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Islamic Sufi Order Of Qadiri Rifai Tariqa Of The Americas

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29 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

HeartNet Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/31/2019

The above organization supports and promotes love, peace, unity towards goodness and has brought awareness on helping the environment and the world. We have started our very own vegetable garden and use biodegradable cleaning products to protect all creation from harmful chemicals. Thank you for all the education and support in living holistic lives that benefit not only human beings but all of creation

Rehaz B. Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/21/2018

The Qadiri Rifai Tariqa of the Americas is a very well established Sufi organisation committed to serve humanity regardless of religion, race, status, etc. with high standards principles and virtues. It emphasizes on education, holds interfaith and spiritual forums for unity and harmony. It gives special attention in educating and helping our youth, creating awareness for each and everyone to be responsible and work very hard for a peaceful, positive and clean environment.The last nine years I spent with this organisation are the best years of my life.

Nizreen Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/19/2018

My life changed. And continues to evolve. In so many little and big ways. For the better. Always. Being a part of AQRT has showed me how trust makes the unthinkable happen. Just love these awesome people!

Dazzlin H. Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/19/2018

These types of organisation have great importance in people lives especially in mine. This is because the AQRT Sufi order focuses on an ongoing learning process be it spiritually, scientifically and materially.

Since I have integrated this group, I have learnt things that maybe I would never know till I die. I have learnt to view life from another perspective.

In this group, I have experienced a great sense of peace of mind.

The AQRT Sufi Order have as their main objective to spread love, to establish peace among each other, to be in solidarity and to spread goodness all around the world.

Thank you for everything that AQRT Sufi order is doing for us and for the world.

Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/18/2018

[Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] are really some of the most helpful people I have ever met. Such an inspiration for humanity.

infinizero Donor

Rating: 5

07/17/2018

The members of QRT are humble, friendly and very efficient so when you join a weekly Zikr, you feel welcome, and the food is good.On top of that, this is the only Sufi organization in the US which is lead by a living Shaykh (Saint) and so the [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] are vibrant with energy, the teachings are always updated and fresh, and the healing works and has zero side effect. Plus they are very open minded.

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General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

05/02/2017

I have been with the Tariqa since 2011 because I felt a strong connection with [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and back then I was a walking energy storm that needed balance, their specialty. One day in London I was suffering from a sharp pain in the lower abdomen, [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] waved his hand and it disappeared, he said "air bubbles from the yoga you've been practicing". This sums up the Tariqa: always simple, helping without fanfare and grounding you in reality with eyes on the Ultimate Prize: The Great Everything.The Tariqa travels a lot, humbly helping communities and having a good time doing so with a penchant for good food and loads of beautiful happenings that words cannot describe.

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Rubina G. Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/10/2018

Being a part of this organization for the past 10 years has brought knowledge, enlightenment, joy and peace in all areas of my family and my life. We have learnt what it means to love your fellow human as you love yourself, share our time, effort, money with humanity for the sake of love, peace, unity for goodness, taking care of Mother Earth through recycling, the use of solar panels to save electricity, growing our own vegetables as much as we can, using biodegradable cleaning material that preserves the earth rather than destroys it via chemicals. Keeping our thoughts positive and having a good opinion of people, always doing our best to be kind and generous, living a life where we are much more open minded and there’s a willingness to serve the Almighty by serving humanity.

Learning that action speaks louder than words and doing the best we can to live in this way.

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Gussein Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/05/2017

May you be blessed from the source of all blessingsFrom yet a youthful age, it bas been a great privilege growing up with the inculcation of the philosophy and practice of Spiritual Sciences. Islam teaches me to be in a constant state of acceptance to The [Info removed for confidentiality purposes]. And the path of [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] enables me to get thereAqrt has made me aware of my life's meaning. Outlining and filling in the color allowing me to be alive, aligning me with the purpose of my life through love and loving. AQRT has cultivated a global environment of experiencing the gift of life, and being in service to The Light that keeps all life alive. For more information please visit http://aqrtsufi.org/

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Sofia Adam Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/31/2017

I met with [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and introduced to the organisation on his first trip to South Africa year 2000 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and have been in contact since. It was in the year 2010 that I became an active member of this remarkable organisation in which every activity is born and carried out with love. I have also been a member and part of the board of the Durban Ansari Youth group since it was established by [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and currently Chairperson of the younger category of the Youth Group. I have travelled to Cape Town and Turkey attending the organisations workshops and learning through [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and his wife [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] which has been invaluable. I feel extremely grateful and blessed to be apart of such an organisation. There is more information about AQRT website http://www.aqrtsufi.org

Abida Donor

Rating: 5

05/26/2017

Hi there,

I have been a member of this organization for 5 years. It has made a huge difference in my understanding of God, life and our world. The voluntary work undertaken as indicated on the website aqrtsufi.org is proof of the number of lives they serve.

Regards,

Abida

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Iliona Donor

Rating: 5

05/19/2017

I first met [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] in 2008, and from 2009 have studied with them and worked with the organization. They have been always true to their word, and their teaching is genuine, helping their students on the path to consciousness in a community of souls dedicated to peace, love and togetherness in goodness. I continue to learn from them and would always wish to support this organization. They have a healing message for humanity that is at the same time very down to earth and practical.

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Birguel Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/18/2017

On a trip in 2014 through Turkey, recommended by [Info removed for confidentiality purposes], I met [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and his beautiful wife [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] first. Just beeing very grateful to be a member of the AQRT since the last 3 years. One of the guiding principles of this organization "Love, Peace and Togetherness" conects in harmonic way with my spiritual and professional work. Respectful, careful and loving support between different communities and cultures. In addition to teaching and educating the younger generation for a peaceful and better interaction. Interfaith helps to be aware and responsible for a peaceful and positive environment.

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/16/2017

I am connected to AQRT through [Info removed for confidentiality purposes], Head of The German branch of this Tariqa, for more than 15 years. I consider The Teacher and The Teachings as indispensable in the process of learning to discriminate between Truth and illusions. Otherwise I would be hopelessly lost in the traps of a deluded mind. I am very grateful for the Love and support. It is a Living Tradition of enormous value!

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ShameemBaichoo Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/15/2017

AQRT is a well established Sufi organisation with firm commitment to serve humanity. Anchored with principles and virtues which reach high standards. Emphasize on education, encourage people to be knowledgeable for a better interaction between communities. Interfaith and spiritual forum for unity and harmony. Helping and educating our youth to be more aware and responsible for a peaceful and positive environment.

I am happy and grateful to be a member of the AQRT for the past 8 years

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Nazeemah Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

05/11/2017

Having connected with this organisation in Durban, South Africa 6 years ago, has taught me about the realities of living as human beings on earth. The stark contrast to the direction that the world is taking under human control, is glaring. I have been privileged to initiate a youth wing of the organisation, under guidance and instruction of [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and [Info removed for confidentiality purposes], and their representatives. 6 years later, the youth have grown into people who will fly the flag of love, peace and unity for the good of all. They now manage the youth wing on their own, and have shown maturity towards their responsibilities to all of creation. Being a professional involved with the harms and ills of society, it was a breath of fresh air to involve the youth in constructive efforts, and to find a sanctity of love, peace and unity for the good of all. Being aligned with spiritual beliefs has also shown scientifically to have positive benefits on coping and mental health. May the organisation, and it's cause flourish.

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Nishaat Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/10/2017

This is an organisation that undoubtedly lives by its motto!Love, Peace, Togetherness, for the Good of All resonates in everything that this organisation promotes, starting at the very top, with the head of the organisation, [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and his wife [Info removed for confidentiality purposes], and everyone else associated with it. I am fortunate to have been a part of AQRT since 1998, and been witness to its remarkable growth, touching many lives along the way, in South Africa since 2000, when the head of the organisation visited SA for the first time. With Centres in four major cities in SA, AQRT has established itself as a meaningful contributor to uplifting the lives of all people, in the various communities that its members and volunteers are a part off. With the focus on spirituality, [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] have lovingly inspired scores of people, here in SA, and around the world, to give off themselves selflessly and to strive towards creating communities of caring human beings. Its a privilege to be a part of this wonderful AQRT family, of loving and caring souls, selflessly and sincerely helping, serving and caring for people, and the environment, that we live in.Visit the website of AQRT on www.aqrtsufi.org to find out more.

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Canan Board Member

Rating: 5

05/10/2017

I have been a member of this organization since 1998, have worked as a volunteer on various projects since 2006, and currently serve as a member of the board of directors. Interfaith activities are especially important to AQRT and we have established strong bonds with faith leaders and church members in our respective communities. Under the guidance and direction of our spiritual leaders, [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and his wife, [Info removed for confidentiality purposes], the work that this organization does to further peace, love, and togetherness for the good of all is at the core of AQRT. I have witnessed this at work again and again as our members reach out with open hearts to help anyone who has expressed a need for assistance with difficult issues they are faced with. May AQRT continue to be a beacon of light for humanity, the environment, and this planet we share at this moment in time.

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siriusrex Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/09/2017

I have been a student of the Australian branch of the Tariqa since 2003, studying under [Info removed for confidentiality purposes]. Finding [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and the Tariqa changed my life, and brought me to an understanding of what love and peace truly mean. I have met so many beautiful souls while on this journey. The Shaykhs of the Tariqa have helped me and healed me through many difficult times, and most importantly they have helped me become less attached to suffering and more generous. May they continue to shine the divine light throughout the world.

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Gasan Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/08/2017

I have been a member of the Tariqa since 2003 and grew up practicing the philosophy of peace, love and togetherness enshrined within this Tariqa, it has been a journey of positivity and love and has has changed my outlook on life for the better, developing a consideration and love for humanity and creation on the whole respecting and observing the divine in these aspects, may the Tariqa continue its positive teachings and activities in spreading love, peace and togetherness across the world.

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H3arTneT Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/03/2017

Hi/Peace to one and all. I have been a part of the Islamic Sufi Order of the Qadiri Rifai Tariqa for a decade now. The above organizations has helped us as a family, as a a community as well as a city of Johannesburg, South Africa. [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and his wife [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] have taught our community about sustainable living. Through their guidance we have developed an organic vegetable garden and have embarked on solar engineering. I am training as a Sufi Healer under [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and [Info removed for confidentiality purposes]a guidance and we have developed a healing Centre where we use holistic healing methods to facilitate the healing process. We have also been involved in interfaith talks spreading the message of love, peace and unity for the good of humanity. The above organization is instrumental in spreading love and peace and we are living testimony of this. Rubina Ghoor- South Africa

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Ayseosteo Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/02/2017

I've been attending the group meditations for over 2 years. I first attended when I was going through a very difficult time in my life and was suffering from sever anxiety and panic attacks. I found mindfulness meditation helped me and wanted to explore other types of meditation also. I found the group welcoming, non-judgemental and refreshingly diverse. A mix of men, women of various nationalities and religion all coming together in peaceful unity. I found the whole experience both calming and grounding and was always welcomed like family. The organisation has always been so welcoming and helped me find some peace in a very hectic world and I am hugely grateful to them. I've always found that the organisation really strives to promote peace between all religions, all people and the events they hold are both educational and inspiring. They have been very valuable in my individual self Developement both psychologically/ emotionally and spiritually. I have also attended some of the trips organised to Turkey which have been both educational and exceptional experiences. I have met many other students from around the world who are now also like family. I highly recommend attending one of their gatherings for anyone seeking some peace, anyone seeking some spiritual or self Developement, or anyone quite simply looking for a lovely experience with a friendly, welcoming group to socialise with in a society where we all have become very closed off.

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Ruwaidab Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/02/2017

I am a student of AQRT since 2011 and being afforded an opportunity to be a part of this wonderful organisation has certainly given me a new perspective and purpose in life. Our spiritual teachers foster love, compassion, unity and peace for all of humanity and nature as we are all part of a whole and consciously we strive to serve to get closer to our Creator in selfless service and love. This is a beautiful universal family...Love, Peace and Togetherness for Goodness.

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Soulseacrher Client Served

Rating: 5

05/02/2017

Teachers, who serve humanity with kindness and love for the sake of the pleasure of the Divine. Teachers who work tirelessly to raise seekers on the path to higher levels of understanding, humanity and closeness to the Divine. Preaching the Islamic principles of peace, love and tolerance now so badly needed in today's turbulent world of religious intolerance and ignorance. [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and his wife [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] has worked and travelled internationally to teach and promote these values, preserving the values of humanity, spreading much needed Love and Light to all those in need. Thank you for all you do! May you continue to serve the Divine and help many more Inshallah...

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Haanim Client Served

Rating: 4

05/02/2017

I have been a follower of the AQRT for a few years since 2014. My experience of the organisation is one that is organised around principles of uprightness, virtue,love, peace and togetherness and an organisation that is lovingly maintained by a group of sincere, committed and progressive human- beings that strive to live in harmony with the earth in effecting positive transformation.They serve with conviction and also hold the greater good in mind. All work produced from AQRT is produced with an etiquette of [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and In doing so the quality of their work transcends boundaries and effects greater energetic shifts, individually, communally, globally.To be part of this group and to associate with them is to be apart in a real sense of an organision that is instrumentral in revotionalising the world from fear based consciousness to love infused consciusness.

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Kevingermain Volunteer

Rating: 5

04/27/2017

You will not find a nicer group of people then these folks in the AQRT. Every single person in the AQRT I have ever had the pleasure to know or work with would not ever hesitate one second to share the shirt off of their back to help anyone in need. [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] and his wife [Info removed for confidentiality purposes] are tireless in their conviction to be helpers of humanity. They are such an inspiration! Having been with this organization for almost 20 years I can personally attest the numerous people whom they have fed, assisted, clothed, healed, or just gave emotional support. This is a group that truly practices the beautiful ideals of sufism.

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FatimaB Client Served

Rating: 5

04/01/2017

This organization helps to unite people with similar spiritual mindsets, but also reaches out to the surrounding communities it serves, enriching interfaith dialogue and daily interactions among everyone. Through numerous projects around the world, they are enabling people to better their lives both physically and spiritually regardless of religion, ethnicity, or country of origin. I look forward to seeing them grow and continue their wonderful work in the future.

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baiga78692 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

06/22/2016

I have known the founding members of this order right from its humble beginnings in Michigan in the 1990's. This organization has been doing a lot of spiritual as well as community work irrespective of where they have been based. They are basically a spiritually supporting and serving humanity kind of an organization. I have watched them through the years and have seen them grow worldwide. I strongly recommend to support this organization as their causes are worth your dollars. They are very welcoming and are sociable and are willing to do their best to support anyone in any circumstances. They have been instrumental along with the others to bring Sufism to the West and they are involved in lot of interfaith activities. They need financial support to keep their activities going year around,

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Omeros Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/02/2014

An excellent organization, doing very good work to bring the true Islamic Sufism to people in the USA. They have helped greatly in promoting interfaith understanding and helping people of all creeds and beliefs, find a more balanced and enlightened personal life. Wish them the very best in the future, IA, every success.

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