zawiyah
(zāwiyah ; زاوية )
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zawiya, zāwiya, zāwiyah |
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In Arabic, literally, “corner, nook”; in Sufism, any place of prayer and retreat |
| Long Description: |
In Arabic, literally, “corner, nook”; in Sufism, any place of prayer and retreat used by members of a spiritual brotherhood (tariqa), whether a mosque or a single room. The term is used particularly in the Magrib and West Africa. |
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Light on the Ancient Worlds: New Translation with Selected Letters |
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