शनिवार, 13 दिसंबर 2025

Invocations, also known as dhikr or tadhkir , are a series of devotional phrases and prayers that Shadhili Sufis recite to invoke the presence of Allah and cultivate a deeper connection with the Divine. These invocations are often repeated throughout the day, particularly during specific times, such as after prayer, during meditation, or before sleep. The Shadhili Order has a rich tradition of invocations, which have been passed down through generations of spiritual leaders and murshids.

In the Shadhili tradition, invocations and litanies are recited to cultivate spiritual growth, purification, and closeness to Allah. These invocations often take the form of repetitive prayers, phrases, or sections of the Quran.

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“For Ruqayya, who remembered the name when I forgot how to call.”

The Shadhiliyya order, founded by the great Pole of Islam (Qutb), Imam Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili (may Allah sanctify his secret), stands unique among the turuq (spiritual paths) of Islam. Unlike other orders that emphasize rigorous physical asceticism or withdrawal from the world, the Shadhili path is one of Suhbah (companionship) and presence. It is a path designed for the merchant and the scholar, the ruler and the peasant alike.