It is a musical tradition that stretches back more than 700 years. Qawwali (NastaКїlД«q: Щ‚Щ€Щ‘Ш§Щ„ЫЊ GurmukhД«: аЁ•аЁµаЁѕаЁІа©Ђ DevanДЃgarД«: а¤•а¤ја¤µаҐЌа¤µа¤ѕа¤ІаҐЂ Eastern Nagari: а¦•а¦ја¦¬а§Ќа¦¬а¦ѕа¦Іа§Ђ) is a form of Sufi devotional music popular in South Asia, particularly in the Punjab and Sindh regions of Pakistan, Hyderabad, Delhi and other parts of India. Mehfil-e-Sama is a gathering held for Sufi devotional music such as Qawwali or prayer and chanting, Hadhra, part of Dhikr (remembrance of God).Mehfil-e-Naat is an Islamic mehfil (forum) in which people sit and recite poetry in the praise of the Prophet Muhammad.

The word mehfil derives from the Urdu language, which in turn derives from the Arabic word mehfil (Arabic: Щ…ШЩЃЩ„вЂЋ), which means a (festive) 'gathering to entertain (or praise someone).' The indigenous musical styles of these areas have shaped the devotional music enjoyed by contemporary Muslims. Due to Islam being a multi-ethnic religion, the musical expression of its adherents is vastly diverse. The classic heartland of Islam is the Middle East, North Africa, Iran, Central Asia, Horn of Africa and South Asia. He has put the flame in your heart, and it cannot die out until He wills, so even if you feel that you are not finding Him, do not give up your search.Islamic music is Muslim religious music, as sung or played in public services or private devotions. Delve into yourself, deeper and deeper, until you find Him and re-establish your relationship with Him. What would be your message to those who want to improve their spiritual life?ДЄP: You will not find Allah anywhere but inside your heart. They are so deeply touched by the Sufi words, that even if the time for the performance is 7 pm, they arrive way earlier just to get the feel.ДT: Life has become increasingly complicated, and it seems as if in all the hustle-bustle, people have lost their spiritual connection. Usually in Europe, you find people who donвЂ™t understand what I am saying, but the whole experience is so overwhelming for them that they cannot help but let the tears flow. Does the language barrier ever become a hindrance in the transmission of your message?ДЄP: Never. Once you devote yourself to these concepts, your enthusiasm to help the human race comes out as strong as ever.ДT: You have performed the world over, even in areas where people do not understand that languages you sing in. Sufism seeks to enjoin and purify humanity. tuu-e- afataab, chashman wa jamaal tust roshan agar ast-o-baazgeeram be ke chashm e aaz-daaram yaar ko humne ja-ba-ja dekha kahin zahir kahin chhupa dekha kahin mumkin hoa kahin wajib kahin fani kahin baqa dekha. manum-maa nayaz-mandi ke be to nayyaazdaara gham-e-choon to naaz-nini behzaar naaz-dara. It is as if I was born to sing this.ДT: Do you believe in the healing powers of Sufism and spiritualism?ДЄP: Absolutely. Lyrics for Yaar Ko Hamne by Abida Parveen. But I do believe that no colour is darker than the colour of Sufi music and no intoxication is stronger. I am also classically trained and that is why I enjoy all forms of music. I am lucky to feel that connection in my heart and that is why I sing the kalam, which is the supreme form of expression for me.ДT: Which other forms of music would you like to sing?ДЄP: Music is something that I feel very deeply. The Sufi tradition does not follow the scientific theory that the mind is the ruler of the body, rather it has its own theory that dictates that the heart is king. Allah has put this flame into the heart of His creation, so the connection has always existed. KARACHI: Daily Times caught up with Abida Parveen ahead of her talk at the Aga Khan University Wednesday to ask her a few questions about her experiences.Дaily Times: Why did you choose to solely sing Sufi kalam?ДЄbida Parveen: Sufism is the name of a feeling, of a light that is meant as guidance for the whole of humanity to lead it to the correct path. I do believe that no colour is darker than the colour of Sufi music and no intoxication is stronger.

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