Reminder: Rumi's Vision of Universal Love, Sat. 8/31 10:30 AM Imam Bilal

Only Breath - Rumi Not Christian, or Jew, or Muslim Not Hindu, Sufi, or Zen Not any religion or system. I am not from the East or the West Nor out of the ocean or up from the earth Not natural or ethereal Not composed of elements at all. I do not exist, am not an entity in this world or the next. My place is the Placeless, a trace of the Traceless, neither body nor soul. First, Last, Outer, Inner, I am only Breath. --Translated by Imam Bilal Hyde, August 29, 2019 Alas, don’t tell me the Christians are lost. Don’t tell me the Jews are lost. Don’t tell me the Infidels are lost. Alas, my friend, you are lost. That is why everyone else seems lost. --Rumi Quote, Tafsir on Surah Fatihah, Translated by Imam Bilal Hyde, August 29, 2019 My heart is capable of every form: A cloister for the monk, a temple for idols, a pasture for gazelles, the Ka’aba for pilgrims, the tablets of the Torah, and the book of the Qu’ran. I follow the religion of Love; Wherever way Love’s camel turns, I will follow that way, my creed and faith. --Ibn al-Arabi from Tarjuman al-Ashwaq translated by Imam Bilal Hyde, August 29, 2019

Saturday August 31, 10:30 AM to 1 PM, Imam Bilal will teach on Rumi's vision of the universality of Love. Bilal has said he plans to present many of his own translations of Rumi, some with their Quranic references. In any class, there may need to be changes based on Bilal’s perceptions of the needs of the moment. Suggested donation $50 to $100. Remote attendance is planned using Zoom, with video of Imam Bilal. Recordings available afterwards, same price as attending (included with registration). Advance acknowledgment if you plan to attend, in person or remotely, is very much appreciated. Questions and registration to Subhana at subhana@nuraniinstitute.org.