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Blog 9 Cuenca
There is a sense of worship within the Sema. According to the text on page 315 it states, “the Mevlevi are a sub order of Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam.” Sufism is the practice and mystical belief where Muslims try to find the truth of divine love and knowledge. most of their music is […]
Ponce Blog 9
The Mevlevi’s music and dance is prioritize compared to any other Sufi orders, which differentiates it from the other orders. In accordance to the textbook, ” The Mevlevi place a strong emphasis on music, which sends the practitioner’s physical body into a slow dance of graceful and ecstatic turning.” (315). Therefore, those who practice this […]
Blog 9 Valenzuela
Music forms both parts of the Sema ceremony, the Taksim and Pesrev. The effect the music has is to help the listener feel like they have a direct spiritual connection with God. This is accomplished by their instrumental music that takes place during the Taksim and the strictly measured chants that take place during the […]
Khayumov Blog 9
In the Sufi tradation of Islam, the music and dance of the Mevlevi (sub order of Sufism) holds great significance. This music and dance is considered to be very spiritual therefore meditation and contemplation is key in order to achieve as well as honor the practices of Islam. According to the textbook, “the Mevlevi place […]
Garcia Blog 9
The Mevlevi Sufi Order originated when Mevlana Celeladdin Rumi, a Persian poet created the song. The melody and rhythm has been described to, “animate the soul, and stir the universe into existence” (p. 315). After Rumi’s death, as a sign of respect the people of Konya, Turkey began what is known as, the Mevlevi […]
Amiel Blog 9
The music in the Sema ceremony plays a crucial role. The music helps the dancers spin a counter clockwise spin dance while staying on beat while the Samazan knows when to come into the performance space and cross his arms and put his hands on his shoulders. While singing Kol Nidre, I grew up not […]
Blog 9 Loh
Within the Sema ceremony, music brought the Mevlevi followers closer to God in return for “surrendering one’s individual identity” (Textbook). The small chants in their native language and fast spinning of oneself made it look like the followers were making faster progression to stand by God’s side. The drums, especially, gave that slow but intense […]
Blog 9 Hossain
In a Sema ceremony, music accompanies the dance of a worship ceremony, those who participate in this have a spiritual connection with the higher power or God (Mevlevi Slides). The Sema ceremony was originally begun in Islamic religion and has continued for over thirty years. The Mevlevi’s are are a sub-order of Sufism. Sufism is […]
Palma Blog 9
Music within the Sema accompanies the dance of a worship ceremony, which brings those who are followers of the Mevlevi Order to have a closer spiritual connection with God. It is also known as the whirling ceremony, which is named after the spinning dance the sabazan (the participant) performs. The sabazan dances with eyes open […]
Blog 9 Azad
According to the textbook, “the Mevlevi are a sub-order of Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam.” (315). This branch of Islam has many orders in which they all have their own rites. However, they all believe in the same universal God with whom it is possible to experience a direct spiritual union. They achieve this […]
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