By Abida Parveen - The Times of India - IndiaMonday, November 26, 2007
She believes in purity of the soul, which is what Sufism is all about. Do good deeds and you’ll get closer to Him, vouches Abida Parveen.
My relationship with God has been beautiful all along. It's a unique mohabbat that I have for Him. And my music is symbolic of my utmost devotion for Him.
The acknowledgement of God is an awakening. For me, it came through my music. Singing Sufi songs got me closer to Allah.
The word ‘Sufi’ comes from the word ‘Saf’, which in Persian means pure. Sufism is simple and pure as true love. Love teaches selflessness.
I believe when you go through bad times in life, it strengthens you and in turn purifies your soul. When you think of God with all sincerity, with a pure heart, you glow. There's an energy chakra that surrounds you. When you do good to others, good things come your way.
Always remember, God fulfils all good wishes. He brings to you all material pleasures, gains and riches. If you praise Him, He shows you His miracles. That's why I believe, you can be materialistic and also spiritual. Faith is universal.
When people listen to my songs, I know they are trying to find God through my music.
Sometimes, as I sing, I am overwhelmed. I am lost in it and it feels like I’m in a trance. It is my way of reaching out to Him.
Where is God? He is everywhere. He is in my music, in my heart, in my soul. You don't need to live many lives to find Him.
Sufi teaches you ‘selfless spirituality’. Spirituality is about purity of thoughts, feelings, emotions and relationships. You have to give yourself completely and truly. I believe God is within each one of us. All our lives we keep visiting places of worship, from one religious dargah to the other in pursuit of God, while all along, He resides inside us. So why not search within?
We sing Baba Bulleh Shah in joy; we praise Baba Farid for his simplicity and spirituality. Everyone should try to reach within to discover their real being.
Life is devotion, the rest is unseen. ‘Yeh duniya raen basera.’ Use it to find the God within you.
My name is Abida which means the one who prays. My entire life is like a prayer through music. Sur is a medium to reach Him. But it necessarily may not be Sufi music. One can find a link with God even through a film song.
Everything which one does with the thought of the Almighty is a prayer. Any noble gesture is like praying to Him. Even something like looking after your mother is ibadat.
Everything in this universe is meant for peace. All we need is patience. And God brings everything to us.
I seek God in everything around me. He is the complete truth.
I find people are so restless. They try to find peace everywhere, but within. My music soothes, heals and brings you in touch with your inner self as Sufi music isn't pretentious.
The songs come from the soul. It teaches you selfless spirituality. There's no space for selfishness.
Through my music, I have rediscovered the innocence of soul.
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