Sufism
Sufism is the reality of religion.”
Prof. Nader Angha
To many, Sufism is a new concept which has found mainstream awareness primarily in recent years. Some have even come to consider Sufism as a new religion. But as the current Master of the Maktab Tarighat Oveyssi Shahmaghsoudi (School of Islamic Sufism), Prof, Nader Angha, known as Hazrat Pir by his students has stated: “Sufism is the reality of religion.” Sufism is unique collection of mystical, ancient and eternal knowledge discovered and practiced by Gnostics throughout the history of mankind. The mystical and esoteric dimension of Islam which is the essence of all Prophet’s teachings, has been in its current form discovered and presented by an unbroken chain of Sufi Masters over the course of the last 1400 years.
The teachings of Sufism in its most basic form are about the gradual purification of one’s mind and heart, and the breaking free from old repetitive thoughts and mindsets that have limited our infinite self. Living in the present moment, free from regrets of yesterday and worries of tomorrow, being focused in whatever task we do, living a balanced and healthy life, prayer and meditation on the heart, are some of the practical teachings of Sufism that can be easily implemented into our daily lives. These teachings are also designed to elevate us to a higher state of consciousness within our being in order to help us live happy fulfilling lives, and to ultimately create and manifest our dreams and potentials into reality.