Introduction
In this masterclass originally recorded for Awakenings Academy, Shaykh Hamdi Ben Aissa speaks on the topic of spiritual awakening as the ultimate goal of faith and religion, particularly in al-Islam.
In this illuminating interview, Shaykh Hamdi shares a noble vision for the Muslim community, in particular speaking to they who seek to truly embody and realize the deeper dimension of religion.
This masterclass recording replete with wisdom and knowledge. In sharing, we hope it will be a great benefit to our community.
About Shaykh Hamdi Ben Aissa
Originally from Tunisia, Shaykh Hamdi Ben Aissa has a professional background in the study of law, yet his true passion has been the study of religion and spirituality. His earliest studies began first and foremost with his father, after whom he went on to continue learning with other great shaykhs of wilaya, they who are teachers not just of information, but whose primary goal is transformation.
Shaykh Hamdi is the director of the Sanad Collective and the founder of the Rhoda Institute. Together with his wife, Ustadah Shehnaz, Shaykh Hamdi conducts the Lotus Blossom Retreat.
That’s so amazing, I need super powers and energy for my entire life
Aameen Aameen Ya Rabb to all of Shaykh Hamdi Ben Aissa’s du’a.
This is such a breath of fresh air. Masya Allah. Alhamdulillah.
The awakening to the divinity and oneness of the universe, being conscious of the oneness of all life, is the mystical heart of all religions. May God grant us this Most Sublime Vision. “Look at yourself. You came into this world, but what you have to realize is that you came from Him and you must return to Him. The light within you has to merge with that One Light. Then the dark show of life will disappear.” ― M.R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen, Come to the Secret Garden: Sufi Tales of Wisdom