SufiCorner

On Saturday, April 4th, 2026, we were honored to sit in the presence of profound insight and sincere reflection. Through the voices of our speakers, we explored the depths of female spirituality in Islam, not as an abstract concept, but as something living, breathing, and embodied. We were reminded that spiritual knowledge is not only transmitted through texts, but through lived experience, care, struggle, and love.

We are deeply grateful to our moderator, Garrett Graddy-Lovelace, for guiding this conversation with such thoughtfulness and care. And to our distinguished speakers, Aisha Gray Henry, Maria Massi Dakake, Farah El-Sharif, and Hina Khalid, thank you. Thank you for your generosity, your wisdom, and your sincerity. Each of you offered something invaluable, opening windows into the richness of our tradition and the depth of women’s spiritual lives within it.

We reflected on the hidden dimensions of the tradition, on love as a force that transforms, on knowledge as both a gift and a responsibility, and on spiritual agency as something deeply rooted in both inward and outward life. Each voice we heard illuminated a different path, yet all paths converged toward a shared truth: that the spiritual legacy of women in Islam is rich, essential, and enduring.

To everyone who joined us, your presence is part of what made this gathering meaningful. Spaces like this are not only built by those who speak, but by those who listen with openness and intention.

As we leave, may we carry forward what we have received. May we continue to seek knowledge with humility, to cultivate love in our hearts, and to honor the spiritual contributions of women in our communities and beyond.

Thank you all for being part of this gathering. May what we have shared continue to grow within us, and may it benefit others through us.

Book Launch & Discussion: A Sourcebook in Global Philosophy
with Prof. Mohammed Rustom

As part of SufiCorner’s Spring Term and Intellectual Series 2.0, we are pleased to host a special book launch, discussion, and signing with scholar Mohammed Rustom on April 5.

Rustom is a leading scholar of Islamic philosophy and religion whose work explores metaphysics, Qur’anic interpretation, and the global scope of the Islamic intellectual tradition. Through his scholarship, he has helped bring classical philosophical writings into conversation with contemporary thought while preserving their original intellectual context.

His latest work, A Sourcebook in Global Philosophy, challenges narrow philosophical canons by presenting foundational texts from multiple traditions side by side. The book offers a broader vision of philosophy rooted in intellectual diversity, historical depth, and shared inquiry across civilizations.

Join us for a morning conversation with the author followed by a book signing.

☕ Coffee and pastries will be served.

📅 Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM (EST)
📍 Location: SufiCorner Arts, Books & Café
202 Bellevue Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043

💻 Also available live online via Zoom

Free event. Registration required. Link in bio.

We are delighted to invite you to the SufiCorner Annual Community Iftar & Concert on February 28th, 2026, featuring the renowned Amir Vahab. 🌙

Ramadan is a sacred time for reflection, gratitude, and spiritual renewal, a moment to pause, reconnect with our inner selves, and strengthen the bonds of community. This special evening offers the perfect setting to experience all of this together. Join us as we break our fast with a delicious Iftar, surrounded by friends, family, and fellow seekers of peace and reflection.

As the sun sets over New York, let the soulful melodies of Amir Vahab guide you into a night of contemplation, harmony, and joy. This gathering is more than a meal or a concert, it’s a shared experience of heart and spirit.

Date & Time: February 28th, 2026 | Saturday | 5PM-7PM EST
Where: 45 E 22nd St, New York, NY 10010
Registration: suficorner.org/iftar

Registration is required for you and your guest(s). Link in bio.
Questions: [email protected]