✨New Rabi' al-Awwal Course✨

Does God Laugh? Prophetic Teachings on Cultivating Joy in Trying Times

This Rabi' al-Awwal, join poet and teacher Baraka Blue for a month-long exploration of the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ teachings on joy, laughter and compassion in the face of life’s greatest trials.

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Rumi Center for Spirituality & the Arts

was founded in 2018 by Baraka Blue and inspired by the life and legacy of the great mystic poet Mawlana Jalaludeen Rumi.

Perhaps no one has combined the qualities of spiritual master and literary genius to a greater extent than Rumi. At a certain point in his life, Rumi came to the realization that art was the most effective means to awaken people to the deepest potential within. Thereafter he retired from academic teaching and devoted his life to poetry, dance, music, and meditation, as well as cultivating a community of fellow spiritual creatives committed to awakening and refining the heart.

Teacher & Facilitator Baraka Blue

BARAKA BLUE is a poet, musician, author, teacher, and founder of Rumi Center from Seattle, Washington. In addition to releasing multiple studio albums, authoring books of poetry, and performing internationally, Baraka Blue is a prolific educator with a master’s degree in Islamic Studies from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. He spent a number of years studying with traditional spiritual masters in Africa, Turkey, Asia and the Arab world. He has performed and taught all over the world, including at institutions such as Harvard, Princeton, and the School of Oriental and African Studies. In 2018, he founded the Rumi Center for Spirituality and the Arts, creating a hub for online courses and immersive retreats that make traditional wisdom accessible to seekers from all backgrounds and walks of faith – worldwide.

Testimonials

99 Names of Allah

Yasmeen

Bismillah. Totally captivating … so beautifully explained and reaching the soul. Thank you . May Allah reward you all abundantly Ameen

Par excellence

Saadia

A beautifully woven together course. The team. The concept. The speakers. Amazing.

The Art of Awakening

Margaret

As an older therapist who works with spiritual issues with all types of people I found this course very wonderful and clear and direct. Love the readings and hope to catch up during the year.. as an old time seeker I really appreciated the clear simplicity and no- nonsense guide to God-Consciousness- thank you!

Amazing course

Klint

The Rumi Center courses are the very best. Pure wisdom, love and joy. I so much enjoyed the Sufi Psychology course, filled with deep insights and shimmering light.

FAQ

  • Are these courses guided ?

    The courses offered here are recordings of live sessions previously conducted by Rumi Center. While originally designed for a live learning experience, these courses are now available for you to study at your own pace.

  • How long can I access this material ?

    You are welcome to take as much time as you need to thoroughly engage with the material. There is no set completion date.

  • Who can I contact if I need assistance

    Feel free to email [email protected]