Deciphering the Sound Code of the 99 Beautiful Names of God
Two Day-long classes with
Murshid Wali Ali Meyer and Imam Bilal Hyde
Course Description
The wisdom of the ancients may be found in certain languages stemming from earlier times, in which the meaning, beyond the conceptual definition, is carried in the actual sound produced in voicing the words...the sound code.
Each of the two days of classes is comprised of over six hours of audio recordings in three two- to three-hour segments, each providing an educational and enlightening experience to the listener in its own unique way.
The classes move from walking practices and dances to oral teachings and back again. The tracking will allow you to listen to the class at your own pace, and return to portions that you would like to revisit.
The afternoon classes in particular often include stretches of silence for meditation and contemplation, or for the fikr of a practice. It is recommended to choose to listen to the afternoon component when you can fully enter the space that is created. However, you have the option to forward your player to the next track at any time.
The materials consist of two text documents and twelve sets of mp3 audio files. Each set represents a portion of the talks, dances and other practices from one of the two days. Each portion is sized to be recorded onto a CD in audio format if that is so desired. Of course they can also be listened to in mp3 format on a PC or mp3 player.
Each set is downloadable as a zip file that will then be expandable into the tracks for the portion of the day indicated. The album title and track names contained in each file indicate the day and sequence of the material.
The basic format of the day is:
- A two Hour Morning Class Focalized by Imam Bilal
- A two Hour Afternoon Class: Walking Practices and Dances led by Murshid Wali Ali
- A two Hour Evening Class: Zikr and Q&A with both teachers
*New!* The Sound Code Audio Streaming on YouTube:
(Once in YouTube, select "Show More" in a recording's description box to access the track selection list.)
(Remember to download the text files listed below).
Select each of the files below for downloading to your PC, as needed.
The Sound Code zip files for download:
Texts: "The Sound Code" and "Pronunciation Guide"
(Regrettably, the first part of afternoon track 1 is lost.)
Return to the Deepening in the Beautiful Names class summary.