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City Of Hafez
Iran's national poet is said to have preferred Shiraz over paradise. These photos might give us an idea why.
Preserving The Lost Sounds Of Syria
In the years before the Syrian civil war started, an American punk rocker set out to record sacred Christian and Sufi chants.
Visiting The Mezquita With Ibn ‘Arabi
A short meditation on visiting Cordoba's famous mosque-cathedral through the words of Sufism's "great master."
Gli And The Feline Guardians Of Istanbul
Cats have been a distinct feature of Istanbul since time immemorial. A look into the special relationship the city has with it's four-pawed residents.
Peace Through Listening
An interview with Yoav Peck about a project that aims to build heart-to-heart connections between Israelis and Palestinians.
The Pashtun Gandhi
A portrait of the little-known Pashtun peace leader Abdul Ghaffar Khan who dedicated eighty years of his life to inner transformation, non-violence and social reform.
An "Ostad" In The Real Sense Of The Word
Iran's vocal maestro Mohammad Reza Shajarian embodied the timeless beauty of Persian music. On the occasion of his death I recalled our two meetings.
Walking Upon The Earth Humbly
Interview: Tarik Quadir on how Islamic teachings can help us realign our relationship with nature and what a Bangladeshi village has to teach about holistic living.
Explorations In Bollywood
From a night with Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor to worshipping the eternal blockbuster at a Mumbai film temple.
Sacred Inclusion
What if we could connect to one another through our common Essence? This story from a Turkish mosque reminds me of this aspiration.
The Valley Of Light
Witnessing the pristine beauty of Afghanistan's Bamiyan Province in 16 images.
Becoming A Pilgrim On The Sufi Trail
What does it take to revive an ancient pilgrimage route? A conversation with Sedat Çakır and Iris Berzuijen, founders of the Cross-Anatolian Sufi Trail.