Sufi Collection (#3)

Mevlana Tekke ( Monastery of our Master ) (photo)
JB122179 Mevlana Tekke ( Monastery of our Master ) (photo) by Turkish School, (13th century); Konya, Turkey; eJohn Bethell; Turkish, out of copyright

Saadi Shirazi, Persian poet (litho)
5208305 Saadi Shirazi, Persian poet (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saadi Shirazi (1210-1292), Persian poet

The qualities of the dervish, detail, c. 1610 (opaque w / c, ink & gold on paper)
874309 The qualities of the dervish, detail, c.1610 (opaque w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 27 x16.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Whirling Dervishes (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223754 Whirling Dervishes (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Ritual of the whirling dervishes at Konya (vellum)
REV287696 Ritual of the whirling dervishes at Konya (vellum) by Ottoman School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: rituel des derviches tourneurs a Konya; ); Turkish, out of copyright

Mendicant Dervishes (chromolitho)
3096884 Mendicant Dervishes (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mendicant Dervishes. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Two Dervishes, 1858 (w / c on paper)
DRE144467 Two Dervishes, 1858 (w/c on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 35x25 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; German, out of copyright

The Dargah (sanctuary) at Nizamuddin (opaque w / c on paper)
5973725 The Dargah (sanctuary) at Nizamuddin (opaque w/c on paper) by Yusuf, Muhammad (19th century); 44.5x58.8 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Arthur M

Abu Hamid Muhammad Ibn Muhammad Al-Ghazali (d. 1111 AD): Kimiyat Al-Sa da (parchment)
6173295 Abu Hamid Muhammad Ibn Muhammad Al-Ghazali (d.1111 AD): Kimiyat Al-Sa da (parchment) by Iranian School (15th Century); 36.7x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vol.III and IV)

Fakir (chromolitho)
972287 Fakir (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fakir. Chocolat-Louit educational card.); © Look and Learn

Five Holy Men, detached manuscript folio, c. 1670 (opaque watercolour, ink
3741907 Five Holy Men, detached manuscript folio, c.1670 (opaque watercolour, ink, and gold on paper) by Mughal School, (17th century); 42.2x32.1 cm; Arthur M

Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings, illustration from the St
1074062 Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings, illustration from the St. Petersburg Album, c.1615-18 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Bichtir (fl)

A group of Indian saints and holy men, including Mullah Shah and Aurangzeb, seated, c
874350 A group of Indian saints and holy men, including Mullah Shah and Aurangzeb, seated, c.1725 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 34 x24.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Visit to a Dervish, 1560-61 (gouache & gold on paper)
3479634 Visit to a Dervish, 1560-61 (gouache & gold on paper) by Muzahhib, Mahmud (fl.1560); 35.4x23.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bukhara)

Mendicant Dervishes (chromolitho)
2782688 Mendicant Dervishes (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mendicant Dervishes. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Abd-el-Kader who led the Islamic struggle against the French invasion of Algeria (chromolitho)
669217 Abd-el-Kader who led the Islamic struggle against the French invasion of Algeria (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French educational card)

Fakirs, c. 1862 (b / w photo)
498597 Fakirs, c.1862 (b/w photo) by Shepherd & Robertson (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fakirs are Muslim Sufi ascetics.); British, out of copyright

Tiles on the entrance gate to the mausoleum of Bibi Jawindi (d
EDF291288 Tiles on the entrance gate to the mausoleum of Bibi Jawindi (d.1403) erected in 1494 (photo) by Islamic School, (15th century); Uch, Punjab Province

Fakir Syad Nur-o-Deen, from The Kingdom of the Punjab, its Rulers and Chiefs
NAM310620 Fakir Syad Nur-o-Deen, from The Kingdom of the Punjab, its Rulers and Chiefs, volume I, a volume of 27 watercolour studies by an unidentified Indian artist

Persian Sufis, early 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT247175 Persian Sufis, early 19th century (colour engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

View of the interior of the Dervish Convent, in Cairo, from
STC132826 View of the interior of the Dervish Convent, in Cairo, from Monuments and Buildings of Cairo, engraved by Emile Edmond Ollivier (1800-64) published by Letronne, Paris

Nasreddin Hodja riding his horse backwards (watercolour on paper)
5892854 Nasreddin Hodja riding his horse backwards (watercolour on paper) by Turkish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nasreddin was a Seljuq satirist)

Detail from Emperor Jahangir with Holy Men in a Garden, c
874319 Detail from Emperor Jahangir with Holy Men in a Garden, c.1615 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Hasan, Abu l (fl.1605-27); 32.6 x19.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Detail from Emperor Jahangir with Holy Men in a Garden, c
874317 Detail from Emperor Jahangir with Holy Men in a Garden, c.1615 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Hasan, Abu l (fl.1605-27); 32.6 x19.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Mirror of Soul
Mahmoud Fayed

Sufi Dance in Motion. Nader El Assy

The Prayer of Light
Ali Khataw

Ewer with Molded Inscriptions, Animals and Dancers, Iran, last quarter 11th or 12th century. Inscription mentions the name of the potter, Abu Ahmad Qassa i

Portrait of a Sufi, first quarter 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Sufi, first quarter 17th century

A Dervish, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
A Dervish, late 16th-early 17th century

Princely Hawking Party, ca. 1570. Creator: Attributed to Mirza Ali
Princely Hawking Party, ca. 1570

Composite Camel with Attendant, third quarter 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Composite Camel with Attendant, third quarter 16th century

Portrait of a Dervish, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Dervish, 16th century

Youth and Dervish, second quarter 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Youth and Dervish, second quarter 17th century

Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti, Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
The 16th century Tomb of Sufi Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti at Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. One of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India circa 1910s

Dervish With a Lion, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1500

The Old man and the Youth, second quarter 17th century. Creator: Riza
The Old man and the Youth, second quarter 17th century

King Salih of Syria Entertaining Two Dervishes, Folio from a Bustan (Orchard) of Sa di, 17th century

Shaikh San an and the Christian Maiden, Folio 22v from a Mantiq al-Tair (Language of the Birds), ca. 1600

Bektachi leader Haxhi Dede Reshat Bardhi, Tirana, Albania, Europe

Sufi music band at Sufi Muslim wedding in St. Nicolass Catholic church, Blois, Loir-et-Cher, France, Europe

Dusty alleys, Nefta, Tunisia
Arab man walks through the dusty alleys of Nefta, southern Tunisia, North Africa Date: 1987

Miniature of the Selection of astrological treasures by Rumi, ca 1273. Creator: Anonymous
Miniature of the Selection of astrological treasures by Rumi, ca 1273. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Dervise Plucks the Hairs from the Cats Tail, 1906. Creator: Dalziel Brothers
The Dervise Plucks the Hairs from the Cats Tail, 1906. From " Chats on Old Prints", by Arthur Hayden. [T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1906]

Teheran. Procession De Derviches Martyrs, (Procession of Dervish Martyrs), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VIII". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]

The Dervish Dance, 19th century. Found in the Collection of State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow

One of the Howling Derweeshes, Cairo, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
One of the Howling Derweeshes, Cairo, (c1900). Elderly Egyptian dervish with an embroidered cap. Print after a painting made mid-late 19th century by Carl Haag

Rifai Sufi Ceremony. Private Collection

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Sufi, a mystical path of love and devotion that transcends boundaries and unites souls. Nasreddin, the witty Seljuq satirist, used humor to convey profound truths about life. The Dance of Dervishes, captured in an exquisite painting by W Forrest in 1870, showcases the mesmerizing beauty of this Sufi ritual. In Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, the Mevlevi order performs the enchanting Sufi dance known as Whirling Dervishes. Their graceful movements symbolize spiritual ascent and union with God. Abd El Kader, an Algerian leader deeply influenced by Sufism's teachings on compassion and tolerance. At the Haji Bektash Veli Museum in Nevsehir Turkey, a captivating detail transports us into the world of Sufism's rich heritage. This sacred place holds stories of wisdom passed down through generations. The Royal Albert Hall witnessed a remarkable performance by Whirling Dervishes who captivated hearts with their spinning ecstasy. Their whirling motions represent a divine journey towards enlightenment. Visiting The Tomb Saint Nizamuddin Auliya evokes reverence for his teachings on universal love and unity among all beings. His resting place is adorned with prayers from devotees seeking solace and guidance. From Samarkand to Bukhara in Uzbekistan wander mystic dervishes spreading peace through their nomadic existence. These wandering souls embody simplicity and detachment from worldly desires. Sufism embraces diversity while fostering harmony among different cultures and faiths worldwide. It serves as a reminder that true spirituality lies beyond religious dogmas or geographical boundaries – it resides within each individual's heart.