What is Sufism?

Sufism is the Islamic path  of spiritual purification and journeying to God. Sufis seek a direct, personal experience of God, often described as an intimate and loving relationship to the divine. We emphasize the purification of the heart and soul from worldly attachments and egoic desires and that life’s purpose is to evolve to higher and higher levels of consciousness of God's presence in our everyday lives, thus returning to one's  divine origin. The highest level of consciousness is to be "a child of one's moment", meaning to live in the here and now, reading the Creator's messages, and attuning yourself to the divine flow of love and compassion that brings everything into existence. Love of God and others is central to Sufi practice. Sufis believe that passionate love for God is the driving force behind the soul’s development and that it should be the primary driving force in one’s life. The evolution of the soul is not only an individual journey, but contributes to the collective spiritual elevation of humanity. See our Resources page for more information on our beliefs and practice and further recommended readings on Sufism.