Shah Nazar Seyed Ali Kianfar, Ph.D. is a renowned Sufi Master, a disciple of Moulana Shah Maghsoud, of the Uwaiysi School of Sufism. Dr. Kianfar began studying Erfan under the guidance and supervision of his Master of Tariq, Moulana Shah Maghsoud, and was appointed by him to teach and lead gatherings. Dr. Kianfar has extensive studies in Islamic philosophy and has been teaching Sufism for over thirty years. He has given keynote lectures at colleges and universities in the United States, Australia, and Europe, and has represented Sufism amongst other world religious leaders at conferences organized by UNESCO and other international organizations. He is an internationally published author of numerous books and articles on the subject of Sufism, and is the co-director and co-founder of the International Association of Sufism.

Reflections on Meditation and Prayer
In this two part conversation, Dr. Kianfar offers clear responses to questions about the nature and practice of meditation and prayer: How can meditation and prayer help us discover the meaning of truth, of compassion?How does prayer heal?
Moderated by Heidi Gilpin, Ph.D.
DVD Video 48 minutes
© Ali Kianfar, Ph.D., 2003
$35.00

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NEW RELEASE!
Sufism: The Path of Understanding
An in-depth interview with Shah Nazar Seyed Ali Kianfar, Ph.D. and Seyedeh Nahid Angha, Ph.D. Conducted by Professor Heidi Gilpin, this one-hour interview delves into the heart of Sufism and Islam. VHS. $22.00

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INTERVIEWS WITH SUFI MASTERS

Sufism: The Path of Understanding An in-depth interview with Shah Nazar Seyed Ali Kianfar, Ph.D. and Seyedeh Nahid Angha, Ph.D. Conducted by Professor Heidi Gilpin, this one-hour interview delves into the heart of Sufism and Islam. VHS. $22.00

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SUFISM SYMPOSIUM

The Annual Sufism Symposium is a weekend of unity and self discovery. It is an international gathering of delegates from Sufi Orders of many cultures and backgrounds. Representatives from Bangladesh, Canada, England, Ghana, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, Persia, the Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, Turkey, the United States and many more participated. The Symposium is an opportunity for all to learn about the ancient school of Islamic Mysticism. Music, poems, and Sufi practices help in celebrating a weekend of spiritual empowerment.

A History of Sufism Sufism Symposium 1994 Throughout the weekend, the history and growth of Sufism was presented, in its earliest origin through the evolution of many orders in different parts of the world, to the message of Sufism for the world today. VHS. 7 in Box Set. $250.00.

Principles and Practices of Sufism Sufism Symposium 1995 The hard work of the Association finally flourished by bringing the masters of turuq of tasawouf from far away and close by lands to share their knowledge, experience, teachings and words of wisdom with a wide variety of attendees. Some of which were familiar with the school of Sufism and some were not, but these teachers and organizers made everyone feel at home. VHS. 8 in Box Set. $250.00.