Aissawa - Spiritual Doctrine

Spiritual Doctrine

The spiritual doctrine of the Aïssâwa follows the earlier mystical tradition of the tariqa Shadhiliyya/Jazûliyya. This religious teaching first appeared in 15th century Marrakech and is the most orthodox mystical method to appear in the western region of North Africa known as the Maghreb.

Aïssâwî disciples are taught to follow the instruction of their founder by adhering to Sunni Islam and practising additional psalms including the long prayer known as "Glory to the Eternal" (Al-hizb Subhân Al-Dâ `im).

The original Aïssâwa doctrine makes no mention of ecstatic or ritual exercises such as music and dance.

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