Sufi
‘Dune’ novels draw on Islamic motifs and have in turn inspired Muslim artists
By Joseph Hammond — October 18, 2021
(RNS) — The original series of 'Dune' novels is heavily influenced by ecology and sociology — as well as imagery from the Islamic world and the Middle East.
As a Sufi singer, I believe the sounds of world religions can cultivate compassion during COVID-19
By Shumaila Hemani — July 8, 2020
(RNS) — Intercultural listening cultivates our compassion and humanity during a crisis.
Why this rabbi loved Mary Oliver
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 17, 2019
Her poetry speaks to our souls -- whatever faith or non-faith we are.
Omid Safi’s ‘Radical Love’ recenters Sufi poetry within Islam
By Aysha Khan — June 11, 2018
(RNS) — Omid Safi's new book 'Radical Love' offers a reminder to Muslims and non-Muslims alike: You can't divorce Rumi's mystical poetry from Islam.
Egypt: Militants kill at least 235 in attack on Sinai mosque
By Yonat Shimron — November 24, 2017
EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) —The attack was the largest single targeting of Egyptian civilians and the first on a large mosque congregation since the Islamic State affiliate began its campaign of violence against the state.
Invasion of the Muslim body snatchers?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 15, 2016
Some people just love to be afraid and to hate. Get a life, already.
Sufi Muslims push designer Roberto Cavalli to pull an offensive logo
By Heather Adams — July 17, 2014
(RNS) Ten years after designer Roberto Cavalli received harsh criticism for putting Hindu gods on an underwear and swimsuit line, he is at it again. This time the backlash is for the use of a Sufi school's sacred symbol on the "Just Cavalli" clothing line.
To set out on the spiritual path, you have to be ugly
By Omid Safi — March 31, 2013
If we were already perfect and beautiful, there would be no need to set out on a path.
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Video: Sufi Whirling Dervishes
By Sally Morrow — January 17, 2013
Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam, emphasizes universal love, peace, acceptance of various spiritual paths and a mystical union with the divine. It is associated with the dancing of whirling dervishes, who originated in the 13th century as followers of the poet and Muslim mystic, Rumi. Their dance is a traditional form of Sufi worship, […]
Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf: moving beyond the Ground Zero mosque
By Daniel Burke — August 29, 2012
(RNS) Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf reflects on why America is a Shariah-compliant nation, why Islamophobia has increased in the 10 years since the 9/11 attacks, and why the turmoil over the so-called "Ground Zero mosque'' actually increased America's standing in the Muslim world. By Daniel Burke.
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