The Sufi Courtyard: Dargahs Of Delhi
Mar 2012 · Harper Collins
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Discover the history of India's capital city through the fascinating lives and teachings of its Sufi saints The Sufi Courtyard takes you on a journey through the famous and lesser-known dargahs of Delhi. From the first Sufi centre established in Mehrauli by Khwaja Qutub Bakhtiar Kaki during the early days of the Delhi Sultanate to later nineteenth century Sufi retreats in the city, the author explores the spiritual, cultural and historical legacy of the Delhi Sufis, making this book as much about Delhi as it is about Sufism. For centuries, the dargahs of Delhi have attracted large numbers of devotees belonging to different countries, faiths and backgrounds who seek spiritual solace and grant of their wishes. The magnetism of dargahs emanates from the personalities of the extraordinary Sufis buried in the premises. Through a simple narrative, Sadia Dehlvi brings to life the philosophies and stories of their lives.
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M S SIDDIQUI
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March 1, 2015
May Allah wa Rasool Sallallahu alaihi wasallam bless you with true love of Awliya Allah....
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November 3, 2014
Masha allah sadia baji great work maula salamat rakhe
Israr Qadri
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October 3, 2013
Great Great Book.
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About the author
Sadia Dehlvi is an author and columnist. Her family name - Dehlvi - reflects their centuries old association with Delhi. She comes from a family of writers who published several Urdu and Hindi magazines and books. Her grandfather, Hafiz Yusuf Dehlvi, founded Shama in 1938, an iconic Urdu film and literary monthly. For almost forty years, Dehlvi has been writing on women, minorities, Islamic spirituality and Delhi's heritage and culture. She is the author of Sufism: The Heart of Islam and The Sufi Courtyard: Dargahs of Delhi, both published by HarperCollins. She lives in New Delhi. Her website is sadiadehlvi.com
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