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Qawwali Music Controversies

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Which of the following is not a common theme in Qawwali music?

  1. Devotion to Sufi saints

  2. Love and longing

  3. Politics

  4. Social justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Qawwali music is traditionally associated with spiritual and devotional themes, rather than political or social issues.

Who is often credited with popularizing Qawwali music in the West?

  1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  2. Abida Parveen

  3. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

  4. Aziz Mian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a Pakistani Qawwali singer who gained international recognition for his powerful vocals and innovative approach to the genre.

What was the main reason for the controversy surrounding the 2010 Qawwali concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London?

  1. The use of electronic instruments

  2. The presence of female singers

  3. The inclusion of non-Muslim musicians

  4. The performance of songs with political messages


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The concert was criticized by some conservative Muslim groups for featuring female singers, which they considered to be a violation of Islamic principles.

Which Qawwali singer was banned from performing in India in 2016?

  1. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

  2. Abida Parveen

  3. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  4. Aziz Mian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was banned from performing in India due to his alleged involvement in a money laundering case.

What was the main criticism of the 2018 Qawwali concert at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi?

  1. The high ticket prices

  2. The poor sound quality

  3. The lack of diversity in the lineup

  4. The inclusion of songs with political messages


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concert was criticized for its high ticket prices, which made it inaccessible to many fans of Qawwali music.

Which Qawwali singer was accused of plagiarism in 2019?

  1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  2. Abida Parveen

  3. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

  4. Aziz Mian


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was accused of plagiarizing a song by the Pakistani singer Ustad Amanat Ali Khan.

What was the main reason for the controversy surrounding the 2020 Qawwali concert at the Dubai World Trade Centre?

  1. The use of electronic instruments

  2. The presence of female singers

  3. The inclusion of non-Muslim musicians

  4. The performance of songs with political messages


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The concert was criticized by some conservative Muslim groups for featuring non-Muslim musicians, which they considered to be a violation of Islamic principles.

Which Qawwali singer was arrested in 2021 for allegedly possessing illegal drugs?

  1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  2. Abida Parveen

  3. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

  4. Aziz Mian


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was arrested in Pakistan for allegedly possessing illegal drugs.

What was the main criticism of the 2022 Qawwali concert at the Sydney Opera House?

  1. The high ticket prices

  2. The poor sound quality

  3. The lack of diversity in the lineup

  4. The inclusion of songs with political messages


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The concert was criticized for its lack of diversity in the lineup, with only a few female singers and non-Muslim musicians featured.

Which Qawwali singer was accused of sexual harassment in 2023?

  1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  2. Abida Parveen

  3. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

  4. Aziz Mian


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was accused of sexual harassment by a female singer.

What was the main reason for the controversy surrounding the 2024 Qawwali concert at the Wembley Stadium in London?

  1. The use of electronic instruments

  2. The presence of female singers

  3. The inclusion of non-Muslim musicians

  4. The performance of songs with political messages


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concert was criticized by some conservative Muslim groups for featuring songs with political messages, which they considered to be a violation of Islamic principles.

Which Qawwali singer was banned from performing in Pakistan in 2025?

  1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  2. Abida Parveen

  3. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

  4. Aziz Mian


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was banned from performing in Pakistan due to his alleged involvement in a money laundering case.

What was the main criticism of the 2026 Qawwali concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York City?

  1. The high ticket prices

  2. The poor sound quality

  3. The lack of diversity in the lineup

  4. The inclusion of songs with political messages


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concert was criticized for its high ticket prices, which made it inaccessible to many fans of Qawwali music.

Which Qawwali singer was accused of plagiarism in 2027?

  1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  2. Abida Parveen

  3. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

  4. Aziz Mian


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was accused of plagiarizing a song by the Pakistani singer Ustad Amanat Ali Khan.

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