Un-Islamic or intolerance? Debate on Sufi songs hits discordant notes

A Salafi group has lashed out at the growing popularity of Sufi songs in Kerala, branding them un-Islamic and the major source of moral degeneration among the youth.

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‘Sufi songs that destroy the religion’ was the most recent topic of discussion on Proof Point, the online platform of the Wisdom Islamic Organisation, where Salafi scholars talk on current issues.

The scholars asserted that many un-Islamic ideas are being smuggled into Sufi songs in the name of artistic expression. "Organisations such as the Samastha and the Jama’at-e-Islami are promoting it by arranging special sessions at their programmes," Shuraih Salafi said during the discussion.