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Female whirling dervishes reclaiming Afghanistan’s Sufi heritage
Female whirling dervishes reclaiming Afghanistan’s Sufi heritage

A female-led whirling dervish group based in Afghanistan, is reclaiming the country’s deep-rooted Sufi heritage.

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Interview with Jason Webster: Author of ‘Andalus’

It was an absolute pleasure to talk with Jason Webster (author and historian) about his book ‘Andalus’, and to ask him more about the history and impact of Moorish rule on Spain.

Review of: ‘From Shamanism to Sufism’
Review of: ‘From Shamanism to Sufism’

This book explores the history of women, Islam and culture in Central Asia. Central Asia is a land filled with an ancient culture and heritage. Islam came to these lands in the 8th century and it became the height of civilisation, learning and trade.

Review of: ‘Forty Rules of Love’
Review of: ‘Forty Rules of Love’

The Forty Rules of Love by Turkish writer, Elif Shafaq, is a really heart-warming story. Elif Shafaq is one my favourite authors. I think she's a vey accomplished writer. She puts a lot of social conscience themes into what she is writing.

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Ghalib: ‘The Greatest Urdu Poet of all Time

Beloved Urdu poet Mirza Beg Asadullah Khan - more popularly known as Ghalib was born in 1797 in Agra. He had central Asian heritage - his family hailing from Samarkand. He lived during the East India Company’s control of India and also witnessed the dissolution of the Mughal Empire and the establishment of the British Raj.

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Hali’s Musaddas: Lamenting the fall of the Muslim world
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Hali’s Musaddas: Lamenting the fall of the Muslim world

Altaf Hussain Hali’s poetic genius, Musaddas or “the ebb and flow of Islam,” was written in 1879 and tells the story of the Muslim community’s decline in 19th century India and Hali’s premonition of an even bigger collapse to come, which he felt that Muslims were totally unaware of.

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