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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.
The Gift Of Travel
In times of Covid-19, travel seems like a distant possibility. Do we even need to move to know the world? A reflection on the many dimensions of travel.
Land Of Portals
A visual journey through Morocco capturing markets, mysticism and mosaics in 24 images.
"Lebanon Is Like A Laboratory For The World"
Interview: How Danièle Chikhani, a Beirut-based architect and photographer, experienced the explosion of her city and what it takes for a wounded nation to heal.
What Would Hagia Sophia Say?
The Hagia Sophia symbolizes wisdom and mystery. Its reconversion into a mosque triggered many contrary reactions. An essay to grasp the essence of this great monument.
My Friend Ali
When I met Ali in Aleppo, I would have never thought the city could soon descend into a terrible war. A story of friendship, loss and reunion.