The Astana of Marifah, located in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, is the living heart of Sufi Jamil Ahmed Sukhera’s work and teachings.
It is a sanctuary for worship, study, and reflection — a space where seekers from every background come to purify their hearts, strengthen their connection with Allah, and live in harmony with others.
The Astana is not only a center of learning — it is a home filled with compassion, hospitality, and the fragrance of divine remembrance.
In the company of love, the hardest hearts become gardens.
— Sufi Jamil Ahmed Sukhera
The Astana serves as both a spiritual and practical home for the Marifah community.
It’s a place where faith is not merely studied, but lived — through prayer, service, and companionship.
Life at the Astana moves with the gentle rhythm of remembrance (dhikr).
Days begin and end with prayer. Between these times, seekers engage in study, reflection, and community service.
Meals are shared, hearts are opened, and visitors find peace in the simplicity of being together for Allah’s sake.
Every corner of the Astana carries an atmosphere of love and remembrance — built to nurture the body, mind, and soul.
The spiritual heart of the campus where prayer, dhikr, and reflection bring serenity to the heart.
Rooms for guests, students, and reverts who wish to stay for retreats or mentorship programs.
Shared meals prepared with sincerity — turning food into fellowship and gratitude.
A vast expanse of greenery for peaceful walks, star gazing, horse riding, and group reflection.
Quiet spaces for reading, writing, and deep contemplation.
The walls of the Astana are built from remembrance, not stone.
Visitors often describe their time at the Astana as life-changing.
Here, time feels slower, the air feels lighter, and hearts find peace in simplicity.
The sound of dhikr echoes softly through the halls, and every act — from serving tea to offering a smile — becomes an expression of love for Allah.
Whether you come for a short visit, a retreat, or a period of study, the Astana welcomes you as family.
Whoever walks toward Allah, finds that Allah was already walking toward them.
To maintain the peaceful atmosphere of the Astana, visitors are requested to follow basic principles of adab (spiritual etiquette):
These simple etiquettes ensure that every visit remains a sacred experience of remembrance and unity.
The Astana is alive with weekly dhikr sessions, study circles, and annual retreats.
Throughout the year, it hosts gatherings of remembrance, Ramadan programs, new revert workshops, and community outreach events.
Each gathering brings people of different cultures together under one banner
— La ilaha illallah.