In the Sufi tradition, the Holy Qur’an is understood as a living, breathing reality, a sacred map that guides the soul’s inward journey. Each verse is a doorway, and each sound is a subtle vibration that echoes the soul’s divine origin. Reading the Qur’an truly means letting it read you: […]
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We are delighted to announce that Shaykh Burhanuddin will be visiting Texas for the first time from 6 to 14 November 2025. We are very much looking forward to this visit, as it will be a wonderful opportunity to meet brothers and sisters from across North America, many of whom […]
In the Sufi tradition, there is a saying: “Right time, right place, right people equals success…” When these three elements converge, a beneficial alignment occurs. The right people and time are easily found, but the right place is the most challenging component. Travelling can be blessed, but it must serve […]
Invitation to Open a New Chapter in Your Life “I want to invite you to a new chapter of your life. For the sake of our children, our humanity, our planet Earth, and for ourselves. We need to raise our individual awareness, now. It is not about saving the world; […]
Don’t Be a Firebreathing Dragon One of the most harmful weeds and the most damaging to our spiritual growth is the anger generated by the vanity of our egos. When anger rages, it engulfs the light of faith, transforming it into fire. The light of faith is the pure light […]
Abandon Envy Every person who thinks of themselves as a seeker of Truth must know that this world is not for anyone but for everyone. Once they have understood this wisdom, they will be at peace and content. The foolishness of envy was demonstrated to me once when I went […]
Don’t Worry, Be Happy We are busy shouldering a year’s worth of burdens each day. Why carry such baggage when you may walk unburdened and find all that you need awaiting your arrival at each station of your journey? You only exist here and now. Tomorrow’s “you” is just a […]
Patience Will See Us Through Everything that happens to humankind acts like a current that passes through us, affecting our personalities. Some currents help us to shore, while others carry us out to sea. Our challenge is to swim with them all. You may seek to escape from disliked circumstances, […]
“Sometimes you are afraid that nobody can truly love you. It is just a reflection: you do not love anyone. You forget everyone, and then you sit there feeling very lonely. “All” is just a reflection. Whatever your fear is, it is a reflection of what you are not doing […]
RAMADAN 1446 Ramadan Mubarak! One of the holiest months of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan the Generous, will start today after sunset. In the old times, the beginning was decided on viewing the new moon, but nowadays the tendency is to rely on precise scientific calculations. It is advisable to follow […]
RAMADAN MASTERCLASS (Online) -The Awakening of the Soul- During the holy month of Ramadan, on Sundays, Sheikh Burhanuddin invites you to a Masterclass. Join us for an inspiring session during an inspiring season to ignite the longing fire in our hearts to answer the call of our souls. This will […]
God wants us to find Him and know Him. To do that, we must forget ourselves. “If you want to meet Me, call My Name.” He said, there is no other possibility. The only source of trouble, suffering, and insecurity, is nothing but ourselves. Once we take the right direction, things will sort out by themselves. That […]
O people, try to learn! We all must learn more about our Lord and His most beloved servant. The human being on earth is like a star in the heavens, appearing in the heavenly Realms. No one knows the secrets of that star, we can only acknowledge the visible […]
Many Paths, One Self Conference By Pure Presence Conferences and The Teachers of God Foundation, from the 21 to 23 April. There is a common ground of seeking and inner curiosity amongst the many traditions of the world that seem to be looking for the same thing: The Direct Experience […]
The holy month of Rajab is the first of the three sacred months of the Islamic calendar followed then by Sha’ban and Ramadan. The month of Rajab is a month of forgiveness and fasting, a month that is likened, in a hadith to winds that bring clouds, while Sha’aban is […]
SUFI RETREAT 🔘 With Sheikh Burhanuddin Herrmann 🔘 Right after summer, this is the occasion to gather around our Sheikh and explore together the depths through singing meditations, and the wisdom of the Sufi Way. The retreat will kick off on Friday evening at dinner and ends on Sunday afternoon. […]
Innercraft Podcast 🔘 THE WISDOM OF SUFISM 🔘 In this interview, Sheik Burhanuddin talks about the main goals, principles, and practices of the Sufi path, his relationship with his master, what Sufi meditation and seclusions look like, and the importance of consistent spiritual practice. He also talks about some of […]
The Sufiway Webinar Series is back ‼️ 1️⃣ When? Starting in July, once a month, on Sundays Sheikh Burhanuddin will be holding online sessions at 19:00 (CET). 2️⃣ What’s on during these sessions? During these sessions, Sheikh Burhanuddin is going to share with us his inspirations, present relevant topics, and […]
“There is a difficulty that most people have, is to accept something good, a practice that keeps the goodness, the easiness, the light inside of them. That is the big challenge. They get so hypnotized by the darkness inside, that they forget completely about their light. For this reason, it […]
Al-Karim The Generous Exalted and Glorious So Exalted be Allah The True King. La ilaha illa Huwa, none has the right to be worshipped but He, the Lord of the Supreme Throne. (23:116) Truly his gratitude is for the good of his own self, and whoever is ungrateful, he is […]