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5 days ago · Following the rapid spread of Islam in the 6th century, Islamic music dominated Persia and the Arab world, and the Islamic Golden Age saw the presence of numerous important music theorists.
2 days ago · Sufism (Arabic: الصوفية, romanized: al-Ṣūfiyya or Arabic: التصوف, romanized: al-Taṣawwuf) is a mystic body of religious practice found within Islam which is characterized by a focus on Islamic purification, spirituality, ritualism, asceticism, and esotericism.
2 days ago · The history of Islam concerns the political, social, economic, military, and cultural developments of the Islamic civilization.Most historians believe that Islam originated with Muhammad's mission in Mecca and Medina at the start of the 7th century CE, although Muslims regard this time as a return to the original faith passed down by the Abrahamic prophets, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses ...
May 18, 2024 · On the Web: UNESCO - Intangible Country Heritage - Crafting and playing the Oud (May 18, 2024) oud. An oud with the characteristic wooden belly and backward-slanting pegbox. oud, stringed musical instrument prominent in medieval and modern Islamic music. It is the parent of the European lute.
May 14, 2024 · Arabic music is a term that refers to the music played in what is known as the Arab world. With 22 Arabic countries, it’s no wonder that Arabic music is extremely rich and unique. The most distinctive trait of Arabic music is the use of varied traditional instruments.
May 18, 2024 · Saturday, May 18, 2024. Music of Iran. An introduction to Iranian Classical Music. Characteristics. The following characteristics are shared between Iranian and other Central Asian music: The music is mainly monophonic, with each instrument in an ensemble following one melodic scheme.
May 9, 2024 · Eid al-Adha, the second of two great Muslim festivals, the other being Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha marks the culmination of the hajj (pilgrimage) rites at Minā, Saudi Arabia, near Mecca, but is celebrated by Muslims throughout the world. As with Eid al-Fitr, it is distinguished by the performance of communal prayer ( ṣalāt) at daybreak on its ...
