Jashn-e-Khusrau, organized by Aga Khan Trust for Culture, unearths facets of Sufism that make the tradition dynamic

Jashn-e-Khusrau, organized by Aga Khan Trust for Culture, unearths facets of Sufism that make the tradition dynamicSufism is not a fashion statement but a serious quest for union with God. Much like other religions, Islam too has a mystical dimension. This spiritual current, known as tasawuff, later came to be called Sufism. It represents the vibrancy of Islam in adapting to different cultures, allowing for diversity of devotional expressions while affirming unity of faith. In the subcontinent, this plurality is exemplified by the life of the towering 13th century Sufi Master Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and his beloved disciple Amir Khusrau.

Produced by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Jashn-e-Khusrau: A Collection does not succumb to popular notions of Sufi traditions. It presents a genuine understanding of Sufiana Qawaali and its pivotal role in Zikr, remembrance of the Divine at sama mehfils, collective gatherings held to induce spiritual experience.

via Tehelka – India’s Independent Weekly News Magazine.

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