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The Supreme Court emphasized that religious institutions must operate under established norms, not anarchy, while hearing cases related to women's entry at places of worship. A nine-judge bench stated that the right to manage a religious institution requires regulation within constitutional limits to prevent discrimination and ensure orderly functioning.

Madhya Pradesh High Court heard arguments on the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque dispute. The Muslim side argued the site is historically a mosque, with no clear evidence of a Saraswati temple by Raja Bhoj. They cited revenue records and continuous occupation, asserting legal rights for mosque management. The court continues hearing the matter.

Jammu and Kashmir administration has declared Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom in Shopian an unlawful entity under the UAPA, citing legal, administrative, and financial irregularities, and alleged links to proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami. The institution was sealed following the order, sparking criticism from former CM Mehbooba Mufti who called it an injustice to underprivileged students.

Singer Kailash Kher has unveiled "Jogi," a new devotional single inspired by the Bhakti movement and ancient folk poetry. Released by Kailasa Records, the song reimagines classical spiritual traditions for today's listeners. Its music video honors Adi Shankaracharya's legacy and contemporary spiritual leaders, emphasizing that true tradition resides within each individual seeking truth and dharma.

A 15-year-old survivor bravely came forward to record her statement in the Amravati sexual abuse case. This is a significant breakthrough for the special investigation team. Police are actively searching for seven other identified survivors. The main accused and others are already named in the FIR. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to ensure justice.

India's World Sufi Music Festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau, returns to New Delhi's Purana Qila from March 27-29, 2026. Curated by Muzaffar Ali, the 26th edition, themed 'The Steed of Longing | Safar-e-Ishq Continues,' will feature renowned artists, crafts, literary discussions, and Sufi cuisine, celebrating spiritual traditions and unity.

For 40 years, Sindhi Hindus have been serving vegetarian iftar meals at Chennai's Walajah Big Mosque during Ramzan. This tradition, started by their guru, emphasizes service to mankind, with funding solely from the Sufi Dar Trust.

Sufism is the most moderate strain of Islam. It is also sufi saints who did the most to spread the religion in India.

The 927th birth anniversary of sufi saint Hazrath Syed Abdul Quadir Jeelani, popularly known Syedna Ghous-e-Azam Dastagir, was celebrated in the Old City on Thursday.

The current turmoil in society and the rising sense of communalism will be the two topics that will come in for discussion and debate at the seven-day Bahuroopi theatre festival being organized here by Rangayana.

A delegation of Sufi organizations under the banner of "Muttahida Majlis-E-Mashaikh" on Monday filed a complaint with DCP South zone against BJP Goshamahal legislator T Raja Singh for his alleged derogatory & objectionable remarks against sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti of Ajmer.

Current turmoil in the social field and rising sense of communalism in the peoples mind seems to have attracted the attention of theatre artists forcing them to discuss the issue in detail at the seven day 11th edition of Bahuroopi the national theatre festival being organized here by Rangayana a theatre repertory run by the government.

The 652nd urs (death anniversary ) of one of the greatest sufi saints, Shaikh Sharfuddin Yehya Maneri, began with traditional zeal at Biharsharif on Tuesday.

Writers and researchers participating in a seminar on Sufism organized as a part of the national theatre festival Bahuroopi consensually felt that Sufism was an off shot thinking of Islamic preachings integrated with Indian mysticism and it is more relevant for the society today than any day in the past .

While the entire country was glued on to television watching the Allahabad High Court verdict on Ayodhya, Ram Mishra ‘Uvasiya’ - a Brahmin and Gaddi Nashin (successor) of a seven-decade-old holy shrine of a Muslim sufi saint Hazrat Sayed Baba Badam Shah - was busy reciting Qur’anic verses (fatiah) at the shrine in Ajmer’s Somalpur village.

Not one follower from Pakistan attended sufi saint Braham's annual fair at Mianwali situated close to the international border with Pakistan

With Sajjada Nashin (heir to the spiritual seat ) Hazrat Saifuddin Firdausi of Khanqah-e-Muazzam, Biharsharif, offering a 'chadar' followed by prayers conducted by Khanqah-e-Munimia (Patna) Sajjada Nashin, Hazrat Shamim Munami, the five-day ‘Urs Mubarak’, of one of the greatest sufi saints Hazrat Shaikh Sharfuddin Yehya Maneri, officially started his 655th death anniversary at his Biharsharif Baridargah located tomb in the wee hours on Thursday.

The seven-decade-old holy shrine of a Muslim sufi saint Hazrat Sayed Baba Badam Shah at Ajmer houses a Hindu as well a Muslim place of worship.

Song of the Dervish is a eulogy and a homage to god, to music, and to love.

The district administration has undertaken a novel project to compile a book on the history of Sufism in Odisha and the sufi saints who visited the state, and Cuttack in particular, in the ancient times.

Gold and jewellery worth more than Pakistan Rupees (PKR) 1 crore were stolen from the shrine of well-known sufi saint Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in the Sehwan area of Jamshoro district in Pakistan's Sindh, Pakistan-based vernacular media Express reported. According to the details, gold given as an offering worth PKR 1,23,72,863 was stolen from Dargah Lal Shahbaz Qalandar during one month. Sindh's Caretaker Minister for Endowments Umar Soomer took notice of the theft in the Dargah. He suspended the manager of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar's shrine and directed to form a committee to conduct probe.

The three men in charge of the city of Mumbai sent shawls to be given to a sufi saint's tomb in Ajmer. The shawls are given as a sign of respect on the saint's death anniversary.

Most of the speakers centered their opinion on the finer aspects of Sufism and tried to eliminate the prevailing misconceptions.

The five-day festival of Urs at Nizamuddin Basti started on Sunday with a bang. The 713th edition of the festival, which celebrates the life of 14th century sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, is besieged every year by visitors from across the country and abroad. Hundreds of visitors crowd the famous Nizamuddin dargah to take part in the festival.