PODCASTS
LIVING WITH THE TRUTH (HAQQ) by Robert Abdul Hayy Darr
A talk by Robert Abdul Hayy Darr at the Baraka Retreat, July 14, 2012, Santa Barbara.
WILLING AND BEING WILLED BY THE TRUTH by Kabir Helminski
A talk by Shaikh Kabir at this year’s Baraka Retreat, “Living with the Truth,” July 14, 2012, Santa Barbara.
LIVING TASSAWUF by Cemalnur Sargut
Cemalnur Sargut is one of Turkey’s deepest and most inspiring spiritual teachers. From the March 23rd Oakland Retreat.
Here she talks about Living Tassawuf.
BARAKA 2011 RETREAT TALKS
Catch up on some of the talks from our July 2011 retreat in Santa Barbara. If you missed it, register now for this year’s retreat!
Abdul Hayy Darr, Commentary on The Eight Principles of the Khwajagan. Part 1
Abdul Hayy Darr, Commentary on The Eight Principles of the Khwajagan. Part 2 (a Muraqaba session)
Camille Helminski, “Wherever You Turn. . .”
Kabir Helminski, “And the Garden is Brought Near.”
RADIANCE OF THE ORDINARY by Abdul Hayy Darr
Abdul Hayy Darr reveals how close a truly spiritual life is and the psychological obstacles that need to be addressed to perceive the miraculous in everyday life. From the March 23rd Oakland Retreat.
Listen to Radiance of the Ordinary.
Maher Hathout on Shariah
In this interview Maher Hathout offers a very humane understanding of Shariah. He outlines the 5 principles upon which Shariah is based: preservation of life; preservation and freedom of religion; preservation of mind and intellect, including freedom of conscience and thought; preservation of lineage and family; preservation of ownership.
The fear and revulsion that some people feel toward Sharia law is due to the perception that the penalties for certain crimes seem barbaric and cruel. The over emphasis of certain aspects of the Penal Code, both in the media and in the hands of some jurists, has led to the overshadowing of the moral principles which comprise true Shariah. There is a confusion between Shariah, the path that leads to happiness, justice, and well-being, and Fiqh which is the application of shariah principles to specific societal circumstances–applications formulated mostly by middle-aged men in the context of a patriarchal society. Fiqh is man-made not Divinely revealed. Sometimes in the quagmire of details, the essential purpose of the Law is forgotten. A fundamental principle of Sharia is the law that controls all laws: namely, that no harm or hardship should come from the application of these laws. Read More »
On The Inner Dimensions of Islam
A Talk by Ali Allawi on the earliest origins
and the Qur’anic support
for a tradition of inner spiritual practice.
FEMALE PERSPECTIVES OF THE QURAN by Amina Wadud
Amina Wadud, internationally respected Quranic scholar, talks about her life’s work, which has included new insights into how our understanding and appreciation of the Qur’an might benefit from the inclusion of women’s perspectives. The Quran has for centuries been interpreted almost exclusively by men, and some of their assumptions have resulted in excluding or marginalizing women’s sensibilities that could make an important contribution to our understanding. Listen to Amina.
THE NIGHT OF POWER & SURAH AL QADR, teleconference
On Monday, September 6th, Shaikh Kabir and Camille Helminski, with Mahmoud Mostafa, spoke for about 40 minutes with friends from the Baraka community. The Night of Al Qadr was when the Prophet, may he be blessed, in utter receptive stillness received a message that would transform a large portion of humanity. Al Qadr is the singular power that offers to each soul a unique destiny and peace of heart. You can listen to a recording of that call.
THE DRINK SENT DOWN by The Dost Quartet
Listen to track. Since the Baraka advisory board has been stressing the value of creativity and adapting traditional forms to the contemporary world, we’re offering an example of a contemporary adaptation of a traditional Turkish Ilahi. This track is from “The Garden within the Flames,” Interworld Music, Brattleboro, Vermont, 1997.
The CD can be ordered from Threshold Society.
AN INTERVIEW WITH SHAYKH FADHLALLA HAERI
Kabir Helminski conversed with Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri in Praetoria, South Africa about meeting the spiritual needs of our time, about reason and spiritual intelligence, about spiritual capacities and the power of unconditional love. Listen to this remarkable conversation.
TALKS FROM “SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE & AWAKENING LOVE”
Amina Wadud, Jamal Rahman, Seemi Ghazi, Camille Helminski, Kabir Helminski, Ali Allawi, (missing from frame: Amean Hameed)
Baraka’s 2nd annual retreat offered inspiring and informative talks, spiritual practice, the sublime music of master neyzen, Eyman Gurten, as well as lots of friendship among people of all ages and backgrounds.
Ali Allawi
Recovering the Transcendent. A talk given by Ali Allawi at the 2nd Baraka Retreat, “Spiritual Intelligence and the Awakening of Love,” La Casa de Maria, Santa Barbara, California, July 17th, 2010.
An Introduction to Spiritual Intelligence. A talk given by Kabir Helminski followed by comments from Baraka presenters.
How Spiritual Intelligence Operates A talk by Kabir Helminski from the Baraka Retreat.
Jamal Rahman
Beauty in the Qur’an with Insights from Mulla Nasrudin. A talk by Jamal Rahman.
Reflections on the Divine Names through Ibn Arabi. A talk by Seemi Ghazi.
Spiritual Intelligence in the Mirror of Rumi. A talk by Camille Helminski.
TALKS FROM “FINDING OUR BALANCE,” 2009 BARAKA RETREAT
Cemalnur Sargut is one of Turkey’s deepest and most inspiring spiritual teachers. We were honored by her participation in “Finding Our Balance,” in October 2009. In this talk she shares her life experience, her love of her own teacher, Samiha Ayiverdi, her reflections on the nature of the spiritual journey, and her recommendations for how to live a spiritually balanced life. Listen to Cemalnur.
BARAKA TALKS
Listen to audio talks from last year’s retreat – Finding Our Balance.
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LIVING WITH THE TRUTH: CONCLUSION
EVENTS, VIDEOS
BEING WILLED BY THE TRUTH – Kabir Helminksi
EVENTS, VIDEOS
HAQQ, TRUTH & DIVINE BREATH – Imam Feisal Rauf
EVENTS, VIDEOS
REFLECTIONS ON HAQQ AS RIGHTS – Amina Wadud
EVENTS, VIDEOS
HAQQ & AUTHENTICITY – Abdul Hayy Darr
EVENTS, VIDEOS
CONTEMPLATION WITH SETAR – Kourosh Taghavi
EVENTS, VIDEOS
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Turn your face with purity toward the primordial religion, according to the
innate nature with which He has made humankind; do not allow what God has made to
be corrupted. That is authentic religion, but most people do not understand
Qur'an 30:30-32
Qur'an 30:30-32
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