Sufi Music and It's Roots: It's all about the Love

**SageTree** · 12-09-2010, 09:39 AM

I hesitated to put this in SS because it's not just about spirit, but thought this isn't entirely for Music forum stuff either.

Then I thought maybe Mellow Stoners?

Blah.... you know... it's a diverse thing here, but at the heart of this is Love and the Sufi Way, so I put it in here at last.

So I wish to share this MUSIC w/ you first, but I can't fake their isn't some worth in sharing another understanding and experience of a Way in Islam as well as the 'Soul' of the practice.

There is some of the theology of Sufism and why it is what it is. That's because the ethnography of the religion and the music , in this case at least, aren't separate.

Sufism's heart perhaps has stayed the constant, but the way and expression through music, a key ingredient in Sufism, is diverse and really cool.

I was nearly ready to start whirling around the living room myself as the music played and the heart of this was expressed, I was moved deeply inside.

I personally connect w/ this larger view of Unity in Spirit and the translations of words and music led to empathetical verklempt-ness by the end of this film.

Maybe it will have some merit as music or philosophy. I humbly share this:

Sufi Soul Documentary

farmergiles · 12-09-2010, 09:44 AM

That Nusrat Fatty Ali Khan bloke and his party are amazing.

**SageTree** · 12-09-2010, 10:08 AM

Cathartic is the one word that comes to mind when I hear this music.

Definitely on my list of " I'd be dancing a whole hell of a lot more if this stuff was played in the clubs, cafes and discos more often"

The Rev · 12-09-2010, 12:03 PM

It's a pity that your religious sect can't get any street cred unless there are terrorist cells associated with it (or boy fucking).

Nice music man! I love the music of non-Western cultures in general.

The Rev

**SageTree** · 12-09-2010, 01:08 PM

Well, the claim is the Muhammad Jalal ad-Din Rumi was the best selling poet in the whole 90s really speaks to me that the word sound be out there more than it is. I've been in some charismatic church services before and I could really see The Sufis getting down with a Gospel choir dancing and whirling in the aisles, ya know? I think the passion and equanimity of the message is astounding up lifting. If I'm not mistaken, Sufism was the sect of Islam building the Mosque causing lots of concern in NYC and am sure more people know what Sufis are now

And when I say 'know', I mean a new fancy word to hate on.

There are some Sufis here in the city I'm living in and I've been pondering going to Mosque more regularly and given the liberal and open traditions here I think finding an predominantly Sufi influence place of worship could be heady!

This is me whirling outside a Sufi Mosque/School in Sarajevo, I could hear tunes from inside

and couldn't help myself....

Boy and I thought I was getting some peeps and head turns before

**Mafoo** · 12-09-2010, 01:43 PM

nice pose haha! and that building with the windows open is super cool!

**SageTree** · 12-09-2010, 02:05 PM

mid whirl, does look a bit freaky

**Mafoo** · 12-09-2010, 02:15 PM

you look like a puppet!

**SageTree** · 09-30-2011, 11:17 AM

Going to see some Dervishes whirl and listen to Sufi Music tonight at the Sufi Centre in town.

YAY!!!!

eldizle · 09-30-2011, 06:26 PM

very educational. thanks!

i like learning about hinduism and islam.

**SageTree** · 10-01-2011, 05:49 AM

Hm..... I'm have to see if I can dig up a video on India and/or Hinduism...

Thanks I hope you enjoyed it thoroughly.

**SageTree** · 01-13-2012, 09:06 AM

Bump...

Had an awesome talk with a older Sufi gentleman last night in the mall.

My beard has been it's own threshold (sufi pun) into talking with folks from many faiths.

Two days ago it was a Sikh man who asked me about my 'natural' look.

12-09-2010, 09:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sick of the hatred and the lies Posts: 7,807 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 3,750 Times in 2,554 Posts	That Nusrat Fatty Ali Khan bloke and his party are amazing. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys* Every Kind of Vice

12-09-2010, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,768 Times in 4,664 Posts	Cathartic is the one word that comes to mind when I hear this music. Definitely on my list of " I'd be dancing a whole hell of a lot more if this stuff was played in the clubs, cafes and discos more often" __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance.

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The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,865 Thanks: 5,018 Thanked 5,420 Times in 2,865 Posts	It's a pity that your religious sect can't get any street cred unless there are terrorist cells associated with it (or boy fucking). Nice music man! I love the music of non-Western cultures in general. The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

12-09-2010, 01:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,768 Times in 4,664 Posts	Well, the claim is the Muhammad Jalal ad-Din Rumi was the best selling poet in the whole 90s really speaks to me that the word sound be out there more than it is. I've been in some charismatic church services before and I could really see The Sufis getting down with a Gospel choir dancing and whirling in the aisles, ya know? I think the passion and equanimity of the message is astounding up lifting. If I'm not mistaken, Sufism was the sect of Islam building the Mosque causing lots of concern in NYC and am sure more people know what Sufis are now And when I say 'know', I mean a new fancy word to hate on. There are some Sufis here in the city I'm living in and I've been pondering going to Mosque more regularly and given the liberal and open traditions here I think finding an predominantly Sufi influence place of worship could be heady! This is me whirling outside a Sufi Mosque/School in Sarajevo, I could hear tunes from inside and couldn't help myself.... Boy and I thought I was getting some peeps and head turns before __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance.

12-09-2010, 01:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mafoo nice daze Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: the anguish of anticipated transformation Posts: 5,975 Thanks: 3,776 Thanked 2,652 Times in 1,698 Posts	nice pose haha! and that building with the windows open is super cool! __________________ PLUR For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return

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SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,768 Times in 4,664 Posts	mid whirl, does look a bit freaky __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance.

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Mafoo nice daze Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: the anguish of anticipated transformation Posts: 5,975 Thanks: 3,776 Thanked 2,652 Times in 1,698 Posts	you look like a puppet! Attached Images __________________ PLUR For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return Last edited by Mafoo; 12-09-2010 at 02:30 PM.

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SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,768 Times in 4,664 Posts	Going to see some Dervishes whirl and listen to Sufi Music tonight at the Sufi Centre in town. YAY!!!! __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance.

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eldizle Love. Share it. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Inside a Microgram Scale Posts: 5,207 Thanks: 978 Thanked 591 Times in 423 Posts	very educational. thanks! i like learning about hinduism and islam.

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SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,768 Times in 4,664 Posts	Hm..... I'm have to see if I can dig up a video on India and/or Hinduism... Thanks I hope you enjoyed it thoroughly. __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance.

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SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,768 Times in 4,664 Posts	Bump... Had an awesome talk with a older Sufi gentleman last night in the mall. My beard has been it's own threshold (sufi pun) into talking with folks from many faiths. Two days ago it was a Sikh man who asked me about my 'natural' look. __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance.

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