There is probably no Sufi practice that has historically been more evident and more controversial than sama’, or listening to music as a means of altering one’s state of consciousness. Sama’ ...

He incorporates Sufism, a mystical stream of Islam, into his music; he is known for compositions that incorporate the poems of Rumi, the 13th-century poet and Sufi mystic. Azad has performed in Sufi ...

Historian William Dalrymple journeys to Morocco, Turkey, Syria and Pakistan to explore whirling dervishes, Qawwali singing and other forms of music sacred in Sufism, the branch of Islam that ...

"Qawaali music," explains Bobby Friction, "Is the physical and musical manifestation of the Sufi religious tradition in South Asia. Powerful, poetic & transcendent, its hypnotic rhythms and ...

Riaz Ali Qadri and Bhai Ghulam Muhammad Chand are music teachers. They all agreed that various versions of Sufi and classical music could vary but a blend of their voices with beats is something ...

The evening came alive with soulful Sufi gatherings, adding an ethereal touch of love, heritage, and art to the celebrations. Renowned singer Bismil, who has redefined Sufi music with his magical ...

Muslim hard-liners’ threats have forced a shrine of the mystic Sufi branch of Islam to abandon the customary devotional music and dance program during its annual celebration. The shrine dedicated to ...