The Sufi tradition represents the mystical dimension of Islam, with its adherents—Sufis—pursuing union with God as their ultimate goal. This pursuit is enriched through various expressions such as dance, music, storytelling, art, aesthetic practices, and an array of meditation and spiritual techniques. Central to Sufism is the emphasis on love as the path to God, highlighting the crucial role of the teacher (Sheikh) in guiding the seeker on their spiritual journey. The Quran refers to Israel as “the blessed land,” a designation that holds true across centuries as a vibrant center for Sufi mystics and orders. Notably, Sufism is believed to have originated in the city of Ramla towards the end of the 8th century. Dr. Zeev Ben Arie, a practicing whirling dervish and author of three books on Sufism in Israel, offers insights into this rich tradition. The forthcoming articles will present extracts from his works, shedding light on the profound spiritual legacy of Sufism in the region.
Sacredness Generators in the Shadeli Yashruti Sufi Zawiya in Acre, Charismatic planning in the Acre Zawiya, Unifying Duality, Sublime Extraordinary, Fractal Complexity, Connecting Center in the Zawiya, courtyard planning
The Story of the renewed Sufi Zawiya (center) in Acre and the Person who was responsible for its building Omar Rais..the world spiritual center of a new sufi order called Shadli Yashruti, that was established in Israel at the end of the 19th century
Emergence of the Shadeli Yashruti order, Abu Al Hassan Shadeli, Sheikh Ali Nur Al-Din, Beginnings in Tarshiha, The Zawiya in Acre, The new Teachings, Extracts from the Book Two that are One
The great Sheikhs of the Shadeli Yashruti order, Ibn Arabi, Ibrahim Yashruti, Al Hadi Yashruti, Sheikh Ahmed Yashruti, Doctor Ali Yashruti, Extracts from the Book: Two that are One - The story of Omar Rais
The story of Omar Rais Part one, Karma or Destiny, Childhood in Acre, The fateful meeting , The woman and the children with him, Matawali of the Shadeli Yashruti Order
The story of Omar Rais Part Two, The Sheikh that is inside me, Fulfilling His destiny, Spiritual Father, Contribution to society, The Friend, Extracts from the Book: Two that are One - The story of Omar Rais
The Story of Omar Rais Part Three, Works in the Zawiya, Restoration of the Order's properties, Legal battle, Meetings with Jews, More about his unique spiritual path, Omar’s Personally, Crisis, Death
Shadeli Yashruti Zawiya in Acre, The Takiya hall, The Mashhad, House of Ali Nur Al-Din Yashruti, Diwan of Sheikh Al Hadi Yashruti, Kitchen of the Zawiya, Library and research institute, and more
The meaning of Colors, Symbols and Numbers in the Acre Zawiya, Use od Mandalas, The mandala in the Diwan of Sheikh Al Hadi Yashruti, The plan of the Zawiya courtyards, and more