The Northern Vermont Sufi Community
There are no formal offerings at this time. However, Maryam and her husband, Isa are available to help seekers, as well as new and seasoned students of sufism to connect with information about the path. Maryam also serves as a resource for The Monastic Academy in Lowell, VT. Future plans in northern Vermont include the possibility of forming a sustainable sufi community and a zawiyya.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact Maryam at maryamhand@suficommunities.org
Maryam holds an important role in the national community, volunteering in several different capacities, including The Mercy Circle. She also manages the Sufi Artist Cafe.
The Southern Vermont Sufi Community
Maryam Thea Elijah is the Shadhiliyya Sufi contact in southern Vermont. Maryam is an acupuncturist and a master herbalist. She teaches and hosts zawiyya at her home near Brattleboro, VT.
Maryam maintains a section on her website dedicated to Sufism.
Ayyub Tillingast, a longtime student of Sidi’s and the regional imam, is also in the local area.
Contact Us
Email Maryam Elijah at: maryamelijah@suficommunities.org.
Email Ayyub Tillingast at: ayyubtillingast@suficommunities.org