Sufi Heart with Omid Safi
The Sufi Heart podcast, hosted by Omid Safi, explores the Islamic mystical tradition of Sufism, focusing on love as a path to justice and inner tenderness. Drawing on Islamic wisdom, Civil Rights movements, and other spiritual teachings, each episode offers meditations on personal and societal healing. Omid Safi is a professor of Islamic studies at Duke University and a teacher in the Sufi tradition. The podcast invites listeners to reflect on how healing our own hearts connects to healing the world.
Episodes
Ep. 40 - The Thread Between Traditions with Joshua Michael Schrei
Omid Safi and mythology expert Joshua Michael Schrei explore the shared threads of spiritual traditions, discussing ecstasy, discernment, and the courage to cultivate a heart that becomes a refuge for others.This episode was originally recorded for The Emerald, a podcast that explores the human experience through a vibrant lens of myth, story, and imagination. Brought to life through the
Ep. 39 - The Womb of Love: Feminine Wisdom & Embodied Islam with Willow Brook
Focusing on the feminine side of religion, Omid Safi and Willow Brook express how divine love and connection transcend all binaries. This episode was originally recorded for the Wild Heart Podcast with Willow Brook - a podcast that explores divinity in daily life with themes of love, mysticism, grief as a spiritual path, and sensual embodiment. Learn more: Wild Heart Podcast | On You
Ep. 38 -The Mystical Teachings of Ibn ‘Arabi
Omid Safi discusses Sufi teachings from one of the greatest muslim mystics, an Andalusian sage named Ibn ‘Arabi."When Ibn 'Arabi comes, he sits with all of himself. When he's listening, he listens with all of himself. When it's time to go, he gets up with all of himself. All of him is here, so I can give him all of the love. That's such a practice, and it's such a challenge for all of us
Ep. 37 – The Path of Love, Harmony & Beauty
Illuminating Hazrat Inayat Khan’s teachings on radical love, Omid Safi leads listeners down the Sufi path of love, harmony, and beauty.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Sufi Heart, Omid provides a lesson on:The Sufi tradition of radical love, universal ha
Ep. 36 – Re-Enchanting the World with Joshua Michael Schrei
Re-enchanting the world with God, the beloved, Omid Safi and teacher Joshua Michael Schrei explore the push-and-pull relationship we have with the divine. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This week on Sufi Heart, Omid and Joshua get into:The many types of love we experien
Ep. 35 – Deepening Faith Through Inter-Spirituality with Mike Petrow and Drew Jackson
Omid Safi sits down with Mike Petrow and Drew Jackson from The Center for Action and Contemplation, founded by Franciscan friar Richard Rohr, to explore how a unified approach to spirituality can deepen our faith.This podcast was originally published on the Everything Belongs Podcast, produced by The Center for Action and Contemplation (CFAC).The Center for Action and
Ep. 34 – The Mystery of Love with James Cooke PhD
Getting down to the basics of Sufism, James Cooke and Omid Safi discuss the mystery of love and our enmeshment with God.This time on the Sufi Heart podcast, Omid Safi and James Cooke discuss:Sufism and mystical IslamGetting closer to a divine realityTypes of love within SufismRecognizing that we are interwoven with all thingsPure love as the antidote of egoHow we are enmeshed with GodMaki
Ep. 33 – When Religion Is A Stranger
Exploring what it means to practice Islam in a world filled with evil, Omid Safi explains how strangeness can bring us back home to God.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.In this episode, Omid Safi holds a talk on:Sacred sounds and the movement of the heavenly sph
Ep. 32 – Star Wars, Yoda & Sufism
Omid Safi discusses how modern myths like Star Wars can connect us to Sufism and the mystery of the universe.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Sufi Heart, Omid Safi has a discussion on:The story of Moses in the Qur’anMoses’ teacher, ‘the green one’, and
Ep. 31 – Hazrat Inayat Khan and the Sufi Path of Love
Sharing insights from the path of love, Omid Safi discusses the teachings of Sufi philosopher, Hazrat Inayat Khan.Today’s episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.In this episode of Sufi Heart, Omid Safi explores:The universality of loveComing back to the centerExperiencing God
Ep. 30 – The Lover and The Beloved with Kelly Deutsch
Examining how mysticism hides in plain sight, Omid Safi describes God as love, the lover, and the beloved with guest host Kelly Deutsch.This episode was originally recorded for the Spiritual Wanderlust Podcast, with Kelly Deutsch. Learn more about this series that explores the wild, untamed frontiers of our interior life at spiritualwanderlust.org/podcast This ti
Ep. 29 – "Islam, Iman, Ihsan", Love's Journey in Islamic Spirituality
Pushing beyond the bare minimum of religiosity, Omid Safi inspires listeners to deepen their faith into an ecstatic adoration of God.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenowIn this episode of Sufi Heart, Omid Safi elucidates :Islam and the unity of AllahIman as faith a
Ep. 28 – Rumi and the Path of Radical Love with Taya Mâ
In this interview from the 2023 Mystics Summit, Omid Safi joins Taya Ma for a conversation about Rumi, his main teachings, and how he’s situated on the wider Path of Radical Love.This interview is part of the 2023 Mystics Summit a free online event. For more information, please visit mysticssummit.com. This recording is a copyright of The Shift Network. All rights reserved.In this ep
Ep. 27 – The Rhythm of Expansion and Contraction
Omid dives into the ocean of love, contemplating how the nature of the waves washing ashore and receding back mirrors the human experience.This special episode is from Sharon Salzberg's Living an Authentic Life Summit and is hosted by Andres Gonzalez from the Holistic Life Foundation.Lifetime access to the full summit, featuring all 30 speakers and five days of content, is available here:
Ep. 26 – Spirituality and Conflict Transformation
Omid returns with a timely and flowing discussion on the connection between spirituality and conflict transformation.Join Omid on a heart-centered and spiritually-focused educational tour of Turkey coming up in June 2023: Illuminated Tours - TurkeySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 25 – Spirituality of Seasons
In this episode of Sufi Heart, Omid Safi discusses the spirituality of seasons. We learn to look at Islamic cultures for inspiration on attuning to the sanctity of nature.“We have gained a lot in terms of productivity, but we have also lost a lot in terms of the rhythm of our life, the attunement to nature, and the ability to live a harmonious life”. —Omid SafiSee Privacy Policy at https:
Ep. 24 – Mary and Jesus: A Sufi Perspective on the Christmas Story
Omid Safi offers us a sense of the significance of Christmas, the birth of Jesus, and the sacred experience of Mary in the Islamic tradition.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 23 – Lessons for the Heart: Remembering the Events of 9/11
In this deeply personal episode of Sufi Heart, Omid Safi shares some lessons for the heart by remembering the events of 9/11, and reflects on how we can carry these teachings forward.This talk was originally recorded by: Hicksville Public Schools This podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist:
Ep. 22 – Spirituality and the Marketplace with Abdul-Rehman Malik
Journalist, Abdhul-Rehman Malik, from This Being Human Podcast interviews Omid on the commercialization of spirituality, Rumi's Guest House, reframing emotions, and embracing radical love like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Abdul-Rehman Malik is an award-winning journalist, educator, and organizer. He is a frequent contributor to BBC Radio, offering contemporary perspectives on spirituality. H
Ep. 21 – Anti-Racism As A Spiritual Practice with Simran Jeet Singh
In this special episode, Sikh Activist, Simran Jeet Singh, joins Omid Safi for conversation exploring anti-racism as a spiritual practice.Recognized among TIME Magazine’s 16 people fighting for a more equal America, Simran Jeet Singh is Senior Adviser for Equity and Inclusion at YSC Consulting and a Visiting Professor at Union Seminary. He is a 2020 Equality Fellow with the Open Society F
Ep. 20 – Love, Justice, and Tenderness with Ankhet Rumi
Ankhet Rumi and Omid join together to explore embodying truth through teaching, fighting for social justice, the contemporary American Saints of the Freedom Movement, working with anger, & the divine Sufi poetry and wisdom of Rumi.Returning from a short hiatus, Omid is back with the Sufi Heart podcast, welcoming friend, poet, artist, and fellow podcaster, Ankhet Rumi, to the show. Thi
Ep. 19 – Expanding Our Circle of Compassion
Omid Safi shares wisdom on expanding our circle of compassion, redefining success, the dis-ease of busyness, and how love is synonymous with social justice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 18 – Listening, Suffering, and Rumi with Marilyn Shannon
Omid Safi shares a conversation with Marilyn Shannon about listening from the heart, dealing with suffering as we face a pandemic, and the powerful wisdom of the poet Rumi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 17 – Finding Refuge in Love and Practice
Speaking directly to the global crisis presented by the Coronavirus pandemic, Omid Safi offers a reflection on how we can find refuge in love and our spiritual practice even through the most difficult times of change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 16 - Fireside Chats with Rumi: Religious Pluralism, Prayer, and Presence
Dr. Omid Safi continues to explore the teachings of Rumi, this time focusing on religious pluralism, the essentials for prayer, and returning to a state of presence.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 15 – Fireside Chats with Rumi: Love, Suffering and Illumination
Dr. Omid Safi begins a series of discussions around the teachings of Rumi that illuminates the path of our spiritual journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 14 - Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
Omid Safi offers a look at the life and teachings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, a civil rights hero who had a passion for serving God and mankind equally.Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-72), was one of the leading Jewish theologians and Jewish philosophers of the 20th century. Internationally known as scholar, author, activist, and theologian. Learn more about Rabbi Heschel's life and tea
Ep. 13 – The Conference of the Birds part 2
In this episode of the Sufi Heart Podcast, Omid concludes his exploration of the poem “The Conference of the Birds”.We look at the themes of Sufi poet Farid ud-Din Attar’s poem which represent our own spiritual journey and relationship with God.Be sure to listen to the first part of this story: Ep. 12 – The Conference of the BirdsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a
Ep. 12 – The Conference of the Birds
In this episode of the Sufi Heart Podcast, Omid shares the celebrated literary masterpiece “The Conference of the Birds” from Sufi poet Farid ud-Din Attar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 11 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Message for Today
Ep. 10 – Finding Compassion Amid Chaos
In the wake of the tragic shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, Dr. Omid Safi shares a reflection on responding to chaos with compassion and love.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 9 – Mysticism in the Modern Age
Omid Safi shares a conversation with Kate Green Tripp, from 1440 Multiversity, about engaging in mysticism and the path of love in the 21st century.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 8 – Kharaqani, the Saint Who Breathed with God
In this episode of the Sufi Heart Podcast, Omid explores the life and teachings of the early Sufi mystic Abu al-Hassan al-Kharaqani.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep. 7 - Rekindling Our Tenderness
Omid is invited by Taniya Hussain from the Beat Burnout Summit to talk about the practices that allow us to rekindle the love and tenderness that exists in each of us.Taniya Hussain is a Trauma Recovery & Stress Management Coach & Consultant and the host of the Beat Burnout Summit. Beat Burnout Summit is designed to help social workers and healthcare professionals&n
Ep. 6 – Practice of Compassion
Leslie Langbert joins Omid for a conversation about opening our heart to radical love with the practice of compassion.A licensed clinical social worker, Leslie Langbert has a background as a psychotherapist working with children, youth and adults, and has held leadership roles in the non-profit sector. Leslie is also a certified yoga instructor and is a mindfulness meditation facilit
Ep. 5 – A Practice of Love
How can we develop a practice of love that starts with ourselves and extends into the world?This time on the Sufi Heart Podcast, Omid looks at love as an action that is cultivated from the inside out and shares the sequence of practice necessary for extending our love equally into the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/
Ep. 4 - Welcoming the Tranquil Soul Back to the Divine
This week, Omid looks at how mystics of the Sufi tradition understood the path of love as something that brings us together into fellowship with one another, into communion with nature and unites us with the Divine.Find show notes and resources: https://beherenownetwork.com/sufi-heart-ep-4-back-to-the-divine/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at
Ep. 3 – The Flame of Justice
This week on the Sufi Heart Podcast, Omid reflects on the teachings of social activist Vincent Harding and examines the way that love sparks the flame of justice within us.Fins show notes and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/sufi-heart-ep-3-flame-of-justice/Vincent Harding, a historian, author and activist who wrote one of the most polarizing speeches ever given by the Rev. Dr
Ep. 2 – Sacredness of Love
On this episode of the Sufi Heart Podcast, Omid explores teachings from the Sufi tradition about the sacredness of love, transcending the ego and finding God’s presence in every moment.Find show notes and links: https://beherenownetwork.com/sufi-heart-ep-2-sacredness-of-love/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac
Ep. 1 - The Path of Radical Love
Omid reflects on the aspect of all encompassing love that distinguishes the Sufi tradition. He looks at exchange of love between ourselves and the divine that is celebrated in the beautiful teachings, stories and poems from the Sufi tradition and how this path can awaken us to the abundance of love that exists all around us. Find show notes and links: https://beherenownetwork.com/suf
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