Idries Shah

Friday Reflections 06.01.2023

I read and discuss “Misunderstandings of Sufi Ideas and Formulations” from the book “The Way of the Sufi” (1968) by Idries Shah, pages 20-24; where the author highlights the confusion around Sufism, both within wider society and even among people trying to follow the Sufi way themselves. May Allah ﷻ help us all to cut…Read more Friday Reflections 06.01.2023

Friday Reflections 15.01.2021

Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! Today, I read from Idries Shah’s Learning How to Learn, pages 111-5, and discuss some points that will help people in their studies and practice of Islam and Sufism insha-Allah. May Allah ﷻ bless you all and grant Peace and Goodwill to our Human Family. Amin. 🤲🏻 https://youtu.be/Fok-f5gSfXI

Friday Reflections 11.12.2020

Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! Reading is highly encouraged and beneficial to our hearts and souls, especially reading the works of spiritually enlightening texts. This week I read and discuss part of The Commanding Self by Idries Shah (p. 68-71). Buy a hardback, paperback, or read online for free at: https://idriesshahfoundation.org/books/the-commanding-self https://youtu.be/cMnGnB7G9yE

Source of Being

Idries Shah: Wisdom of the Idiots Free online ebook at: http://idriesshahfoundation.org/books/wisdom-of-the-idiots/

Friday Reflections 02.10.2020

Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I have often been asked what to look for in a spiritual teacher. This week I read and discuss a chapter from Idries Shah’s book, “Learning How To Learn” to help to answer this question. Though this is one of those topics we could discuss at length on many occasions…Read more Friday Reflections 02.10.2020