Sufism in a global world Author: Ingo Taleb Rashid The German-Iraqi master of Sufism talks about renewing the tradition. Opening to other spiritual paths, Sufi dances and chants, God, clarity of direction, the path to inner peace, non-conformist mysticism. The role of the body in spirituality, art, and how to come to oneself through meditation …
A theology of humanity Author: Father Amseln Grün In his book “Spirituality from Below”, Father Anselm Grün explores the various facets of spirituality from below. He presents how this path, which leads down into our own humanity and earthiness, can at the same time mean the ascent to God. We present here some excerpts from …
The Universal Message of Sufis Author: Pir Zia Inayat-Khan Pir Zia Inayat-Khan is the spiritual leader of the movement in Sufism “Inayatiyya; , Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882-1927) founded Inayatiyya. The first article summarizes the basic goals of Hazrat Inayat Khan’s Sufi teachings. At the core of the Sufi message is an appreciation of the teachings …
Islam from Mohammed to Rumi Author: Gabriele Quinque Discussions about Islam mostly revolve around superficialities and external aspects. Few deal with the actual contents of the third great monotheistic religion. But those who do reveal the depth and beauty of the Muslim message, tell of a unique devotion to God, recognize similarities and differences with …
Theology and Practice in Islam Author: Gönül Yerli Religious educator Gönül Yerli speaks with great enthusiasm about her faith and the religion to which she belongs, Islam. In conversation, she provides a profound insight into both the theological aspects of Islam and current issues, such as the status of women, as well as practical aspects …
Judaism – Bible, Merkaba, Kabbala Author: Floco Tausin In the first part of the article, the author explores whether there are references to mouches volantes in the Jewish religion, especially the bible and merkaba mysticism, and how these can be interpreted spiritually. In the sequel, he explores another mystical tradition of Judaism, the kabbalah, and …
