Islamic Orders

Bayyumi Tariqah
An Egyptian successor to the Badawi tariqah, founded by hadith scholar Ali ibn al-Hijazi al-Bayyumi, notable for its divergence from the Khalwati tariqah and its role in championing the rights of the poor.
Khalwati Tariqah
A Sufi order known for the practice of periodic retreat, which stresses a combination of knowledge and practice.
Mawlawi Tariqah
A Turkish Sufi order, popularly known as 'whirling dervishes,' noted for their distinctive meditation ritual through dance.
Qādirīyah
Explore the Qādirīyah Sufi order, its origins, teachings, and impact on Sunni Islam in Asia. Learn about its founder and spiritual practices.
Shadhili Tariqah
Shadhili Tariqah, one of the four oldest Sufi orders in the Muslim world, founded by Abu al-Hasan Ali al-Shadhili in the twelfth century.

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