A spiritual retreat, called Zawiyah, is a holy opportunity to walk closer to God. Students are guided to move beyond the patterns and beliefs that keep their hearts from knowing God’s love. It is a time for greater silence, rest, and to be deeply held in love. Through traditional Sufi practices such as remembrance, prayer, and writing the stations and other of Sidi’s writings, participants can experience their hearts turning to face only God.  New students can grow more familiar with the practices and prayers of the Sufi way and more experienced students can deepen their walking to God. Extended zawiyah can also greatly benefit anyone yearning for physical or emotional healing.

The morning starts with the Fatiha.  Each student is then asked what their intention is for the day followed by a group wird.  There might be a short reading or teaching before each student will be assigned their individual writing assignment for the day.

The day is meant to be spent in silence and cut off from the outside world and all of it’s social media.  This means no phones, texting, emails, etc.

There will be a second check in at the end of the day, followed by dhikr and working with the Qualities.