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Welcome to the Norwegian Sufi Community! 


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We represent a universal path of Sufism, which was brought from the East to the

West about 100 years ago by the mystic Hazrat Inayat Khan.


Sufism is a mystical tradition as old as humankind, not confined to any religion. 

Traces of Sufism can be found worldwide; it is considered the core of all religions and spiritual traditions. 

Hazrat Inayat Khan brought what he called The Message of Love, Harmony, and Beauty to the West. His being embodied the transformed self. He often called Sufism the religion of the heart.

 

 Our community is open to all, as we recognize and respect all spiritual traditions

and different outlooks on life. We have our center in Norway, but we work 

 locally as well as internationally.


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Vi representerer universell sufisme som ble brakt til Vesten for rundt 100 år siden av mystikeren Hazrat Inayat Khan


Sufisme er i seg selv en mystisk tradisjon som ikke er knyttet til noen religion. Sporene etter Sufien

finnes over hele verden, og sufisme er kjernen i alle religioner og åndelige tradisjoner.

Hazrat Inayat Khan formidlet det han kalte Budskapet, og hans egen væren viste omgivelsene hans

det som kalles det transformerte selvet.

Han kalte det ofte en religiøs filosofi om kjærlighet, harmoni og skjønnhet.


 Samfunnet vårt er åpent for alle. Vi  anerkjenner og respekterer alle åndelige

tradisjoner og ulike livssynVårt Samfunn har sin base i Norge. men arbeidet vårt er både lokalt og internasjonalt.


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Hazrat Khidr
Mystical
Tasbi, Rosary
Dargah Of Hazrat Inayat Khan
Sufi Rose

Sufism

Sufism is sometimes seen as a religion, especially connected to Islam. Although we find Sufism in Islam, it is not the same. Sufism differs from religion as it does not have any dogmas we find in religions. Sufism is a way of life, a philosophy, and a mystical path toward reality. We can find traces of Sufism within all spiritual traditions, including well-known religions. Throughout the ages and in different areas, Sufism was called different names. Underneath names given to it, we find the same Inner quest for truth, which has existed in humanity from the earliest beginning. It is not exactly known where the name Sufi comes from. Some say it is derived from the woolen clothing of early practitioners of Sufism; others think it is derived from the Greek word for Wisdom. Sufism is also called Tassawuf. This means "becoming a Sufi."

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Traces of Sufism

Sufism has always been present throughout the history of humanity. It is as old as humankind itself. Most of us have heard of mystics like Rumi, Shams I Tabriz, Hafiz, and there are many more. As they lived in an Islamic area, they brought their teachings filtered through an Islamic lens. This is then often referred to as Islamic Mysticism. But mysticism is not confined to one place, form or one people. It is a universal omong all of humanity. Mystics can and will emerge where they are needed. Also, in Europe, mystics appeared, who brought their teachings through a Christian lens as they lived in a Christian area. Then, it is called Christian Mysticism. These mystics include Meister Eckhart, Margarethe Porete, Theresa of Avila, and many more. Mysticism from India is sometimes called Indian mysticism. Other mystics choose to express themselves through the configuration of Nature, called Nature Mysticism. In reality, there is only mysticism, not different sorts of mysticism. That one mysticism is served with sauce for different people at different times. All these mystics can be called Sufis regardless of their background and in whatever form they brought their mystical thought into the world.

In the Middle Ages, movements emerged in Europe, like the Brethren of the Free Spirit. Those movements were related to mystics and emerging mystical thought. Much of the teachings within such movements can be easily called Sufism. Like all mystics and mentioned movements, Sufism teaches that we will not find God within a church or mosque. We find God in our hearts.

Mysticism itself is a direct experience of the life within. Wherever this life is caged, whether it happens within the individual or by institutionalizing it collectively, it slowly disappears. Life can only flourish in freedom. 

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Hazrat Inayat Khan
Hazrat Inayat Khan


“Dear Friend,


Your Heart is a polished mirror.

You must wipe it clean of the veil of dust which has gathered upon it, because it is destined to reflect the light of divine secrets.


Abd Al-Qadir al-Jilani, The Secret of Secrets




“Spirituality is not to be learned by flight from the world, or by running away from things, or by turning solitary and going apart from the world. Rather, we must learn an inner solitude wherever or with whomsoever we may be. We must learn to penetrate things and find God there.”


―Meister Eckhart


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If you are a Norwegian citizen, you can also donate using Vippsnr: 759879


We are a non-profit; all revenues from programs and donations will be used for scholarships for those with a limited economy who wish to attend programs and/or for the daily running  of Shamali Retreat Center and the Norwegian Sufi Community.




Towards the One

The perfection of Love, Harmony and Beauty

The Only Being

United with all the Illuminated Souls

Who form the embodiment of the Master

The Spirit of Guidance




Shamali Nature and Retreat Center.

Retreat Center Shamali

Vedvikveien 428

7770 Flatanger (Norway)


The Sun Never Said


Even after all this time

the sun never said to the earth 

"You owe me."

 Look what happens with a love like that,

It lights the whole sky

 

-Hafiz


Hazrat Inayat Khan 1926 (Video)

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