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In this episode of WISE Women with Daisy Khan with host Dr. Daisy Khan, Sheikha Maryam Kabeer, author of Journey Through 10,000 Veils, shares the extraordinary story of her lifelong spiritual unfolding - a journey that began in Hollywood and led her across continents in search of divine truth. Raised in a liberal Jewish family in California, she describes sensing from early childhood that her life carried a deeper spiritual purpose. Even as a young actress trained in theater, she felt that standing before audiences was less about performance and more about witnessing the beauty and light within others. That early sensitivity to the soul became the foundation for everything that followed.
Her path took a dramatic turn when she chose to leave behind comfort and certainty to embark on a solo journey through Europe and Asia. Teachings from Rumi and other spiritual masters reinforced the message of letting go - placing one’s baggage down so that the light itself can carry you forward.
A pivotal moment came when she first heard the call to prayer in Afghanistan, witnessing people stepping into the desert to pray in unity. That experience planted the seed of a deeper connection to Islam, which later blossomed in Jerusalem. Guided to pray at Masjid al-Aqsa, she describes an overwhelming sense of grace, light, and spiritual alignment. Her journey eventually brought her to the guidance of Bawa Muhaiyaddeen, whose teachings on divine love, surrender, and unity became central to her life. Under his mentorship, Islam formally became her spiritual path - not as a rejection of her roots, but as a fulfillment of the divine thread she believes was always present within her.
This episode is not merely a personal memoir; it is a call to return to sincerity, humility, and love. She closes with a reminder that no one is excluded from the circle of divine mercy. In a time of global unrest and spiritual confusion, her message is clear — transformation begins within, unity is possible, and the journey toward God is one of continual unveiling.
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About Sheikha Maryam Kabeer
Sheikha Maryam was born in a liberal Jewish family in Hollywood, California. She was an actress at the age of five and was acting in a Theatre Company when she was twelve years old, when she was given a painted scroll of an ancient wanderer, upon which were inscribed the words: “Seek and The Truth Shall Make You Free.” This message galvanized her soul and determined the course of her life. In search of the liberating truth, she was led to live in India and Nepal, and in monasteries in Europe and then guided to embrace Islam at the hands of an ancient Sufi Master a few minutes away from the tomb of the Prophet Abraham (a.s.).
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A man sent a hateful message to a Muslim candidate. He responded with a call for help, article by Steve Hartman
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-man-sent-a-hateful-message-to-a-muslim-candidate-he-responded-with-a-call-to-help/
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