Introduction
Hi, Im Sufi Punk and this blog is a space I've dedicated to exploring the Sufi Message of Hazrat Inayat Khan. The message of Love, Harmony and Beauty. To me he was one of the real Sufi Punks reaching out to all faiths and traditions in the language of Universal Sufism.
This blog also acts as a curriculum towards developing an inner life, through reflection, study of saints and the 99 names of Allah. Its an ongoing work in progress as each post is a collaboration between mother and son (age 6) as we seek to develop ourselves in the spiritual and mystical practices over his lifetime.
My previous career in music began as an activist, wanting to prove Muslim women could sing. I went on to developing, lobbying and campaigning for these artists. I didn't realise at the time that I was seeking something more and although I had achieved a lot I didn't really achieve a spiritual connection.
After exploring, learning and examining my passion for music, I realised that to me music is the very essence of life. That is why my soul cried out so loud when I was presented with “Muslim women aren't allowed to listen or perform to music” when I was younger.
Late 2015 I began the epic task of writing 99 blog posts. One for each of the 99 Names of Allah. I do this whilst I take care of my son who was born very premature and is on the autistic spectrum. The only level playing field is the spiritual one from which I know he can flourish and achieve his potential. Isn't that what we want for all our children?
It will be exciting to see how this space grows and develops with us as we hope to capture what we can and determine some pathways for others who have a similar calling in life.
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To see past posts see below:
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August 2017
- Aug 1, 2017 50. Moornie, Punjabi MC - Ya Muhaimin (UK/India) Aug 1, 2017
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April 2017
- Apr 25, 2017 49 Nazia & Zoheb Hussain, Al Basit (The Expander), Pakistan Apr 25, 2017
- Apr 11, 2017 48 Bag lady, Erica Badoo - Ya Jami (The Gatherer) Apr 11, 2017
- Apr 4, 2017 47 Madonna & Deepak Chopra - Poems of Rumi -Al Muqtadir (The Powerful) Apr 4, 2017
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March 2017
- Mar 28, 2017 45/46 Tina Turner - Al Mumin (The Granter of Security) & Al Qayyum (The Self Existing) Mar 28, 2017
- Mar 21, 2017 44 Nimma Nimma, Shani Arshad - Al Halim, (The Forbearing), Pakistan Mar 21, 2017
- Mar 14, 2017 43 Eye of the Tiger - Al Qahhar (The Subduer) USA Mar 14, 2017
- Mar 7, 2017 42 I Only Have Eyes For You - Al Aliyy (The Most High) Mar 7, 2017
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February 2017
- Feb 28, 2017 41 PM Dawn Patient Eyes - Al Sabur, (The Patient One) Feb 28, 2017
- Feb 21, 2017 40 Lauren Hill - Al Muntaqim (The Avenger) Feb 21, 2017
- Feb 14, 2017 39 The Verve, Al Qabid (The Withholder) Feb 14, 2017
- Feb 7, 2017 38 Nitin Sawney and Nicky Wells, Al Muqsit (The Equitable) Feb 7, 2017
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November 2016
- Nov 15, 2016 37. Royal, Malikal Mulk (Owner of Kingdom), Lorde, New Zealand Nov 15, 2016
- Nov 1, 2016 36. Miracle, Above and Beyond Ocean Lab - Al Alim (The All Knowing), UK Nov 1, 2016
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October 2016
- Oct 25, 2016 35. Sheep, Gonjasufi - Al Muid (The Restorer of Life), USA Oct 25, 2016
- Oct 18, 2016 34. Cheikha Remitti, Ya Darr (The Aflicter), Algeria Oct 18, 2016
- Oct 11, 2016 33. Oumou SANGARE - Saa Magni (Death Is Terrible), Al Baqi (The Everlasting), Mali. Oct 11, 2016
- Oct 4, 2016 32. Ben Deniz - Al Hafiz (The Preserver), Turkey Oct 4, 2016
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September 2016
- Sep 27, 2016 31. Louisa Marks and Carrol Thompson, Al Tawwab (The Granter and Accepter of Repentance), UK Sep 27, 2016
- Sep 20, 2016 30. Desert Dwellers, USA - Al Bari (The Maker) Sep 20, 2016
- Sep 13, 2016 29. Rim Banna, The Mirror of My Soul - Al Muta’ali (The Most Exalted), Palestine Sep 13, 2016
- Sep 6, 2016 28. Arjoo Aftab, AL Musawwir ( The Bestower of Form, The Shaper), USA/Pakistan Sep 6, 2016
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July 2016
- Jul 26, 2016 27. ENGLISTAN- Al- Wahid (The One) Riz MC, UK Jul 26, 2016
- Jul 5, 2016 26 Eid Mubarak - Al Akhir (The Last) Harris J UK Jul 5, 2016
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June 2016
- Jun 28, 2016 25 Lay next to you - Al Hayy (The Forever Living) Sam Smith UK Jun 28, 2016
- Jun 14, 2016 24 Kabir Poetry - Al Kabir (The Most Great), INDIA Jun 14, 2016
- Jun 7, 2016 23 Poem of the Cloak (BURDAH) -Al-Awwal (The First) Khalid Belrhouzi, France Jun 7, 2016
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May 2016
- May 31, 2016 22 Abrar-ul-Haq- Al Haqq (The Truth) Pakistan May 31, 2016
- May 10, 2016 21 Niyaz/Azam Ali - Al Khaliq (The Creator), Canada/Iran May 10, 2016
- May 3, 2016 20. Mariem Hassan (Western Sahara) Al Mani (The Preventer of Harm) May 3, 2016
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April 2016
- Apr 26, 2016 19. Prince - Al Majid (The Most Glorious) Apr 26, 2016
- Apr 19, 2016 18. I am Eve - Al Mudhill (The Humiliator) Mahsa Vahdat, Iran Apr 19, 2016
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March 2016
- Mar 29, 2016 17. Peace - As Salam (The All Peaceful) Ajeet Kaur Mar 29, 2016
- Mar 22, 2016 16. Chaadni Ratey - Al Afuw (The Pardoner) Noor Jahan (Pakistan) Mar 22, 2016
- Mar 15, 2016 15. Didi- Al Quddus (The Most Holy) Cheb Khaled (Algeria) Mar 15, 2016
- Mar 8, 2016 14. Faraway - Ar Rahman (The Most Compassionate) Demis Roussos (Egypt/Greece) Mar 8, 2016
- Mar 1, 2016 13. Zariya - Al Muhyi (The Giver of Life) AR Rahman, Ani Choying, Farah Siraj - Coke Studio India Mar 1, 2016
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February 2016
- Feb 23, 2016 12. Guardian - Ar Raqib (The Watchful) Alanis Morissette (Canada) Feb 23, 2016
- Feb 16, 2016 11. Nezlen Ala El Boustan - Al Khafid (The Abaser) Kulna Sawa (Syria) Feb 16, 2016
- Feb 9, 2016 10. Khallini Biljao - Al Nur (The Light) Maya Nasri (Lebanon) Feb 9, 2016
- Feb 2, 2016 9. Yny Maj Hyrynh - Al Badi (The Originator) Marlui Miranda (Brazil) Feb 2, 2016
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January 2016
- Jan 26, 2016 8. When am I going to make a Living? - Al Muqit (The Sustainer) Sade (UK) Jan 26, 2016
- Jan 19, 2016 7. Remember the loveliness - Al Wadud (The Loving One) Mercen Dede (Turkey) Jan 19, 2016
- Jan 12, 2016 6. Amay Bhashaili - Al Rashid (The Guide) Alamgir, Fariha Pervez, Coke Studio Pakistan Jan 12, 2016
- Jan 5, 2016 5. Hello - Al Gafur (The Forgiving) Adele (UK) Jan 5, 2016
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December 2015
- Dec 29, 2015 4. Let Go (Clinton Cerejo feat Master Saleem, Coke Studio India) - Al- Mumit (The Causer of Death) Dec 29, 2015
- Dec 22, 2015 3. Hidden Place (Björk) - Al Batin (The Hidden) Dec 22, 2015
- Dec 15, 2015 2. I adore the Sea (Nagat Al Saghira-Egypt) - Al Mutakabbir (The Majestic) Dec 15, 2015
- Dec 8, 2015 1. Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson) - Al Karim (The Generous) Dec 8, 2015