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How much Love artwork \u00a9 by ZubinNur<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sufi Ruhaniat International<\/strong>

INCLUSION ~ It could be me<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article draws, with gratitude, on a\u00a0 fuller paper available in English here,<\/a>
prepared by Salima Nuri Eileen Palmer and ZubinNur Westrik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suggestions and guidelines for Inclusivity and Diversity in the SRI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are working here on the cutting edge to open our Path of the Heart to be more conscious and more inclusive. Some research done on the internet shows that few (if any) Sufi Communities are busying themselves with this openness which is surely a significant part of our work\u2026\u201dToward the One\u201d, \u201cLa illaha ilAllah HU\u201d, \u2026 including everyone and everything and not excluding anyone or anything. If anyone it would seem that our Buddhist Sisters and Brothers are leading the way in Inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Looking at our overarching aims and vision \u201cToward the One\u201d it seems essential that we review the wording of our ethical goal. Currently it states: \u201cTo cherish all, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or marital status. \u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suggestion:<\/strong> \u201cWe cherish all beings, it is our intention is to create a safe and inclusive space (haven?) at our meetings, retreats and camps, where all people of every age, ethnicity, cultural heritage and religious background, socio-economic group, ability, sexual orientation and gender identity are welcome and cherished. It is our aim to embody respect for all beings and the inherent dignity of all beings, including our precious planet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Our aim and inspiration is and remains \u201cToward the One\u201d, this implies continually learning and re-orienting to open our awareness to see and\/or find out who are we not yet caring for? We may start off at a disadvantage here, as we can\u2019t see or understand what we don\u2019t know \u2026 and an open and enquiring mind, that evaluates our circles and meetings will (Insh\u2019Allah) begin to notice who is not in our circle? And to enquire as to how we can be more open and available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Through this work we will cultivate our Adab and Khatir. \u201cA respectful attitude is the first and principal thing in the development of personality.\u201d Hazrat Inayat Khan \u201cThe highest expression of love is respect.\u201d Hazrat Inayat Khan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKhatir means consideration for someone which is shown in the form of respect, help or service\u2026 for a Sufi, this quality becomes their moral.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General aim \u2013 Training and raising awareness<\/strong>
Deepening our understanding as individuals, and across the Ruhaniat as an organization, about issues surrounding being inclusive, becoming more aware of unconscious bias, assumptions, stereotypes\u2026 we all have them. Finding and working with the very simple barriers to inclusion that we have the power to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Raising consciousness and awareness of the necessity of Inclusion. This is our core business as people heading (Insh\u2019Allah) \u2018Toward the One\u2019. As we do this raising of our awareness, we will surely become more comfortable with our own quirks and areas of discomfort. This is a basic message of inclusion which is about ALL OF US, and all of our inner and outer family. In Soulwork terms our inner family will also become more integrated and at home with each other. This is a basic message of inclusion which is about ALL OF US and all of our inner and outer family.<\/li>
  2. Looking into our own hearts to see how wide (or limited) our own understanding of inclusion is. It\u2019s easy on our Path of the Heart, to sit back and feel very sure that \u2018We are already doing this.\u2019 Whereas when we are \u2018on the receiving end\u2019 of our inclusion, we may find we (as Ruhaniat) are not as accessible as we think we are.<\/li>
  3. We need to look at our overarching vision and aims and work out a strategy to be truly more inclusive. This is an on-going process. We may think or feel we are doing this work of inclusion for \u2018others\u2019\u2026 who is \u2018the other\u2019? It could be me, it could be you any day, any moment. Part of the raising of awareness is the understanding and embodiment of: \u2018there is no other\u2019, and the real-eyes-ation\u2026 it could be me at any moment. No one has a guarantee of good health, many of us are entering or in the last stages of life\u2026 We need to make these quantum leaps for the good of the whole and we are part of that whole.For Recommendations please see the full document!<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Sufi Ruhaniat International INCLUSION ~ It could be me This article draws, with gratitude, on a\u00a0 fuller paper available in English here,prepared by Salima Nuri Eileen Palmer and ZubinNur Westrik. Suggestions and guidelines for Inclusivity and Diversity in the SRI We are working here on the cutting edge to open our Path of the Heart … <\/p>\n

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