صوفی
Sufi music is a devotional genre rooted in Islamic mysticism, characterized by repetitive, hypnotic melodies and rhythmic patterns designed to induce a state of spiritual ecstasy (wajd) or meditative trance. It often features poetry centered on divine love and the soul's longing for union with the Creator.
Origin: Middle East, South Asia (Pakistan, India, Iran, Turkey).
Era: Ancient origins, evolving through the 8th century to present-day contemporary fusion.
