SGTI is pleased to announce its next guest in the "Interspiritual Luminary" webinar series:
Imam Jamal Rahman
Interfaith Pioneer and Author of
Sacred Laughter of the Sufis:
Awakening the Soul with the Mulla's Comic Teaching Stories and Other Islamic Wisdom
Tuesday, June 16, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
This free 1-hr. webinar is open to the public and pre-registration is required.
Sacred Laughter of the Sufis:
Awakening the Soul with the Mulla's Comic Teaching Stories and Other Islamic Wisdom
Tuesday, June 16, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
This free 1-hr. webinar is open to the public and pre-registration is required.
This event is now complete.
Stay tuned to the SGTI You Tube Channel for its posting.
In this webinar ... "Creating the Beloved Interfaith Community"
We will have a discussion with Imam Jamal Rahman who is the co-founder and Muslim Sufi minister at Interfaith Community Sanctuary in Seattle, WA, USA. He is one-third of The Interfaith Amigos and the author of several books about interfaith awareness and Sufi teachings.
Jamal's passion lies in interfaith community building. He remains rooted in his Islamic tradition and cultivates a "spaciousness" by being open to the beauty and wisdom of other faiths. By authentically and appreciatively understanding other paths, Jamal feels that he becomes a better Muslim. This spaciousness is not about conversion but about completion.
Brother Jamal will be speaking with us about "Creating the Beloved Interfaith Community," including stages of building Interfaith Dialogue, acknowledging areas where the institution of religions go astray, and the critical need for spiritual practices. He will also talk about the creative ways each of us can be of service and how to strengthen the bonds of our pluralistic community in these unusual times.
About our guest:
Imam Jamal Rahman is co-founder and Muslim Sufi minister at Interfaith Community Sanctuary and adjunct faculty at Seattle University. He is a former co-host of Interfaith Talk Radio and travels nationally and internationally, presenting at retreats and workshops. Most recently, Interfaith Community Sanctuary took the 2nd place prize in World Interfaith Harmony Week sponsored by the Parliament of the World's Religions. Hearty congratulations from all of us at SGTI!
Since 9/11 Jamal has been collaborating with Rabbi Ted Falcon and Pastor Don Mackenzie. Affectionately known as the Interfaith Amigos, they tour the country sharing the message of spiritual inclusivity. Along with the Amigos, he has been featured in the New York Times, CBS News, BBC, and various NPR programs.
Jamal is the author of Sacred Laughter of the Sufis: Awakening the Soul with the Mullah's Comic Teaching Stories and Other Islamic Wisdom; Spiritual Gems of Islam: Insights & Practices from the Qur'an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind; The Fragrance of Faith: The Enlightened Heart of Islam; and coauthor of Finding Peace Through Spiritual Practice: The Interfaith Amigos Guide to Personal, Social, and Environmental Healing; Religion Gone Astray: What We Found at the Heart of Interfaith; Out of Darkness into Light: Spiritual Guidance in the Quran with Reflections from Jewish and Christian Sources; and Getting to the Heart of Interfaith: The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi, and an Imam.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat co-founders of the "Spirituality & Practice -- Resources for Spiritual Journeys" website, recognized Jamal Rahman in their "Living Spiritual Teachers Project," June 2013. Visit their website and follow the links provided to reveal more of Jamal's work.
Originally from Bangladesh, Jamal has an abiding faith in the power of heart-to-heart connections to encompass differences and dissolve prejudices. He enjoys programs that celebrate life and unity through delight, laughter, and food. He has a private spiritual counseling practice serving individuals and couples, and is available for interfaith weddings and ceremonies. Jamal offers a variety of classes and workshops, including the popular "Blush of the Beloved," a course in spiritual deepening and discernment drawing upon the practices, insights, and wisdom within Sufism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. He is a popular speaker on Islam, Sufi spirituality, and interfaith relations.
Please visit his website to learn more and to connect: http://www.jamalrahman.com
Since 9/11 Jamal has been collaborating with Rabbi Ted Falcon and Pastor Don Mackenzie. Affectionately known as the Interfaith Amigos, they tour the country sharing the message of spiritual inclusivity. Along with the Amigos, he has been featured in the New York Times, CBS News, BBC, and various NPR programs.
Jamal is the author of Sacred Laughter of the Sufis: Awakening the Soul with the Mullah's Comic Teaching Stories and Other Islamic Wisdom; Spiritual Gems of Islam: Insights & Practices from the Qur'an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind; The Fragrance of Faith: The Enlightened Heart of Islam; and coauthor of Finding Peace Through Spiritual Practice: The Interfaith Amigos Guide to Personal, Social, and Environmental Healing; Religion Gone Astray: What We Found at the Heart of Interfaith; Out of Darkness into Light: Spiritual Guidance in the Quran with Reflections from Jewish and Christian Sources; and Getting to the Heart of Interfaith: The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi, and an Imam.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat co-founders of the "Spirituality & Practice -- Resources for Spiritual Journeys" website, recognized Jamal Rahman in their "Living Spiritual Teachers Project," June 2013. Visit their website and follow the links provided to reveal more of Jamal's work.
Originally from Bangladesh, Jamal has an abiding faith in the power of heart-to-heart connections to encompass differences and dissolve prejudices. He enjoys programs that celebrate life and unity through delight, laughter, and food. He has a private spiritual counseling practice serving individuals and couples, and is available for interfaith weddings and ceremonies. Jamal offers a variety of classes and workshops, including the popular "Blush of the Beloved," a course in spiritual deepening and discernment drawing upon the practices, insights, and wisdom within Sufism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. He is a popular speaker on Islam, Sufi spirituality, and interfaith relations.
Please visit his website to learn more and to connect: http://www.jamalrahman.com
Archived Webinars:
Watch the videos of our previous webinars with these Interspiritual Luminaries on You Tube:
Dr. Duane Bidwell:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME2UWulMrBY&t=4s
Dr. Duane Bidwell:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME2UWulMrBY&t=4s
Susan Katz Miller
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROFFI1uuDpY
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROFFI1uuDpY
Imam Jamal Rahman
To be posted soon.