(, also or ) is an
Islam
Islam is an Abrahamic religions, Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the Quran, and the teachings of Muhammad. Adherents of Islam are called Muslims, who are estimated to number Islam by country, 2 billion worldwide and are the world ...
ic practice consisting of a period of staying in a mosque for a certain number of days, devoting oneself to during these days and staying away from worldly affairs.
The literal meaning of the word suggests sticking and adhering to, or being regular in something. It is particularly popular among devout Muslims during the last 10 days of
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (''Fasting in Islam, sawm''), communal prayer (salah), reflection, and community. It is also the month in which the Quran is believed ...
, during which one secludes oneself in a part of the mosque and spends all one's time to worshiping.
See also
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Ali ibn Abi Talib
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The White Days
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Khalwa (Sufism)
In Sufism, Khalwa (, also khalwat; lit., "solitude"; pronounced in Iran, "khalvat"; spelling in Turkish, ''halvet'') is a solitary retreat, traditionally for forty days, during which a disciple does extensive spiritual exercises under the dire ...
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Retreat (spiritual)
References
Arabic words and phrases
Islamic terminology
Islamic worship
Ramadan
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