Home of the Saints
The people of divine knowledge, remembrance, and presence are reminders to us of the Prophetic way and are the true inheritors of the timeless wisdom needed to quench the spiritual thirst in all ages.
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Themes
Discover four key themes that shape our exploration of Islamic heritage: Home of the Saints reveals the profound lives of luminaries in Central Asia; As-Shifā’ discusses holistic well-being; Al-Zāwiyah focuses on traditional community centers; and Islamic Art examines the intersection of faith and creativity.
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AS-SHIFĀ’
The art of healing and understanding the rights we owe our body, soul, and heart is fundamental in an age where people have become distant from their natural disposition al fitrah. Knowing the places of things ‘adab’ and our role as vicegerent on this Earth is essential to addressing our internal imbalances that in turn will make us cognizant of our sacred responsibility to the rest of creation.
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Al- Zāwiyah: The corner of blessings
At the heart of traditional Islamic communities were institutions referred to in various ways depending on the locality and cultural heritage: Al-Zawiyya, Khanaqah, Tekke, Darga, and Ribat. These were centers of spiritual cultivation, community (suhba), knowledge (ilm), excellence and beauty (ihsan).
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ISLAMIC ART: DIVINE INSPIRATION
The art of healing and understanding the rights we owe our body, soul, and heart is fundamental in an age where people have become distant from their natural disposition al fitrah. Knowing the places of things ‘adab’ and our role as vicegerent on this Earth is essential to addressing our internal imbalances that in turn will make us cognizant of our sacred responsibility to the rest of creation.
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About Shajarat al-Nur
Shajarat al-Nur is dedicated to reviving traditional cognitive frameworks inspired by the science of the heart – “iḥsan.”
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