MawlanaRumi
It is on the themes of #Rumi, #RadicalLove, and the link between human and Divine love.
#Sufi #Sufism #Eshq #Ishq #Mawlana #Mevlana #MawlanaRumi
This year's Rumi Retreat is in Marrakech, and will include teachings of Rumi, the Sufi path of love, Yoga and Sound healing, and pilgrimage to local Sufi shrines, and dhikr.
November 23-28th, 2025.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#rumi #Marrakech #Sufi #Sufism #Mevlana #RadicalLove
November 23-28th, 2025.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#rumi #Marrakech #Sufi #Sufism #Mevlana #RadicalLove
September 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This year's Rumi Retreat is in Marrakech, and will include teachings of Rumi, the Sufi path of love, Yoga and Sound healing, and pilgrimage to local Sufi shrines, and dhikr.
November 23-28th, 2025.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#rumi #Marrakech #Sufi #Sufism #Mevlana #RadicalLove
November 23-28th, 2025.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#rumi #Marrakech #Sufi #Sufism #Mevlana #RadicalLove
In honor of the Prophet's birthday, we are offering a rare discount promotion for all of our courses, listed at www.illuminatedcourses.com.
Type in the promo code Mawlid, and receive 25% off of any course you register for, and we will donate 25% of proceeds to Palestinian humanitarian aid.
Type in the promo code Mawlid, and receive 25% off of any course you register for, and we will donate 25% of proceeds to Palestinian humanitarian aid.
September 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
In honor of the Prophet's birthday, we are offering a rare discount promotion for all of our courses, listed at www.illuminatedcourses.com.
Type in the promo code Mawlid, and receive 25% off of any course you register for, and we will donate 25% of proceeds to Palestinian humanitarian aid.
Type in the promo code Mawlid, and receive 25% off of any course you register for, and we will donate 25% of proceeds to Palestinian humanitarian aid.
If you've been wondering if our #Umrah program (December 13-20th) might be right for you, I invite you to watch this short video about our hopes and aspirations. If it sounds right for you, be in touch via info@illuminatedcourses.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW7R...
#Umre #Makka #mecca #Medina
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW7R...
#Umre #Makka #mecca #Medina
Umrah program (Illuminated Tours) led by Omid Safi
YouTube video by Omid Safi
www.youtube.com
September 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
For friends looking for a spiritually oriented journey to the House of God in Mecca and the place of God’s Beloved in Medina, join us on the 2025 Umrah journey!
www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah
The journey is open to all Muslim pilgrims, male and female.
#umrah #mecca #Makka #medina #pilgrimage
www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah
The journey is open to all Muslim pilgrims, male and female.
#umrah #mecca #Makka #medina #pilgrimage
August 31, 2025 at 6:36 PM
For friends looking for a spiritually oriented journey to the House of God in Mecca and the place of God’s Beloved in Medina, join us on the 2025 Umrah journey!
www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah
The journey is open to all Muslim pilgrims, male and female.
#umrah #mecca #Makka #medina #pilgrimage
www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah
The journey is open to all Muslim pilgrims, male and female.
#umrah #mecca #Makka #medina #pilgrimage
Craving a sense of community in a gentle and spiritual setting?
Join us Saturday, August 30th, 2 pm EST, for our next live, online "Chai, Love, and Prayer" session.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
We are continuing a series on "A Year with the Prophet".
Join us Saturday, August 30th, 2 pm EST, for our next live, online "Chai, Love, and Prayer" session.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
We are continuing a series on "A Year with the Prophet".
August 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Craving a sense of community in a gentle and spiritual setting?
Join us Saturday, August 30th, 2 pm EST, for our next live, online "Chai, Love, and Prayer" session.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
We are continuing a series on "A Year with the Prophet".
Join us Saturday, August 30th, 2 pm EST, for our next live, online "Chai, Love, and Prayer" session.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
We are continuing a series on "A Year with the Prophet".
Craving a sense of community in a gentle and spiritual setting?
Join us Saturday, August 30th, 2 pm EST, for our next live, online "Chai, Love, and Prayer" session.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
We are continuing a series on "A Year with the Prophet"
Join us Saturday, August 30th, 2 pm EST, for our next live, online "Chai, Love, and Prayer" session.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
We are continuing a series on "A Year with the Prophet"
August 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Craving a sense of community in a gentle and spiritual setting?
Join us Saturday, August 30th, 2 pm EST, for our next live, online "Chai, Love, and Prayer" session.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
We are continuing a series on "A Year with the Prophet"
Join us Saturday, August 30th, 2 pm EST, for our next live, online "Chai, Love, and Prayer" session.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
We are continuing a series on "A Year with the Prophet"
Need to replenish your soul?
The 2025 #Rumi Retreat is in #Marrakech, November 23-28th.
Open to singles, couples, and families.
More information and registration is available through:
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#Rumi #TheRumiRetreat #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism #Yoga
The 2025 #Rumi Retreat is in #Marrakech, November 23-28th.
Open to singles, couples, and families.
More information and registration is available through:
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#Rumi #TheRumiRetreat #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism #Yoga
August 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Need to replenish your soul?
The 2025 #Rumi Retreat is in #Marrakech, November 23-28th.
Open to singles, couples, and families.
More information and registration is available through:
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#Rumi #TheRumiRetreat #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism #Yoga
The 2025 #Rumi Retreat is in #Marrakech, November 23-28th.
Open to singles, couples, and families.
More information and registration is available through:
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#Rumi #TheRumiRetreat #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism #Yoga
We have entered the holy month of Rabi‘ al-awwal, marking the birth of the blessed #Prophet (S).
We are resuming our “A year with the Prophet” series on Saturday August 30th, at 2 pm EST.
If new, register here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
#Mawlid #Muhammad #ProphetMuhammad
We are resuming our “A year with the Prophet” series on Saturday August 30th, at 2 pm EST.
If new, register here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
#Mawlid #Muhammad #ProphetMuhammad
August 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We have entered the holy month of Rabi‘ al-awwal, marking the birth of the blessed #Prophet (S).
We are resuming our “A year with the Prophet” series on Saturday August 30th, at 2 pm EST.
If new, register here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
#Mawlid #Muhammad #ProphetMuhammad
We are resuming our “A year with the Prophet” series on Saturday August 30th, at 2 pm EST.
If new, register here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
#Mawlid #Muhammad #ProphetMuhammad
A short meditation on the powerful symbolism of burning bukhoor / incense
www.youtube.com/shorts/3Eiyj...
www.youtube.com/shorts/3Eiyj...
Burning of bukhoor and incense as a metaphor for love
YouTube video by Omid Safi
www.youtube.com
August 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A short meditation on the powerful symbolism of burning bukhoor / incense
www.youtube.com/shorts/3Eiyj...
www.youtube.com/shorts/3Eiyj...
Yearning for a pilgrimage to #Mecca and #Medina? and you've wanted to do it with heart and soul, join us for our Umrah program December 13-20th.
Open to every nationality. Solo women are welcomed.
Email info@illuminatedcourses.com
www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah
#Makka #Makkah #Umrah #Umre
Open to every nationality. Solo women are welcomed.
Email info@illuminatedcourses.com
www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah
#Makka #Makkah #Umrah #Umre
August 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Love Rumi?
Love to travel?
Join us for the 2025 #Rumi Retreat in #Marrakech, November 23-28th.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
Open to everyone. You can register through the website, or by emai info@illuminatedcourses.com
#Rumi #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism #RadicalLove #Marrakech #Morocco
Love to travel?
Join us for the 2025 #Rumi Retreat in #Marrakech, November 23-28th.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
Open to everyone. You can register through the website, or by emai info@illuminatedcourses.com
#Rumi #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism #RadicalLove #Marrakech #Morocco
August 15, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Love Rumi?
Love to travel?
Join us for the 2025 #Rumi Retreat in #Marrakech, November 23-28th.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
Open to everyone. You can register through the website, or by emai info@illuminatedcourses.com
#Rumi #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism #RadicalLove #Marrakech #Morocco
Love to travel?
Join us for the 2025 #Rumi Retreat in #Marrakech, November 23-28th.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
Open to everyone. You can register through the website, or by emai info@illuminatedcourses.com
#Rumi #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism #RadicalLove #Marrakech #Morocco
If your heart has been yearning for a pilgrimage to #Mecca and #Medina, and you've wanted to do it with heart and soul, join us for our #Umrah program December 13-20th.
Contact us at info@illuminatedcourses.com, and see www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah
#Makka #Makkah #YaHabib #Umrah #Umre
Contact us at info@illuminatedcourses.com, and see www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah
#Makka #Makkah #YaHabib #Umrah #Umre
August 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Join us on the 2025 Rumi Retreat
(www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...), in the historic and gorgeous city of Marrakech.
Questions? Be in touch at info@illuminatedcourses.com
#retreat #Marrakech #RumiRetreat #Rumi #Mawlana #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism
(www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...), in the historic and gorgeous city of Marrakech.
Questions? Be in touch at info@illuminatedcourses.com
#retreat #Marrakech #RumiRetreat #Rumi #Mawlana #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism
August 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Join us on the 2025 Rumi Retreat
(www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...), in the historic and gorgeous city of Marrakech.
Questions? Be in touch at info@illuminatedcourses.com
#retreat #Marrakech #RumiRetreat #Rumi #Mawlana #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism
(www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...), in the historic and gorgeous city of Marrakech.
Questions? Be in touch at info@illuminatedcourses.com
#retreat #Marrakech #RumiRetreat #Rumi #Mawlana #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism
A short remedy from Rumi for all who have been raised with a notion of a God to be feared, rather than through love.
www.youtube.com/shorts/xObyN....
#Rumi #Mevlana #Mawlana #Sufi #Sufism
www.youtube.com/shorts/xObyN....
#Rumi #Mevlana #Mawlana #Sufi #Sufism
Rumi on how Love is a quality of God, not fear!
YouTube video by Omid Safi
www.youtube.com
August 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Our next in-person programs
The Rumi Retreat, November 23-28th
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
Umrah program, December 13-20th
www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah
Morocco: April 25-May 4th
www.illuminatedcourses.com/morocco
Turkey: around June 1-10
www.illuminatedcourses.com/turkey
The Rumi Retreat, November 23-28th
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
Umrah program, December 13-20th
www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah
Morocco: April 25-May 4th
www.illuminatedcourses.com/morocco
Turkey: around June 1-10
www.illuminatedcourses.com/turkey
Illuminated Tours with Omid Safi
Spiritually oriented educational Tours to Turkey & Morocco. We are now registering interested participants for our 2025 Tours to Morocco (April 19-28), Turkey (June 9-20), and Umrah (December 13-20)
www.illuminatedcourses.com
August 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Our next in-person programs
The Rumi Retreat, November 23-28th
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
Umrah program, December 13-20th
www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah
Morocco: April 25-May 4th
www.illuminatedcourses.com/morocco
Turkey: around June 1-10
www.illuminatedcourses.com/turkey
The Rumi Retreat, November 23-28th
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
Umrah program, December 13-20th
www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah
Morocco: April 25-May 4th
www.illuminatedcourses.com/morocco
Turkey: around June 1-10
www.illuminatedcourses.com/turkey
A Meditation on Hope: Faith and Trust in the Unseen
A short meditation on how hope is not something passive, and not mere optimism.
Hope is a quality of faith, and that quality of faith & trust in the Unseen is so much needed in today's world.
www.youtube.com/shorts/IIYj9...
A short meditation on how hope is not something passive, and not mere optimism.
Hope is a quality of faith, and that quality of faith & trust in the Unseen is so much needed in today's world.
www.youtube.com/shorts/IIYj9...
August 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A Meditation on Hope: Faith and Trust in the Unseen
A short meditation on how hope is not something passive, and not mere optimism.
Hope is a quality of faith, and that quality of faith & trust in the Unseen is so much needed in today's world.
www.youtube.com/shorts/IIYj9...
A short meditation on how hope is not something passive, and not mere optimism.
Hope is a quality of faith, and that quality of faith & trust in the Unseen is so much needed in today's world.
www.youtube.com/shorts/IIYj9...
More info on the 2025 November Rumi Retreat in Marrakech. It is open to all friends from all backgrounds.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#rumi #yoga #marrakech #sufi #sufism
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#rumi #yoga #marrakech #sufi #sufism
The Rumi Retreat Marrakech November 2025 with Omid Safi
The Rumi Retreat, Marrakech, November 2025 with Omid Safi
www.illuminatedcourses.com
July 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
More info on the 2025 November Rumi Retreat in Marrakech. It is open to all friends from all backgrounds.
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#rumi #yoga #marrakech #sufi #sufism
www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
#rumi #yoga #marrakech #sufi #sufism
Announcing The Rumi Retreat: Marrakech, November 23-28th, 2025.
This will be focused on the teachings of Mawlana #Rumi, and feature #Yoga and sound bath.
The $ 1,750 rate includes accommodations in a riad in #Marrakech, breakfasts, as well as all the workshops for the retreat itself.
This will be focused on the teachings of Mawlana #Rumi, and feature #Yoga and sound bath.
The $ 1,750 rate includes accommodations in a riad in #Marrakech, breakfasts, as well as all the workshops for the retreat itself.
July 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Announcing The Rumi Retreat: Marrakech, November 23-28th, 2025.
This will be focused on the teachings of Mawlana #Rumi, and feature #Yoga and sound bath.
The $ 1,750 rate includes accommodations in a riad in #Marrakech, breakfasts, as well as all the workshops for the retreat itself.
This will be focused on the teachings of Mawlana #Rumi, and feature #Yoga and sound bath.
The $ 1,750 rate includes accommodations in a riad in #Marrakech, breakfasts, as well as all the workshops for the retreat itself.
There is a beautiful story in Rumi's Masnavi that gets to the very heart of spiritual friendship. In this story, Mary is pregnant with Jesus, and Elizabeth is pregnant with John the Baptist.
Watch to see what it has to teach us about spiritual friendship.
www.youtube.com/shorts/reRuB...
Watch to see what it has to teach us about spiritual friendship.
www.youtube.com/shorts/reRuB...
Rumi story on spiritual friendship
YouTube video by Omid Safi
www.youtube.com
July 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
There is a beautiful story in Rumi's Masnavi that gets to the very heart of spiritual friendship. In this story, Mary is pregnant with Jesus, and Elizabeth is pregnant with John the Baptist.
Watch to see what it has to teach us about spiritual friendship.
www.youtube.com/shorts/reRuB...
Watch to see what it has to teach us about spiritual friendship.
www.youtube.com/shorts/reRuB...