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Sufi Soul: The Mystic Music of Islam

Sufi Soul: The Mystic Music of Islam

2005 · 48 min · Documentary

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.

Directed by Simon Broughton · Written by William Dalrymple

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