Introduction

Qawwali is the traditional form of Islamic song found in India and Pakistan. The word qawwali is derived from the Arabic word Qaol which means "axiom" or "dictum". A Qawwal is one who sings qawwali, or the dictums of the prophets and praises of God. The Qawwali is closely linked to the spiritual and artistic life of northern India and Pakistan.
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Instruments

In the past, the instrumentation of qawwali was a double-headed drum (dholak) and a bowed lute (sarangi, dilruba) and an earthenware pot. The instrumentation today consists of a pair of hand-pumped harmoniums in the front row, supported by either a dholak or a pair of drums (tabla) in the middle of the second row.
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Sufism

Throughout the world Sufism is most commonly identified as the mystical dimension of Islam. Over the centuries diverse Sufis have sought to praise and listen to and serve their Creator according to each one's guidance.
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