When Najmuddin sits down at his harmonium he is aware of the musical DNA running through his genes. He and his four brothers are the 26th generation of Sufi musicians in his family. They trace their lineage back 750 years, to their ancestor Hazrat Mian Salamat and the birth of Qawwali music in Delhi. Over the centuries, their family and ancestors have preserved the traditions of this mystical music, passing on its secrets to every new generation.

Qawwali is just one of many styles that come under the umbrella of Sufi Music. Throughout the Muslim world, the Sufis have been at the forefront in producing art forms that are the entry point for the ordinary person to experience a higher state of consciousness. Sufi Music is listened to in every corner of the world and its universal appeal has helped to attract a fan base across the non-Muslim world.

‘There is a Soul inside of your Soul. Search that Soul. There is a jewel in the mountain of body. Look for the mine of that jewel. Oh, Sufi, passing search inside if you can, not outside’