Upcoming Classes & Events
with Jamal Rahman
Leading a LIfe of Meaning and Fulfillment through Engaged Buddhism
About this class
In this class Jamal will dive deeply into the principles and practices of Engaged Buddhism taught by Thich Nhat Hanh in his book, “Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet.” He will help us find ways to apply these principles and practices to our everyday life and our own personal situations, in order to work deeply and effectively in the world. Right action is only possible if it is a reflection of deep inner work to become a more developed, complete human being.
Class Details
6 week Spiritual Developement Class on Zoom with Imam Jamal Rahman.
Notes: All classes will be recorded and available for later viewing by attendees.
Dates
6 Saturday mornings
February 21 – April 4, 2026; 10:00am-noon PST. (No Class on March 14)
Location
Zoom Only
Tuition
$99.00
Payable by Zelle, Paypal or check to Jamal Rahman
Registration
Or email <[email protected]>
Class Flyer
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Life Lessons Gleaned from Grief and Loss: An Islamic Perspective
IWithin the pain of the death of a loved one lies a quiet invitation to open our heart and mind to a deeper understanding of our bewildering and mysterious life journey. For centuries, sacred texts and sages have told us that the ways in which we heal and reframe our suffering shapes our being and sculpts the destiny of our life.
Join us as we hear from author Jamal Rahman who will draw upon teachings of the Qur’an, sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, and insights of Islamic mystics like Rumi, Hafez and Rabia, to find meaning, inner peace and growth in midst of mourning.
Dates
Thursday, March 19 6pm-730pm (AZ time)
Location
Online
Registration
Sunday Worship with Jamal Rahman
Sunday Worship
Dates
3rd Sunday of every month, 10:00-11:30 Pacific Time
Location
About the worship
In 2024, our spiritual discernment will be Making a Home for the Mystic Heart
Our main source of inspiration for this year is Interspiritual Meditation by Edward W. Bastian. In this book, he points out the necessity for our spiritual practices to be performed in a context of intention and wisdom that supports and informs them. He outlines a series of steps we can take to help integrate our practice, wisdom, and daily life. We can consider each of these steps in a personal, communal, or universal domain. Also, as particular independent practices or as elements in a ritual sequence.
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Sufi Wisdom for Difficult Times: Shifting Knowledge from the Tongue to the Heart
In this heart-centered workshop, we will draw upon the luminous guidance of three beloved Sufi sages—Rumi, Hafez, and Rabia—to navigate life’s challenges with deeper wisdom and compassion.
Through the sharing of Sufi quotes, teachings, and stories, we will explore how their timeless insights can help us move from “knowledge of the tongue” to “knowledge of the heart.”
This workshop will include reflective dialogue, experiential practices, and gentle contemplative exercises designed to awaken presence, resilience, meaning, and joy.
Dates
Saturday, March 28, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT
Location
Online
Registration
Intensive Academic Course on Interfaith Dialogue
Panel Discussion
Interfaith in Action: Reflections and Inspirations from Interfaith activists
About this class
Bridging Worlds Through Knowledge, Empathy, and Engagement
Hikmat International Institute, in collaboration with esteemed international organizations, is happy to hold the International Intensive Course on Interfaith Dialogue. This online program aims to promote understanding, collaboration, and peaceful coexistence among diverse religious and cultural communities.
The International Intensive Course on Interfaith Dialogue is designed to equip participants with the theoretical foundations, practical tools, and ethical frameworks necessary to engage meaningfully in interreligious dialogue. Through this course, participants will explore the principles, methodologies, and contemporary challenges of interfaith engagement, learning from renowned scholars and experienced practitioners in the field.
Whether you are a scholar, religious leader, student, or professional, participating in this course offers a unique opportunity to:
- Deepen your academic understanding of interfaith dialogue;
- Develop practical skills in dialogue facilitation, conflict resolution, and intercultural communication;
- Engage with a global network committed to fostering mutual respect and shared learning across religious boundaries.
In a world increasingly marked by division and misunderstanding, the ability to engage thoughtfully and respectfully across religious lines is not only valuable—it is vital. This course aims to empower participants to become informed contributors to interfaith understanding and global peacebuilding
Dates
Friday, January 23
Location
Online
Registration
Class Flyer
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Principles and Practices in Engaged Buddhism
About this class
In this class, Jamal will introduce some of the basic principles and
practices of Buddhism as they relate to both our personal spiritual development and our
compassionate, purposeful action in the world around us. How can we find ways to join
with others and work deeply and effectively to address meaningful social change? This
right action is only possible if it is a reflection of deep inner work to become a more
developed, complete human being. Insights and practices are gleaned from the
National Bestselling book by Thich Nhat Hanh, entitled, “Zen and the Art of Saving the
Planet.”
Class Details
6 week Spiritual Developement Class on Zoom with Imam Jamal Rahman.
Notes: All classes will be recorded and available for later viewing by attendees.
Dates
6 Saturday mornings
January 10-February 14, 2026; 10:00am-noon PST
Location
Zoom Only
Tuition
$99.00
Payable by Zelle, Paypal or check to Jamal Rahman
Registration
Or email <[email protected]>
Lesson Along our Sacred Path:
Traces left by time, illuminations kept by the heart
About this class
What nuggets of wisdom have we gleaned from out personal experiences to find meaning, growth and fulfillment in life?
Jamal will share his insights and invite class members to offer their life lessons. One of our goals is to gather material for a book authored by class attendees who might choose to write brief chapters of their experiences and inspirations.
Class Details
6 week Spiritual Developement Class on Zoom with Imam Jamal Rahman.
Notes: All classes will be recorded and available for later viewing by attendees.
Dates
November 8 – December 13, 2025
Saturday mornings 10am-12pm PST
Location
Zoom Only
Tuition
$99.00
Payable by Zelle, Paypal or check to Jamal Rahman
Registration
Or email <[email protected]>
Class Flyer
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Lesson for our Life Journey
Insights carved by time;
remembered by the heart
About this class
What nuggets of wisdom have we gleaned from out personal experiences to find meaning, growth and fulfillment in life?
Jamal will share his insights and invite class members to offer their life lessons. One of our goals is to gather material for a book authored by class attendees who might choose to write brief chapters of their experiences and inspirations.
Class Details
6 week Spiritual Developement Class on Zoom with Imam Jamal Rahman.
Notes: All classes will be recorded and available for later viewing by attendees.
Dates
September 20 – November 1, 2025
(no class on October 25)
Saturday mornings 10am-12pm PST
Location
Zoom Only
Tuition
$99.00
Payable by Zelle, Paypal or check to Jamal Rahman
Or email <[email protected]>
Class Flyer
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2025 Contemplative Summit
I am honored to share that I’ll be speaking at the — a free online gathering bringing together over 40 wisdom teachers from across contemplative traditions.
Thousands of us from around the globe will be exploring this year’s theme:
The Spacious Heart: Holding Suffering with Love
We’ll be joined by amazing guests, like Parker Palmer, Jacqui Lewis, Fr. Greg Boyle, Kathleen Norris, and many others. Together, we’ll ask:
- How might we make space in our hearts for joy and grief, for awe and uncertainty?
- How do we stay tender when the world feels hard?
- Where does the contemplative path meet the cry for justice?
- What can forgotten mystics — and even our own shadows — teach us now?
In addition to powerful talks, you’ll be able to join live practice sessions, daily small groups, and even explore spiritual direction in a safe, supportive space.
It’s 4 days to breathe, listen deeply, and widen your heart — in community with thousands of others seeking to live awake and connected.
Dates
September 25-28, 2025
Location
Online
Tuition
FREE
Registration (CLOSED)
I hope you’ll join us. You can reserve your free spot here: https://school.spiritualwanderlust.org/a/2148152469/oEZBvFdi
Fragrance of the Quran
An Evening of Reflection
Imam Jamal will glean insights and practices embodied in verses of the Qur’an. The goal is to help us evolve into the fullness of our being, and experience joy and fulfillment by being of service to God’s creation and by building authentic community. Jamal will draw upon the wisdom of Sufi mystics including Rumi, Hafez, Rabia, and the sayings of the Prophet Mohammad. Program will include chants, meditation, body movements, and Q & A. Imam Jamal is co-founder and Muslim Sufi Minister of Interfaith Community Sanctuary. He is author and co-author of nine books on spirituality and interfaith engagement. Along with his Interfaith Amigos, a Rabbi and a Pastor, he travels the country sharing a message of inclusivity.
Takeaways :
– Learn the spiritual arts of working in the visible and invisible realms to attain fulfillment in life
– Insights and practices to tame the ego and open the heart. Sufi meditative practies to diminish negative thoughts, care for oneself, and connect with others
-Lean the spiritual arts of working in the visible and invisible realms to attain fulfillment in life
Dates
Saturday, October 4, 2025
6pm – 730pm PST
Location
East West Book Store
110 3RD AVE N STE 102, EDMONDS, WA
Admission
$20
You can read more and buy ticket at East West Book Store Website (click button below)
Summer workshop
to nurture and nourish the soul
one day in-person workshop
Day long experiential program will include interspiritual insights and practices, meditation, laughter yoga, chanting, body movements and group discussions.
“Inside everyone is a great shout of joy waiting to be born” -David Whyte
Dates
August 23, 2025
@10am – 4pm PST
Location
In-Person
What to bring
Please bring a sack lunch, and a journal
Beverages and cookies will be provided
Tuition
$70
-Paypal/Zelle : [email protected]
-Check payable to:
Jamal Rahman
Interfaith Community Sanctuary
1763 NW 62nd St, Seattle, WA 98107
Registration
Workshop Flyer
Jamal’s New Course with Shift Network
Starts July 16th!
Jamal’s new 7-week course, Laughing With the Divine Through “Interspirituality”: Transcend Suffering
Using Interfaith Mysticism to Cultivate Passion & Purpose, connects with the deep nurturance and
wisdom of our hearts as we break the cycle of unhelpful self-narratives… and offer greater
presence and support to the profound transformations that are shaping our world.
Dates
July 16 – August 27, 2025
@5pm – 630pm PST
Location
Zoom
Registration
Hosted By
Shift Netowrk
Class Details
Throughout this uplifting course, you’ll:
-Learn the 5-step technique of sacred holding, the “Art of Heart” meditation,
compassionate self-witnessing, sacralizing mundane moments, and more
-Explore a variety of meditation techniques for raising consciousness
-Learn how to deal with adversaries by differentiating between behavior and being
–The art of balance in service — and contemplate, “A hand always open is as paralyzed as a hand always closed”
-Begin to see God in everyone and everything
Explore the practice of sharing “3 cups of tea” — and how it helps you connect with those outside your comfort zone
And much more…
Wisdom of Sufi Mystics
3 day Retreat
(In-person & Zoom)
About this class
In this retreat we explore insights and practices of Sufi teachers like Rumi, Hafiz and Rabia to open our mind and heart. We also reflect on stories of the fictional Mulla Nasruddin who teaches wisdom through humor and laughter. The aspiration is to become a more developed human being and experience joy and fulfillment in our lives, regardless of our religion or having no faith tradition.
Dates
Fri-Sun, Aril 11 – 13, 2025
Sessions:
- Friday Evening @19:30-21:00 PST
- Saturday Morning @10:00-noon PST
- Saturday Afternoon @14:00-16:00 PST
- Sunday Morning @10:00-noon PST
Location
2 Krotona Street
Ojai, CA 93023
805-646–2653
[email protected]
About This Retreat
Hosted by at Krotona Institute of Theosophy
Single Session $15
Weekend (Full Series) $50
🗓️ Fri-Sun, April 11-13, 2025
Jamal’s Spring 2025 Class “Interspiritual Wisdom and Practices for Troubled Times”Living a Spiritual Life in a Mundane World”
About this class
Jamal’s class will help us to connect to our Higher Self by transforming our mundane life into sacred experiences. This will invite joy and fulfillment into our daily lives.
Class Flyer
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6 Zoom classes
Class fee : $99
To register email [email protected]
payable by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Send check to:
Jamal Rahman
🗓️ Saturday, April 16 – May 24, 2025· 10am – 12pm Pacific Time
Jamal’s Fall 2024 Class “Living a Spiritual Life in a Mundane World”
About this class
Jamal will draw upon precious teachings and practices from the traditions of Sufism, Buddhism and Taoism to empower us in troubled times. The insights and exercies will guide us in transforming our anger, fear, anxiety, and helplessness. May they bring us inspiration, hope, and peace during these challenging times.
Jamal’s class will help us to connect to our Higher Self by transforming our mundane life into sacred experiences. This will invite joy and fulfillment into our daily lives.
Book
We recommend the following new book as a study guide: Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground by Mirabai Starr. This book is available on Kindle and in hardcover at amazon.com
6 Zoom classes
Class fee : $99
To register email [email protected]
payable by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Send check to:
Jamal Rahman
🗓️ Saturday, October 19-November 23, 2024 · 10am – 12pm Pacific Time
Event: UNITED WE STAND
In Person / Live Streaming
At St. Mark’s Cathedral | 1245 10th Ave. E, Seattle, WA
Your presence will be a blessing on Monday Nov. 4, 2024, 7:00-8:00 pm at St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E, Seattle as we join local religious leaders and fellow citizens at this important juncture of our nation’s history. Jamal will be one of the speakers. All are invited to join in this brief, non-partisan interfaith service of hope, either in person or via livestream. Click here for Livestream
More details in the flyer.
🗓️ Monday, Nov 4, 2024 · 7pm-8pm
Webinar: Reflections on Verses of Beauty and Wisdom
online (hosted by Charter for Compassion)
In this book, Jamal illustrates the treasured Sufi practice of meditating on a beautiful Qur’anic verse, accompanied by another Qur’anic verse, saying of the Prophet Muhammad, or teaching story or poetry of the mystics such as Rumi, Hafez or Rabia.
The “accompaniments” illuminate the original verse. By pondering on them, one might begin to feel a shift within and slowly grow in higher consciousness. This spiritual evolvement is embodied in the traditional saying, “Once the blush of the Beloved graces you, there is no going back to being a green apple. “
In this program, in response to questions, Jamal will reflect on various verses of beauty and wisdom from the Qur’an in order to understand some of its deeper meanings and relevance to our time and our world today. We invite you, regardless of your faith or no faith, to join us on this journey of discovery.
Suggested donation $10 US
✏️ Register from Charter for Compassion website
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 · 9am-10am
UNLOCKING SECRETS OF OUR DEVINE HEART WITH IMAM JAMAL RAHMAN
At Indralaya on Orcase Island, WA
This weekend workshop will explore insights and practices from the teachins of Sufi teachers such as Rumi, Hafiz, and Rabia, as well as from the wisdom of Eastern traditions. Our purpose is to evolve into the fullness of our being and deepen our experience of fulfillment and joy in life. This workshop will benefit people of all faith traditions and even those of no faith tradition who are interested in spiritual healing, guidance, and personal transformation. During our time together we will experience chanting, guided meditation, breathing exercises, gentle Qi Gong movement, and other spiritual practices together. There will be ample time for questions and answers and small group discussion.
🗓️ Sep 12-15, 2024 · Thursday Dinner to Sunday Breakfast
Digging Deeper into Sacred Stories: Spiritual Insights & Practices
~ One day in-person Experiential Workshop with Imam Jamal Rahman ~
At Interfaith Community Sanctuary
Content of Workshop: This will be an interactive workshop, exploring in depth important sacred teaching stories from the Eastern Wisdom traditions. We will learn how to relate to and understand ancient but timeless teaching stories in a personal way, gaining practical insights that impact our present lives and current situations. Jamal will focus on how to weave spiritual practices into our lives around issues we face on a daily basis.
🗓️ Saturday, August 17th, 2024 · 10:00am – 3:00pm
2-part Zoom class entitled “Sufi Mystics and Poetry”
sponsored by Center for Spiritual Living, Seattle
For more information on class content and Jamal Rahman, please enjoy his Short video by Jamal Rahman
You can register here for Part 1: Sufi Mystics and Poetry. Early registration is $75 though Center for Spiritual Living, Seattle All are welcome!
🗓️ Wednesday, June 7, 2023 · 6:30-8:30 pm Pacific Time
🗓️ Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 · 6:30-8:30 pm Pacific Time
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT CLASS WITH IMAM JAMAL RAHMAN
Cultivating Authentic Joy in a Challenging World:
Inter ~ Spiritual Insights & Practices
shared by Imam Jamal Rahman
with reference to the recent documentary and book by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the 14th Dalai Lama “The Book of Joy…
6 Zoom classes
Class fee : $99
To register email [email protected]
payable by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Send check to:
Jamal Rahman
🗓️ Saturday, April 8 – May 20, 2023 · 10am – 12pm Pacific Time
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT CLASS WITH IMAM JAMAL RAHMAN
Cultivating Authentic Joy in a Challenging World:
Inter ~ Spiritual Insights & Practices
shared by Imam Jamal Rahman
with reference to the recent documentary and book by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the 14th Dalai Lama “The Book of Joy…
6 Zoom classes
Class fee : $99
To register email [email protected]
payable by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Send check to: Jamal Rahman
🗓️ Saturday, January 28 – March 11, 2023 · 10am – 12pm Pacific Time
Rumi, Qur’an & Universal Teachings
When the heart of the 13th century sage Rumi opened up, he heard
whispers of divine secrets from invisible realms. In his understanding of divine revelations Rumi moved from knowledge of tongue to knowledge of heart. In astonishment he exclaimed that he could hear “birdsong in the egg.”
In this six week class, Jamal will share some of these celestial insights that can help us in our contemporary world to live a life of inspiration, hope, joy, and meaning.
6 Zoom classes
Class fee : $99
To register email [email protected]
payable by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Send check to: Jamal Rahman
🗓️ Saturday, November 5 , 2022- · 10am – 12pm Pacific Time
Rumi, Qur’an & Universal Teachings
Spiritual Development Class with Imam Jamal Rahman
When the heart of the 13th century sage Rumi opened up, he heard
whispers of divine secrets from invisible realms. In his understanding of divine revelations Rumi moved from knowledge of tongue to knowledge of heart. In astonishment he exclaimed that he could hear “birdsong in the egg.”
In this six week class, Jamal will share some of these celestial insights that can help us in our contemporary world to live a life of inspiration, hope, joy, and meaning.
6 Zoom classes
Class fee : $99
To register email [email protected]
payable by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Send check to: Jamal Rahman
🗓️ Saturday, January 28 – March 11, 2023 · 10am – 12pm Pacific Time
Rumi, Qur’an & Universal TeSpiritual Insights and Practices to Cultivate Laughter and Joyachings
6 Week Spiritual Development Class with Imam Jamal Rahman
When the heart of the 13th century sage Rumi opened up, he heard
whispers of divine secrets from invisible realms. In his understanding of divine revelations Rumi moved from knowledge of tongue to knowledge of heart. In astonishment he exclaimed that he could hear “birdsong in the egg.”
In this six week class, Jamal will share some of these celestial insights that can help us in our contemporary world to live a life of inspiration, hope, joy, and meaning.
6 Zoom classes
Class fee : $99
To register email [email protected]
payable by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Send check to: Jamal Rahman
🗓️ Wednesday, July 20 to August 31 · 7pm – 9pm Pacific Time
Sharing Wisdom & Spiritual Practices from Mother Earth
Spiritual Development Workshop with Imam Jamal Rahman
Location
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SANCTUARY
1763NW 62nd Street
Seattle, WA 98107
Afterlunch we shall carpool to Greenlake for experiential practices in Nature.
Cost : $75
To register email [email protected]
🗓️ Saturday, June 25 · 930am – 4pm Pacific Time
Vows of the Mystic Heart
6 Week Spiritual Development Class with Imam Jamal Rahman
“A universal spirituality is eminently practical in nine ways and, through these ways,
becomes immensely transformative of the individual, the community, and the world.”
~ Brother Wayne Teasdale
6 classes
Class fee : $99
To register email [email protected]
payable by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Send check to: Jamal Rahman
🗓️ Saturday, June 25 · 930am – 4pm Pacific Time
Exploring our Life Challenges Together
6 Week Spiritual Development Class with Imam Jamal Rahman
Class members will be invited to identify challenges that are coming up in your own life right now, and bring them to our ZOOM class each week.
Jamal will choose a topic from those that are suggested each week, and create his class instruction, including specific spiritual practices, around that topic for the following week. In this way the class will be personalized to fit the needs of the participants.
Class will also include time for sharing insights in small groups. As always, Jamal welcomes insights, wisdom, and resources shared by class participants. We are all teachers and students
in this beautiful learning community.
Your presence will be a blessing!
“Please come out of the circle of time
and join this Circle of Love!” (Rumi)
6 classes
Class fee : $99
To register email [email protected]
payable by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Send check to: Jamal Rahman
🗓️ Saturdays, January 22 – March 5 · 10am – 12pm Pacific Time
Exploring our Life Challenges Together
6 Week Spiritual Development Class with Imam Jamal Rahman
Class members will be invited to identify challenges that are coming up in your own life right now, and bring them to our ZOOM class each week.
Jamal will choose a topic from those that are suggested each week, and create his class instruction, including specific spiritual practices, around that topic for the following week. In this way the class will be personalized to fit the needs of the participants.
Class will also include time for sharing insights in small groups. As always, Jamal welcomes insights, wisdom, and resources shared by class participants. We are all teachers and students
in this beautiful learning community.
Your presence will be a blessing!
“Please come out of the circle of time
and join this Circle of Love!” (Rumi)
6 classes
Class fee : $99
To register email [email protected]
payable by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Send check to: Jamal Rahman
🗓️ Wednesdays, March 16 – April 20 · 4pm – 6pm Pacific Time
“Exploring Life’s Perplexing Questions”
6 Week Spiritual Development Class with Imam Jamal Rahman
In this class we shall continue gaining wisdom on Life’s Perplexing Questions.
In one class in each session Jamal will be joined by his co-authors
Duncan S. Ferguson and Mary Patrina Boyd.
6 classes
Class fee : $120 includes book mailed to you, $99 without book
To register email [email protected]
payable by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Send check to: Jamal Rahman
🗓️ Saturdays, October 30 – December 11 · 10am – 12pm Pacific Time
EXPLORING SPIRITUAL COMPANIONSHIP
6 Week Spiritual Development Class with Imam Jamal Rahman
What is it?
How does it nourish us?
How can we build and grow it?
6 Zoom classes
Class fee : $120 includes book mailed to you, $99 without book
To register email [email protected]
payable by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Send check to: Jamal Rahman
🗓️ Wednesdays, July 14 – August 18 · 7pm – 9pm Pacific Time