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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · 3d

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

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · 6d

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

Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · 12d

Three more spots left for 2025 The Rumi Retreat in Marrakech. Nov 23-28.

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · 14d

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

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · 17d

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

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Sep 4

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.

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Sep 4

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 [email protected]

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

Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Aug 31

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

Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Aug 29

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".

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Aug 29

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"

Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Aug 19

A short meditation on the powerful symbolism of burning bukhoor / incense

www.youtube.com/shorts/3Eiyj...

Burning of bukhoor and incense as a metaphor for love

YouTube video by Omid Safi

www.youtube.com

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Aug 17

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 [email protected]
www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah
#Makka #Makkah #Umrah #Umre

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Aug 15

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 [email protected]
#Rumi #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism #RadicalLove #Marrakech #Morocco

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Aug 12

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 [email protected], and see www.illuminatedcourses.com/umrah

#Makka #Makkah #YaHabib #Umrah #Umre

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Aug 10

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 [email protected]

#retreat #Marrakech #RumiRetreat #Rumi #Mawlana #Mevlana #Sufi #Sufism

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

Rumi on how Love is a quality of God, not fear!

YouTube video by Omid Safi

www.youtube.com

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

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

Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Aug 1

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...

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

The Rumi Retreat Marrakech November 2025 with Omid Safi

The Rumi Retreat, Marrakech, November 2025 with Omid Safi

www.illuminatedcourses.com

Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Jul 26

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.

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Jul 25

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...

Rumi story on spiritual friendship

YouTube video by Omid Safi

www.youtube.com

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Omid Safi @brotheromid.bsky.social · Jul 23

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
beherenownetwork.com/sufi-heart-w...

Check out the courses and retreats here: www.illuminatedcourses.com

#Fes #Fez #IbnArabi #Sufi #Sufism #RadicalLove

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