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Review – Sufism: The Heart of Islam

by Rakhshanda Jalil

Sadia Dehlvi’s latest offering, “Sufism: The Heart of Islam”, traces the history of Sufism, the major Sufi silsilas or Master-Pupil chains, the early Sufis, the essence of the Sufi ‘experience’ and the foundation of Sufism in faith or deen. She speaks with passion and clarity and leavens her narrative with personal observations and experiences.

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Sufism: The Heart of Islam (New Book by Sadia Dehlvi)

by Raza Rumi

Sadia Dehlvi’s book is a timely addition to the debates on Islam, Sufism and its accessibility and reader-friendliness. Whilst exploring the core of Sufi thought, the book traces the extraordinary lives of the early Sufis including the companions of the Prophet (PBUH), their sayings, and their emphasis on the purification of the heart.

Assembly Elections – Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram

by Mohib Ahmad

Results of the five assembly elections throw a mixed bag with Congress winning three (Delhi, Rajasthan and Mizoram) and BJP retaining two (Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh).

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Invitation: Performance Traditions Among The Indian Muslims

by Yousuf Saeed

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Cordially invites you to an eight day event

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My Travels to Delhi

by Raza Rumi

Delhi’s present day chaos cannot belittle its grand past, which created a civilisation and shaped the contours of Indo-Muslim identity

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Holi’s Muslim History

by Yousuf Saeed

Though Holi may be a Hindu festival it has a Muslim history too.

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Indian Muslim Organizations And Leadership Disputes

by Kaleem Kawaja

Frequent infighting and split among Indian Muslim organizations are harming the community.

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Siesta At Hazrat Nizamuddin

by Mayank Austen Soofi

A retiring refuge in this noisy city.

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Raza Rumi – A Pakistani About Town

by Mayank Austen Soofi

A budding writer from Lahore visits the city of his beloved author.

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To Work Or Not To Work

by Syeda Semim Zahan

Do women work for themselves and should men care?

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