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Jerusalem Hug 2009
The next Jerusalem Hug is happening on 21st June, 2009 when people of all faiths form a human circle of love around Jerusalem.Collected in Palestine and Israel Jun 1, 2009 -
Cities of Light - Different Faiths collaborate
This is an excerpt from the film 'Cities of Light' which is about the history of Al-Andalus (Islamic Spain) and the incredible flourishing of philosophy, theology, medicine, translation, and much more, among the Jewish and Muslim scholars and mystics.Collected in Islam Apr 16, 2009 -
Sufi Soul: Part 5
In the final part of this documentary, William Dalrymple visits Sufi orders in Morocco where the music is very ‘loud and exuberant’. Dalrymple calls it ‘a sort of spiritual music jazz’. Here we also see many female musicians who perform healing with music. Dalrymple also visits the Fez Festival of Sacred Music where musicians of all faiths participate. Youssou N’Dour, who also performs at the festival, is interviewed and expresses his belief that Sufi music can correct the present image of Islam.Collected in Islam Jan 31, 2009 -
Sufi Soul: Part 4
This is part four of the film, Sufi Soul, and William Dalrymple goes to the Pakistani province of Sindh to visit the shrine of Shah Abdul Latif. He was a poet-saint who died in 1752 and to this day his music is played every night at his shrine using an a string instrument called the dambar which Shah Abdul Latif invented himself. Dalrymple also speaks to mullahs of a more recent movement influenced by Wahhabi ideas that are anti-music and anti-Sufi. However, a musician he speaks to says that the majority ofCollected in Islam Jan 29, 2009 -
Sufi Soul: Part 3
Here is Part 3 of this beautiful film. Part 2 was in Turkey, now in Part 3, William Dalrymple visits Sufis in Pakistan where he says the sema is more raw, more elemental. Also showing the Qawwalis of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and his nephew, Rahat.Collected in Islam Jan 27, 2009 -
Sufi Soul: Part 2
This is the second part of the Sufi Soul documentary. There may be a short overlap with the first part. The documentary has been divided into five parts on you tube. I will post all five parts.Collected in Islam Jan 27, 2009 -
Sufi Soul: Part 1
A beautiful video on Sufism, its origins and context, by the acclaimed author, William Dalrymple. It contains a description of the meaning of the sema of the whirling dervishes and focuses on the power and transformative effect of music. This is a very informative video and a treat to watch.Collected in Islam Jan 27, 2009 -
Palestine is Still the Issue - 25 years on - pilger
Palestine is Still the Issue by John Pilger. He speaks to Palestinians and Israelis.Collected in Islam Jan 10, 2009 -
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Karen Armstrong makes her TED Prize wish: the Charter for Compassion | Video on TED.com
This is Karen Armstrongs speech when she received a TED award. It is very moving and pertinent to the global situation today. Religion can and should be a force for change today. Using the Golden Rule of every faith: Do not do unto others what you would not have them do to you. Karen Armstrong is working on creating a Charter of Compassion for the whole world.Collected in Islam Nov 18, 2008 -
BBC NEWS | World | South Asia | Buddha statue find at Afghan site
"A giant statue of a Buddha has been discovered in central Afghanistan, near to the ruins of the world-famous Bamiyan Buddhas. Archaeologists say the 19m (62ft) statue is in a sleeping position and dates back to the Third Century. Other relics such as coins and ceramics were also found." This is a fascinating archaeological discovery in Afghan that also includes the world's oldest oil paintings.Collected in Islam Sep 9, 2008 -
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The War Against Muslim Women - Abdullah Hakim Quick
Abdullah Hakim making it clear that Muslim men need to start treating women as equalsCollected in Islam Aug 4, 2008 -
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British Muslim Women Share Their World - She's a Thouroughly Modern Muslim
Collected in Islam Aug 4, 2008 -
Portrait of Muslim Women - South Africa
I don’t know a great deal about the Muslim community in South Africa but I have just watched this video and found it very informational and fascinating. The video listens to several women from diverse backgrounds about their lives as Muslims and the activities they pursue. It is 30 minutes long which gives the chance to hear many voices.Collected in Islam Aug 4, 2008 -
Portrait of Muslim Women - South Africa
I don't know a great deal about the Muslim community in South Africa but I have just watched this video and found it very informational and fascinating. The video listens to several women from diverse backgrounds about their lives as Muslims and the activities they pursue. It is 30 minutes long which gives the chance to hear many voices.Collected in Islam Aug 4, 2008 -
Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equity on Technorati
This video shows the historic launch of the Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equity in 2006. This is a gathering of Muslim women scholars who are working hard for the benefit of Muslim womenCollected in Islam Aug 3, 2008 -
Rumi: Say I Am You (Sufi poem)
Stunning imagery accompanying the words of Jalaluddin RumiCollected in Islam Jul 26, 2008 -
What Was Said to the Rose
Coleman Barks reading his interpretation of Rumi's workCollected in Islam Jul 26, 2008
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Yafi07 The next Jerusalem Hug is happening on 21st June, 2009 when people of all faiths form a human circle of love around Jerusalem.
Jun 1, 2009