Webinar Details in English

Hindi Department

K.M.Agrawal College,Kalyan

One Day International Webinar

    The Culture of Sufism & Qawali in Indian Subcontinent

( Date : 15^thMay 2020 )

Introduction:

          The roots of Sufism in Indian Subcontinent go back to the classical Islamic Spiritual traditions evolved during 9th to 11th centuries in Arabia & Persia & gradually reached India in 12th century. It popularized 'Tarikaa' & 'Tauheed' as the methodology of gaining its final destination i.e. 'Makaam'. In particular, Chishti tradition occupied significant place in Indian subcontinent. Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, also known as Hazarat Khwaja Garib Nawaz, came to Ajmer around 1236 AD. Later on, Kaki, Baba Farid, Nizamuddin Auliya & other notable saints developed Sufi tradition in India.

           Sufism is not a teaching but rather an experience. Sufi practice 'Jeekar' & 'Samaa' music as the means of unifying with the Almighty. There are rules regarding the organisation of 'Samaa' as per time, venue & participants. In the entire Indian subcontinent, Qawali has become the visiting card of musical presentation of Sufi arts. Dance as such has no basic form in Sufism. Dancing and shouting like lunatics during 'Samaa' is an indication of agony of soul, known as 'Haal'. Qawali, the language of soul, is instrumental in such experiences.

With time, Sufi tradition underwent major changes. Qawali developed as a profession apart from Durgah & Khankaha.

           The serious academic deliberations of all these situations is the main purpose of organising this international webinar.

The research papers are invited on the following topics: 

1. The history of Sufism & Qawali

2. The history of various Sufi sects

3. Women in Sufism

4. Sufi philosophy

5. Impact of Islam on Sufism

6. Sufi tradition in Indian subcontinent

7. Impact of Indian philosophy on Sufism

8. Impact of Indian culture on Sufism

9. Bhakti movement & Sufism

10. Sufi music in Indian subcontinent

11. History of Qawali

12. Amir Khusro & Qawali

13. Major Qawals of Indian subcontinent

14. Khankah Qawals vs Professional Qawals

15. Commercialization of Qawali

16. Present status of Qawali

17. Qawali in films

18. Qawali in various languages of Indian subcontinent

19. Various forms of Qawali

20. Research related to Qawali

21. The future of Qawali & Sufism

22. Economic aspect of Qawali

23. Qawali singers and women

24. Houses of Qawali

25. Urs & Qawali

Any other relevant topic.

·         The research paper can be submitted in Hindi or English. 

·         Maximum word limit: 2000 words

·         Hindi font: Unicode Mangal

·         English font: times new roman, size 12

·         The word file of research paper must include name, designation and contact details.

·         Please send the email to:

             sufismwebinar@gmail.com

·        Last Date for Paper Submission is 10^th May 2020

·         The selected research papers will be published in ISBN book form in due course of time. However the final decision in this regard is reserved with the college.

·         No registration charges are applicable for this webinar. However registration is compulsory. Click on the below link for Registration           https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMfsKfTny0Mr9ruSM6OZBdJwSI2lNqfPpCSo5KTM6aLpTllQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

·         All the information regarding the Webinar will be available on given below blog.

                            https://webinaronsufism.blogspot.com/

                                    

Convenor                                           Principal

Dr. ManishKumar C. Mishra                                                               Dr. Anita Manna

Assistant Professor

 Department of Hindi                                                       

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