Which valuation of sama` was to be accepted and why? For proponents of the second approach, music was related to the epistemological rather than to the metaphysical core of Muslim mystical experience.

the branch of Islam that emphasizes music as a mystical route to the holy. Capturing performances of renowned Muslim musicians such as Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Sain Zahoor, the film reveals that ...

In this photo essay from the Ruhaniyat concerts, we showcase some of the outstanding performers along with founder insights.

He has recorded soundtrack music for George Lucas and PBS and has released four albums worldwide. He is also the co-author of “Quarreling with God: Mystic Rebel Poems of the Dervishes of Turkey.” ...

Farhan shah interviewed by Rehan Alavi about his focus is especially on the hypnotic and mystical music.

He wanted colors. He wanted smells. Not all the time, but when it served his mystical, theosophist world view. Learn more: Fragrance — and music — in the air with S.F. Symphony’s ...