UrsUrs (from Urdu: عرس‘Urs) or Urus (literal meaning wedding in Arabic), is the death anniversary of a Sufi saint, usually held at the saint's dargah (shrine or tomb). In most Sufi orders such as Naqshbandiyyah, Suhrawardiyya, Chishtiyya, Qadiriyya, etc. the concept of Urs exists and is celebrated with enthusiasm. The devotees refer to their saints as lovers of God, the beloved. In some countries this can also be celebrated on the saint's birthday.
ZiyaratZiyarah (Arabic: زِيَارَةziyārah, "visit"; or ziyarat,Persian: زیارت, ziyārat, "pilgrimage"; Turkish: ziyaret, "visit") is a form of pilgrimage to sites associated with venerated figures in Islam such as the Islamic prophet Muhammad, his family members and descendants (including the Shī'ī Imāms), his companions and other venerated figures such as the prophets, Sufiauliya, and Islamic scholars.
TombA tomb (from Ancient Greek: τύμβοςtumbos, meaning "mound" or "burial monument") is a repository for the remains of the dead. It may be above or below ground and can vary greatly in form, size, and cultural significance. Tombs are one of the oldest forms of funerary monuments, serving both as a means of final disposition and as expressions of religious belief, commemoration, and social status.
MadrasaSchool or college, often providing an Islamic educationThe three madrasas at the Registan of Samarkand, built during the Timurid RenaissanceMadrasa (, alsoUS: , UK: ; Arabic: مدرسة , pl.مدارسmadāris), sometimes romanized as madrasah or madrassa, is the Arabic word for any type of educational institution, secular or religious (of any religion), whether for elementary education or higher learning.
WaliThe term wali is most commonly used by Muslims to refer to a saint, or literally a "friend of God". In the traditional Islamic understanding, a saint is portrayed as someone "marked by [special] divine favor ... [and] holiness", and who is specifically "chosen by God and endowed with exceptional gifts, such as the ability to work miracles".
InvocationInvocation is the act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or supernatural force, typically through prayer, ritual, or spoken formula, to seek guidance, assistance, or presence. It is a practice found in numerous religious, spiritual, and esoteric traditions, where it serves to establish a connection between the human and the divine or metaphysical realms.
DervishA dervish, darvesh, darwēsh, or darwīsh (Persian: درویش, romanized: Darwēš) is a Muslim who seeks salvation through ascetic practices and meditations. It can refer to an individual or to a member of a Sufiorder (tariqah). Their focus is on the universal values of love and service, deserting the illusions of ego (nafs) to reach God.
ShrineA shrine (Latin: scrinium "case or chest for books or papers"; Old French: escrin "box or case") is a sacred space dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon, or similar figure of respect, wherein they are venerated and/or worshipped. Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated. A shrine at which votive offerings are made is called an altar.
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Shrine of Mu'in al-Din ChishtiThe Shrine of Mu'in al-Din Chishti, also known as the Ajmer Dargah Shareef, is a Sufi dargah complex incorporating the shrine of Mu'in al-Din Chishti, several tombs, and a mosque, located at Ajmer, in the state of Rajasthan, India. The shrine is significant and it is one of the most popular sites of religious visitation for Sunni Muslims in the Indian subcontinent that can attract up to 20,000 pilgrims per day, swelling to hundred of thousands on Chishti's urs.Sufi lodgeA Sufi lodge is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood or tariqa and is a place for spiritual practice and religious education. They include structures also known as khānaqāh, zāwiya, ribāṭ, dargāh and takya depending on the region, language and period (see § Terminology). In Shia Islam, the Husayniyya has a similar function. The Sufi lodge is typically a large structure with a central hall and smaller rooms on either side.SufismMystic practices in IslamSufism (Arabic: التصوف, romanised: al-Taṣawwuf) whose practitioners are known as "Sufis" (from صُوفِيّ, ṣūfīy), is a mystic body of religious practices within Islam that is characterised by a focus on purification, spirituality, ritualism, and asceticism.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.