Tag Archives: delhi

Review – Sufism: The Heart of Islam

Posted on September 12, 2009 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. Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 27, 2009 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. Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 8, 2008 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). Continue reading →

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Invitation: Performance Traditions Among The Indian Muslims

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Yousuf Saeed

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

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My Travels to Delhi

Posted on March 24, 2008 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 Continue reading →

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Holi’s Muslim History

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Yousuf Saeed

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

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Indian Muslim Organizations And Leadership Disputes

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Kaleem Kawaja

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

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Siesta At Hazrat Nizamuddin

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Mayank Austen Soofi

A retiring refuge in this noisy city. Continue reading →

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Raza Rumi – A Pakistani About Town

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Mayank Austen Soofi

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

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To Work Or Not To Work

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Syeda Semim Zahan

Do women work for themselves and should men care? Continue reading →

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