Sufi Arabic with Imam Bilal Hyde Starts Monday, September 13, 2010 At 8:00pm 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6 At the Mentorgarden, 410 Precita St. , San Francisco Discover the mysticism of the Arabic language, letter and sound. This is for beginners who have never studied Arabic, intermediate and advanced students who understand the value of getting deeper and more precision in the language. " " Arabic is having the tongue of a nightingale, pronouncing the Qur'an beautifully. Those who wish to can work on learning verses from the Qur'an appropriate for use in salat, perhaps those suggested from poetry by Rumi. Learn where to place the tongue, teeth, throat. Each letter has a mystical quality, beyond Alif for Allah and Be for Barakah. Come awaken your ear and your heart, and exercise your mind. 11 classes, Suggested Donation $275 (payable in two parts) We are willing to tape this course for those at a distance, but want them to know that there is a great deal of practice and discussion involved. Please contact Hilal Sala to join the class or to make financial arrangements, 510-260- 5668 (hilal_sala@yahoo.com). Contact Huzur Coughlin (neyzen@att.net) about getting copies of the recordings. |
