Dreams In Islam – Part 1 – Seeking Protection from Bad Dreams

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PDF file: Dreams in Islam – Part 1

Publication page: https://imamsalim.com/publications/dreams-in-islam-part-1-seeking-protection-from-bad-dreams/

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VR Documentary ZIKR: A Sufi Revival Acquired by Dogwoof at Sundance Film Festival – VR Focus

Imam Salim Says – “I would be very interested in seeing this!”

 

Last week the popular Sundance Film Festival took place, showcasing some of the best films from around the world. One of those in attendance was ZIKR: A Sufi Revival which VRFocus reported on just as the event took place. Now it has been revealed that documentary producer, sales agent and theatrical distributor, Dogwoof has purchased the immersive documentary. Continue reading →

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Discover a 14th century Dargah in Kalaburagi – The Hindu

by Basav Biradar

JANUARY 31, 2018 16:02 IST

UPDATED: JANUARY 31, 2018 16:02 IST

Embark on an adventurous discovery of unearthing ancient monuments

After a gap of a decade, I was heading back to Kalaburgi. It is always an adventure to head to Northern Karnataka, especially if, you like to travel by public transport. The long and winding North Eastern Karnataka Transport (NEKRTC) bus ride is a great way to get a glimpse of the culture and life of the people in this region. Continue reading →

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International Sufi conference in Makanpur from February 2 – Hindustan Times

Ethos of Sufism was egalitarian, charitable and friendly, often propagated by wandering seers and storytellers.(Representative image)

Mystics and scholars from across the globe will assemble at the headquarters of Madariya Sufi Order in Makanpur Sharif to deliberate on how Sufism could be used as an effective tool to diffuse terrorism and communalism.

Disclosing this at a press conference, director, Madariya Sufi Foundation, Mumbai, Sameer Madarvi, Sajjada Nasheen Dargah, Hazrat Badiuddin Zinda Shah Madar, Syed Mahzar Ali, heritage management expert, Dr Mazhar Naqvi and eminent Sufi poet Shajar Madarvi said that discussions will take place at a two-day international conference at Makanpur( about 60 Kms from Kanpur) starting February 2. Continue reading →

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Tughlaqabad Fort: Of a monarch and a revered Sufi – Hindustan Times

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, the first ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, chose the rocky site of Tughlaqabad to build the city so that it could be defended easily. It was built in four years but never fully populated and abandoned in 15 years.

On the Mehrauli-Badarpur road, you cannot miss the grand Tughlaqabad Fort. Even in its state of ruin, the massive ramparts and bastions are humbling to passersby. The fortified city was the dream of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, the first ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty that ruled from Delhi for almost a hundred years starting 1320 AD. Continue reading →

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