Cheikh Bilal: The Inner Journey Of West African Sufism
June 23, 2025
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June 23, 2025
Cheikh Bilal: The Inner Journey Of West African Sufism
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<p><strong>Cheikh Bilal: The Inner Journey Of West African Sufism</strong>In this episode, we sit down with Cheikh Bilal, a teacher and initiate of a West African Sufi order, to explore the deep wisdom of the Sufi path and its resonance with African consciousness. We discuss the role of the Cheikh, the inner meaning of La ilaha illallah, the science of dhikr, and the mystical dimensions of the Prophet Muhammad. Cheikh Bilal also reflects on the spiritual parallels between Sufism and African sacred traditions like those of Kemet and the Yoruba.</p>
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