Gnosis, known as ma‘rifa in Arabic, has always been one of the most coveted attainments of the Sufis. Gnosis refers to the knowledge of spiritual mysteries – and particularly the knowledge of God. Can ...

Percussive clapping punctuates the performance, echoing the communal energy of a Sufi dhikr (“remembrance of God”) ceremony in which adherents engage in rhythmic chanting — often reciting ...