Hugh in Pakistan - Sufism
On Thursday's PM, Hugh's report from Pakistan was about the dominant version of Islam that's followed there - Sufism - and why 'mainstream' Sunni Islamists disapprove of Sufism. Here are some of his photographs and words to go with that:
Sublime, ethereal music
The Father of the Taliban, Maulana Sami ul Haq, who says Islam forbids Sufi dancing, and what he told me was the 'idolatry' practised
The Maulana's classroom at the Dar ul Uloom Haqqania madrassa at Akora Khattak near Peshawar. 1,500 students.
They listen intently as the Maulana emphasises the peaceful nature of Islam.
He also warns them about the damage alcohol can cause to the human body, and to family relationships.
Many Taliban leaders are graduates of the madrassa, including Mullah Omar the leader of the Afghan Taliban.
Intent study of the Koran.
There is deep suspicion here of western values, which are seen as decadent. One student said to me, "Whenever the West interfere overseas, they create new enemies - that is the Golden Rule."
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