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Omid Safi
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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
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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...
October 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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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
October 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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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
October 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Three more spots left for 2025 The Rumi Retreat in Marrakech. Nov 23-28.
September 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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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
September 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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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
September 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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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
September 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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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.
September 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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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
August 31, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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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".
August 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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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"
August 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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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
August 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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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
August 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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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
August 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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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
August 15, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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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
August 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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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
August 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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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...
August 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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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.
July 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Here is the latest episode of our podcast, recorded in Ibn 'Arabi's mosque in Fes this past spring

The Mystical Teachings of Ibn ‘Arabi
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Check out the courses and retreats here: www.illuminatedcourses.com

#Fes #Fez #IbnArabi #Sufi #Sufism #RadicalLove
July 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Are you interested in coming on #Umrah with us in 2025, but have some questions before deciding?

Explore www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah, and if you have lingering questions, sign up for a 15 minute zoom conversation. Email info@illuminatedcourses.com to set up a time.

#Mecca #Madina #Medina
July 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Come to Mecca & Medina,
perform the rituals of Umrah, and do so with heart.
Join us on this year's Illuminated Tours Umrah program, December 13-20th, 2025.

Our Umrah program is open to all Muslim friends of any nationality.

#Umrah #Makka #Medina #Madina #Umre #Mecca #pilgrimage
July 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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If you have longed to take part in the #Umrah pilgrimage to #Mecca and #Medina, and do so with a spirit of love and community, in a gathering of fellow seekers, join us on our Dec. 13-20th, 2025 program.

www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah

Open to all nationalities & solo participants.
July 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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We are excited to return to our live, online, community gatherings through Chai, Love, and Prayers.

Our next session is Saturday July 12th, at 2 pm EST

If you have not registered yet, do so here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...

#chai #love #prayer #dhikr #radicallove #community
July 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Every Day is Ashura.
Every place is Karbala.

As the poet says, we run our fingers across the globe and ask where does it hurt

“It hurts everywhere, everywhere,” she says

Gaza is Karbala
The ICE concentration camps Karbala
Everywhere
Today

These are times for clear sobriety & moral audacity
July 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM