I was speaking with some music therapists recently. A few of them were interested in the methods that Sufis employ with music.It was interesting to hear their opinions and perceptions of how Sufis use music.

Music therapy is a great and honorable profession. May Allah bless, protect, and inspire them!

This, however, begs the question of why music ( Read more... )

"He knows himself and all that's in him, who knows adversity. To scale great heights, we must come out of lowermost depths. The way to heaven is through hell. We need fiery baptisms in the fierce flames of our own bosoms. We must feel our hearts hot - hissing in us. And ere its fire is revealed, it must burn its way out of us; though it consume us ( Read more... )