Hosted by the Sufi Center of Austin
You are cordially invited to come and experience the deep love of the Sufi path with Sufi Master, Sidi Muhammad Sa'id al-Jamal ar-Rifa'i ash-Shadhuli for four days of teaching and healing for the body, heart and soul. Come drink from the Deep Well of Peace, Love, Mercy, and Freedom.
Everyone is Welcome
Join us in experiencing the profound healing of Divine love through lectures, music, meditation, chanting, healing and other mystical Shadhuliyya Sufi practices Featuring Sufi Master & Guide, Sidi Muhammad al-Jamal & other holy Sufi teachers.
Here is your unique opportunity to sit face to face with a Sufi Master. The Sufi Center of Austin is honored to be your host, and will do everything we can to make you feel welcome, comfortable and supported.
What's it like to sit with a Sufi Master?
Sidi teaches the message of equality to people of all backgrounds, faiths, and cultures. He makes no difference between black or white, men or women, or between Muslim, Jew or Christian, or any religion. Sidi gives his universal message to all people without judgment, and without coersion to convert from your beliefs. Sidi is a living example of the message of Unity, whereby all human beings are treated as if they carry the face of God.
Cost for Guests
Guests can be with Sidi their first day for free! (Who is a Guest?). We want to know you are coming; your RSVP is important.
Cost for Beloveds
The cost for the Austin Sufi Mystical Weekend for beloveds (Who is a Beloved?) is $290 for all four days if you pay on or before August 5th. Beginning August 5th the cost for all four days will be $325. Your timely Registration is important. A day rate of $100 per day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and $65 on Sunday is available for those who want to come for just a day. Please note that the registration fee is for the event and does not include overnight accommodations or childcare, and meals are a separate part of registration.
Cost for Meals
• Breakfast 8.00 for adults and 8.00 for children
• Lunch 11.00 for adults and 6.50 for children
• Dinner 14.00 for adults and 6.50 for children
We will be offering a vegetarian diet however we are unable to offer meals that meet any other diet restrictions (such as gluten-free). Click on Food Menu For a preview of the wonderful halal and organic foods that will be available this year. Note that lunch is available for our guests and beloveds who are not fasting. Also, breakfast will not be attended by the caterers (left for us the evening before).
Registration is important for both guests and beloveds because it is the only way to accurately know how many meals the caterer will need to prepare. Please take the time to register before August 5th. We cannot gaurantee meal tickets for late or unregistered participants.
What about kids?
This year we will not be offering the kids camp.
On Thursday, Friday and Sunday, the Kids' room will be open to children who have adult supervision. There will be toys and games available. If parents want to take turns watching them, children can play in this room during the adult teaching sessions. It will also be a space for parents of infants and young children to care for their babies.
Typical Daily Schedule
Please note that the schedule is subject to change
| 8:30am - 9:00am | Sufi Prayer Practice |
| 9:00am - 11:00am | Teaching with Sidi |
| 11:30am - 1:00pm | Sufi teaching with teachers from the University of Spiritual Healing & Sufism faculty and local teachers |
| 3:30pm-5:00pm | Teaching with Sidi, Teaching with USHS faculty & local teachers |
| 8:15pm | Ramadan Iftar (breaking fast), Twilight and Evening Prayers followed by Tarawih Prayers (Special Ramadan prayer of rest) and other Ramadan related spiritual exercises with our guide. |
This year the Khalwa will be held Saturday night, August 13, and will start after iftar (8:15).
Lodging
For accommodations: South Austin, Dripping Springs and Wimberly are all close to the event. Click on Lodging for a list of potential accomodations.
Registration
Online payment is available this year. The best way to register is to follow these four simple steps:
1) Click on registration, which will take you to the registration page.
2) Fill in all of the information. If you would like to purchase meals for your child you can do so at this time.
3) Click "SUBMIT" to send us your registration information for the Austin Sufi Mystical weekend, and Meals.
4) Follow the simple directions to pay online.
Refunds
There are no meal refunds for cancellations after August 7th and $35.00 will be deducted from any registration refund due to non-emergency cancellation to cover processing fees.
Suggested Clothing
Sidi travels to the States every year from Jerusalem to guide those who yearn for a taste of the Love which can be found in the ageless teachings of the Prophets. In order to be in the deepest politeness, please dress in a manner in which you see as appropriate for being with a holy man. For example: women should wear modest and loose fitting clothes that cover their arms, legs and chest, and should bring a large scarf to cover their hair during prayer. Men should wear long pants. Shoes should be easy to remove when going in and out of the meeting rooms.
Special requests
In consideration of all participants, please do not wear scented personal care products (including 'natural' products). We have a number of chemically sensitive/allergic participants who are affected by these scents and cannot attend if others are wearing them.
Above all
When you find the love, you find yourself. The secret is in the love. You are the love, not another.
—Sidi Muhammad al-Jamal
Head of the Higher Sufi Council of Jerusalem
