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

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