People of different faiths in Delhi continue to seek blessings from Sufi saints
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Hindu Muslim Unity: Sufiism and Communal Harmony
Sufism’s emphasis on serving the mankind through spiritual self-development has proved phenomenal in Indian Context as it has been looked upon as wedging the sectional gap which is seen not as a sect of Islam, but as a way of life. Furthermore, its adherence to cultural syntheses provided a basis for Hindu-Muslim unity which the…
Hindu Muslim Unity: Sufi dargahs attract people of different faiths
The Dargah of Hafiz Ali Hussain in the northern city of Moradabad is one such place where devotees from all religions come and offer prayers to the Sufi saint who lit the path of virtue, wisdom and peace for his fellow beings and followers.
Hindu Muslim Unity: How Indus River cultures shaped Sufism
The strand of Sufism which emerged on the banks of Indus, consciously eschewed religious orthodoxy and, at times, even rebelled against it.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Krishna’s birthday celebrated at Narhar Dargah
A Muslim shrine has hosted Krishna’s birthday celebrations for over 300 years
Hindu Muslim Unity: a Sufi and Sikh spread a message of love
Sufis and Gurus, and their message, transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. “They are the beacons of light”
Hindu Muslim Unity: The Story of AR Rahman
How a world famous musician came to Islam through a Hindu astrologer
Hindu Muslim Unity: Pakistan’s Sufis, Jains, and Sadhus
An author travels through Pakistan documenting similarities between different faiths
Hindu Muslim Unity: Shimla shrine attracts Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs
Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs come together to visit and pray at the Hazrat Baba Srotri mountain shrine in Himachal Pradesh.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Bhakti and Sufi traditions unite India and Pakistan
The Sufi and Bhakti tradition in Pakistan and India are two such trends from within Islam and Hinduism respectively, that are focused more on the unity of humanity as a whole, overcoming sectarian divides. The saints from these traditions had massive appeal among people of different religions and they were away from the centers of…
Hindu Muslim Unity: Sikh gurdwara’s Baba Farid shrine draws Hindu and Muslim visitors
A Sufi saint famous for devotional Punjabi poetry is revered in Sikh scriptures and honored by Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims alike.