The Next Episode
Saadi Shirazi was a 13th century poet, scholar, and visionary. Shirazi was well known in his time for his many literary talents. Among his most popular works is his book Gulistan (The Rose Garden) which was partially translated to French in 1643 and then fully translated to Latin in 1651. By 1654, Gulistan and another work, Bustan (The Orchard), two masterpieces of Persian literature, were translated into German. For over 800 years, Shirazi has been a source of inspiration and happiness in the East and the West. In the first two sessions, we will discover Shirazi’s message of love, compassion, and happiness.
Session 1 - What makes us human?
Session 1 – We will explore Shirazi’s deep understanding of the relationship between the human being and his Creator. We will also delve into his invaluable insights on the exalted station of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Session 2 - Obedience & Gratitude
Session 2 –We will explore Shirazi’s insights about obedience & gratitude, and what we can achieve through these essential acts of worship.
The Alchemists
Let’s embark on this spiritual journey toward a life of discovery, purpose, and meaning with the sages and saints of the past!
The Power of Pain
The Life and Teachings of
Mawlana Rumi
From Sinners to Saints
The Life and Teachings of
Abul-Hasan Hujwiri
The Mysteries of the Self
The Life and Teachings of
Iqbal Lahori
The Journey
Alchemists of Happiness is an online course designed around the fundamental teachings and invaluable spiritual insights from the great corpus of Persian literature on the concept of happiness. We will examine what these great poets and gnostics said about understanding happiness, its pursuit in this life, and how to secure it in the next. Mawlana Rumi said, “I have no sadness or depression, for I have turned my heart into an abode of happiness.” How do we turn our hearts into an abode of splendor and joy, and remove sadness, depression, pain and anxiety? As we delve deep into the teachings of these great men and women of God, our hope is to ultimately come to understand what they inherently have known all along–happiness is not the roaring sound of laughter, rather it is the steadfast smile of the heart. Let’s embark together on this spiritual journey to help unlock a more meaningful life, and, Insh Allah eternal happiness.
