The Layla Calling
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Layla calls you to…
Layla is the essence of a timeless love story. Qays, overwhelmed by his love for her, became known as “Majnun Layla”, he who is mad with love for Layla. Majnun's soul was captivated by Layla; she was all he could see, all he could feel. His heart was so consumed by her love that it became his existence, until he eventually surrendered to that love entirely.
In Sufi tradition, Layla symbolises the divine love for Allah, the Beloved. The poets and seekers speak of this sacred love, a longing that burns deeply within the soul, drawing them ever closer to the Divine. Layla is within us all. We are both the lover and the beloved. And when we awaken to Layla’s call within, like Majnun, the yearning ignites so intensely that it pulls us towards the path of self-discovery and transformation, bringing us closer to the Truth. You are here because you heard Layla’s call and answered with your heart, “Here I am, my Beloved.”
The Layla Calling aims to nurture a loving, embracing space for a community of individuals and families of various faiths, cultures and ages who are searching for a way to find their true selves and are longing to live a life of peace, harmony, justice, mercy and freedom. Through our activities, we seek to enhance the wellbeing and health of the community by promoting a heart-oriented approach to self-care through meditation, workshops, retreats, healing, and community meeting spaces.
Layla is the essence of a timeless love story. Qays, overwhelmed by his love for her, became known as “Majnun Layla”, he who is mad with love for Layla. Majnun's soul was captivated by Layla; she was all he could see, all he could feel. His heart was so consumed by her love that it became his existence, until he eventually surrendered to that love entirely.
In Sufi tradition, Layla symbolises the divine love for Allah, the Beloved. The poets and seekers speak of this sacred love, a longing that burns deeply within the soul, drawing them ever closer to the Divine. Layla is within us all. We are both the lover and the beloved. And when we awaken to Layla’s call within, like Majnun, the yearning ignites so intensely that it pulls us towards the path of self-discovery and transformation, bringing us closer to the Truth. You are here because you heard Layla’s call and answered with your heart, “Here I am, my Beloved.”
The Layla Calling aims to nurture a loving, embracing space for a community of individuals and families of various faiths, cultures and ages who are searching for a way to find their true selves and are longing to live a life of peace, harmony, justice, mercy and freedom. Through our activities, we seek to enhance the wellbeing and health of the community by promoting a heart-oriented approach to self-care through meditation, workshops, retreats, healing, and community meeting spaces.
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What is Sufi Healing?
Sufi Healing focuses on uncovering and addressing the hidden spiritual, psychological, emotional, and energetic dimensions of illness or discomfort. By transforming these deeper, often unseen aspects of an ailment, the outward symptoms can sometimes shift as well. This approach involves accessing the light of God, which works to purify and heal the root causes of the issue. Sufi Healing integrates well with conventional Western medicine. This unique method of healing is taught at the Institute of Spiritual Healing and the University of Sufism.
We are pleased to have a growing network of trained healers who offer both 15-minute exploratory sessions and 1-hour healing sessions. If you’d like to explore this further, click here to request a session, and we will connect you with one of our healers.
We are pleased to have a growing network of trained healers who offer both 15-minute exploratory sessions and 1-hour healing sessions. If you’d like to explore this further, click here to request a session, and we will connect you with one of our healers.
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Support a Beloved to Attend the Caravan of Light: Sufi International Gathering
Would you be willing to help others attend this special event in Oxford this June? Many beloved community members face financial challenges, and your donation -even a little- can make a big difference. Click the link now to support their attendance and spread the joy!
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- London, England, United Kingdom