An Introduction to Sufi Wisdom ~ Bristol

Everyone is invited to this introductory day, regardless of any previous encounters with Sufism or any other spiritual path.

We will be exploring the foundations of Inayatiyya Sufism, with an emphasis on the inner life and the importance of music in Hazrat Inayat Khan’s life and teachings. 

After a shared (vegetarian, please) lunch, we’ll experience a flavour of each of the 7 Activities within the Inayatiyya. The day will offer lots of opportunity for shared practice, singing and reflection.

Ruhiya is a singer-songwriter and sound healing practitioner, based in Somerset. Raised as a Quaker, she discovered Hazrat Inayat Khan after hearing Sufi Qawalli music in 2009. Ruhiya is passionate about the power of sound, (silence), and music to experience the One; and as a way to heal, unify and transform. She has been a murid within the Inayatiyya since 2020, and is a member of the Inner school, Knighthood & Music activities. 

Munira is a trustee of the Inayatiyya UK, a Representative of the Inner School and a Conductor in the Healing Activity. Following a career in international human rights law, she has retrained as a coach and NLP practitioner. Munira is a mother and grandmother and lives in Bath.

Glenn grew up in Essex with an Atheist mother a lapsed Catholic father and two younger siblings. He is 32 years into a blessed marriage. He has spent his working life in social work and counselling settings. Glenn has journeyed within Zen Buddhist and Contemplative Christian communities and has been a Murid of the Inayattiyya since 2022. He lives in Bristol.

The Inayatiyya is a charity and there are no charges for our classes, but we gratefully receive donations!