VOICED: Europe's newest Muslims

The video explores Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam, highlighting its practices like meditation, music, and dance aimed at achieving communion with God. It discusses the appeal of Sufism to Westerners, with some converting to Islam, drawn by its cultural richness. The video also features Abdul Malik, a singer who expresses Sufi values through urban poetry, emphasizing love, tolerance, and peace. These values offer a different perspective on Islam, contrasting with its portrayal in the media.

What is a key aspect of Sufi practice as mentioned in the video?

• Focus on material wealth

• Communion with God through meditation and dance

• Strict adherence to rituals

• Isolation from society

What attracts some Westerners to Sufism?

• Its strict rules

• Its economic benefits

• Its rich cultural and intellectual heritage

• Its political influence

What did Yaya discover after converting to Islam?

• A new diet

• A new career

• A new civilization

• A new language

How does Abdul Malik express Sufi values?

• Through painting

• Through urban poetry

• Through sculpture

• Through architecture

What are the core values of Sufism highlighted in the video?

• Discipline, order, and control

• Love, tolerance, and peace

• Fear, obedience, and punishment

• Power, wealth, and fame