The Sufi saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of moving closer to God was

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The Sufi saint who believed that devotional music was a means to connect with God was Baba Farid. Sufism is a mystical branch of Islam that emphasizes seeking a personal experience of God`s presence. Baba Farid, also known as Fariduddin Ganjshakar, was a 12th-century Sufi saint from India. He believed in the power of music as a form of devotion and as a way to attain spiritual enlightenment. Through the recitation of hymns and devotional songs, Baba Farid aimed to awaken a deep sense of love and longing for God in the hearts of his followers. This practice of using music to connect with the divine is still prevalent in Sufi traditions today.