Sufi Music Concert and Sama Performance
A very unique and authentic event is coming to Raleigh. Please spread the word and
join us with your friends on Oct 3rd. Hurry up to take the advantage of the early
bird special.
IDSA (Islam and Dialog Student Association) at NCSU
EVENT DETAILS:
What : Sufi Music Concert and Sama Performance
Who : Performance by The Whirling Dervishes of
Konya/Turkey and key note speech by
Dr. Carl Ernst, University of North
Carolina's Zachary Smith Distinguished
Term Professor
When : Sunday, October 3rd, 2004 6:00 pm
Where: BTI Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh.
Tickets: 20% off before Sept 16, HURRY UP!!!
Tickets are available at the box office or at TicketMaster (919) 834-4000 or
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E00391FA0E2D742
Organizers:
Rumi Forum
Islam and Dialogue Student Association at NCSU
(Both non-profit organizations)
More details:
Please refer to http://www.rumiforum.org,
http://society.ncsu.edu/islam or call 919-594-4276 or
send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more details.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS EVENT
The Sufi order of the Whirling Dervishes was founded in the 13th century in what is
modern-day Turkey by the world-renowned Islamic scholar, philosopher and mystical poet
Mevlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi, popularly known as "Rumi". The popular appeal of Rumi and
his poetry expressing his philosophy of love of all creation, tolerance, and peace
through love and worship of God has not diminished over the centuries.
This is best evidenced by the fact that Rumi has been the number-one selling poet in
the United States for the last 13 years.
The Order of the Whirling Dervishes is one branch of the vast Sufi tradition of Islam.
Sufism espouses a moderate interpretation of Islam, which focuses on love, tolerance,
worship of God, community development, and personal development through
self-discipline and responsibility. These universal themes are very much relevant to
the social and political realities of today, and the ritual Sama performed by the
Order of the Whirling Dervishes has come to symbolize these values in the hearts and
minds of millions throughout the world.
Sama of the Whirling Dervishes features the revolving dance of the dervishes cloaked
in long white robes accompanied by spiritual Sufi music performed live on traditional
instruments dating back to the time of Rumi. The dervishes are coming to Raleigh, NC
from Konya, Turkey where Rumi's world famous tomb is. The Whirling Dervishes have
performed previously in various places in the United States and have received a great
attention. Attendees of the performance in Raleigh will have the unique opportunity to
witness this intensely spiritual and inspirational performance of the Whirling
Dervishes without having to travel to Turkey.
