Jamal Rahman
is a Muslim Sufi, co-minister at
Interfaith Community Church,
and adjunct faculty at Seattle University.
Jamal travels often, co-facilitating workshops
and retreats locally, nationally, and internationally.
He is the author of a book titled: "The Fragrance of Faith - the Enlightened Heart of Islam."
Jamal's passion lies in interfaith community building. He remains rooted in his Islamic tradition but cultivates a 'spaciousness' by being open to the beauty and wisdom of other faiths. Through the process of an authentic and appreciative understanding of other paths, Jamal feels that he is becoming a better Muslim. This spaciousness is not about conversion, but about completion. Jamal has an abiding faith in the power of heart to heart connections to encompass differences and dissolve prejudices. He offers private spiritual counseling for individuals and couples. Jamal is available for interfaith weddings and ceremonies. He offers a variety of classes and workshops, as well as discernment courses for spiritual development.
See info below and visit www.jamalrahman.com for more.

Join JAMAL RAHMAN for a Worship Celebration on the third Sunday of each month at
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH 1763 NW 62nd Street in Ballard beginning at 10:00 AM.
2008 Dates: January 20, February 17, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21. Join the Community Potluck Luncheon following the worship gathering. Jamal can be reached at 206.633.0150, or e-mail at jamalrah@yahoo.com.

Read about "SPIRITUAL DIRECTION IN ISLAM" by Jamal Rahman on Spiritual Directors International website.

JAMAL'S UPCOMING CLASSES, RETREATS and WORKSHOPS:

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS of HINDUISM, BUDDHISM, TAOISM, and ISLAM: OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute at University of WA Redmond Campus. Monday evenings: June 30th ~ August 11th (no class July 21st) 9:30-11:30AM. Information and Registration here.

An Oregon Retreat: Creating Interfaith Community: An Interspiritual Retreat for Transformation and Healing. Monday, August 11–Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
River Run Event Center, Eagle Crest Resort in central Oregon, 7 miles west of Redmond, Oregon. For more info: Judy at 541/923-2238. For registration: Leanne at 541/923-7607.
Program: Monday: Islam, a Sufi Perspective; Tuesday: A Day of Compassion, An Interspiritual Perspective; Wednesday: Teaching Stories and Tools for Healing. Click here for flier.

GETTING THERE: The Cycles of the Spiritual Journey ~ An Interfaith Retreat August 24-28 at Camp Brotherhood, Mt. Vernon, WA. Sunday dinner through Thursday lunch. Download .pdf flyer and registration form here.

Five month class with Jamal Rahman: The BLUSH of the BELOVED ~ I.
Now accepting students! Classes start SEPTEMBER 8th through JANUARY 19th.
This is a course in discernment and spiritual deepening drawing upon the practices, insights and wisdom within Sufism, Buddhism, and Taoism. We will meet Monday evenings 7:00pm to 9:00pm with two Saturday all day retreats 10AM through 4PM Dates to be confirmed. INTERFAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH in Ballard. Pre-Registration is required. To register, email Jamal Rahman or phone 206.633.0150. download .pdf brochure here

Jamal is the author of "The Fragrance of Faith - the Enlightened Heart of Islam."
(published by the Book Foundation (www.thebook.org)