Top 25 Beautiful mosques in the world 2016
Top 25 Beautiful mosques in the world 2016
Qirat: Musical rendering of the Quran
In Islam, Qira’at, which means literally the readings, terminologically means the method of recitation. Traditionally, there are 10 recognised schools of qira’at, and each one derives its name from a famous reader of Quran recitation. Each Qira’at is then transmitted via a riwaya (transmission) named after its primary narrator. Each of the riwayas is the…
Who are progressive Muslims?
Who are progressive Muslims? A discussion.
The Complaint: An award-winning film on communal amity by Mrinal Bahukhandi
The Complaint: An award-winning film on communal amity by Mrinal Bahukhandi
Vaishnava Jan To – Riyaaz Qawwal
Riyaaz Qawwali is an ensemble that represents the unique diversity and plurality of South Asia. The ensemble’s musicians, who are settled in the United States, hail from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh and also represent multiple religious and spiritual backgrounds. In this video they sing Gandhiji’s favourite bhajan, Vaishnav Jan…
Kanhaiya Yaad Hai – Raag Tilak Kamod (Niazi brothers)
Niazi Brothers are well-known Qawwals from Pakistan.
Qawwali: Kanhaiyya, yaad hai kuch bhi hamari (Hindi/Urdu)
Ustad Ghulam Fariduddin Ayaz Al-Hussaini Qawwal is a Pakistani Qawwal. He belongs to the Qawwal Bachchon Ka Gharana of Delhi. He and his relatives are the flag-bearers of that school of music (gharana), which is also known by the name of the city as the Delhi gharana. He performs various genres of Hindustani classical music…
Ziauddin Sardar: Diversity and Dissent
Ziauddin Sardar is a Pakistan-born, London-based scholar, award-winning writer, cultural critic and public intellectual who specialises in Muslim thought, the future of Islam, futures studies and science and cultural relations. Books authored by him include, Mecca, the Sacred City; Reading the Quran; Desperately Seeking Paradise: Journeys of a Sceptical Muslim.
Arab Intellectual – Muslim Failure
An Arab intellectual argues that Prophet Mohammed was secular
Take That : “Prophet Muhammad was a secular”
Kuwaiti activist Nasser Dashti has very controversial views on Islam and Muslim history.