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by Hidayat Inayat-Khan (Author), Petama Project (Editor)
Hidayat Inayat-Khan is the youngest son of Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882-1927), founder of the International Sufi Movement. Hidayat Inayat-Khan is at this moment the president of the International Sufi Movement. The word 'Zikar' means 'remembrance'. Remembrance of the Presence of God. The practice of Zikar is the repetition ofthe sacred sentence: "La El La Ha El Allah Hu", which means "Nothing exists save God, God alone is". The practice of Zikar is a deep and profoundly mystical practice. The more it is explored the more is there to explore. The Singing Zikar is one of the most beautiful legacies of Hazrat Inayat Khan given to his mureeds. It is a melodic Zikar based on an Indian raga, a melodic pattern in accompaniment with the syllabics "La El La Ha El Allah Hu". The Singing Zikar gives a deep mystical experience and carries one, like the flying carpet in fairy tales, right up into Heaven. This book is a beautiful and extensive guide to every mureed who wishes to pracice the Singing Zikar.
Author Biography
geb. 1917 in London, jüngster Sohn des grossen Musikers, Philosophen und Mystikers Hazrat Inayat Khan in Suresnes bei Paris aufgewachsen. Musikalische Ausbildung an der Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris bei Nadja Boulanger, profunder Kenner der umfassenden Lehren seines Vaters. Er ist Komponist und schreibt symphonische Musik, die auf der ganzen Welt aufgeführt wird: Gandhi Symphony, Poème en FA, Suite Symphonique 'La Monotonia', Chanson Exotique, Ballet Rituel, Royal Legend Symphonic Poem, Zikar Symphony, Message Symphony, Virginia Symphonic Poem, Concerto pour Orchestre à Cordes.
