“O my Lord, confer upon me the honour of contemplating the lights of Your Pure Holiness, and the support of manifesting the power and authority of Your Intimacy, so that I may be turned according to the glories of the knowledges [which flow] from Your Names, and that this variability may disclose to me the secrets of every atom of my being in every sphere that I contemplate.” —Ibn ‘Arabi, “Wednesday Morning Prayer”, Prayers for the Week
Embark on a transformative journey with Ibn 'Arabi's mystical prayers.
Discover the profound wisdom of Ibn 'Arabi, renowned as "the greatest teacher" in the Islamic tradition. Join us for a special weeklong offering on Zoom, where we will delve into his book, Prayers for the Week.
During this immersive experience, we will take turns reading the prayers aloud, allowing their depth to resonate within us. Engage in reflective group discussions following each prayer, fostering meaningful connections and insights.
The sessions will feature Pablo Beneito and Stephen Hirtenstein's translation of Prayers for the Week, with the text provided onscreen. You are welcome to join as many sessions as you wish, as this is a drop-in event.
Ibn 'Arabi's prayers are multi-layered and deeply personal — encompassing devotion, philosophy, relationship to the divine, and the essence of the heart. Their rich layers reveal hidden patterns, structures, and meanings, inviting us to explore their rhythm, grammar, numerology, symbolism, and references to the Qur'an.
These prayers exemplify a profound and multi-dimensional engagement with the divine, fostering a direct dialogue with the mystery at the core of our spiritual practice. They serve as a powerful form of personal devotion and provide inspiration for further exploration.
We’ll begin this journey by coming together to commemorate Ibn 'Arabi's 858th birthday on July 28th. We invite you to celebrate his legacy with us!
Join us on this transformative journey, where the beauty and wisdom of Ibn 'Arabi's prayers await. Reserve your spot now and immerse yourself in this profound experience.
Here is the schedule. Each session will be 30 minutes and the prayers take 5-20 minutes to read depending on length. Note that the evening prayers are named as “Eve Prayer” for the next day — traditionally in Islam and Judaism the day starts in the evening.
Friday July 28th 5pm PT/8pm ET: Ibn ‘Arabi’s 858th Birthday Commemoration & The Opening Prayer
Saturday July 29th 5pm PT/ 8pm ET: Sunday Eve Prayer
Sunday July 30th 8am PT/ 11am ET: Sunday Morning Prayer
Sunday July 30th 5pm PT/ 8pm ET: Monday Eve Prayer
Monday July 31st 8am PT/ 11am ET: Monday Morning Prayer
Monday July 31st 5pm PT/ 8pm ET: Tuesday Eve Prayer
Tuesday August 1st 8am PT/ 11am ET: Tuesday Morning Prayer
Tuesday August 1st 5pm PT/ 8pm ET: Wednesday Eve Prayer
Wednesday August 2nd 8am PT/ 11am ET: Wednesday Morning Prayer
Wednesday August 2nd 5pm PT/ 8pm ET: Thursday Eve Prayer
Thursday August 3rd 8am PT/ 11am ET: Thursday Morning Prayer
Thursday August 3rd 5pm PT/ 8pm ET: Friday Eve Prayer
Friday August 4th 8am PT/ 11am ET: Friday Morning Prayer
Friday August 4th 5pm PT/ 8pm ET: Saturday Eve Prayer
Saturday August 5th 8am PT/ 11am ET: Saturday Morning Prayer
Offered at no charge. Registration valid for all sessions.