The literal meaning of the word ‘Sohbat’ is conversation. In Sufism (tasawwuf), Sohbat is an essential spiritual practice. It is a spiritual transaction between the murshid and the murid which relies on ancient oral storytelling traditions and practices. Mystical knowledge and devotional love is transmitted during Sohbat in such a way that it attempts to go beyond the knots of the rational mind and connect the hearts of the seekers. Sohbat is a spiritual transmission, a cleansing of the soul and a meeting of the hearts. It is held in total sincerety, respect and trust. Sohbat with the murshid heals, educates and matures the murid. Through Sohbat, the murshid works on his murid like a gardener tending to his garden with utmost care and compassion. From the metaphysical to the very physical, Sohbat helps us reflect on our daily lives and our inner states, to guide us in our search for a sense of unity with Allah.