Author Archives: Rupa Abdi

About Rupa Abdi

I am an independent researcher and writer with interests ranging from Environment and Development to Culture and Mysticism

Indian Sufism

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Rupa Abdi

Kaagaa sab tan khaiyo, chun chun khaiyo maans, Do nenan mat khaiyo, mohe piyaa milan ki aas (O crow eat my body and every morsel of my flesh But pray eat not my eyes for they wait for the sight … Continue reading →

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Sufis of the Indus region – I

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Rupa Abdi

He is Abu Hanifa and He is Hanuman, He is the Koran and H e is the Vedas, He is this and He is that, He is Moses, and He is Pharaoh – Sachal Sarmast Tombs at Makli Hill, Thatta, … Continue reading →

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Haven On Earth

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Rupa Abdi

The eastern Himalayas is perhaps one of the few places in India where peaceful co-existence among different tribes and faiths continues to prevail inspite of the wave of intolerance and communalization sweeping across the rest of our country. Continue reading →

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When The Believers Faced Jerusalem

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Rupa Abdi

An ancient Masjid in Gujarat, perhaps the oldest in the country, lies in ruins today. Continue reading →

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Shab-e-Baraat: Waiting For The Savior

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Rupa Abdi

The belief in the appearance of a savior or avataar in not too distant future is common to almost all religious traditions. Continue reading →

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A Pir And His Priceless Possessions

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Rupa Abdi

Pir Mohammad Shah – a Sufi from Ahmedabad and his legacy. Continue reading →

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The Soul-Bird Symbol In Sufi Literature

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Rupa Abdi

From Hallaj to Sanai and Rumi, Persian mystical poetry has used the symbol of the Bird, beautifully. Continue reading →

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SEWA – The Abodana for Muslim Women

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Rupa Abdi

Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is helping poor Muslim women to earn a livelihood. Continue reading →

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Death Of A Patriot

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Rupa Abdi

In 1947 while other princes of Junagarh were opting for Pakistan, Imamuddin Khan Babi chose India. Continue reading →

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Derasar And Dargah Coexist In Gandhi’s Gujarat

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Rupa Abdi

At the face of it Jainism and Islam seem to share hardly anything in common – but is it so? Continue reading →

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