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maqamSpiritual stage that serves as a milestone on the path followed by Muslim mystics (Sufis) as they strive to reach the vision of and union with God. The Sufi progresses through his own spiritual efforts and through the guidance of sheikhs. In each maqam the Sufi strives to purify himself of all worldly inclinations and prepare himself to attain an ever higher spiritual level. Most Sufis identify seven major maqams: repentance, fear of the Lord, renunciation, poverty, patience, trust, and satisfaction. See also Sufism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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13 opening night of a week-long Iraqi art exhibition at American University's Katzen Arts Center in Washington, DC was a phenomenal performance of Maqam by Amir ElSaffar and his group. Palestinian Arab Music: A Maqam Tradition in Practice. 23 - Ilyas Malayev & Ensemble Maqam, Music and Dance of Central Asia and the Jews of Bukhara, Skirball Cultural Center. |
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