Sufism
Book Review: Onus on the moderate Muslim to reclaim Islam’s heterodox legacy
The predominant view about Sufism is that it exists outside Islam as a cult born out of the admixture of Hinduism with the Prophet’s faith
Mystic Mantra: Sha’rani in the ‘Madrasa Discourses’ project
More to the point, Sha’rani’s seminal work al-’Uhud al-Muhammadiyya is a guiding light for the modern seekers in Sufism.
Strands of life blended with science, spirituality and Sufism
For the exhibition, Vishal developed a series of 14 paintings and nine wall installations/ sculptures.
Sacred Pushkar: A festival that celebrates music
Pushkar, the tiny township that does not really qualify to even be called a town has an ancient link with spirituality and music.
Mystic Mantra: Mir Dard’s divine poetics
Dard believed that mastering the art of expression is a God-gifted skill and a mark of “manhood” (adamiyat).
Mystic Mantra: Heart’s nature is to constantly turn
Sentences using the ‘heart’ as a metaphor to indicate guidance and righteousness are mentioned multiple times in the holy book.
Page ‘Turner’ about life
The writer is a healer who has traipsed through deep introspection to unearth little known realisations about yourself.
Mystic Mantra: Jan-e-Janan — Soul of the souls
Many other Western scholars of Sufism who have delved deeply into his thoughts have arrived at the same conclusion.
Mystic Mantra: The mystics in white
According to Sufi teachings, the path to experiencing the divine presence starts within.
Mystic Mantra: The mingling of two oceans
The “two oceans” referred to in this book implies Vedic culture and Islamic spirituality.