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Islamic Liturgy

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Islamic Liturgy

Islamic Liturgy contains classical Islamic incantations and lamentations that are to be sung before, during, and after worship. Largely based on the Koran (or Qoran), Islam’s Word of God, this 1960 publication offers a unique glimpse into the music and dance of this typically Middle Eastern religion.

The singers featured are known as Dervishes, Muslims who have devoted their life to poverty and austerity in the name of the faith. The dances performed during these incantations (a description of which can be found in the liner notes) are specific to the order to which the Dervishes belong.

Track Listing

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Suratu 'r-Rahman (Qoran Ch. LV, vv. 1-16) A group of Dervishes, London 01:44
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102
Ode by Shu'aib Abu Madyan (d. 1198) A group of Dervishes, London 02:15
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103
Ode by Ghazalí (d. 1111) A group of Dervishes, London 02:32
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104
Ode by Ahmad al-'Alawi (d. 1934) A group of Dervishes, London 00:54
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105
Ode by Ahmad al-'Alawi (Shahadah) A group of Dervishes, London 02:37
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106
Ode by Ahmad al-'Alawi A group of Dervishes, London 01:06
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107
The Call to Prayer (Adhan) / Blessings on the Prophet A group of Dervishes, London 02:27
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108
Supplications for Mercy - Second Call to Prayer (Iqamah) A group of Dervishes, London 02:30
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109
The Sunset Prayer (Sålatu 'l-Maghrib) A group of Dervishes, London 02:02
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110
After the Prayer: The Throne Verse (Qoran II, v. 255) / Litany of Subhana 'Llāh / Supplications A group of Dervishes, London 02:06
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201
Suratu 'l-Waqi'ah (Qoran, Ch. LVI, vv. 1-40) A group of Dervishes, London 01:24
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202
The Shahadah / A Litany of Praise for the Prophet / Qoran, XXXIII, v. 56 A group of Dervishes, London 03:18
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203
Mawlid (Ode in Honour of the Prophet) A group of Dervishes, London 03:23
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204
End of the Mawlid A group of Dervishes, London 01:24
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205
End of the Tarhib / Invocation of the Divine Name / The Sacred Dance (Al-Hadrah - The Presence) A group of Dervishes, London 11:13