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Sufism

A semazen leans his head back while turning during a sema ritual at the Irfan Civilization Research and Culture Center in Konya, Turkey.
Sacred Nation
Turkey’s ‘whirling dervishes’ strive to keep the practice sacred amid tourist demand
Chilean Muslims and people from other religious communities eating a meal from bowls, outside at the weekly soup kitchen in Santiago, Chile.
Chile has a growing Muslim community — but few know about it
Egyptian men and Sufi Muslims practice ritualized Zikr (invocation)
Arts
Finding forms of devotion in Tuyo’s Conselho do Bom Senso
A Sufi dancer celebrating the holy month of Ramadan in Tripoli, Lebanon June 9, 2017.
Religion
Understanding Sufi Islam in the wake of the Egypt mosque massacre
View of Aleppo’s public park from a rooftop. Many buildings in the background have been damaged or destroyed.
Music
How a punk rocker from DC got interested in ancient songs from Syria
Linda Thompson (credit: lindathompsonmusic.com)
Arts, Culture & Media
British folk singer Linda Thompson reflects back on her life as a Sufi
Rocker Dogan Sakin and Ahmet Tuzer on stage with their new band, FiRock.
Lifestyle & Belief
Can an imam and Pink Floyd rehab the image of Islam for Turkey’s youth?
Arts, Culture & Media
The exciting, modern Sufi music of Pakistan
Arts, Culture & Media
Pakistan Shrine Celebrates Love of Two Men
Conflict & Justice
Sufi Cleric Behind Pakistan Protests
Arts, Culture & Media
Bollywood’s Sufi music connection
Arts, Culture & Media
Global hit
Arts, Culture & Media
Global hit
Arts, Culture & Media
Global hit: Badila Ensemble
The World – Episode 20071112 – Sufi Muslims clash with Iranian forces