About the IAS
The International Association of Sufism (IAS) was founded by the great twenty-first century Sufi Masters Seyedeh Dr. Nahid Angha and Shah Nazar Seyed Dr. Ali Kianfar. With the help of scholars, educators, translators, and artists interested in the discipline of Sufism, the Association has grown into an international peace-keeping and community building organization ... [more]

Events and Classes
The IAS sponsors a variety of educational and inspirational events. Classes are offered directly through the Institute for Sufi Studies, on-line through the Internet, and at other educational institutions. Facilitators are all practitioners of Sufism and teachers in many diverse disciplines, including religion, literature, psychology, philosophy, sociology, and physics ... [more]

Historical Events
The IAS has promoted, sponsored, and participated in a large number of international, historical gatherings in order to promote peace and understanding in the spirit of Sufism. From Cape Town to Dallas, Sydney to Paris, Tashkent to Seattle, read reports and view photos from selected events ... [more]

Education Center
The IAS promotes education through a variety of methods, including academic classes, lectures, conferences and Sufi gatherings. IAS offers classes, lectures, and workshops on Sufism, Psychology, Music and Poetry, Interfaith issues, and many other subjects in the San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Seattle Area, throughout the United States and the world ... [more]

Articles on Sufism
As a tool for researchers and practitioners, the IAS regularly posts articles related to the study, practice, and discipline of Sufism. These articles are valuable tools to aid you in your exploration of the meaning of Sufism ... [more]

Words of Wisdom
We are pleased to offer Words of Wisdom as a gift to our sisters and brothers in Sufism. Each month, the IAS will feature an inspirational message from great Sufi scholars ... [more]