Ramadan Course 2026/1447: A Journey of Consciousness

Dr. Fawzia Al-Rawi is a renowned Sufi scholar, teacher, and author specializing in the inner dimensions of Islam. With extensive expertise in Islamic mysticism, she explores how traditional Sufi insights can be applied to modern spiritual practice—especially during the sacred month of Ramadan. Dr. Fawzia is celebrated for her poetic yet deeply scholarly approach, guiding listeners and readers toward a transformative journey of self-purification and God-consciousness (taqwā).Her work, notably exemplified in her book The Call of Allah: The Companion to the Month of Ramadan, reflects a commitment to bridging classical teachings with contemporary life.

Dr Lahouari Ramzi Taleb was born and raised in the beautiful coastal city of Oran, Algeria. In his teenage years, he migrated with his family to Montreal and then Toronto (Canada) where he lived there for the past 25 years. Before joiningAUS, he taught courses in Islamic studies at the University of Toronto and University of Western Ontario. His main interest lies with the mystical teachings of the Qur'an, the Hadith, and the Sufi philosophical tradition. He finished his PhD at the University of Toronto on the Sufi mystical thought of Amir Abd al-Qadir al-Jaza'iri (d. 1883), the renowned Algerian freedom fighter, saint and poet.

Cheikh Sufi has a BS degree in Biology from St. Augustine’s College and a MS degree from Indiana University in Secondary Education. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Sufi is an initiate of more than one sufi order and system of Self Realization. He is the first representative of his master, Serigne Saliou Mbacke here in the west. He has traveled to Senegal west Africa 8 times, since 1996, to study the science of the inner path. He lived in Senegal for 2 years, from 2002-2004 , to complete his training on the mystic path. He has self published 11 books with more to come. He is the founder of the Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Sufi School here in the west. He provides the services of: sufi initiation, spiritual guidance, talisman making, spiritual blessing, magic/curse removal, and house blessing and purification. He was made a cheikh by his cheikh, Serigne Modou Seck from the Holy city of Touba in 2016. He is available for lectures, story telling and workshops around the country. Love

Jamila Vicki Davies is practiced in the art of healing as a Murabi in the Shadhdhuliyya Sufi Tariqa. Before becoming a Sufi, she taught hundreds of people the art of opening to the deep silence within as a teacher of meditation in the Vedic tradition. Her love of writing began more than forty years ago and in her master’s practicum in Spiritual Ministry through the University of Sufism, she developed a program of self-discovery and self-reflection called Writing from the Heart, which helps people open to their own deepest wisdom.

A. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate, poetic, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access 'Divine love in everyday life.' When Helwa is not reading at coffee shops, she can be found climbing mountains, camping in deserts, hiking jungles, or reading about black holes.

At the heart of this course lies The Call of ALLAH: A Companion to the Holy Month of Ramadan, a book celebrated for its spiritual warmth and profound depth. Designed to serve as your daily guide throughout Ramadan, this companion offers reflective meditations, heartfelt prayers, and insightful reflections for each day. Within its pages, Dr. Fawzia al-Rawi charts a transformative path, reminding us that “Allah describes this month as the one in which the Qur’an was revealed,” and that fasting serves as a means to deeply engage with the Qur’anic guidance.

Each chapter centers on a core theme—whether fasting, patience, gratitude, or another virtue—seamlessly interweaving Quranic verses, Prophetic insights, and inspiring narratives. The book presents fasting not as a mere hardship but as a sacred gateway to divine guidance and closeness to Allah. By willingly embracing hunger and restraint, we confront our own vulnerabilities, learning to depend wholly on Allah. As the text eloquently states, “Through fasting, we come to realise our weaknesses and how we depend on all of Allah’s gifts, and we experience His love, His closeness and His care for us.”

In these daily reflections, fasting transforms into an act of love, inviting us to open our hearts to the illuminating guidance of the Qur’an and to bask in the divine embrace. With its carefully crafted meditations and supplications for each day, this companion encourages deep contemplation, sincere prayer, and a renewed appreciation for every moment of Ramadan—turning each fast into a personal dialogue with the Creator, filled with wisdom and peace.

Daily readings and audio will be provided. The book is also available for purchase on amazon and kindle

Throughout the course, we will explore 30 distinct themes that capture the essence of this holy month. Each theme corresponds to one day of Ramadan and serves as a doorway to reflection and self-improvement. Here are the thirty themes you’ll journey through, each revealing a new facet of faith and consciousness:

1. Fasting (Ṣawm) – The outer act of restraint and the inner discipline of surrender.
2. Intention (Niyyah) – Beginning with sincerity and purpose each day.
3. God-Consciousness (Taqwa) – Cultivating an awareness of Allah in every moment.
4. Patience (Ṣabr) – Enduring trials and hunger with grace and faith.
5. Gratitude (Shukr) – Thanking Allah for His countless blessings.
6. Reflection (Tadabbur) – Pondering the Qur’an’s signs and our life’s lessons.
7. Qur’anic Guidance (Hudā) – Seeking direction and wisdom from the Holy Qur’an.
8. Dependence on Allah (Tawakkul) – Realizing our need for Him in all things.
9. Generosity (Sadaqah) – Giving freely from what we have, especially while fasting.
10. Compassion & Mercy (Raḥmah) – Extending kindness to others as Allah is Merciful to us.
11. Community (Ummah) – Fostering unity and brotherhood through shared worship.
12. Remembrance (Dhikr) – Keeping the heart engaged in remembering Allah.
13. Forgiveness (Maghfirah) – Seeking Allah’s forgiveness and forgiving others.
14. Purification (Tazkiyah) – Cleansing the soul of sins and impurities.
15. Divine Love (Maḥabba) – Experiencing the love of Allah and loving Him in return.
16. Closeness to Allah (Qurb) – Drawing nearer to God through devotion and prayer.
17. Humility (Tawāḍu‘) – Subduing the ego and recognizing one’s dependence on Allah.
18. Trust in Allah (Tawakkul) – Reliance on God’s plan and timing in every affair.
19. Dignity (Karāmah) – Honoring the self through honor of faith; the noble station of the believer.
20. Self-Discipline – Mastering desires of tongue, eyes, and ears, not just the stomach.
21. Inner Light (Nūr) – Illuminating the heart with the light of faith and Qur’an.
22. Supplication (Du‘ā’) – The art of asking Allah and speaking to Him from the heart.
23. Revelation (Waḥy) – Honoring the month of the Qur’an’s revelation and its impact on humanity.
24. Charity (Zakāh & Sadaqah) – Purifying our wealth and soul by giving to those in need.
25. Empathy – Feeling others’ pain and hunger, cultivating empathy and social conscience.
26. Sincerity (Ikhlāṣ) – Purifying our intentions so all deeds are done for Allah alone.
27. Contemplation (Fikr) – Deep thinking and meditation on Allah’s signs in the world.
28. Inner Peace (Sakīnah) – Attaining tranquility of heart through worship and trust in Allah.
29. The Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr) – Seeking the immense blessings of Ramadan’s pinnacle night.
30. Renewal & Transformation – Embracing the new self forged in Ramadan and carrying its light forward.

Each day’s theme is not just theory – it comes with practical reflections, relevant Qur’anic passages, and actionable tips to implement the lesson in your daily fasting routine. By the end of the 30 days, these themes collectively become a tapestry of spiritual growth, helping you emerge from Ramadan with a rejuvenated heart and a higher state of consciousness.

Some of the sources we will draw on for our supplementary material:

Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi (1165–1240) Ibn Arabi, the great Andalusian mystic, known as the Sheikh al Akbar, The Greatest Master, has a whole chapter on fasting in the Futuhae will draw from Ibn Arabi's chapter on fasting in his Futūḥāt al-Makkiyya (Meccan Revelations).

ʿAbd al-Razzaq al-Kashani (d. 1329) a Persian Sufi and disciple of Ibn Arabi’s school, wrote a celebrated esoteric commentary (taʾwīl) on the Qur’an.

Ahmad Ibn Ajiba (1747–1809) Ibn Ajiba, a Moroccan Sufi master, wrote a Qur’an commentary (Al-Bahr al-Madīd) that pairs outward exegesis with inner allusions.

The "Journey of God Consciousness" course for Ramadan was a profound and deep process of connection, day by day, with lectures, reading and sharing with the community online. Every activity was very well chosen and related to spiritual inside that nourish the heart of every seeker. Thank you for this course! - Morgane

Thank you for this beautiful journey through Ramadhan. It felt like everything was orchestrated by the One through you all to touch each and every participant's soul in the way that they needed. I personally had huge shifts on a cognitive level as well as experientially throughout Ramadhan and as a result of the interactions with the teachers, the material provided and especially the Writing From the Heart piece. Thank you Sulaiman, for being there to answer questions both inside and outside of the sessions. Jazakallah Khair. - Anonymous

Salam,

I am Ida from Singapore, and I’ve been part of this year’s Ramadan Course. I felt called to send a personal message to share how deeply healing this experience has been for me. Thank you for creating and offering such a beautiful journey. Though I’m about ten days behind, as I’m taking my time to savor the teachings, the experience already feels life-transforming.

I don’t necessarily identify as a Muslim—at least, it has never been a big part of my identity, nor something I felt connected to. I was born into a Muslim family, but all my life, I only knew the outer face of Islam. Being Muslim often felt like a burden because I was taught more about rules, control, and restriction rather than true connection with God. It carried a lot of trauma for me, and this Ramadan Course has healed so much of that.

Despite not feeling connected to Islam, I have always been a seeker—drawn to the esoteric and mystical, maintaining my faith in God through syncretic and universal practices. At some point in my journey, I realized that my connection with God still felt limited because I had never truly confronted my resistance toward Islam. I never imagined I could approach Islam in a way that resonates deeply with my heart and creates space for my true self. This course has completely changed that for me.

Reading the supplementary materials and the mystical teachings that have existed for centuries, I’m in awe of how deep the tradition truly is. It feels like what I have been seeking all along, even since childhood. I have never been able to fast in my life, even when I tried, but this Ramadan, I have fasted more regularly than I ever thought possible. I never understood salat beyond external postures and memorization, but for the first time, I went to the mosque of my own will to pray, feeling a sense of belonging there that I've never felt before. I'm deeply grateful that this course came into my path at the right time in my journey. Alhamdulillah.

So thank you, once again, for sharing your work and offering it to the world. I look forward to continuing my journey with The Hikmah Project and deepening my learning in a consistent way with your future offerings. Insha Allah.

With warmth,

Ida Liana

Amazing concise, rich content; great teachers and fabulous support throughout the course. The course was like a buffet where each chapter nourished the soul at a deep level. Alhamdulillah - Sheeba

Jamila's course helped me open a part of my creativity that I felt was forever blocked. Healing is a journey but I'm glad I have writing as part of my navigation tools thanks to Jamila, her listening and loving presence. Alhamdhulillah - anon

I loved the gentle guidance of Jamila Davies. Her presence is a true gift. Loved the way she responded to our writings. The grounding offered before timed writing sessions was helpful to help us be still and drop into our heart. May Allah accept it from her and the Hikmah Project. - Sanjida Shaheed

This course with Jamila was amazing. I learned a new skill that i believe will benefit me for the rest of my life. It’s what i needed during one of the most difficult times in my life where my heart needed to be heard. - Nasheela Khan