Category Archives: Books, Music, Movies, Art, Etc.

Beautiful traces of ancient traditions of mystical Islam – The News

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

“A unique book ‘Sacred Spaces: A Journey with the Sufis of Indus’ written by Samina Quraeshi was launched at Khaas Art Gallery on Wednesday. The author beautifully traces the ancient tradition of mystical Islam and lends her voice and words … Continue reading →

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The Hindu : Life & Style / Religion : Simply Sufi

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

The link below is to an article about the Jahan-e -Khusrau Sufi Music Festival (going on right now in Delhi) and its organizer Muzaffer Ali the Indian film director. Interesting, makes me want to be there! The Hindu : Life … Continue reading →

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Watch Documentary / Short films : Give Me Your Love by Nameera Ahmed

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

A wonderful short documentary on the music of the Mevlevis and a fascinating look into the making of the Ney (flute) that is used in this tradition. Wonderfully made film, the link is to the entire film (about 29 minutes) … Continue reading →

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Review: Mystical Dimensions of Islam by Annemarie Schimmel

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Imam Salim Chishti

Among all the popular books being presented now that deal with Islam relating to current events there is nothing still that can compare with this book, published in 1975 dealing with Islam as a path to the divine – known … Continue reading →

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