Sufi

Christians in Pakistan celebrate Christmas under heavy security amid fear of extremists

Pakistani Christians were celebrating Christmas Eve on Sunday with mass and processions under heavy security, amid fear and challenge of extremists, following a recent attack at a church killing nine people and injuring 57 in the western part of the country

How Amir Khusrau's 'rung' inspired the film and music culture of South Asia

The 'rung' composed by Amir Khusrau occupies a place of pride in the qawwali repertoire performed in the dargah during the birth anniversary of the saint Hazrat Nizamuddin | #FWeekend

The Sufi Route 2017: Folk, poetry, music festival to be held at Qutub Minar; headlined by AR Rahman

To be held at the Qutub Minar in Delhi on 18 November, The Sufi Route pays homage to the ancient roots of Sufi, folk and poetry

Ram Rahim's monstrosity survived due to governance crisis: How Dera Sacha Sauda rose and abused power

By shirking its responsibilities towards the people, the modern State that has allowed babas like Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh to rise, and in return, demand blind devotion from their supporters

Kashmir unrest: Split between Hurriyat and Hizbul Mujahideen calls for caution to restore peace in Valley

The split between Hurriyat and militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen has emerged on account of the former’s viewpoint on the Kashmir issue being "political" rather than "religious". This accords scrutiny to the substantial standpoint that the Kashmir unrest is not just a law and order problem.

Narendra Modi govt must act cautiously in dealing with Turkey's Erdogan, not fuel a radical Islamist fire

Given Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his party's inclination towards a radical Islamist world and the establishment of an Islamic caliphate, the Narendra Modi government must act cautiously in its bid to enhance ties with the political Islamist regime of the present-day Turkey

Pakistan admits detaining Indian clerics over suspected movement, India rubbishes claims of 'unauthorised visit'

Two Indian clerics, including the head priest of New Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, have gone missing in Pakistan, prompting India to take up the matter with the Pakistani government.

Rekha Bhardwaj: The musical compatibility between Vishal and me is extraordinary

Rekha Bhardwaj spoke with Firstpost about her love for Sufism, creative collaborations with husband Vishal Bhardwaj (the filmmaker), and the songs she's sung in his film Rangoon

His killers haven't silenced him, Amjad Sabri's music will continue to live on

Amjad Sabri will live on in our hearts and with his killing, his murderers have not quietened him, but only brought him closer to the Prophet he summoned in his last song.

Killing of Amjad Fareed Sabri is indicative of Karachi's fragile peace

Amjad Sabri dedicated his life to doing justice to his musical heritage. Anyone familiar with his work would agree that he was successful in living up to the high bar set by his father and uncle.