Author Archives: Imam Salim Chishti

Sufi poetry has played a ‘very important role’ in reflecting the pain and sufferings of people in Kashmir for a long time and its distinct way of communicating the expression has no parallel.A galaxy of scholars, writers and poets stated … Continue reading →

The Asian Network is marking the anniversary of the death of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan This month sees the 20 year anniversary of his passing and we’re celebrating his work, and Qawwali music, on the Asian Network. But if you’re … Continue reading →

Arshia Fatima Faq’s album of field recordings, “Ishq Ke Maare: Sufi Songs From Sindh and Punjab, Pakistan,” captures a style of music the Taliban is trying to wipe out.   Source: Discostan’s Founder Followed Her Love of Sufi Spiritual Music … Continue reading →

With Muslims being portrayed as terrorists in the West, giving rise to Islamophobia, drawing a corresponding response from the East, Sufism provides a platform for the two sides to interact. This was stated by Marcia Hermensen, a professor at the … Continue reading →