This course aims to train Educators, teachers, interfaith activists or those involved in interrelations dialogues. The course was developed to provide training and discussion to interfaith and inter religious community, seeking common ground and overlap in various mystical tradition of other faith.
In Western languages, Islamic Mysticism is called Sufism since the early 19th century. Sufism is concerned with discovering a deeper identity and authentic self that is beyond the social construct of a false personality. Sufism leads one towards a path of self-discovery and spiritual awareness that connects one to the universe and all the created beings discovering harmony and peace. Sufi practitioners seek to find the truth of divine love and knowledge through the direct personal experience of GOD. It is a path of love, compassion, and commitment towards self-discipline.
Sufism is beyond dogma and belief system but rather focus on experiential knowledge. Sufism can be described as a devotional movement that emphasizes achieving nearness to God through the path of purification with the aim of self-actualization and internalizing those teachings of Islam. It encompasses every aspect of human life such as spiritual, social, philosophical, and psychological dimensions.
It is a holistic approach towards Islam, a path of spiritual quest & inner transformation. Today we find the vast majority of Muslims who are unaware or even neglectful of these dimensions of Islam that affect their lives and lead to psychological and spiritual well-being.
My soul is from elsewhere, I’m sure of that, and I intend to end up there.(Rumi)
"My heart has become a receptacle of every form;
it is a pasture for gazelles and a convent for Christian monks,
and a temple for idols, and pilgrims' Kaba,
and the tablets of the Torah, and the book of the Koran.
I follow the religion of love, whichever way its camels take.
For this is my religion and my faith. (Ibn Arabi)
The studies presented in this course arose from my decades of research on the topic of Islamic Mysticism (sufism). My experiential knowledge and experience as a Spiritual Life Coach (SLC) assisting Muslims/Non-Muslims students in the United States and across the world.
The range of topics addressed in this course are as follow;
- Purpose of ritualistic and ascetic practices.
- The tradition to Transformation of Soul.
- Role of women in Pre-Islamic history.
- Impact of female mystics.
Your Instructor
Uzma, a bilingual Instructor, passionately supports students in their personal, professional, and spiritual development. In her early education career, she discovered her love for working with adult students and launched the online learning program "The Adult Spiritual Education Program (ASEP)." A pioneer in the psycho-spiritual model of learning, ASEP enriches psychological and spiritual well-being.
Specializing in Positive Psychology Intervention and well-being Programs, Uzma has dedicated 18 years to learning Islamic Science, Theology, Applied Sufi Psychology, Islamic Mystical tradition, and Islamic Eschatology from esteemed scholars like Rober Frager, Malik Badri, Yahya Rhodus, Imam-Al-Ghazali, and Abu Zaid-Al-Balkhi. Her time in Saudi Arabia, immersed in the culture, allowed her to master Arabic and Urdu.
As a spiritual counselor, she integrates Spiritual psychology and Applied Positive psychology into Islamic studies Programs, facilitating transformational change in her clients. Since 2010, Uzma has been guiding Muslim and non-Muslim students on their spiritual journeys.
Certified in the science of well-being, Master of Mindful Meditation Practice, and accredited in Professional counseling and Spiritual Coaching. Uzma is a Specialized Positive Psychology Practitioner with expertise in Existential and Spiritual well-being (SWB, EWB) and Transpersonal Psychology.
Uzma believes in proactive positive changes within society and has proven leadership through years of community service, interfaith work, and civic engagement since 2000. Serving as an Education Coordinator since 2001, she has contributed to organizations such as OCC Diversity and Inclusion, fostering dialogue and diversity among college students.
In 2019, as a Human Rights Consultant, Uzma collaborated with Indonesian delegates in a global leadership program, promoting interfaith dialogue, democracy, human rights, pluralism, diversity, and the impact of women in Western society from Islamic & Judeo-Christian perspectives.
Recipient of the 2015 Community Service Award, Uzma continues to exemplify commitment and dedication. Embrace the transformative journey with Uzma, where she seamlessly intertwines spiritual counseling, psycho-spiritual well-being, and Human Rights consultancy for profound and lasting change.
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