World's first museum of Sufi art to debut in Paris

The Musée d'Art et de Culture Soufis MTO, opening in Chatou, is the first museum dedicated to Sufi art, emphasizing its profound spiritual and cultural significance.

Sufism, the mystical dimension of Islam, serves as a spiritual path where intimate connection with God is achieved through the guidance of a master and various meditative practices.

The museum exhibits a variety of significant artifacts, including kashkūls, which symbolize the renunciation of worldly ties and the pursuit of divine knowledge.

Looking forward, the museum's director highlights the goal to create a sustainable economic model supported by both public and private funding to ensure its longevity.

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