Omid Safi
@brotheromid
Islamic studies prof (Duke U). Jedi-wannabe. Rumi, Martin, Malcolm, and my Momma's love. Leads spiritually oriented Turkey & Morocco, Spain & Umrah. Teaches online
A seven-day journey to soften the heart, reconnect with Divine Love, and rediscover the wisdom of Rumi in the city of saints. The Rumi Retreat in Marrakech. November 22-28, 2026. www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
Curious about what Rumi has to say about the Prophet Muhammad? Join us this coming Saturday, July 18th, at 2 pm East Coast USA time. Open to friends of all nationalities and backgrounds. www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
You don't need another vacation. You need a pilgrimage. Join us in Marrakech for a transformational week immersed in the wisdom of Rumi, sacred community, spiritual practice, poetry, music, and the Path of Radical Love. Register through this link: www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
You don't need another vacation. You need a pilgrimage. Join us in Marrakech for a transformational week immersed in the wisdom of Rumi, sacred community, spiritual practice, poetry, and yoga. ✨ November 22–28, 2026 ✨ Open to all backgrounds www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
We have just finished our pilgrimage to Turkey. Yet again reminded of how transformative our participants find these programs We would love for you to have that same rejuvenation in our next offering, the intimate Rumi retreat in the heart of Marrakech! www.illuminatedcourses.com/the-rumi-ret...
Craving community? Join us Saturday May 16th, at 2 pm EST, for our live, monthly online gathering. Open to all friends seeking an open and inclusive spiritual gathering from all backgrounds. If you are new to our sessions, you can register here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
We are heading to Turkey on an educational program open to anyone, dates are June 1-12th. We have one room available if anyone is interested. It does come with a $500 reduction in the price, given the last minute nature. All the info is contained here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/turkey
One of our participants for the June 1-12 Turkey program has had to withdraw. So if you’re interested in joining us in Turkey with a $1,000 discount and can sign up in the next 24 hours please be in touch ASAP. illuminatedcourses.com/turkey
What does spirituality look like in an age of conflict? How do we ground ourselves in the timeless to respond to the timely? May 5th, 2026, Aga Khan Centre in London. 6-9 pm In-person registration: www.illuminatedcourses.com/offers/o2Gxs... Online access www.illuminatedcourses.com/offers/B9qHd...
How Israeli propaganda uses the excuse of "freeing" Iranian women to justify war. There is real power, agency, strength, brilliance and more among the women of Iran. But the liberation of Iranian women cannot and will not come from genocidal forces. www.youtube.com/shorts/G1QA9...
Online teach-in about Iran (free and open to public). Recent history of Iran, US-Iran relationships, the scene on the ground in Iran is like right now, and reflect on where we go from here. Saturday, March 21st, at 2 pm EST. duke.zoom.us/j/9547747704
A kind friend who knows that I am Iranian asked me today: "Do you have family in Iran?" I told her: "Yes, I do. 92 million. And 8 billion beyond those."
If what you seek is not mere travel, but a chance to rejuvenate your soul, join us in Turkey June 1-12th, 2026. illuminatedcourses.com/turkey Be in touch with us at info@illuminatedcourses.com #Turkey #Istanbul #Rumi #Mevlana #Konya #cappadocia #Sufi #Sufism
This Saturday, February 21st, we are opening our live online monthly gatherings to everyone. With the holy month of #Ramadan upon us, we will devote this session to the "Mysteries of Ramadan." The time is 2 pm EST. duke.zoom.us/j/9547747704 #Ramazan #Ramzan #RamadanMubarak
We have a few spots left for both the April #Morocco and the June #Turkey journeys. If you or someone in your circle longs for a deep cultural immersion with a spiritual flavor, be in touch. www.illuminatedcourses.com/tours #Istanbul #Rumi #Marrakech #Marrakesh #Fes #Konya #Cappadocia #travel
Do you yearn for community & fellowship with like-hearted friends from around the world? Join us for a program focused on the spiritual legacy of #Morocco. April 25-May 4th, and the journey will cover #Marrakech, #Fes, desert & #Casablanca Email us at info@illuminatedcourses.com
Do we actually stay in this magical location during our Turkey program? Why... yes we do! Join us in #Turkey: June 1-12th, 2026 www.illuminatedcourses.com/turkey #Istanbul, #Bursa, #Cappadocia, and #Konya. Delve into #Rumi and #Sufi wisdom Email info@illuminatedcourses.com
If you've always read Rumi's poetry, and felt like there was more to it than you were getting, the 2026 Turkey journey could be for you! We will dive deep into the mystery and alchemy of Rumi's teachings. email us at info@illuminatedcourses.com with any questions, or to sign up.
Craving a sense of community, rooted in ancient teachings and open & inclusive? Join us for our monthly, live, online gatherings: Chai, Love, and Prayer Our next gathering is this Saturday, October 25th, at 2 pm EST New to us? Register here: www.illuminatedcourses.com/chailoveandp...
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
Three more spots left for 2025 The Rumi Retreat in Marrakech. Nov 23-28.
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
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
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.
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
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