International Association of Sufism

The International Association of Sufism (IAS), a California non-profit, humanitarian organization and a United Nations NGO/DPI, was founded in 1983 to create and provide a global forum for a continuing dialogue amongst Sufis, scholars, interfaith leaders, poets and artists from diverse cultures, nations and schools; to bring together Sufi principles and scientific understanding; and to promote equality and human rights.

Dr. Shah Nazar Dr. Ali Kianfar & Dr. Nahid Angha, Cofounders and Co-directors of IAS

A new series of classes on understanding the Qur’an have been scheduled and registration is available here.

The Annual Inspirational Dinner, a gathering of many spiritual leaders, human rights advocates and academia, was indeed a wonderful and successful event, and our report is here.

Inspiration: Lights of Stillness
is a unique offering in spiritual literature in the genre of Khalil Gibran`s Prophet. Its Forty Reflections provide insight into many of the existential challenges confronting modernity. More information here.

Women’s Wisdom in Action: the Luncheon presentation Lizellen La Follette, MD, will be rescheduled to 2021, date TBD.