This is the 25th article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world. One hot summer day, Amir Khusrau was returning to the city from a neighboring village when he became extremely […]
The silence of music: Amir Khusrau — a life in verse and vignette
This is the 24th article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world. During the development of the sitar, Amir Khusrau worked closely with master craftsmen on the creation of the instruments. […]
The gift of a parrot: Amir Khusrau — a life in verse and vignette
This is the 23rd article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world Amir Khusrau had a deep desire to please Nizamuddin Auliya and was always seeking ways to bring him joy. […]
The miraculous water of Nizamuddin’s Baoli: Amir Khusrau — a life in verse and vignette
This is the 22nd article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world. During the reign of Ghayasuddin Tughlaq, Delhi was struck by a devastating drought. Nizamuddin Auliya was deeply moved by […]
The sacred bond: Amir Khusrau — a life in verse and vignette
This is the 21st article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world. One night, Amir Khusrau arrived late at Nizamuddin Auliya’s khanqah after the doors had been locked. He did not […]
Days and nights of longing: Amir Khusrau — a life in verse and vignette
This is the 20th article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world Nizamuddin Auliya used to regularly perform the Sufi chillaah, a 40-day ritual of seclusion marked by complete silence, intense […]
The elegy for a parrot: Amir Khusrau — a life in verse and vignette
This is the 19th article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world One of the formative moments of Amir Khusrau’s early childhood was the death of his pet parrot. The young […]
A mango’s seed at the master’s threshold: Amir Khusrau — a life in verse and vignette
This is the 18th article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world One summer, Sultan Jalaluddin Khilji received a basket of exceptionally fine mangoes, transported with great care from Daulatabad. Courtiers […]
The smile of the Sufi saint: Amir Khusrau — a life in verse and vignette
This is the 17th article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world. Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya shared a profound spiritual bond with his nephew, Maulana Taqiuddin Nooh. After every namaaz, the young […]
The crooked turban: Amir Khusrau — a life in verse and vignette
This is the 16th article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world. One evening, at the time of the maghrib prayer, Amir Khusrau and Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya sat together on the […]