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{{Short description|Formal venue for indoor recreational activities in South Asia}} | |||
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{{For|the preaching event or uses of Mehfil|Waz Mahfil|Bazm (disambiguation){{!}}Bazm}} | |||
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'''Mehfil''' | [[File:Mushaira by courtesans in Hyderabad, India.jpg|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]]), [[Qawwali|singing]], [[Hindustani classical music|music]], and [[Kathak|dance]] are entertained in parts of the [[Indian subcontinent]]. It is part of [[Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb]] culture. | |||
Historically, ''mehfil''s were presented in the homes or palaces of Muslim royalty or noblemen, who acted as these artists' patrons.<ref>[http://twocircles.net/2016sep11/1473586652.html, 'One last bright spark of Lucknow's glorious tradition'], TwoCircles.net website, Published 11 Sep 2016, Retrieved 10 Jan 2017</ref> Mehfils are also an integral part of the [[Hyderabadi Muslims|Hyderabadi Muslim]] community, and used as a way of unity among them, all around the world.<ref> | Historically, ''mehfil''s were presented in the homes or palaces of Muslim royalty or noblemen, who acted as these artists' patrons.<ref>[http://twocircles.net/2016sep11/1473586652.html, 'One last bright spark of Lucknow's glorious tradition'], TwoCircles.net website, Published 11 Sep 2016, Retrieved 10 Jan 2017</ref> Mehfils are also an integral part of the [[Hyderabadi Muslims|Hyderabadi Muslim]] community, and used as a way of unity among them, all around the world.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-03-17 |title=Ghulam Ali to launch 'Ghar Wapsi' music in Delhi, police cover sought |url=https://twocircles.net/2016mar17/1458227872.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250522225718/https://twocircles.net/2016mar17/1458227872.html |archive-date=2025-05-22 |access-date=2026-03-17 |work=TwoCircles.net |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
Today they are generally held in the homes of especially avid music lovers or the lovers of poetry-recitation gatherings. ''[[Ghazal]]s'' are a common genre performed at ''mehfil''s. Ghazal recitation gatherings are called 'Mehfil-e-Mushaira' in the [[Urdu language|Urdu]] language. | Today they are generally held in the homes of especially avid music lovers or the lovers of poetry-recitation gatherings. ''[[Ghazal]]s'' are a common genre performed at ''mehfil''s. Ghazal recitation gatherings are called 'Mehfil-e-Mushaira' in the [[Urdu language|Urdu]] language. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The word ''mehfil'' derives from the [[Arabic language|Arabic]] word ''mehfil'' ({{ | The word ''mehfil'' derives from the [[Arabic language|Arabic]] word ''mehfil'' ({{langx|ar|محفل}})<!--Is it originally Arabic, or is it from Turkish or Persian before coming into Arabic?-->, which means a (festive) "gathering to entertain (or praise someone)." | ||
''[[Tafsir-ul-Quran Mahfil]]'' is an event where people gather to discuss teaching of [[Quran]] and learn more about [[Islam]]. | |||
''[[Na`at|Mehfil-e-Naat]]'' is an Islamic ''mehfil'' (forum) in which people sit and recite poetry in the praise of [[Muhammad]]. | |||
== | ''[[Sama (Sufism)|Mehfil-e-Sama]]'' is a gathering held for [[Sufi]] [[devotional music]] such as [[Qawwali]] or prayer and chanting, [[Hadhra]], part of [[Dhikr]] (remembrance of God). | ||
Several ''mehfil'' performances may be seen in the [[Satyajit Ray]] film ''[[Jalsaghar]]'' (1958). In recent times, live onstage concert performances are also called 'Mehfil'.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xVF4Eyl2-A | |||
==In popular culture== | |||
Several ''mehfil'' performances may be seen in the [[Satyajit Ray]] film ''[[Jalsaghar]]'' (1958). In recent times, live onstage concert performances are also called 'Mehfil'.<ref>{{Cite web |title=- YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xVF4Eyl2-A |access-date=2026-03-17 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> "The word 'Mehfil' generally means a place where a music or dance-performance is in progress."<ref>{{Cite book |last=Ranade |first=Ashok Damodar |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cFwbGi3oBHgC&q=mehfil+music,&pg=PA29 |title=Music Contexts: A Concise Dictionary of Hindustani Music |date=2006 |publisher=Bibliophile South Asia |isbn=978-81-85002-63-7 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy58O2-tBSkYvSp3bGyXauQ/featured Pahenji Mehfil] | *[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy58O2-tBSkYvSp3bGyXauQ/featured Pahenji Mehfil] | ||
*[https://mehfil.io/ Mehfil official website] | |||
* [https://mehfil.io/ Mehfil | |||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040803214041/http://www.boloji.com/culture/001.htm article on Classical Music, Page describing ''mehfil''], author: Deepika Singh, Published 8 May 2000, Retrieved 10 Jan 2017 | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20040803214041/http://www.boloji.com/culture/001.htm article on Classical Music, Page describing ''mehfil''], author: Deepika Singh, Published 8 May 2000, Retrieved 10 Jan 2017 | ||
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[[Category:Classical music in Pakistan]] | [[Category:Classical music in Pakistan]] | ||
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[[Category:Islam in Pakistan]] | [[Category:Islam in Pakistan]] | ||
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[[Category:Hindustani music terminology]] | [[Category:Hindustani music terminology]] | ||
[[Category:Desi culture]] | [[Category:Desi culture]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:01, 22 March 2026
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.
Historically, mehfils were presented in the homes or palaces of Muslim royalty or noblemen, who acted as these artists' patrons.[1] Mehfils are also an integral part of the Hyderabadi Muslim community, and used as a way of unity among them, all around the world.[2]
Today they are generally held in the homes of especially avid music lovers or the lovers of poetry-recitation gatherings. Ghazals are a common genre performed at mehfils. Ghazal recitation gatherings are called 'Mehfil-e-Mushaira' in the Urdu language.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The word mehfil derives from the Arabic word mehfil (Arabic: محفل), which means a (festive) "gathering to entertain (or praise someone)."
Tafsir-ul-Quran Mahfil is an event where people gather to discuss teaching of Quran and learn more about Islam.
Mehfil-e-Naat is an Islamic mehfil (forum) in which people sit and recite poetry in the praise of Muhammad.
Mehfil-e-Sama is a gathering held for Sufi devotional music such as Qawwali or prayer and chanting, Hadhra, part of Dhikr (remembrance of God).
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
Several mehfil performances may be seen in the Satyajit Ray film Jalsaghar (1958). In recent times, live onstage concert performances are also called 'Mehfil'.[3] "The word 'Mehfil' generally means a place where a music or dance-performance is in progress."[4]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 'One last bright spark of Lucknow's glorious tradition', TwoCircles.net website, Published 11 Sep 2016, Retrieved 10 Jan 2017
- ↑ "Ghulam Ali to launch 'Ghar Wapsi' music in Delhi, police cover sought". TwoCircles.net. 17 March 2016. Archived from the original on 22 May 2025. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
- ↑ "- YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
- ↑ Ranade, Ashok Damodar (2006). Music Contexts: A Concise Dictionary of Hindustani Music. Bibliophile South Asia. ISBN 978-81-85002-63-7.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Pahenji Mehfil
- Mehfil official website
- article on Classical Music, Page describing mehfil, author: Deepika Singh, Published 8 May 2000, Retrieved 10 Jan 2017
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