Islam in Pakistan

thumb|A Sufism|Sufi Muslim ascetic (fakir) in [[Bengal during the 1860s]]

revivalist movement within Sunni Islam

overview of the history of liberalism and progressivism within Islam and amongst Muslims

overview of Islam as practised in Pakistan

thumb|Ladies of the zenana on a roof terrace by Ruknuddin. Bikaner, 1675

thumb|Depiction of Ghalib at a Mushaira Mushaira () is a traditional Urdu poetry gathering in which poets publicly recite their work, often engaging in forms of improvisation and competitive performance. Mushairas, also known as mehfil or mushairi, have been a defining institution of Urdu literary culture in North India, Pakistan, and the Deccan, particularly among Hyderabadi Muslims. It is often regarded as a forum for free self-expression.

thumb|right|218px|Urs of Islamic Naqshbandi saints of Allo Mahar is celebrated on 23 March every year Urs (from ‘Urs) or Urus (literal meaning wedding in Arabic), is the death anniversary of a Sufi saint, usually held at the saint's dargah (shrine or tomb). In most Sufi orders such as Naqshbandiyyah, Suhrawardiyya, Chishtiyya, Qadiriyya, etc. the concept of Urs exists and is celebrated with enthusiasm. The devotees refer to their saints as lovers of God, the beloved.

Islamic architecture in India

thumb|The Tomb of Salim Chishti at [[Fatehpur Sikri, India was built in 1581 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar.]]

sectarian violence

Dawat-e-Islami () is an organization based in Pakistan. It has several Islamic educational institutions around the world.

Qalandar is a title given to a saint who is at a very high level of spirituality

religious observance in Pakistan

pro-government brigade fighting in Syria composed of Shia Pakistanis

governmental organisation in Pakistan

social system in South Asia

Formal title for Muslim, Parsi and Jewish subjects of the British Indian Empire

Spiritual and political leader (1926–2003)

the political and cultural expression of nationalism founded upon the religious tenets and identity of Islam of the Muslims of South Asia

document adopted by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 12 March 1949, proclaiming that the constitution of Pakistan would be partially based on Islam; today Article 2(A) of the Constitution of Pakistan

book by Hekmat E Shirazi

Madrassa in Islamabad, Pakistan

Islamic seminary or educational institution

Muslim conqueror

term used by some Muslim communities for a place of gathering

prominent human rights issue in Pakistan

thumb|400x400px|A Mehil-e-Mushaira at Hyderabad, in the presence of the courtiers Mehfil or mahfil (Urdu: محفل), alternatively known as Bazm (Urdu: بزم) is a formal venue where indoor recreational activities such as poetic symposiums (mushaira), singing, music, and dance are entertained in parts of the Indian subcontinent. It is part of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb culture.

Pakistani Islamic scholar (1898–1970)

Pakistani saint

Zikrism (also Zikriyya) is a Mahdist minority Muslim group or sect found primarily in the Balochistan region of western Pakistan. The name Zikri comes from the Arabic word Dhikr meaning 'pronouncement' or 'remembrance'.

Islamic religious education

Pakistani scholar

Islamic scholar (1892-1954)

First Grand Mufti of Pakistan

an international movement for religious preaching and reform of Islam

islamic University