arrow_back
menu
Sufi Soul: The Mystic Music of Islam
Documentary
2005
48 minutes
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.
More informationexpand_more
Show crew keyboard_double_arrow_down
Cast

Show more expand_more
keyboard_double_arrow_down