The global order today is tumultuous and unsettled.Chaos and disorder have become stark realities at every level individual, familial,societal and national. Humanity now stands at a critical crossroads,where material abundance,success,glamour and wealth are readily available yet inner turmoil,distraction and dissatisfaction have created a space of spiritual anarchy crushing the very foundations of our families, societies and nations.In such a juncture of crisis,a compelling path to liberation emerges in the embrace of Sufi spirituality.To navigate the storms of global disorder,we must pursue moral refinement,personal growth and the purification of the self.A peaceful mind is essential to endure outer turmoil and that peace emerges only through the cultivation of the soul the heart the intellect and the spirit.This journey of Tasawwuf self-purification and spiritual discipline is the necessity of the crucial time.
Almost all religions converge on one essential truth: external success alone can never nourish the human spirit.To soothe the restless mind and discover inner peace,most religious traditions advise the cultivation of mindfulness and love.Islam, through the teachings of the Qur’an, strongly encourages this inward journey this commitment to reflection and spirituality.The spread of Islam in South Asia bears testimony to this spiritual emphasis.It was the message of peace and harmony brought by Sufi mystics from the Arab,Persian and Afghan regions that touched the hearts of local Hindus and followers of other beliefs.This appeal to spiritual love and coexistence inspired many to embrace Islam,laying the foundation for the faith’s profound roots and flourishing presence in this region today.Even as adherents of Islam,many have failed to protect themselves from the erosion of spirituality and the rising wave of global inhumanity.Compounded by the aggression of the age marked by confusion,aimlessness and a collapse of order in both personal and professional spheres the Muslim world,particularly its youth, finds itself adrift.Apathy, restlessness a loss of joy and a deepening inability to focus have taken root on an alarming scale.It is from this profound need for spiritual renewal that the Sufi Spiritual Foundation emerged a clarion call to revive the essence of Sufi spirituality,awareness and ideals through the path of divine love devotion and inner transformation.Anchored in the enlightening guidance of the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah,and deeply inspired by the legacy of the Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.) and the luminous lives of Sufi saints,the Foundation has, over the past decade,dedicated itself to awakening hearts particularly among Bengali-speaking Muslims and the youth.Its mission is to cultivate spiritual depth,moral clarity and a compassionate,inclusive society where Islamic values take root and flourish, guiding a new generation shaped by both faith and knowledge.
If Islam is comprehended as a grand narrative, then spirituality sits at the heart of its message.And if Islam is imagined as a flower, spirituality is its alluring fragrance subtle,essential and transformative. When the inner self is immersed in that fragrance there is no room left for division or discrimination.The heart transcends worldly judgments and becomes capable of expressing unconditional love for all creation.
Sufi spirituality enunciates this aroma of Islam its inward beauty, its call to refinement of the soul. But today,the Muslim world finds itself adrift,detached from the core appeal of Islam.Ignorance, alienation and confusion have become all too common.While globalisation and materialistic education may offer outward success,they have simultaneously sown disorder,inertia and inner chaos.This crisis is not local it is global.What is strikingly absent in much of today’s Islamic discourse is Ilm al-Tasawwuf the knowledge of spiritual refinement.This absence has created a profound vacuum.To help young people navigate this moral and spiritual disarray,the Sufi Spiritual Foundation has been working with quiet persistence: reviving the message of love, rekindling the soul, and guiding a generation back to the heart of the faith.
Over the course of a decade, the Sufi Spiritual Foundation has grown into a multidimensional institution that promotes Sufi heritage,culture, consciousness and ideals while actively engaging in service and research.Its activities now extend across 25 districts in all eight divisions of Bangladesh, signifying a steady expansion of its vision and outreach.Human beings it seems, are never fully content.True fulfilment remains elusive.Likewise, no contemporary system of governance or social structure has succeeded in liberating people from suffering,poverty and despair yet few are willing to scrutinize the roots of this failure.The reasons lie deep within the human condition, and this is precisely where Sufism becomes indispensable.A misalignment between desire and need,the quiet nurturing of selfishness and resentment and a fractured sense of certainty and doubt have together led to a profound existential crisis.Even in the midst of abundance,we struggle to confront our deepening loneliness.For those seeking shelter from this inner disquiet,the Sufi Spiritual Foundation offers a meaningful path through workshops,courses and seminars that explore the profound meanings of the Qur’an,promote Islamic scholarship and literature and explore their relevance in guiding modern life.Through its Sufi Meditation Method courses,the Foundation encourages practices such as mindfulness,breathwork, concentration and contemplative stillness tools for spiritual awakening mental clarity and emotional resilience.
To nourish sincere engagement with Islamic literature and philosophy,Quranic sciences (Ulum al-Qur’an), principles of exegesis (Usul al-Tafsir),Sufism (Tasawwuf), the objectives of Islamic law (Maqasid al-Shari‘ah),prophetic biography (Usul al-Sirah) and the intellectual history of Islamic thought and civilization,the Sufi Spiritual Foundation has launched a dedicated academic wing titled the Sufi Spiritual Academy.This platform serves as a centre for study, reflection, and scholarly exploration providing seekers with a structured path to spiritual and intellectual awakening.In authorization of ongoing research and writing, the Foundation regularly publishes the Sufinama Journal a reflective space for essays and articles on spirituality, meditations and the Islamic tradition.
Alongside its academic endeavours, the Foundation is facilitating two other institutions: Kaneez Fatema Hifzul Qur’an Model Madrasa, which facilitates the memorization and understanding of the Qur’an and the Alokbartika Library, a resource hub committed to knowledge-sharing and community reading culture. Extending its mission into the domain of social service the Foundation governs Tazrian Shishu Sadan a home for orphans, and Birrul Walidain a care centre for the elderly ensuring that compassion and service remain at the heart of its vision for a spiritually grounded and ethically conscious society.
To devote the self in service of creation is in essence, the truest expression of love for the Creator. Grounded in this realization, the Sufi Spiritual Foundation emerged as a movement devoted to nurturing love, compassion, ethics, and equality in individual,social and national life.Guided by the principles of spiritual awakening and service to the marginalized, it works to cultivate peace through social reform,nourish a renaissance of knowledge,inspire religious practice and reflective thought and sow the seeds of love and harmony in hearts weary with pain and despair.In pursuit of these ideals, the Foundation organizes thematic seminars, symposia and workshops covering Quranic teachings, Prophetic traditions and Sufi philosophy while also conducting research engaging in dialogue with professionals,building bilateral relationships with relevant national and international institutions, and advancing initiatives on mental well-being.These efforts are particularly focused on nurturing a generation of youth whose minds and spirits are attuned to positivity, purpose, and peace.
When asked about the mission of the Sufi Spiritual Foundation, its Chairman young Sufi researcher and author Khaja Osman Faruquee stated:“Our journey began with the aspiration to cultivate an enlightened and spiritually enriched generation. Since Sufi spirituality is profoundly entwined with the beliefs and inner life of the Muslim ummah,it is essential to facilitate its study,practice and authentic literary documentation.At its heart, spirituality is the fragrance of Islam’s inner beauty and we are committed to preserving that essence from distortion.The Foundation was born from a desire to introduce Sufi ideals traditions, and consciousness to the younger generation in an authentic and accessible way.”
He added,“Throughout history, Sufi sages like Jalaluddin Rumi,Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti,Sheikh Saadi, Hafiz and Omar Khayyam have mesmerized the world with the beauty of their language thoughts, and philosophy.Their timeless contributions transcend the bounds of time,place and ethnicity forming a spiritual legacy within world literature.In that very tradition, the Sufi Spiritual Foundation continues to spread the light of spiritual insight.Through research,writing, and regular practice of Sufi meditation we work to implant love, devotion,and compassion into the surface of both personal and social life.Alongside educational ventures like journals, academic institutes, and libraries, the Foundation furthermore runs programs rooted in compassion such as orphan care and elderly homes to uphold the spirit of service and divine love.”
Islam is a religion of peace, harmony, and universal brotherhood.To extend this message of peace across humanity, the Sufi Spiritual Foundation has established the Sufi Centre a beacon of spiritual reflection and renewal.Cheered in a philosophy that shuns provocation and embraces contemplation,Sufi ideals speak through action,not mere words; they call for construction, not destruction; for realism,not fantasy; and for sacrifice and service not indulgence and desire. In its vision to universalize the spiritual wisdom of Sufism, the Foundation invites all across faiths and walks of life with reverence and sincerity, to walk a path of love, peace,and inner awakening.With a promise of light and goodness, the Sufi Spiritual Foundation proceeds with its quiet revolution constructing a world combined with compassion,harmony and divine love.
Writer,
S M Abul Baorkat Akash,
Sufi researcher & Trustee Board member.
Sufi Spiritual Foundation.
