“ Aloha, I've been hanging out with too many boys lately and I'm stoked to have found this "girl's club" ~ this is a great concept... I'm 26 years old and I get along with everyone... Cheers ~ to making new friends! ”

“ Hi, I am Ibrahim. Pleased to meet you. I live by two basic operating principles 1. Be humble, steadfast and keep up the prayer. 2. Love for all, hate for none. Grow and flow. BTW, I am a fourth generation Native New Yorker. Revert. Allah hafiz. ”

“ Islam is a decent religion. 'Islamo-fascism' is a creation of the CIA, ADL-Mossad and associates. I'd like to learn more about genuine Islamic perspectives of the world, not more Zionist mass-media lies about their contrived 'Clash of Civilizations'. ”

“ I'll definitely attend the meetup. ”

“ I'm arab, interested in keeping in touch with my culture and help those interested in it learn about the bright and dark side of it. ”

“ Hi :) looks interesting, that's why I'd like to know more about it! ”

“ Living in the New York area and wanted to know more about Sufi. ”

“ I'd like to be kept apprised if there are any Arabic language classes being offered in the NY/NJ area. ”

“ To revel in the Bliss-Light of The One-Majestic Presence. ”

“ new to ny and want to explore. ”

“ dont much about arab culture but looking to learn ”

“ I was brought up Muslim yet I completely outgrew the puritanical ritualistic religion but Sufism fascinates me because it seems to point to a universal truth that Islam or other organized religions (IMO) do not. ”

“ hi: my name is ken and to find a meet-up about being a introvert is wonderful. I am that, and would like to be in this group for the support i can, and the support that possible through such a group. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they sound like a good way of meeting people with similar interests. ”

“ I am the only person I know who has found out the limit of the Netflix queue from personal experience. Ask me and I'll tell you what it is. ”

“ My interest in sufism has deepened over the years. Iwas a regular visitor to the Darghas in Mumbai Bombay and I had also visited the Dargah of Sultan e hind Khwaja Garib Nawaz at Ajmer. Iwas blessed with the deep silence at these places. ANother boo ”

“ There was no NYC Sufi Group on this site. Perhaps there are several groups in NY, but not on this site. I love Rumi's poetry and his writings. ”

“ I am a female with a tremendous amount of belief in god, unfortunately I don't relate to most religions out there. Fortunately for me, a couple of years ago I purchased a book about Sufism, and I have falling in love. Now I thrive to know more. ”

“ :)Its my 1st time doing a meet up! I grew up as a traditional Sunni Muslim, went to Shiite schools, but feel most drawn feel to Sufism! I am hoping to learn a lot from everyone, and share in the collective experience of spirituality and love. ”

“ a student of religions, I have studied quite a bit about Islam and have been fascinated by sufism ”

“ A humble soul seeking Peace. ”

“ Magical ”

“ Hi Jani, Thought I had joined the group.... must be mistaken. I recently moved to NYC last month from CT and am looking to meet new friends and explore the local scene which I am sure will bigger and better than what was in CT. 'Thanks Mohsin ”

“ I want these local Meetups to connect with the Arab-American and Muslim community. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is a miracle that every morning the sun rises and we are all here on earth, existing, mysteriously, meant to meet for some reason...meanwhile to inspire each other. ”

“ Sheryl! Wow! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because of my interest therein. ”

“ big UPs ! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I know about sufism and would like to meet other people who are into it as well ”