Basic Info
Release: November 06, 2005
Runtime: 48 min
Status: Released
Sufi Soul: The Mystic Music of Islam
2005
48 min
Overview
Historian William Dalrymple journeys to Morocco, Turkey, Syria and Pakistan to explore whirling dervishes, Qawwali singing and other forms of music sacred in Sufism, the branch of Islam that emphasizes music as a mystical route to the holy. Capturing performances of renowned Muslim musicians such as Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Sain Zahoor, the film reveals that at the heart of Sufism lies a dedication to tolerance and pluralism.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
William Dalrymple
Abida Parveen
Herself - Singer
Crew
William Dalrymple
Writer
Simon Broughton
Director
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