Khidmat is the Abode’s work service-study program. The Khadim chooses a mentor from among several Sufi teachers resident at the Abode. During weekly meetings, the mentor aids the Khadim in designing a program of readings and practices to deepen understanding and promote realization. The pool of mentors represents a broad cross-section of the activities of the Sufi Order International, so the Khadim should be able to choose a mentor who can address his or her deepest interest. Khidmat participants meet together with a program coordinator once a week or so, to share their experiences and explore questions that may have arisen during the course of their studies. From time to time, a “tea and cookies evening” is arranged to give the Khadim an opportunity to chat informally with visiting senior teachers. The Khadim’s work service obligation is 25 hours per week. Other residency responsibilities are the same as Hands and Heart service-exchange participants. Apply here