Who Are We?

Sufism is an ancient, practical, and effective school of mysticism based on the teachings of the Prophets. It's goal is to help the seeker become established in a permanent state of witnessing the Divine in creation. God-realization is the goal of many a spiritual path. In Sufism, we walk this journey by traveling through deeper and deeper states of love.

Our particular school of Sufism is known as the Shadhiliyya. It is one of the oldest and most respected schools. For over 700 years, an unbroken line of distinguished masters have protected the teaching and continued to make it available through today. Shadhiliyya Sufism stresses a direct relationship between us and God, continuing to work in society, and becoming leaders for good in our communities. Shadhiliyya Sufis use recitation, group practices and a close relationship with a spiritual Guide in order to bring about the desired spiritual growth in ourselves.

About 12 years ago, an extraordinary Sufi master from Jerusalem came to the U.S. in order to bring this holy teaching to greater numbers of people in America. The arrival of this holy master has led to thousands of new practitioners over the last 10 years. We are proud to continue to offer the opportunity to study with Sidi al-Jamal, a Sufi master of masters.

Sidi's entire life has been dedicated to Sufism. He was raised in a Sufi community where his grandfather was a renowned Shaykh. Certified by his third teacher as having completed the Way while still in his mid-twenties, he has been teaching for over forty years and has tens of thousands of students worldwide. Sidi is also extremely knowledgeable in the Islamic sciences, and in herbal and natural medicine.