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BOOK: NASIM AL-WASL: The Zephyr of Being There

BOOK: NASIM AL-WASL: The Zephyr of Being There

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A new book containing some 300 qasidahs (spiritual odes/poetry) has been released. This is a must have for qasidah lovers everywhere NASIM AL-WASL: The Zephyr of Being There Qasida Manual & Audio Library An exquisitely designed anthology of near 300 spiritual qasidas or odes, this work connects you to a vibrant tradition spanning over a thousand years. Penned by some of the greatest mystics of Islam, like Abu Madyan and Ahmad al-‘Alawi, the poems articulate the spiritual experiences of hearts…

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Memories of Qawwali – A Tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Memories of Qawwali – A Tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

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The following was a piece I wrote to commemorate the death of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – Memories of Qawwali – A Tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan August 16th 2007 marked the 10th death anniversary of one of the masters of the qawwali genre of Muslim devotional music. Putting aside all the fiqhi (jurisprudential) discussions about music and the permissibility or otherwise of it (although one finds that Imam al-Ghazali and Shaykh Abdal Ghani al-Nablusi make an exception for…

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