Prof. Omid Safi ( @brotheromid.bsky.social ) and Dr. Myriam Francois have a free flowing and rich discussion about Islam, American politics, Sufism, Trump, Palestine, and the war on Iran.

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Via @brotheromid.bsky.social: How does Rumi's understanding of the Prophet Muhammad (S) enable us to draw closer to the Prophet? And do we keep in heart the Ihsan dimension of Islam that is grounded and rooted in love, beauty, and mercy--one so beautifully represented by Rumi.

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Omid Safi (@brotheromid.bsky.social) offers a talk for Tokat Institute and Sufi Corner at noon EDT May 20, 2026 online. This lecture explores ‘ishq as the power that unites God, humanity, and the cosmos. Free with registration. tokatinstitute.org/safi

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"The whole of my life is summed up in these three phrases: I used to be raw Then I was cooked Now, I am on fire." -Rumi Professor Safi taught me that I could go from raw to cooked--that I could yearn to be on fire. And not from vanity, either. That I might heat others as he did for me.

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I have been sick with worry all day refreshing my feed as I read about Iranians forming human chains to defend their homes. This made me laugh. God protect the Iranian, Lebanese and Palestinian people from these monsters.

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