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ANSARI QADIRI RIFAI SUFI ORDER (AQRT) - UK TUESDAY ZIKR/MEDITATION The Ansari Qadiri-Rifai Sufi Order (London branch), under the guidance of Shaykh Taner Vargonen Ansari, is pleased to invite men and women, regardless of your faith or beliefs to our weekly Tuesday zikr. We are a Sufi order whose origins started with two great Saints of early Sufism: Shaykh Abdul Qadir al Geylani and Shaykh Ahmed er Rifai. Our Tradition is one of inclusiveness and of welcoming. This tradition has passed down to us through the current Spiritual Guide of the Order: Shaykh Taner Vargonen Ansari, who now resides in New York and is helping establish Sufism in the West. Come, Come whoever you are, wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. Our's is not a caravan of despair. Come even if you have broken your vows a thousand times, Come, come yet again. (Mevlana Rumi) Sufism is the spiritual/ mystical path of Islam. During the Zikr (the ceremony of remembrance) we practice some simple movements accompanied by frame drumming, hymn singing and chanting. In Zikr, each member of the group effaces him or herself in the remembrance of God using the energy of the entire group synergistically for the development of all. We start at 19:15 with the group zikr for about one hour. We welcome everyone who comes in peace. The Zikr is free but a donation to help with the venue hire would be greatly appreciated. We hope to see you soon. Please contact : Rita on 07941 653337 (ritaglh@yahoo.co.uk) or Reeyaaz on 07875 569921 (smreeyaaz@gmail.com) if you want any information about our Sufi order or Sufism in general.

The Emerald Network are delighted to invite you to a fun quiz night! An opportunity for all to 'greet-eat-meet' in a relaxed cafe setting designed to connect with Muslim professionals from diverse backgrounds in a quiz setting. It's a return of the memorable Emerald quiz nights which ran for a decade! A chance to be placed into 'all star' teams on arrival OR book as a team of 5 - either way, a fun, interactive and mildly competitive night for all! Topics include general knowledge, geography, history, sports, entertainment and more! For more information and to book your spot see here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/emeraldnetwork/2150128

**FREE in-person communication skills training and group practice, recurring fortnightly, with optional pub social afterwards** You’ll be welcomed at Pavona Bar by one of our hosts as people arrive. At 5pm, we’ll head downstairs to a private room where the session begins, led by our trainers on the evening’s topic. Group participation is encouraged, with some simple exercises to help you practice conversations in a relaxed, non-judgemental space. Around 6:30pm, we’ll head back upstairs—feel free to stay for a drink and socialise or head off, whatever suits you. Living in the city can feel like hitting the reset button on your social life. You’re surrounded by people, but somehow, it still feels lonely. This event is your roadmap to building meaningful friendships from scratch. No fake networking or forced small talk. No waiting around hoping someone invites you in. Hosted by **Your Charisma Coach**! A live talk packed with practical insights and real stories. You’ll learn how to break the ice, build genuine connection, and create a social circle that actually lasts. But it’s not just a talk. You’ll take part in fun, low-pressure games designed to help you practice engaging conversations, meet others in the room, and build real confidence in the moment. This interactive evening gives you the tools to meet people and keep them in your life. Not just acquaintances, but real friends. Your crew. Your people. You’ll leave with practical tools, new connections, and a relaxed social hang to keep things going. **🕔 Evenings Agenda:** 17:00 - 18:30 Talk and Games 18:30 - 19:30 Socialise and connect in the bar 🔑 **What You’ll Learn:** **How to create playful connections that actually stick** because “we should hang out sometime” shouldn’t be where it ends **How to keep friendships alive when life gets messy** like moving cities, switching jobs, or suddenly finding a new identity as a yoga instructor **How to make your friendships fun for the long haul** so they don’t fade after two catch-ups and a coffee. **Simple habits that help friendships last for years** without needing group chats, spreadsheets, or emotional labour **🌍 More From Us** This event is part of our Bi-weekly **Your Charisma Coach** series in London. Each week, we explore a different pillar of charisma — from storytelling to confidence to presence. Join our growing community and keep building your charisma skills * Follow us on instagram 👉🏼 [Come join our community](https://www.instagram.com/yourcharismacoach/?hl=en) * Follow us on YouTube 👉🏼 [Learn charismatic tricks and hacks](https://www.youtube.com/@YourCharismaCoach) * See what people are saying 👉🏼 [Event Testimonial](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RHkQQ7MNE3A) * Take a peak at us 👉🏼 [hanging out after the session ](https://youtu.be/0Qz67Rr3Gg4) * See what a session looks like 👉🏼 [Easter 2026](https://youtube.com/shorts/nFysbIzp6ow?feature=share) **📩 Questions or Contact** Got a question about the event or future sessions? * Email: john.w@yourcharismacoach.com * Website: yourcharismacoach.com Please feel free to ask any questions about the event in the comment section and we'll get back to you ASAP

**Muhammad and the Believers: at the origins of Islam** by Fred Donner. "Donner's vision of an ecumenical Islam is thought-provoking . . . It sheds light on a world far more fluid and confused than the one we have come to expect from the usual storyline." - Christian C. Sahner, Times Literary Supplement. Book is available at Foyles and elsewhere. https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/muhammad-and-the-believers/fred-m-donner/9780674064140 Other books of interest (optional): \- Ar\-Raheeq Al\-Makhtum\, Safi\-ur\-Rahman al\-Mubarakpuri\. \- Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources\, Martin Lings\. \- History Of Islam\, Volume One\, by Akbar Shah Najeebabadi\. \- The Quran\, Introduction\, translation by M\. A\. S\. Abdel Haleem\. **Venue** Blooms Coffee & Pizza [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yy7etKb94vU1wC5m6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yy7etKb94vU1wC5m6) Russell Square is the closest metro (underground) station. **Book Club Rules** * Reading the book (or any one of the book titles mentioned above) is required; even just reading a single chapter is acceptable. * Discussion is centred around the book and its theme. * No show is not appreciated. Please sign up if you are interested in reading and discussing books. In case you cannot make it anymore to the meeting, do let us know in good time.

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships? Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

This is an in-person meeting. Would you like to know the Real You, not just a shadow of yourself? Does your life energy feel somehow trapped within? Does your self-confidence get easily shaken? Do you get in the way of your own goals? We will discuss the real source of all this, what holds you back in life, and how to handle it so you can achieve more successful and happier living. Perhaps you get weighed down with negative emotions you can't seem to shrug off. Or find yourself doing strange and irrational things - not really being yourself. We will cover why that is and tools that work to help you unearth your self, your self-confidence and motivation. This meeting will help you learn about how to effectively overcome: -Out-of-control unwanted emotions -Low self-esteem -Anxiety -Negativity -Stress -Irrational fears -Traumatic or painfully emotional incidents -Breakups -Betrayals -Feeling like you're not really yourself -Self-doubt... We will discuss how to unleash the inner you and tap into your true potential. So come to this online meetup! This meeting is sponsored by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.