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The Shadhili Order () is a tariqah or Sufi order. The Shadhili order was founded by Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili in the 13th century and is followed by millions of people around the world. Many followers (Arabic murids, "seekers") of the Shadhili Order are known as Shadhilis, and a single follower is known as Shadhili.

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Instance of
tariqa
Religion
Islam
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name in native language
الطَّرِيقَةُ الشَّاذِلِيَّةُ
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Category:Shadhili order
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Great Russian Encyclopedia
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Encyclopedic overview

13 sections
Contents
  • Branches
  • Fassiyya
  • Darqawiyya
  • Attasiyah
  • Darqawi Hashimiya
  • Badawiyya
  • Maryamiyya
  • Influence
  • On Christianity
  • The Spiritual Chain
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

The Shadhili Order () is a tariqah or Sufi order. The Shadhili order was founded by Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili in the 13th century and is followed by millions of people around the world. Many followers (Arabic murids, "seekers") of the Shadhili Order are known as Shadhilis, and a single follower is known as Shadhili.

It has historically been of importance and influence in the Maghreb and Egypt with many contributions to Islamic literature. Among the figures most known for their literary and intellectual contributions are ibn Ata Allah al-Iskandari, author of the Hikam, and Ahmad Zarruq, author of numerous commentaries and works, and Ahmad ibn Ajiba who also wrote numerous commentaries and works.

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