'A Leaf Turns Yellow: The Sufis of Awadh' is a thoroughly researched account of Sufism in Awadh, India. This illustrated volume introduces the reader to its history, traditions, sub-cultures, institutions and poetry. Each essay in this anthology is by a renowned scholar. Together, they explore the ways in which Sufism influenced, and was influenced by, social mores and expressive traditions, emerging as a way of living and thinking unique to the region. In a time of promoted rift and growing divisions, this book invites the reader to join a conversation that encourages, above all, the need to be other-regarding.
Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on his new book 'A Leaf Turns Yellow: The Sufis of Awadh'.
Q. I have heard a lot of wonderful things about Sufi Saints and their way of life. Is there any specific book/s that would give me knowledge of the Sufi saints and their preachings. Asked by: Krishna
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05:00 PM, Apr 30, 2013
Amritsar: Noted sufi singers the Wadali Brothers were stopped at the Amritsar airport by security personal after 14 live cartridges were found in their luggage. These are among hypersensitive items banned as per security norms. Shockingly, the two brothers passed through two CISF posts before the ammunition was detected. No FIR has been filed for now, but the singers have been asked to appear before the Commandant on Monday for...
03:06 PM, Sep 11, 2011
New Delhi: The third episode of Coke Studio @MTV turned out to be one of the best with Sufi maestros Wadali Brothers taking charge and bringing out some of the best melodies with Bollywood and regional singers. From 'Aa Mil Yaar' to 'Tu Maane Ya Naa', Wadali Brothers brought out the never heard before versions of some popular Punjabi and Sufi songs. Accompanied by Mousam Gogoi and Bondo in the...
07:45 PM, Jul 02, 2011
"I keep on getting offers. Yash Chopra, Subhash Ghai and many others have offered to me to sing in their films. But I have immersed myself in Sufi music and to spread that message across is what I am busy doing," Abida, 56, told in a telephonic interview from Lahore. "It's a time-consuming thing to spread the message of Sufism and that is why I have not got enough time...
11:35 AM, Nov 08, 2010
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09:41 AM, Feb 19, 2008
Harare: Bangladesh fought back to reduce Zimbabwe to 92-4 at stumps on Saturday on the third day of the one-off Test. To get Zimbabwe's top four batsmen was fantastic, Bangladesh coach Stuart Law said. Zimbabwe leads overall by 175 runs with six second-innings wickets left. The hosts started with an 83-run first innings lead by earlier dismissing Bangladesh for 287 with pace bowler Brian Vitori finishing with figures of 4-66...
11:40 PM, Feb 18, 2008
"Media does not understand a Sufi music concert. They think it’s just like covering a fashion show..." ...
04:00 PM, Apr 02, 2007
CNN-IBN caught up with Sufi singer Abida Parveen just days before
Jahan-e-Khusrau kicks off in the Capital. ...
02:23 AM, Mar 28, 2007
The Bowring Institute in Bangalore reverberated with mystical tunes, powerful chants, profound lyrics and an atmosphere of joy and bliss. ...
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