“From the secretive
circles of Yemen's ancient Sufi mystics to the Constantinople court
of the Ottoman Sultans to the backstreets of Mercantile London,
coffee has changed every society that fell under its heady sway.
Abdul-Rehman Malik has spent a lifetime searching for the soul of
coffee. Join us as we explore...
Mar 19, 2021
This panel is intended to explore the connection between faith and women empowerment with a particular focus on women leadership. Our aim is to highlight the potential of faith in efforts for women’s participation in decision making, elimination of violence, achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls...
Feb 26, 2021
Using Rumi Poetry to Flip the Modern-Day Script
Join author S. A. Snyder for an online discussion of her latest book, “The Value of Your Soul: Rumi Verse for Life’s Annoying Moments.” Drawing from her 2019 memoir of living at a spiritual retreat in Scotland, this new book is a witty collection of short tales. With...
Feb 5, 2021
Dialogue as the path, cooperation as the code, understanding as the method.
The Legacy
It is hard to exaggerate the legacy of the meeting between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malik Al-Kamil in 1219, a historical encounter that took place in the midst of the Fifth Crusade. This event is still remembered as a landmark...
Jan 18, 2021
“Few are guilty, but all are responsible.” So said Abraham Joshua Heschel, reminding us of one the key teachings of our Abrahamic Prophets. We are indeed all responsible for confronting and resisting injustice. But how do we do this wisely, effectively, and morally? Rumi Forum and JIDS will bring in two diverse...