In this podcast, Todd Brown talks about his moving and emotional story of his 23 years in a small Sufi group, his suppression of self and sexuality, how the pandemic provided a way to break free, and his slow journey of rediscovery. https://whatshouldithinkabout.podbean.com/e/falling-in-and-out-of-love-with-a-sufi-group-todd-brown/

Most people who have only encountered the friendly facade of the Dayemi Tariqat (DT) have a hard time believing the accusations that the group is a cult. This happens with many cultic organizations as their leaders are usually very good at presenting a positive appearance to the wider public, while showing their true face only

Bismillahir Rahmanir-Raheem. The phrase above means “In the name of God, most Merciful and Compassionate.”  My once beloved spiritual teacher, Guru, Sheikh, God-representative taught me this phrase as a way to begin any thought, prayer, decision or action. This phrase, learned by all who joined “The Community”, altered the way I filtered incoming information and