Bayazid Bastami and Fire-Worshiper
A fire-worshipping Magian [fire-worshipper] was asked why he did not become a Muslim. He answered: ‘If you mean that I should be as good a man as Bayazid, I lack the courage. lf however, you mean that...
View ArticleNami Danam Che Manzil Bood – Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sings Kalam Amir Khusrow
nusrat fateh ali khan qawwal Nami Danam Che Manzil Bood is a poem of Hazrat Amir Khusro whose narrative that describe a divine scene of heavens where lovers of Divinity and Divine meets together....
View ArticleLargest and Best Collection of Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Songs [MP3]
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (راحت فاتح علی خان) is unarguably the King of Qawwali, a worthy successor of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, who despite lots of resistance proved his abilities not via his lineage but...
View ArticleWhat is Sufism?
What is Sufism? What do Sufis believe? These are FAQs that we aim to respond to in this post. However, any mystical dimension is hard to describe and can raise confusion or suspicion. Hence, rather...
View ArticleMevalana Rumi on Tawakkul [Absolute trust in God]: Verses from Masnavi
“And whoever puts his trust in God, then He is sufficient for him.” No work is better than absolute trust in God: what, indeed, is dearer to God than surrender? As long as the child could neither...
View ArticleSami Yusuf sits in feet of Abida Parveen
When British-Iranian artist Sami Yusuf met Abida Parveen, he refused to sit next to her at her level but chose to sit at her feet to show her respect for the Queen of Sufi Music. Mevlana Rumi used to...
View ArticleKeep a green tree in your heart – Maulana Rumi Quote
“Keep a green tree in your heart ; and perhaps the singing bird will come.” – Rumi The post Keep a green tree in your heart – Maulana Rumi Quote appeared first on TheSufi.com.
View ArticleSanu Ik Pal Chaein Naa Aave: Nusrat Sahib’s Great Qawwali
Sanu Ik Pal Chaein Naa Aave Sajna Teray Bina Ho Saada Kalyaan Jee Nai Lagna Sajna Tere Bina Kise Daa Yaar Na Pardes Jaave Sanu Ik Pal Chaein Naa Aave Sanu Ek Pal Chaein remains one of Nusrat Sahib’s...
View ArticleMain Azal Se Banda e Ishq Hoon, Mujhe Zuhd o Kufr Ka Gham Nahin
Mein Azal Se Banda E Ishq Hoon Mujhe Zuhd O Kufr Ka Gham Nahin Mere Sarr Ko Dar Tera Mila Gaya Mujhe Talash-e-Haram Nahin I’m the Man of Love from beginning of Time I do not fret about preaching or...
View ArticleSurah Rahman in voice of Qari Sadaqat Ali – Video
Surah Rahman is one of the most heart touching of verses. Hazrat Ali R.A. said that if one wished to speak to Allah the one should say Salah [Namaz] but if one wished to listen to Allah, then he should...
View ArticleAlam Lohar – The Legend of Punjabi Folk and Sufi Music
Alam Lohar Alam Lohar is considered one of the most authentic Punjabi folk and Sufi Kalam artists, renowned for his energetic performance with a traditional chimta in his hand, which he use to create...
View ArticleUwais el-Qami and his Visitor: Sufi Story
Uwais el-Qami, the Sufi, had a visitor, who came to seek God. ‘Do you seek God? If so, why have you come to me?’, asked Uwais. The visitors only thought that they sought God. Their presence and...
View ArticleSufi Story: When Uwais el-Qami was offered gold
Uwais el-Qami was offered some gold. He said: ‘I do not need it, as I already have a coin.’ The other said: ‘How long will that last you?—it is nothing.’ Uwais answered: ‘Guarantee me that I shall...
View ArticleTajdar-e-Haram: One of the Greatest Naats Ever: Letter by Wazir Dayers
sabri brothers Dear Brother W The naat “Tajdar-e-Haram” is very famous, and also is one of my favourite qawwalis. In 2009 I visited the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (R.A.) The Dargah of...
View ArticleUstad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – Rare 37 Minute Recording from Live Concert in 1988
Nusrat Fateh Ali Paris Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – Rare 37 Minute Recording from Live Concert in 1988 Despite passing away at a very tender age of just 48, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was truly a...
View ArticleAkhiyan Udeek Diyan, Dil Waajaan Marda: Rahat Fateh Ali sings Nusrat Sahib’s...
nusrat and rahat fateh ali Akhiyan Udeek Diyan, Dil Waajaan Marda is considered one of the most fast paced and hard to sing tracks of Nusrat Fateh Ali Sahib. When Nusrat Sahib passed away, there were...
View ArticleThe Night of Reunion: Mevlana Rumi’s last verses
Mevlana Rumi last resting place in Konya When Maulana Rumi’ final hours arrived, his family and friends gathered at his deathbed. Rumi asked for basin of water which he rubbed on his forehead and...
View ArticleTere Ishq Main Jo Bhi Doob Gaya: Allan Fakir meets Muhammad Ali Shehki
Tere Ishq Main Jo Bhi Doob Gaya Ussay Duniya Ki Lehron Se Darna Kya Whoever drowns in Love of God Doesn’t care about storms of the world Sindhi Sufi Music such as the folk music from Bhit Shah,...
View ArticleAbida Parveen: Queen of Sufi Music reigning for 3 decades
Abida Parveen at Alchemy Festival London Maula e Kull, Karde Ga Jo Ik Nazar Band Raste Sab Jayein Ge Khul. Abida Parveen came into the world of Sufi Music as exception since such genre was dominated...
View ArticleRangat Aisi Charhi Rang Tumhara Le Kar: Beautiful Kalam performed by Abida...
Abida Parveen Rangat Aisi Charhi Rang Tumhara Le Kar Kaya Se Kaya Hi Gaye hum Naam Tumhara Le Ke Mahi Yar Di Gharoli Bhardi Ik Allah Kolon Mein Dardi I have take a strange appearance after dyeing...
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